News from Thunder Bay: Two the northwestern Ontario hub men have been charged with second-degree murder after authorities responding to a reported assault found a deceased person in the Cumming Street area late Saturday night. Thunder Bay Law enforcement Service officers were called to the area at about 11 p.m. on July officers shared members of the Primary Response Unit…
News from Thunder Bay: July 16, 2026– The Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) in the Lakehead remainsVery High Risktoday as smoke from area wildfires continues to impact air quality in the urban centre. The suspension of non-critical Urban centre outdoor operations and programming will continue to protect the health and safety of both staff and participants. In addition to the…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that As of Monday afternoon, there are 142 active wildfires in the northwest region, according to Ontario Forest Fires. The Pan Canadian Aerial Asset Program managed by the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Center have sent two Q400 airtankers and a birddog to assist in the region. However, these wildfires may still be impacted by…
Residents of Thunder Bay are learning that News –TB26028209–Visible law enforcement presence expected on the northwestern Ontario hub’s south end A visible authorities presence is expected in the Cumming Street area. Thunder Bay Authorities Service officers responded to a call for service in the area on the evening of July 18, 2026. No further information is available at this time.…
The northwestern Ontario community is abuzz with news that As of Monday afternoon, there are 142 active wildfires in the northwest region, according to Ontario Forest Fires. The Pan Canadian Aerial Asset Program managed by the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Center have sent two Q400 airtankers and a birddog to assist in the region. However, these wildfires may still be…
The northwestern Ontario community is abuzz with news that As of Monday afternoon, there are 142 active wildfires in the northwest region, according to Ontario Forest Fires. The Pan Canadian Aerial Asset Program managed by the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Center have sent two Q400 airtankers and a birddog to assist in the region. However, these wildfires may still be…
The northwestern Ontario community is abuzz with news that A 41-year-old Thunder Bay man is facing six charges following a authorities examination into an assault reported in the Villa Street and Cumberland Street North area on Canada Day. Thunder Bay Officers Service officers arrested Timothy Cambly on July 15 after an probe involving the Hate Crime Unit and several other…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that Ontario's wildland firefighters are facing "extremely challenging" conditions on the ground in northwestern Ontario, their union noted. More than 150 crews were deployed to northwestern Ontario as of Friday morning, including some from Alberta and the Yukon. As of Thursday evening, there were 129 active fires burning in northwestern Ontario, the provincial Aviation,…
News from Thunder Bay: Northwestern Ontario’s wildfire urgent situation 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 authorities and Indigenous people evacuated from threatened and damaged communities.…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that SHUNIAH — Thunder Bay OPP are investigating a fatal collision involving multiple motorcycles on Highway 11-17 near Highway 527. Law enforcement say officers with the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Officers and critical incident medical services responded to the collision at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026. As a…