A developing story from Thunder Bay: Despite wildfire conditions improving in and around Thunder Bay, Ont., on Tuesday, there are many steps residents can still take to reduce their wildfire risk and the likelihood of negative impacts to their properties. Mark Shruiff, the fire chief for Neebing Crisis Services (NES), stated the number one cause of fire spread and damage…
A developing story from Thunder Bay: Less than a week after Namaygoosisagagun First Nation, north of Thunder Bay, Ont.,burned down, another First Nations local residents in the region has also been ravaged by wildfire. Whitewater Lake First Nation is about 70 kilometres north of Armstrong and 250 kilometres north of Thunder Bay. The Anishinaabe the region is considered a non-status…
THUNDER BAY — NEWS – July 21, 2026– Air quality conditions in Thunder Bay have improved significantly, allowing Urban centre services and outdoor activities to continue operating normally while the Community maintains its support for the ongoing regional wildfire response. The Air Quality Health Index is currently atLow-Riskconditions throughout the day, increasing to Moderate Risk tonight and into tomorrow. With…
The northwestern Ontario community is abuzz with news that The Community of the regional capital has activated its Urgent response Operations Centre as a precaution while wildfires, evacuations and heavy smoke continue to affect Northwestern Ontario. Community representatives stressed that the activation does not mean Thunder Bay is facing an immediate wildfire threat. There is currently no indication that residents…
Thunder Bay, ON — Yolanda Sakanee says she wants to go home, but there's too much uncertainty in her First Nation, which declared a state of urgent situation last week over northwestern Ontario’s wildfires. Sakanee is one of more than 130 wildfire evacuees from Neskantaga First Nation, a remote Ojibway the public about 440 kilometres northeast of Thunder Bay. Its…
Thunder Bay, ON — Support continues to pour in for wildfire evacuees in Thunder Bay, with one organization saying it's received thousands of donations in support of people displaced by the fires burning across northwestern Ontario. Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment & Training Services (KKETS) has transformed its warehouse on Beaverhall Place in the Lakehead into a donation hub, and has accepted…
News from Thunder Bay: WEATHER DESK – the Lakehead region begins Saturday under widespread wildfire smoke, sharply reduced visibility and an Orange Air Quality Warning. The temperature is already near 19°C, with a humid afternoon expected as the high reaches 26°C. A chance of showers and thunderstorms could bring temporary area improvement, but Environment Canada expects very poor air quality…
A developing story from Thunder Bay: moved sharply against the national trend in 2025, recording an 18 per cent boost in its police-reported crime rate while Canada’s overall rate declined. For many in the municipality that does not come as a surprise. Crime is on the upswing, and often to many people the Thunder Bay Officers are overwhelmed at times…
A developing story from Thunder Bay: July 16, 2026– The Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) in Thunder Bay remainsVery High Risktoday as smoke from area wildfires continues to impact air quality in the urban centre. The suspension of non-critical Municipality outdoor operations and programming will continue to protect the health and safety of both staff and participants. In addition to…
Residents of Thunder Bay are learning that Northwestern Ontario’s wildfire critical incident remains the leading story for NetNewsLedger readers on Sunday, July 19, 2026, with 137 active fires, continuing evacuations and widespread smoke affecting communities, transportation and public health. Ontario Premier Doug Ford was in Thunder Bay Saturday, where he met with fire spokespersons and Indigenous people evacuated from threatened…