Thunder Bay news

• Meet your Thunder Bay councillor at-large candidates: Part 2

  25-09-2018 13:00 via cbc.ca
  CBC Thunder Bay highlighting candidates running for the 5 at-large seats in October election.
  
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• In The Key Of C: Hear Alanis Morissette, Shad, Martha Wainwright, Partner and more

  10-10-2026 19:00 via cbc.ca
  
  This week's show is filled to the brim with thanks as host Craig Norris presents In The Key Of C's 12th annual musical salute to Thanksgiving. All of the songs are thankful for various things, in various ways.
  
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• What you can expect to experience this weekend at the Thunder Bay Medieval Faire

  10-10-2026 16:15 via cbc.ca
  
  The Thunder Bay Medieval Faire kicks off at the Hymers Fairgrounds — about 40 minutes southwest of Thunder Bay, Ont., — on Oct. 10 and 11. Running from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, the two-day faire will feature a wide variety of community demonstrators, live music, food, interactive activities, more than 80 artisan vendors, a kids area and more.
  
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• Arizona Ridge Riders defeat Oklahoma as Elizmar Jeremias scores 90.5 points, while Missouri Thunder extend their PBR Teams lead in Glendale

  10-10-2026 14:37 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Arizona Ridge Riders Electrify Glendale as Missouri Thunder Tighten Grip on PBR Teams Lead
  Elizmar Jeremias delivers a 90.5-point ride as Arizona improves to 2-0 at Ridge Rider Days
  GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Ridge Riders turned Desert Diamond Arena into a wall of noise Friday night, riding two bulls to defeat the Oklahoma Wildcatters 179.20-88.80 on night two of PBR Teams: Ridge Rider Days presented by Energy Transfer.
  The victory moved Arizona to 2-0 at its home event and gave the Rid
  
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• Northwestern Ontario forecast for October 10-12, 2026: Saturday warmth, Sunday rain and wind, then a sharp Thanksgiving Monday cooldown

  10-10-2026 14:30 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Northwestern Ontario Weather: Warm Saturday Gives Way to Rain and a Thanksgiving Cooldown
  THUNDER BAY – WEATHER – Saturday, October 10, 2026 – Thanksgiving weekend begins with unusually warm weather across much of Northwestern Ontario, but the pattern will not last. Many southern and western communities will reach the low to mid-20s on Saturday. Rain and a gusty wind shift arrive in several districts on Sunday, followed by a much colder Thanksgiving Monday.
  The sharpest change
  
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• Pass the Gravy, Declare the Tariffs: An Imaginary Trump–Carney Thanksgiving

  10-10-2026 14:20 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Imagine the Canadian Thanksgiving Dinner!
  SATIRE — The following dinner, dialogue and events are entirely fictional.
  OTTAWA — In the spirit of international friendship, the Carney family invited the Trump family over for Canadian Thanksgiving.
  The turkey is ready. The table is set. Someone has wisely removed the television remote.
  For one hopeful moment, it appears two families might simply enjoy dinner.
  Then Donald Trump notices the size of the bird.
  The opening negotiations
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• Cross-Border Thanksgiving Shopping: What Canadian Travellers Need to Know About New U.S. Goods Tariffs

  10-10-2026 14:19 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Canadian shoppers crossing the U.S. border for Thanksgiving need to understand personal exemptions, 15%, 25% and 50% surtaxes, taxes and origin rules
  Personal exemptions still apply, but some U.S.-origin purchases can face a 15%, 25% or 50% surtax when Canadians return home
  THUNDER BAY — Some Canadians will cross the border for shopping during the Thanksgiving long weekend, which runs from October 10 to 12, 2026.
  The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) says new counter-tariffs apply to ce
  
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• U.S. Holds Firm in Canada Trade Talks as Tariff Uncertainty Continues

  10-10-2026 14:04 via netnewsledger.com
  
  U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says Washington is holding firm in Canada talks. Existing counter-tariffs and Northwestern Ontario risks explained
  Greer says senior-level discussions remain open, but no new U.S. tariff action was announced
  OTTAWA/WASHINGTON — U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said October 8 that Washington is “holding fast” to its position in trade discussions with Canada.
  Greer said senior-level contacts between the two countries continue and t
  
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• Indigenous news for October 10: First Nations challenge Ottawa’s project bill, NAPS plans growth, and water, housing and land rights remain priorities

