News from Thunder Bay: Racism Is Still Damaging Thunder Bay’s People, Reputation and Future THUNDER BAY — A Canada Day assault near Villa Street and Cumberland Street North has again forced the Lakehead city to confront a question the urban center has faced for years: are anti-racism commitments changing daily life for people who experience hate, or are they mainly…
Thunder Bay residents are learning that A Thunder Bay Police Service probe has led to charges.On June 23, 2026, officers with the Primary Response Unit began an inquiry following a call for service regarding a stolen vehicle.Further review led to a stolen vehicle being located later that same day, and a suspect being identified.Officers with the area Oriented Response and…
A developing story from Thunder Bay: Kenora OPP Seek Public’s Aid After Copper Wire Theft Near Transmitter Road KENORA — Ontario Provincial Police are asking for public assistance as they investigate a copper wire theft that damaged communication lines near the rail tracks in the area of 600 Transmitter Road. Kenora OPP say Bell Canada workers discovered the damage on…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that Kenora OPP Issue Cottage Fire Safety Reminder After Two Island Fires KENORA — Kenora OPP are urging cottage owners and visitors to take fire safety seriously after officers responded to two recent cottage fires on Coney Island and Scotty’s Island. Officers say the start of cottage season brings more people back to seasonal…
A developing story from Thunder Bay: North Star Air Begins Fort Frances–Thunder Bay Service Today FORT FRANCES — Scheduled passenger air service returns to Fort Frances today as the regional capital-based North Star Air begins flights linking the Rainy River District with Thunder Bay. The upcoming route launches today, Monday, July 6, with three weekly flights between Fort Frances and…
News from Thunder Bay: More than 70 per cent of street drugs recently tested in Thunder Bay, Ont., have contained a veterinary tranquillizer called medetomidine. The northwestern Ontario city of Thunder Bay continues to have the highest opioid-related death rate in the province at more than five times the Ontario average. Here’s how mobile drug checking services are helping people…
News from Thunder Bay: NEWS ANALYSIS —Many Thunder Bay residents are asking a hard question: does the urban center feel as safe as it used to? Thunder Bay residents are encouraged to stay informed through official channels and trusted local news sources for ongoing coverage of this story.. NEWS ANALYSIS —Many Thunder Bay residents are asking a hard question: does…
Thunder Bay, Ontario — Multiple people have taken to social media to report personal thefts in Thunder Bay, Ont., in recent days. Meanwhile, the Lakehead Police Service has wrapped up a months-long probe into a series of thefts from community businesses. Here’s one person’s experience with a robbery over the weekend, and what authorities are doing to respond to the…
News from Thunder Bay: The Thunder Bay Police Service is aware of social media posts and comments regarding a Canada Day assault that may have been racially motivated.The regional capital Police Service is investigating an assault that took place on Canada Day.Officers with the Primary Response Unit responded to reports of an assault that was taking place in the Villa…
Thunder Bay, ON — A Thunder Bay Police Service probe has led to the seizure of a revolver-style handgun, more than 1.5 kilograms of suspected fentanyl and more than $5,000 in cash. Authorities say officers with the Primary Response Unit were called to a business on Memorial Avenue on June 23, 2026, after receiving a call for service involving an…