Thunder Bay, ON — Northwest Fire Region Reports 74 Active Wildland Fires, Fort Frances 14 Grows to 1,510 Hectares THUNDER BAY — Ontario’s Northwest Fire Region is reporting 74 active wildland fires as of the early evening of July 3, with fire crews responding to recent starts near Atikokan, Armstrong, Fort Frances and Beardmore. Aviation, Forest Fire and Urgent response…
Thunder Bay, Ontario — A Dryden-based physician says things are improving in the northwest as a small number of regional doctors try to fill the gap, but it’s still common for patients to wait for months, and travel for hours, for an appointment with a doctor who provides gender-affirming care. A Dryden-based physician says things are improving in the northwest…
News from Thunder Bay: The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre can now perform simple retinal detachment repair surgeries for residents of northwestern Ontario. These surgeries allow patients to receive more timely care in Thunder Bay, Ont., and closer to their communities, preventing urgent trips to southern Ontario or out of province for treatment. These surgeries allow patients to receive…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that TRAVEL –While Toronto Blue Jays fans are not as common in Thunder Bay as Toronto Maple Leaf fans, there is a ton of interest in the Jays this season and their run to the World Series.. TRAVEL –While Toronto Blue Jays fans are not as common in Thunder Bay as Toronto Maple Leaf…
Thunder Bay residents are learning that A Thunder Bay Police Service Major Crime Unit probe has led to a manslaughter charge after police service located a deceased person later identified as 36-year-old Kelsey Anderson. The case is now before the courts and remains an active criminal matter.. The case is now before the courts and remains an active criminal matter..…
News from Thunder Bay: The family of missing Thunder Bay man Richard Graham on the Facebook page for the search for Richard state that Thunder Bay Police have informed them that a body matching his description has been recovered in the Intercity area near the Neebing-McIntyre Floodway.. The family of missing Thunder Bay man Richard Graham on the Facebook page…
News from Thunder Bay: Fire Rescue crews prevented a residential garage fire from spreading into the main living area of a home on Rosslyn Road on Monday afternoon. All occupants were able to get out safely before firefighters arrived, and no injuries were reported.. All occupants were able to get out safely before firefighters arrived, and no injuries were reported..…
THUNDER BAY — A Thunder Bay Police Service Traffic Unit review has resulted in a charge.On September 11, 2025, officers responded to a report of a collision involving a Thunder Bay Transit bus and a pedestrian in the George Street and May Street South area.The pedestrian was transported to a area hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.The Traffic Unit and…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that A Thunder Bay Police Service review has led to charges.On June 23, 2026, officers with the Primary Response Unit began an probe following a call for service regarding a stolen vehicle.Further probe led to a stolen vehicle being located later that same day, and a suspect being identified.Officers with the area Oriented Response…
News from Thunder Bay: The Thunder Bay Police Service is advising the public about theft and robbery tactics seen in the municipality, along with some prevention tips.Distraction theftis a type of theft where the victim’s attention is diverted in order to steal valuables like a wallet or phone.Criminals will operate as individuals or in pairs, with one person distracting the…