New data from End Homelessness Winnipeg shows more people in the city are becoming chronically homeless, putting extra pressure on shelters and support services. As […]
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Coldest Night of the Year 2026 walk raises over $140K for local charities
THUNDER BAY — The 2026 Coldest Night of the Year walk raised more than $140,880 to help people in the community facing hunger, poverty, addiction […]
First Nations Leaders Press City to Declare Homelessness Emergency
THUNDER BAY — First Nations leaders are calling on the City of Thunder Bay to declare a state of emergency as extreme cold puts homeless […]
Homelessness crisis prompts Thunder Bay advocates to call for state of emergency
Clinton Wanakamik has been homeless in Thunder Bay, Ont., for about a year. During that time, he has faced many hardships, including overdoses, extreme cold, […]
Thunder Bay’s latest count finds more than 600 residents experiencing homelessness
Front-line workers say they aren’t surprised that Thunder Bay’s newest point-in-time count shows homelessness in the city is still rising. New data from the Lakehead […]
Thunder Bay social housing agency introduces new system to monitor homelessness
A new system has been launched in Thunder Bay, Ont., to help local social service agencies better track people experiencing homelessness and the supports they […]
Thunder Bay Councillor Urges Removal of Shelter Village from City Plans
Thunder Bay Councillor Wants to Cancel Shelter Village Plan in Favour of Permanent Housing A Thunder Bay city councillor is bringing forward a motion next […]
One-Third of Opioid Deaths in 2024 Were Among Homeless People
Opioid Overdose Deaths Rise Among Homeless in Thunder Bay Area The city of Thunder Bay and the surrounding region saw a big increase in the […]
Thunder Bay City Council Approves Kam River Park for Temporary Shelter Village
City Council Finalizes Kam River Heritage Park as Site for Temporary Shelter Village After extended debate, Thunder Bay City Council has officially approved Kam River […]
Significant Rise in Homelessness Over the Past Decade: DSSAB
Homelessness in Thunder Bay Sees Significant Rise Over the Past Decade THUNDER BAY — The growing number of shelter beds and transitional housing in Thunder […]