A developing story from Thunder Bay: There are 145 active wildfires burning in northwestern Ontario, according to the latest update from Ontario Forest Fires, one fewer than were reported on Tuesday night. Of these, 49 are listed as not under control, six are being held, eight are under control and the rest are being observed. The largest wildfire in the…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that Residents can expect a visible law enforcement presence in the Prince Arthur Boulevard area as Thunder Bay Law enforcement investigate an incident reported early Saturday morning. The review is connected to occurrence number TB26028109. The Thunder Bay Authorities Service stated the incident occurred during the early morning hours of July 18, 2026. Officers…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that A 41-year-old Thunder Bay man is facing six charges following a officers inquiry into an assault reported in the Villa Street and Cumberland Street North area on Canada Day. Thunder Bay Officers Service officers arrested Timothy Cambly on July 15 after an probe involving the Hate Crime Unit and several other specialized units.…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that 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 Thunder Bay on Tuesday,…
Thunder Bay, ON — NEWS – July 21, 2026– Air quality conditions in Thunder Bay have improved significantly, allowing The Lakehead services and outdoor activities to continue operating normally while the Municipality maintains its support for the ongoing regional wildfire response. The Air Quality Health Index is currently atLow-Riskconditions throughout the day, increasing to Moderate Risk tonight and into tomorrow.…
Thunder Bay, Ontario — A wildfire support grant started days ago by two Thunder Bay, Ont., organizations has already raised $25,000. The United Way of Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay The region Foundation unveiled the Northwestern Ontario Wildfire The region Support Budgetary support on Friday. The financial allocation will support those affected by the wildfires burning across northwestern Ontario. On…
Thunder Bay, Ontario — 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 citizens about 440 kilometres northeast of Thunder Bay. Its chief…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that 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 urban centre into a donation…
A developing story from Thunder Bay: Less than a week after Namaygoosisagagun First Nation, north of Thunder Bay, Ont.,burned down, another First Nations the area in the region has also been ravaged by wildfire. Whitewater Lake First Nation is about 70 kilometres north of Armstrong and 250 kilometres north of Thunder Bay. The Anishinaabe the area is considered a non-status…
Thunder Bay, Ontario — News– The Municipality of Thunder Bay recognizes that the rapidly evolving wildfire situation and the heavy smoke affecting our citizens have caused concern for many residents. While conditions across the region remain serious,there is currently no indication that the Community of Thunder Bay is at risk of evacuation. We continue to work closely with urgent situation…