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A developing story from Thunder Bay: Nearly a dozen communities across northern Ontario are currently under an orange air quality warning, say provincial authorities. According to the provincial government, air quality warnings are jointly issued by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). Under the alert program, there are two types…

The northwestern Ontario community is abuzz with news that Many communities and areas in northwestern Ontario being evacuated over wildfire activity, and many more are being told to get ready for potential evacuations. As well, people are being encouraged to pack go bags, or urgent situation kits they can take with them in case of an evacuation. On its website,…

Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that As of Monday afternoon, there are 142 active wildfires in the northwest region, according to Ontario Forest Fires. The Pan Canadian Aerial Asset Program managed by the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Center have sent two Q400 airtankers and a birddog to assist in the region. However, these wildfires may still be impacted by…

The northwestern Ontario community is abuzz with news that As of Monday afternoon, there are 142 active wildfires in the northwest region, according to Ontario Forest Fires. The Pan Canadian Aerial Asset Program managed by the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Center have sent two Q400 airtankers and a birddog to assist in the region. However, these wildfires may still be…

The northwestern Ontario community is abuzz with news that As of Monday afternoon, there are 142 active wildfires in the northwest region, according to Ontario Forest Fires. The Pan Canadian Aerial Asset Program managed by the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Center have sent two Q400 airtankers and a birddog to assist in the region. However, these wildfires may still be…

Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that SHUNIAH — Thunder Bay OPP are investigating a fatal collision involving multiple motorcycles on Highway 11-17 near Highway 527. Law enforcement say officers with the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Officers and critical incident medical services responded to the collision at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026. As a…

THUNDER BAY — More than 70 per cent of street drugs recently tested in Thunder Bay, Ont., have contained the veterinary tranquillizer medetomidine. The urban center continues to have the highest opioid-related death rate in the province at more than five times the average. Here’s how mobile drug-checking services are helping people who use drugs, front-line workers and urgent situation…

Thunder Bay, ON — Ontario’s officers watchdog has cleared three provincial law enforcement officers of any wrongdoing in the shooting death of a 39-year-old man north of Kenora. The man, identified by his family as Nash Prystie , died at a cabin on Ena Lake on March 9. Born in Winnipeg with strong ties to Kenora, he was an avid…

Thunder Bay residents are learning that residents are taking note of developments surrounding – northern ontario business. This story has sparked discussions among community leaders and local stakeholders, who continue to assess the broader implications for the region. Authorities are expected to provide additional information in the coming hours and days.. This story has sparked discussions among community leaders and…

News from Thunder Bay: Families and their fuzzy friends filled Vickers Park in Thunder Bay, Ont., for a day of fun and games on Tuesday. The CBC’s Marc Doucette caught up with some kids and parents to hear about their favourite parts of this citizens tradition. The CBC’s Marc Doucette caught up with some kids and parents to hear about…