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Thunder Bay residents are learning that The federal government’s newly announced Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit has begun distribution, sending payments to approximately 12 million Canadians across the country. The federal government’s newly announced Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit has begun distribution, sending payments to approximately 12 million Canadians across the country. In the northwestern Ontario hub—Superior North riding alone,…

A developing story from Thunder Bay: The coroner’s inquest into the death of Kevin Mamakwa at the Thunder Bay Jail is coming to a close. The coroner’s inquest into the death of Kevin Mamakwa at the Thunder Bay Jail is coming to a close. Much of the inquest has focused on access to mental health and addiction services at the…

News from Thunder Bay: The cruise ship season has officially begun in Thunder Bay with a ceremony held at the city’s waterfront to mark the occasion. The cruise ship season has officially begun in Thunder Bay with a ceremony held at the city’s waterfront to mark the occasion. The Victory 2 has already made two visits to the municipality, followed…

THUNDER BAY — The Thunder Bay Muslim Religious Association has formally withdrawn its proposal to purchase a portion of Juno Park on the city’s north side, following significant public pushback from residents. The Thunder Bay Muslim Religious Association has formally withdrawn its proposal to purchase a portion of Juno Park on the city’s north side, following significant public pushback from…

Thunder Bay residents are learning that The federal government’s upcoming Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit has begun distribution, sending payments to approximately 12 million Canadians across the country. The federal government’s upcoming Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit has begun distribution, sending payments to approximately 12 million Canadians across the country. In the Thunder Bay—Superior North riding alone, nearly 30,000 residents…

Thunder Bay, ON — A Thunder Bay Authorities Service Cyber Crime Unit inquiry has resulted in charges. A Thunder Bay Authorities Service Cyber Crime Unit inquiry has resulted in charges.On April 23, 2026, officers received a report from another officers agency regarding potential child sexual abuse and exploitation in Thunder Bay.Further probe led to a suspect being identified.On April 29,…

News from Thunder Bay: the Lakehead Cyber Crime Probe Leads to Child Exploitation Charges THUNDER BAY — A Thunder Bay Police service Service Cyber Crime Unit look into the matter has led to charges against a northwestern On. the Lakehead Cyber Crime Probe Leads to Child Exploitation Charges THUNDER BAY — A Thunder Bay Police service Service Cyber Crime Unit…

Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that An Ontario Provincial Law enforcement constable killed in the line of duty near Hearst is being remembered as a “selfless” and “courageous” officer whose death has left communities grieving, including. An Ontario Provincial Law enforcement constable killed in the line of duty near Hearst is being remembered as a “selfless” and “courageous” officer…

THUNDER BAY — The federal government’s brand-new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit has begun distribution, sending payments to approximately 12 million Canadians across the country. The federal government’s brand-new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit has begun distribution, sending payments to approximately 12 million Canadians across the country. In the Thunder Bay—Superior North riding alone, nearly 30,000 residents are receiving benefits,…

Thunder Bay residents are learning that OPP Constable Tarun Bali Killed in Line of Duty Near Hearst; First-Degree Murder Charge Laid HEARST, Ont. OPP Constable Tarun Bali Killed in Line of Duty Near Hearst; First-Degree Murder Charge Laid HEARST, Ont. — An 18-year-old Hearst man has been charged with first-degree murder after Ontario Provincial Police service Const. Tarun Bali was…