Thunder Bay City Council has officially started reviewing the proposed 2025 capital budget, which totals approximately $162 million and includes a 3.8% tax levy increase. […]
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District Jail Evacuated Amid Emergency Situation
Thunder Bay District Jail Evacuates Inmates After Boiler Breakdown The Thunder Bay District Jail is evacuating all 188 inmates following a boiler failure that left […]
Debate Intensifies Over Proposed Temporary Village in Thunder Bay Ahead of Council Decision
As Thunder Bay’s city council prepares to vote on a proposed temporary shelter village for people experiencing homelessness, resistance is building within the local business […]
Indigenous Peoples Account for Over 75% of Homeless Population in Thunder Bay, Ontario
Taylor Adair, branch manager of housing at the Ontario Native Women’s Association in Thunder Bay, Ontario, says she isn’t surprised that Indigenous people make up […]
Weather Alert Issued for Thunder Bay Region
THUNDER BAY — Monday morning could bring potentially damaging winds to the Thunder Bay area. Environment Canada issued a Special Weather Statement on Sunday afternoon, […]
Carroll Baker Returns to Thunder Bay on Farewell Tour
Carroll Baker, the renowned Canadian country music singer who began her recording career in Thunder Bay, has announced her final national tour, scheduled for next […]
Lakehead University Launches Fresh Food Market to Combat Food Insecurity in Thunder Bay
Students at Lakehead University can now purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at lower prices than typical grocery stores. The university is addressing barriers to healthy […]
Lakehead Public Schools Introduces New Esports League
Thunder Bay’s public school board is introducing high school students to the world of competitive gaming through its newly launched esports league. The Lakehead Public […]
Thunder Bay Advocacy Group Says Ontario’s Minimum Wage Increase Falls Short for Local Workers
Ontario’s general minimum wage increased by 60 cents on Oct. 1, bringing it to $17.20 per hour. However, advocates in Thunder Bay argue that this […]