Thunder Bay, ON — Thunder Bay Fire Rescue crews responded to a one-storey house fire on Rowan Street shortly after 7 a.m. on May 11 after multiple 911 calls reported flames visible from a residence. Firefighters arrived to find smoke and flames coming from a side window and launched an aggressive interior attack to bring the blaze under control. The…
Thunder Bay, ON — Thunder Bay Police have arrested and charged a suspect in connection with an assault in the Boulevard Lake area on May 7, 2026. The Major Case Unit became involved in the investigation after the Primary Response unit responded to the initial call. Officers with the Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) unit located and arrested the male…
Thunder Bay, ON — Thunder Bay heads into the Victoria Day long weekend with mild temperatures and strong winds on Friday before cooler, cloudier weather arrives. Environment Canada recorded 11.5°C at the airport at 7 a.m., with south-southwest winds gusting to 37 km/h. The Victoria Day long weekend traditionally marks the unofficial start of summer in Canada, and Thunder Bay…
Thunder Bay, ON — Thunder Bay Fire Rescue responded to a one-storey house fire on Rowan Street just after 7 a.m. on May 11, 2026, after dispatchers received multiple calls reporting flames coming from a residence. Crews arrived to find smoke and flames visible from a side window, prompting an aggressive interior attack. The first fire crew on scene rapidly…
Thunder Bay, ON — Thunder Bay is set for a mixed Victoria Day long weekend, with warm temperatures on Friday giving way to rain and cooler conditions through the holiday Monday. Environment Canada is forecasting a high of 13°C on Friday under partly cloudy skies before showers arrive over the weekend. The Victoria Day long weekend marks the unofficial start…
Thunder Bay, ON — The Thunder Bay Police Service marked the official start of National Police Week with a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall, joined by Mayor Ken Boshcoff and other community leaders. The week-long observance runs from May 11 to 17, recognizing the dedication of police officers and civilian staff across Canada. National Police Week is observed annually across…
Thunder Bay, ON — As warmer weather finally settles across Northwestern Ontario, Thunder Bay Fire Rescue is reminding residents to prioritize safety as barbecue season gets underway. Fire officials urge homeowners to check gas connections, clean grill surfaces, and keep barbecues at a safe distance from structures. Spring has arrived in Thunder Bay and with it comes the annual return…
News has been spreading across Thunder Bay this week following reports on why victoria day weekend feels so good, with many residents eager to learn more about what this means for the community. It’s finally here — Victoria Day weekend, the unofficial kickoff to summer in Thunder Bay and across Canada. That first glorious long weekend we’ve all been craving.…
A new story has emerged in Thunder Bay involving thunder bay businesses celebrated with annual excellence awards, with local stakeholders weighing in as the situation develops. Several Thunder Bay businesses, non-profits, and businesspeople were celebrated on Thursday by the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce for its 32nd Annual Business Excellence Awards. The awards were presented at […] Officials have acknowledged…
A new story has emerged in Thunder Bay involving mpp lecce credits mining streamlining for $14b investment, with local stakeholders weighing in as the situation develops. A planned $14 billion investment from Agnico Eagle Mines Limited is set to position Ontario as Canada’s leading resource hub—but Energy and Mines Minister Stephen Lecce says even bigger ambitions […] Local leaders are…