High to moderate wildfire risk across Northwestern Ontario
An AFRES bulletin says fire danger ranges from high in Red Lake Kenora and Fort Frances to moderate in Dryden Sioux Lookout Thunder Bay and Nipigon. The Thunder Bay region is expected to reach 25 C by Monday, about 10 C above normal. No injuries were reported in the Highway 595 blaze believed sparked by a grinding tool. Firefighters saved a home near Neva Road and Highway 608, with Gillies and Neebing departments responding.
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Ministry of Natural Resources
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Dryden
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Thunder Bay
Nipigon
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Thunder Bay sees spike in stunt driving and high speed
Police report a surge in high speed motorists in early 2025 led by stunt driving. Seven drivers exceeded 40 km/h over limits of 50 km/h or less, 151 speeding tickets, 14 for failing to slow for emergencies, six distracted driving charges, four uninsured drivers, and 31 court summons. A Balmoral Street incident saw a 40-year-old man charged with impaired and dangerous operation. Vehicle impoundment and licence suspensions apply to stunt driving. warmer weather raises road safety concerns.
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Nokiiwin receives funding to combat gender violence in First Nations communities
Nokiiwin Tribal Council will use 569600 from Ontario to roll out a gender based violence project rooted in Anishinaabe seven grandfather teachings. Matawa First Nations Management and Thunder Bay Counselling also receive funding as part of a province wide investment. The projects aim to prevent violence, support frontline workers, and restore cultural identity across communities north of Lake Superior.
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Nokiwin
Ontario
Nokiiwin
Matawa First Nations Management
Thunder Bay
Lake Superior
Audrey Guilbeau
Guilbeau
Jennifer McKenzie
Access To Justice
Nokuwin
McKenzie
Matawa First Nations
Thunder Bay Counselling
Sheri Fata
Michael Parsa
Kevin Holland
Thunder Bay-Atikokan
Nokiwin Tribal Council
Igan Anishinaabek
Lake Nipigon
Rocky Bay
Sandpoint
Thunder Bay hosts casual city staff mingle event
The City of Thunder Bay invites residents to a free barbecue and meet staff at West Thunder Community Centre on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. The event, Thunder Bay Talk, features snacks, prizes, and informal booth roaming to discuss services and ideas with representatives from all departments.
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Thunder Bay
Cynthia Olsen
West Thunder
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Tbaytel Advances 5G and Fibre扩展 Thunder Bay Network
Tbaytel president Paul Norris reports substantial progress in 2024 expanding 5G wireless service and fibre internet to Thunder Bay and rural areas. The municipally owned company reinvests profits locally, delivering a $19.5 million dividend to the city and about $444,000 in community initiatives, while stressing ongoing collaboration to cut property taxes and bolster education health care and culture.
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Tbaytel
Chronicle-Journal
Thunder Bay
Norris
Thaytel
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