  10-10-2026 13:59 via netnewsledger.com
  
  NewsEagles Indigenous News: First Nations Challenge Ottawa’s Project Bill as Policing and Water Remain Priorities
  October 10, 2026 — Indigenous rights, community safety, housing and land stewardship lead this roundup from Northern Ontario, across Canada and around the world.
  THUNDER BAY — First Nations organizations, including Nishnawbe Aski Nation, are calling on Ottawa to withdraw its proposed Building Canada Strong Act, warning that faster project approvals could undermine t
  
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• Shoplifting and Citizen’s Arrest: Legal Risks for Thunder Bay Residents

  10-10-2026 13:50 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Thunder Bay residents who intervene in suspected shoplifting could face criminal charges and civil lawsuits. Learn the limits of citizen’s arrest in Canada.
  Intervening in a suspected theft can lead to assault charges, unlawful confinement allegations and a civil lawsuit if the response crosses legal limits
  THUNDER BAY — Grabbing a suspected shoplifter, blocking their escape or chasing them down can put the person intervening on the wrong side of the law. Canada permits citizen&rsquo
  
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• What a Mesothelioma Lawyer Does for Asbestos Victims 

  10-10-2026 13:34 via netnewsledger.com
  
  A mesothelioma diagnosis can change a family’s plans within days. Medical appointments start, treatment decisions arrive quickly, and patients may have little reason to think about where they worked 30 or 40 years ago. Yet those old details can become important if the disease has a connection to asbestos exposure.
  Mesothelioma remains rare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 2,669 new malignant mesothelioma cases in the United States in 2022. Most cases have a connecti
  
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• What to expect this weekend at the Thunder Bay Medieval Faire at the Hymers Fairgrounds

  10-10-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The Thunder Bay Medieval Faire kicks off at the Hymers Fairgrounds — about 40 minutes southwest of Thunder Bay, Ont., — on Oct. 10 and 11. Running from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, the two-day faire will feature a wide variety of community demonstrators, live music, food, interactive activities, more than 80 artisan vendors, a kids area and more.
  
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• AI photos are making it harder to know what you're booking on Airbnb. Here's what to look out for

  10-10-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Josh Wells was excited to explore Montreal on his first trip outside the U.S. But as he scrolled through listings on Airbnb, he noticed something odd: Several host profile pictures and one listing had what appeared to be AI-generated pictures.
  
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• Canada lost 68,000 jobs in September. Thunder Bay’s lower unemployment rate reflects a smaller workforce

  10-10-2026 00:45 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Canada Loses 68,000 Jobs; Thunder Bay’s Lower Jobless Rate Masks Smaller Workforce
  Local employment held steady in the latest three-month average, while federal rail investment offers a manufacturing opportunity
  THUNDER BAY — Canada lost 68,000 jobs in September, Statistics Canada reported on October 9, 2026. In Thunder Bay, the latest figures offer a more complicated picture: the unemployment rate declined, but the estimated number of people working held steady. www150.statcan.gc.ca
  
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• New provincial funding for Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre's Boreal Springboard program

  09-10-2026 21:55 via cbc.ca
  
  The province is providing $1.5 million in funding toward the Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre's Boreal Springboard Program.
  
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• NewsHawks Morning Brief: The News to Know for October 9, 2026

  09-10-2026 20:58 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Nobel Peace Prize announcement, volatile energy markets and Ottawa’s retrofit plan lead the headlines, while Northern Ontario watches community safety, outbreaks and the municipal election
  THUNDER BAY — Friday, October 9, 2026 — International diplomacy, household affordability and public safety are shaping the news as Northwestern Ontario heads into Thanksgiving weekend.
  For NetNewsLedger NewsHawks, today’s briefing connects the major international and Canadian developmen
  
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• Thunder Bay, Ont., organizations prepare free Thanksgiving meals amid rising food costs

  09-10-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Organizations that provide free food to people in need in Thunder Bay, Ont., are gearing up for the Thanksgiving long weekend. For the Dew Drop Inn at 294 Red River Rd., it’s the busiest day of the year. Here are just a couple of groups that are serving free Thanksgiving dinners in the city.
  
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• Meet Aldo Ruberto, Thunder Bay, Ont., mayoral candidate

  09-10-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Meet Aldo Ruberto, one of nine candidates seeking the mayor's chair in Thunder Bay, Ont. Ruberto spent 16 years as a Thunder Bay city councillor. He has owned and operated a personal service business and a retail store, and has spent more than 40 years in property development and management.
  
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• Library workers in Thunder Bay, Ont., consider striking ahead of $8M branch renovation

  09-10-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  As the Thunder Bay Public Library prepares for wide-scale renovations at its busiest branch, representatives with the Canadian Union of Public Employees are questioning what this means for workers as their Oct. 16 strike deadline approaches.
  
