<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Thunder Bay with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-ca</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire community support fund doubles fundraising goal after raising $25K in days]]></title><description><![CDATA[A wildfire support fund started by the United Way of Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay Community Foundation on Friday has already raised $25,000. The fund will support those affected by the wildfires burning across northwestern Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/wildfire-community-support-fund-doubles-fundraising-goal-after-raising-25k-in-days/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/wildfire-community-support-fund-doubles-fundraising-goal-after-raising-25k-in-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mobile veterinary clinic set up in Thunder Bay, Ont., for animals affected by wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[A veterinary team from southern Ontario has driven up to Thunder Bay to provide care for cats and dogs displaced by the region&rsquo;s wildfires. More than a dozen communities, including several First Nations in the northwest, are under evacuation this wildfire season. Here's what's being done to look after the animals affected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/mobile-veterinary-clinic-set-up-in-thunder-bay-ont-for-animals-affected-by-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/mobile-veterinary-clinic-set-up-in-thunder-bay-ont-for-animals-affected-by-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mobile vet clinic supports animals in Thunder Bay amid wildfire evacuations]]></title><description><![CDATA[A veterinary care team from Port Perry, Ont., has driven up to Thunder Bay to support cats and dogs displaced by the region's wildfires. The CBC's Sarah Law stopped by the Grandview Arena, where a veterinary field hospital has been set up, to learn more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/mobile-vet-clinic-supports-animals-in-thunder-bay-amid-wildfire-evacuations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/mobile-vet-clinic-supports-animals-in-thunder-bay-amid-wildfire-evacuations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario's firefighting system 'falling apart' from mismanagement: union representative]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters in Ontario lack the resources they need to be effective because firefighting programs have been mismanaged by government for years, says Noah Freedman, vice-president of the union representing the province's firefighters, who has experience leading fire crews.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontarios-firefighting-system-falling-apart-from-mismanagement-union-representative/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontarios-firefighting-system-falling-apart-from-mismanagement-union-representative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doug Ford takes questions as northern Ontario faces wildfires, evacuations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Doug Ford, joined by his ministers of emergency preparedness and natural resources, is taking questions as active wildfires burn across northwestern Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/doug-ford-takes-questions-as-northern-ontario-faces-wildfires-evacuations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/doug-ford-takes-questions-as-northern-ontario-faces-wildfires-evacuations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's moving quickly': Ford provides update on northern Ontario wildfires, evacuations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Doug Ford is speaking to reporters at 10:30 a.m. ET, as nearly 200 wildfires burn across northern parts of the province. Ford's government has recently defended criticisms over its handling of evacuations and its wildfire response budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/its-moving-quickly-ford-provides-update-on-northern-ontario-wildfires-evacuations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/its-moving-quickly-ford-provides-update-on-northern-ontario-wildfires-evacuations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doug Ford to take questions as northern Ontario faces wildfires, evacuations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Doug Ford, joined by his ministers of emergency preparedness and natural resources, will speak Monday and take questions as active wildfires burn across northwestern Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/doug-ford-to-take-questions-as-northern-ontario-faces-wildfires-evacuations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:59:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/doug-ford-to-take-questions-as-northern-ontario-faces-wildfires-evacuations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Police Maintain Presence in Cummings Street Area]]></title><description><![CDATA[THUNDER BAY &ndash; News &ndash; TB26028209 &ndash;Visible police presence expected on Thunder Bay&rsquo;s south end<br />
A visible police presence is expected in the Cumming Street area.<br />
Thunder Bay Police Service officers responded to a call for service in the area on the evening of July 18, 2026.<br />
The investigation remains ongoing.<br />
No further information is available at this time.<br />
Updates will be provided as they become available.<br />
The Article Thunder Bay Police Maintain Presence in Cummings Street]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-maintain-presence-in-cummings-street-area/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-maintain-presence-in-cummings-street-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northwest Ontario reports 146 active wildfires as crews battle major fires and evacuations continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northwest Wildfire Update: 146 Active Fires as Major Incidents Remain Out of Control<br />
THUNDER BAY &ndash; WILDFIRE UPDATE &ndash; Thirteen new wildland fires were discovered across Northwestern Ontario by late Sunday, with major fires near Thunder Bay and Atikokan continuing to demand extensive crews, equipment and emergency-management resources.Three of the newly discovered fires had been extinguished by the time Ontario&rsquo;s Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services issued its 9:10 p.m. C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/northwest-ontario-reports-146-active-wildfires-as-crews-battle-major-fires-and-evacuations-continue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/northwest-ontario-reports-146-active-wildfires-as-crews-battle-major-fires-and-evacuations-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[July 20, 2026: Severe Thunderstorm Watch, Strong Winds and Wildfire Smoke for Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[THUNDER BAY &mdash; Thunder Bay begins Monday with thunderstorms, light rain and saturated air as an active weather system moves through the region.<br />
