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THUNDER BAY — Northwestern Ontario experienced a dramatic weather day as severe thunderstorms, thick fog, and tornado warnings swept through the region on Wednesday, according to Environment Canada. Meteorologists reported that the storm system brought dense fog that reduced visibility significantly in several areas, alongside severe thunderstorms that prompted tornado warnings for parts of the region. Despite the severity of…

Thunder Bay, Ontario — Social workers with Residents Living Thunder Bay remain on strike as they continue to fight for a wage gain that was awarded to other public sector workers after a court found a Ford government wage f. Social workers with Residents Living Thunder Bay remain on strike as they continue to fight for a wage gain that…

Thunder Bay, ON — The municipality of Thunder Bay has greeted its inaugural cruise ship of 2026. The municipality of Thunder Bay has greeted its inaugural cruise ship of 2026. On Friday, the Victory II docked at Pool 6, with plans to depart later for Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, before continuing to Green Bay and Muskegon. According to Paul Pepe,…

THUNDER BAY — A week-long boil water advisory has been lifted in the Municipality of Red Lake in northwestern Ontario following a water main break. A week-long boil water advisory has been lifted in the Municipality of Red Lake in northwestern Ontario following a water main break. The municipality-wide advisory was first put in place June 2, prompting the closure…

Thunder Bay residents are learning that St. St. Ignatius Falcons Competitive Cheerleading in the regional capital, Ont., is celebrating its gold win at this year’s national competition. The CBC’s Mary-Jean Cormier visited the high school to check out the athletic prowess and pompoms that put them on top.. St. Ignatius Falcons Competitive Cheerleading in the regional capital, Ont., is celebrating…

News from Thunder Bay: The family of Jenna Ostberg says they are “not impressed” yet “not surprised” by a corrected report from Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) into the circumstances surrounding her 2023 death i. The family of Jenna Ostberg says they are “not impressed” yet “not surprised” by a corrected report from Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) into the…

Thunder Bay, ON — Percy Adam Henry was a rambunctious child who grew up to be a selfless, caring father of two boys, his family told those at the coroner’s inquest exploring the circumstances surrounding his death. Percy Adam Henry was a rambunctious child who grew up to be a selfless, caring father of two boys, his family told those…

A developing story from Thunder Bay: The city Jail, built 100 years ago, has long been criticized for overcrowding and inhumane conditions. The city Jail, built 100 years ago, has long been criticized for overcrowding and inhumane conditions. Following a coroner’s inquest into the death of Kevin Mamakwa at the jail June 2, 2020, First Nation leaders are renewing calls…

Thunder Bay, ON — Municipality hall raised a flag on June 10 to mark the 11th annual Thunder Bay Mining Day set for this weekend. Municipality hall raised a flag on June 10 to mark the 11th annual Thunder Bay Mining Day set for this weekend. Mayor Ken Boshcoff declared June 13 the date of the free event, where the…

News from Thunder Bay: Sol Mamakwa Calls for Permanent Closure of Thunder Bay District Jail THUNDER BAY — Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa is renewing his call for Ontario to permanently close the aging Thunder Bay District Jai. Sol Mamakwa Calls for Permanent Closure of Thunder Bay District Jail THUNDER BAY — Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa is renewing his call for…