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• Lakehead University students pack pub to learn about mayoral candidates in Thunder Bay, Ont.

  09-10-2026 00:40 via cbc.ca
  
  Lakehead University students in Thunder Bay, Ont., learned more about local mayoral candidates at an on-campus Mayoral Forum Debate on the evening of Oct. 7. The Lakehead University Student Union, which organized the debate at the Outpost pub, expressed satisfaction with the hundreds of residents and students who attended.
  
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• New housing, homelessness plan for Thunder Bay, Ont., district focuses on diverse needs

  08-10-2026 19:01 via cbc.ca
  
  The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board is focusing on the need for more transitional and supportive units in its new new 10-year housing and homelessness plan. The document, released on Wednesday, sets goals for meeting the community’s housing needs through to 2036.
  
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• UPDATED: Lockdowns lifted at 2 education centres in Thunder Bay; separate police presence continues

  08-10-2026 18:10 via cbc.ca
  
  Lockdowns have been lifted at two education centres on Thunder Bay’s south side following “a possible threat outside of the area,” according to Lakehead Public Schools late Thursday morning.
  
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• Police presence prompts lockdowns at 2 education centres in Thunder Bay, Ont.

  08-10-2026 18:10 via cbc.ca
  
  Two education centres on Thunder Bay’s south side are currently in a lockdown “due to a possible threat outside of the area,” according to Lakehead Public Schools as of late Thursday morning. Here's what we know about the incident.
  
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• New south side business association in Thunder Bay, Ont., is hopeful about the future

  08-10-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Following a string of break-ins, businesses along Simpson Street in Thunder Bay, Ont., have formed a new business association with the goal of improving safety and attracting more people to the south side neighbourhood. Here's what those involved want to see accomplished.
  
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• Meet Volker Kromm, Thunder Bay, Ont., mayoral candidate

  08-10-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Meet Volker Kromm, one of nine candidates seeking the mayor's chair in Thunder Bay, Ont. Kromm most recently headed the Regional Food Distribution Association for 16 years before retiring a year ago. Before that, he worked in planning and operations in the forest industry.
  
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• Dryden, Ont., councillor 'absolutely still running' despite court order to pay city $17K

  07-10-2026 22:16 via cbc.ca
  
  A city councillor in Dryden, Ont., who has been ordered by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to pay the city $17,000 says he is "absolutely still running" in the upcoming municipal election. Here's what we know about the case and Coun. Ritch Noel's response.
  
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• Thunder Bay Community Auditorium is now 'The Auditorium'

  07-10-2026 18:57 via cbc.ca
  
  After 40 years, the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium is getting a new name: The Auditorium. The rebrand marks a new chapter as the venue looks toward its next four decades. Here's what acting general manager Andrew Edwards has to say about the refresh.
  
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• Ten-Minute Escapes: Entertainment That Fits into Any Schedule

  07-10-2026 15:20 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Many people feel as if there aren’t enough hours in the day, as they might have a demanding career, a hectic home life, personal responsibilities, or all of the above.
  Yet, there are likely pockets in your day when you could have fun, but you might spend them mindlessly scrolling Instagram or zonking out in front of the TV.
  If this sounds like you, or you’re looking for ways to maximize your leisure time, here are a handful of ten-minute entertainment escapes that can fit into any bu
  
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• Thunder Bay Man Faces Weapons and Stolen Property Charges Following Foot Pursuit

  07-10-2026 15:18 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Thunder Bay police charge a 25-year-old after a Machar Avenue foot pursuit
  Police say officers encountered a suspect attempting to access a locked vehicle on Machar Avenue.
  THUNDER BAY — A 25-year-old Thunder Bay man faces five charges following a September 18 encounter with officers patrolling the Machar Avenue area.
  In an October 7 media release, Thunder Bay Police Service said Primary Response Unit officers saw an individual attempting to gain access to a locked vehicle.
  Police allege t
  
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• Thunder Bay grocery deals Oct. 7-13: Thanksgiving bargains, stock-up buys and budget recipes

  07-10-2026 15:11 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Thunder Bay grocery deals Oct. 7-13: Best Thanksgiving buys, stock-up picks and budget recipes
  THUNDER BAY — Thanksgiving shopping is driving this week’s grocery specials, with 88-cent two-pound bags of carrots and onions, frozen turkey at $2.19 a pound, ham under $2 a pound, lean ground pork at $2.22 a pound and Ontario turnip at 49 cents a pound among the better values available to Thunder Bay households.
  NetNewsLedger reviewed the new flyer cycle Wednesday, Oct. 7. Giant Tiger&rsq
  
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