Severe Thunderstorm Watch<br />
Thunder Bay is under a yellow severe thunderstorm watch.<br />
Thunderstorms may produce sudden heavy rainfall, frequent lightning and strong wind gusts. The rapidly strengthening west wind could also make travel difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles and anyone using area lakes.<br />
Residents should secure lightweight out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/july-20-2026-severe-thunderstorm-watch-strong-winds-and-wildfire-smoke-for-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/july-20-2026-severe-thunderstorm-watch-strong-winds-and-wildfire-smoke-for-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whitewater First Nation: Statement from Chief Pauline Drake]]></title><description><![CDATA[THUNDER BAY &ndash; It is with profound sadness and an overwhelming sense of loss that Chief Pauline Drake announces the devastation of her beloved community, Whitewater Lake, as a result of the wildfires raging across Northwestern Ontario. This news was only confirmed at 5pm EST on July 18, 2026, when aerial photos were finally available.<br />
Much of the community has been destroyed. Homes, personal belongings, and vital community infrastructure have been lost.<br />
The lands that hold the graves of anc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/whitewater-first-nation-statement-from-chief-pauline-drake/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/whitewater-first-nation-statement-from-chief-pauline-drake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[July 20, 2026: Strong Winds, Thunderstorm Risk and Wildfire Haze Across Northwestern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northwestern Ontario weather for July 20, 2026, including Dryden, Kenora, Red Lake and Fort Frances forecasts, strong winds<br />
DRYDEN, KENORA, RED LAKE and FORT FRANCES &mdash; Northwestern Ontario is heading into a windy and unsettled Monday as a low-pressure system pulls cooler air across the region.<br />
Showers and thunderstorms remain possible today, while strengthening west and northwest winds could produce gusts of 60 to 70 km/h. Haze and local wildfire smoke may also reduce visibility.<br />
Tuesday w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/july-20-2026-strong-winds-thunderstorm-risk-and-wildfire-haze-across-northwestern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/july-20-2026-strong-winds-thunderstorm-risk-and-wildfire-haze-across-northwestern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Micro-Deposits Shape a New Era of Accessibility in New Zealand Online Casinos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Market statistics from the iGaming sector show that platforms offering micro-deposit thresholds experience much higher user registration and engagement metrics. Kiwis are generally pragmatic consumers who prefer to analyze a service before making a substantial financial commitment. By adapting to this mindset, contemporary digital casinos have successfully democratized the gaming experience. They offer a secure and highly entertaining ecosystem where verified randomness and user-centric features]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/micro-deposits-shape-a-new-era-of-accessibility-in-new-zealand-online-casinos/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/micro-deposits-shape-a-new-era-of-accessibility-in-new-zealand-online-casinos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Streaming Platforms Are Changing Celebrity Culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrity culture has changed significantly over the last decade. Traditional media once controlled most public access to actors, musicians, presenters, and other public figures. Television interviews, magazine covers, newspaper features, and red-carpet appearances shaped public perception. Audiences usually encountered celebrities through carefully planned media events, and information moved through a limited number of channels.<br />
Happyjokers casino operates as an online entertainment platform wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/how-streaming-platforms-are-changing-celebrity-culture/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/how-streaming-platforms-are-changing-celebrity-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Runs One of the World’s Most Accessible Crypto Registrations ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ask where a crypto company goes to get licensed and you will hear Dubai, Malta, Lithuania, maybe Singapore. You will rarely hear Canada. That is odd, because Canada operates one of the cheapest credible crypto registrations in the developed world &mdash; and it has been sitting in plain sight for years.<br />
What the registration actually is<br />
Any business dealing in virtual currency &mdash; exchanging it or transferring it &mdash; must register with FINTRAC as a Money Services Business before it start]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/canada-runs-one-of-the-worlds-most-accessible-crypto-registrations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/canada-runs-one-of-the-worlds-most-accessible-crypto-registrations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's the latest on the northwestern Ontario forest fires: Monday, July 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total of 146 active wildfires were burning across northwestern Ontario as of Sunday evening, provincial authorities confirmed. Here's what we know about how they're impacting communities across the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/heres-the-latest-on-the-northwestern-ontario-forest-fires-monday-july-20/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/heres-the-latest-on-the-northwestern-ontario-forest-fires-monday-july-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's the latest on the forest fires burning across northwestern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total of 146 active wildfires were burning across northwestern Ontario as of Sunday evening, provincial authorities confirmed. Here's what we know about how they're impacting communities across the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/heres-the-latest-on-the-forest-fires-burning-across-northwestern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/heres-the-latest-on-the-forest-fires-burning-across-northwestern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario Animal welfare groups unite to provide emergency housing for displaced northwest pets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Provincial animal welfare organizations are coming together to aid pets displaced amid wildfire evacuations across northwestern Ontario. Northern Reach Network has received hundreds of messages requesting support in its efforts to help communities in and around Thunder Bay, including remote communities being evacuated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-animal-welfare-groups-unite-to-provide-emergency-housing-for-displaced-northwest-pets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-animal-welfare-groups-unite-to-provide-emergency-housing-for-displaced-northwest-pets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2nd First Nations community in Ontario ravaged by wildfire in less than a week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Less than a week after Namaygoosisagagun First Nation, north of Thunder Bay, Ont., burned down, another First Nations community in the region has also been ravaged by wildfire. Here's what we know about what's happened to Whitewater Lake First Nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/2nd-first-nations-community-in-ontario-ravaged-by-wildfire-in-less-than-a-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/2nd-first-nations-community-in-ontario-ravaged-by-wildfire-in-less-than-a-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2nd First Nation community in Ontario ravaged by wildfire in less than a week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Less than a week after Namaygoosisagagun First Nation, north of Thunder Bay, Ont., burned down, another First Nation community in the region has also been ravaged by wildfire. Here's what we know about what's happened to Whitewater Lake First Nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/2nd-first-nation-community-in-ontario-ravaged-by-wildfire-in-less-than-a-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/2nd-first-nation-community-in-ontario-ravaged-by-wildfire-in-less-than-a-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[11:27 PM EDT – Thunder Bay Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay &ndash; WEATHER &ndash; 11:27 PM EDT Sunday 19 July 2026<br />
Impact Level: High<br />
Forecast Confidence: High<br />
At 10:27 PM EST (11:27 p.m. EDT), Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a dangerous thunderstorm capable of producing damaging wind gusts, up to quarter size hail and heavy rain. Utility outages are likely.<br />
Significant damage to buildings and/or trees is likely. Take immediate cover if a thunderstorm approaches.<br />
If outside, protect yourself from flying debris and hail. Emerg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/1127-pm-edt-thunder-bay-severe-thunderstorm-watch-in-effect/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/1127-pm-edt-thunder-bay-severe-thunderstorm-watch-in-effect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario Wildfire Update: 46 Active Fires in Northeast as Crews Make Progress on Wawa 17]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Wildfire Update: 46 Active Fires in Northeast as Crews Make Progress on Wawa 17<br />
THUNDER BAY &ndash; WILDFIRE UPDATE &ndash; Ontario confirmed three new wildland fires in the Northeast Fire Region on Sunday, bringing the region&rsquo;s active fire total to 46 as of 7:50 p.m. EDT on July 19.<br />
FireRanger crews are also reporting progress on Wawa 17, a fire burning near Pic Mobert First Nation and White Lake. The fire did not grow over the weekend despite strong winds, according to Ontario&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-wildfire-update-46-active-fires-in-northeast-as-crews-make-progress-on-wawa-17/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-wildfire-update-46-active-fires-in-northeast-as-crews-make-progress-on-wawa-17/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get the latest on the wildfire response in northwestern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC's Superior Morning talks with officials and those affected by the fires on Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/get-the-latest-on-the-wildfire-response-in-northwestern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:39:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/get-the-latest-on-the-wildfire-response-in-northwestern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northwestern Ontario's latest on wildfires: 139 now actively burning across the region]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are 139 wildfires burning across northwestern Ontario as of Saturday afternoon, provincial authorities confirmed. Fifty fires were burning in the northeast region, bringing the total wildfire count across northern Ontario down to 189.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/northwestern-ontarios-latest-on-wildfires-139-now-actively-burning-across-the-region/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/northwestern-ontarios-latest-on-wildfires-139-now-actively-burning-across-the-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air quality expected to improve for Thunder Bay, but worsen for surrounding areas this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly a dozen communities across northern Ontario are under an orange air quality warning, the highest risk warning on the provincial Air Quality Health Index scale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/air-quality-expected-to-improve-for-thunder-bay-but-worsen-for-surrounding-areas-this-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/air-quality-expected-to-improve-for-thunder-bay-but-worsen-for-surrounding-areas-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaders of First Nations hit by Ontario wildfires speak out about way climate crises are handled]]></title><description><![CDATA[With about 600 Eabametoong First Nation members at the centre of another evacuation due to northern Ontario wildfires, community leaders speak out about what makes First Nations more vulnerable to such crises. &ldquo;The conditions in which they are dealing with, just in terms of air quality, are already poor &mdash; and there's very little fire support there, too," says Riley Yesno, an Eabametoong member.