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Residents across Thunder Bay are closely following developments after advocates rally for new climate change strategy from ontario government surfaced this week, sparking widespread discussion throughout Northwestern Ontario. The provincial government is being pressured to reinstate a climate plan. Emission targets and reporting requirements were removed in legislation last fall. A coalition of health professionals, policy experts, Indigenous […] Officials…

The Thunder Bay community is buzzing following recent reports about police presence reported at boulevard lake, a development that has prompted reactions from local officials and residents. There is a police presence reported at Boulevard Lake near the Jumpstart Inclusive Playground as of 2:30 pm Wednesday. Two police cruisers are in the parking lot and much of […] Local leaders…

Residents across Thunder Bay are closely following developments after thunder bay finally feels fike spring (at least for now) surfaced this week, sparking widespread discussion throughout Northwestern Ontario. After weeks of teasing us with “almost warm” days, Thunder Bay is finally stepping into some real spring temperatures. You can feel it the moment you step outside — that […] Community…

Residents across Thunder Bay are closely following developments after happy earth day, thunder bay! meet sara melvin, certified forest therapy guide (audio) surfaced this week, sparking widespread discussion throughout Northwestern Ontario. Today is Earth Day, a global celebration that started back in 1970 when millions of people came together to push for cleaner air, cleaner water, and a healthier planet.…

Thunder Bay — Spring foraging in northwestern Ontario — is making headlines this week, drawing the attention of community leaders and residents alike throughout the region. Spring in Northwestern Ontario comes fast. One minute it’s snow and frozen ground, and the next you’re walking into the bush and actually seeing life again. For me, this time of […] Community members…

Thunder Bay — Unanimous support given to declaring Hwys 11/17 roads of national significance — is making headlines this week, drawing the attention of community leaders and residents alike throughout the region. The Ontario Legislature is declaring Highways 11 and 17 in northern Ontario as roads of national significance. MPPs from all parties are giving support to an NDP motion.…

A new story has emerged in Thunder Bay involving province moving to guard farmland, with local stakeholders weighing in as the situation develops. By Carl Clutchey, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterSource: The Chronicle-Journal Once harshly criticized for setting the stage for allowing development on some of the province’s prime farmland, the Ford government has […] The story has resonated throughout Northwestern…

Residents across Thunder Bay are closely following developments after happy earth day, thunder bay! meet sara melvin, certified forest therapy guide (audio) surfaced this week, sparking widespread discussion throughout Northwestern Ontario. Today is Earth Day, a global celebration that started back in 1970 when millions of people came together to push for cleaner air, cleaner water, and a healthier planet.…

Thunder Bay — Spring foraging in northwestern Ontario — is making headlines this week, drawing the attention of community leaders and residents alike throughout the region. Spring in Northwestern Ontario comes fast. One minute it’s snow and frozen ground, and the next you’re walking into the bush and actually seeing life again. For me, this time of […] Experts in…

Thunder Bay — City Council Round Up, April 22, 2026 — is making headlines this week, drawing the attention of community leaders and residents alike throughout the region. Thunder Bay council meeting sees departures, tourism concerns and debate over pay – Link to this week’s Round Up below. A series of notable developments emerged from Thunder Bay city […] Experts…