Thunder Bay, ON — Yolanda Sakanee says she wants to go home, but there's too much uncertainty in her First Nation, which declared a state of urgent situation last week over northwestern Ontario’s wildfires. Sakanee is one of more than 130 wildfire evacuees from Neskantaga First Nation, a remote Ojibway the public about 440 kilometres northeast of Thunder Bay. Its…
Thunder Bay, ON — Support continues to pour in for wildfire evacuees in Thunder Bay, with one organization saying it's received thousands of donations in support of people displaced by the fires burning across northwestern Ontario. Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment & Training Services (KKETS) has transformed its warehouse on Beaverhall Place in the Lakehead into a donation hub, and has accepted…
News from Thunder Bay: WEATHER DESK – the Lakehead region begins Saturday under widespread wildfire smoke, sharply reduced visibility and an Orange Air Quality Warning. The temperature is already near 19°C, with a humid afternoon expected as the high reaches 26°C. A chance of showers and thunderstorms could bring temporary area improvement, but Environment Canada expects very poor air quality…
A developing story from Thunder Bay: moved sharply against the national trend in 2025, recording an 18 per cent boost in its police-reported crime rate while Canada’s overall rate declined. For many in the municipality that does not come as a surprise. Crime is on the upswing, and often to many people the Thunder Bay Officers are overwhelmed at times…
A developing story from Thunder Bay: July 16, 2026– The Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) in Thunder Bay remainsVery High Risktoday as smoke from area wildfires continues to impact air quality in the urban centre. The suspension of non-critical Municipality outdoor operations and programming will continue to protect the health and safety of both staff and participants. In addition to…
Residents of Thunder Bay are learning that Northwestern Ontario’s wildfire critical incident 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 spokespersons and Indigenous people evacuated from threatened…
Thunder Bay, ON — First Nation chiefs from northwestern Ontario are calling for a public inquiry into the provincial government’s response to the region's wildfires, which have resulted in more than a dozen evacuations. At a media conference hosted by Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) at the Superior Inn Hotel and Conference Centre in the regional capital on Tuesday, Gull Bay…
News from Thunder Bay: Northwestern Ontario’s wildfire critical incident remains the leading regional story Thursday as thousands of evacuees remain away from home and governments prepare for continued fire activity. Internationally, attacks on oil tankers in the Red Sea are pushing crude prices toward US$100 a barrel. Nationally, Canada faces prolonged uncertainty over continental trade, while new crime data and…
Thunder Bay, Ontario — News –TB26028209–Visible authorities presence expected on Thunder Bay’s south end A visible officers presence is expected in the Cumming Street area. Thunder Bay Law enforcement 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. Updates will be provided as…
News from Thunder Bay: There are 145 active wildfires burning in northwestern Ontario, according to the latest update from Ontario Forest Fires, one fewer than reported on Tuesday night. Of these, 41 are listed as not under control, five are being held, nine are under control and the rest are being observed. The largest wildfire in the region, known as…