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/leaders-of-first-nations-hit-by-ontario-wildfires-speak-out-about-way-climate-crises-are-handled/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/leaders-of-first-nations-hit-by-ontario-wildfires-speak-out-about-way-climate-crises-are-handled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of  Eabametoong First Nation members evacuated as northern Ontario wildfire tally grows]]></title><description><![CDATA[As new wildfires are discovered in northwestern Ontario during a week of devastation, evacuations have begun for about 460 members of Eabametoong First Nation, a fly-in community over 300 kilometres north of Thunder Bay. Roughly 460 people on seven flights have been taken to Niagara Falls, with dozens more to follow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/hundreds-of-eabametoong-first-nation-members-evacuated-as-northern-ontario-wildfire-tally-grows/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/hundreds-of-eabametoong-first-nation-members-evacuated-as-northern-ontario-wildfire-tally-grows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Nobody came': Ontario lodge owners say they were left to fight wildfire alone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin and Jenny Vanderhooft say they evacuated guests from their tourist lodge near Upsala, Ont., before spending hours fighting the flames with buckets of water. They say no emergency help arrived as the fire destroyed their family business and home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/nobody-came-ontario-lodge-owners-say-they-were-left-to-fight-wildfire-alone/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/nobody-came-ontario-lodge-owners-say-they-were-left-to-fight-wildfire-alone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford says U.S. politicians criticizing Canadian wildfire response have 'a very short memory']]></title><description><![CDATA[At a news conference in Thunder Bay on Saturday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford railed against U.S. politicians who&rsquo;ve criticized Canadian wildfire suppression efforts, adding that many in the current administration have "a very short memory."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ford-says-us-politicians-criticizing-canadian-wildfire-response-have-a-very-short-memory/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ford-says-us-politicians-criticizing-canadian-wildfire-response-have-a-very-short-memory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford calls U.S. wildfire threats 'unacceptable']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford called out U.S. politicians and the Trump administration for issuing threats and criticism of Canada&rsquo;s handling of wildfires in northern Ontario during the ongoing emergency. He also reminded them of past instances when Canada loaned water bombers to help the U.S. during their own wildfire emergencies and said Canada would be there to help in the future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ford-calls-us-wildfire-threats-unacceptable/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ford-calls-us-wildfire-threats-unacceptable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire tally grows to 191 in northern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total of 190 active fires were burning across northern Ontario on Saturday morning, with seven new fires being confirmed in the northwestern region Friday night, provincial authorities said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/wildfire-tally-grows-to-191-in-northern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/wildfire-tally-grows-to-191-in-northern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire tally grows to 190 in northern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total of 190 active fires were burning across northern Ontario on Saturday morning, with seven new fires being confirmed in the northwestern region Friday night, provincial authorities said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/wildfire-tally-grows-to-190-in-northern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/wildfire-tally-grows-to-190-in-northern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doug Ford takes questions as Ontario battles wildfires and heavy smoke]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford will speak to reporters in Thunder Bay, Ont., after meeting with wildfire evacuation co-ordinators, first responders and families displaced by the fires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/doug-ford-takes-questions-as-ontario-battles-wildfires-and-heavy-smoke/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:41:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/doug-ford-takes-questions-as-ontario-battles-wildfires-and-heavy-smoke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conditions for wildland firefighters 'extremely challenging' in northwestern Ontario: union]]></title><description><![CDATA[The union representing Ontario's wildland firefighters says conditions for crews battling forest fires in northwestern Ontario are "extremely challenging."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/conditions-for-wildland-firefighters-extremely-challenging-in-northwestern-ontario-union-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/conditions-for-wildland-firefighters-extremely-challenging-in-northwestern-ontario-union-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conditions for wildland firefighters "extremely challenging" in northwestern Ontario: union]]></title><description><![CDATA[The union representing Ontario's wildland firefighters says conditions for crews battling forest fires in northwestern Ontario are "extremely challenging."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/conditions-for-wildland-firefighters-extremely-challenging-in-northwestern-ontario-union/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/conditions-for-wildland-firefighters-extremely-challenging-in-northwestern-ontario-union/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to know about preparing go bags and emergency kits]]></title><description><![CDATA[As wildfires burn across northwestern Ontario, many communities have been evacuated, and many more have been notified about potential evacuations. Here are some things to keep in mind when putting together go bags or emergency kits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/what-to-know-about-preparing-go-bags-and-emergency-kits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/what-to-know-about-preparing-go-bags-and-emergency-kits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government says it's investigating CN's actions after rail crew surrounded by wildfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transport Canada said its investigating to determine if CN failed to comply with rules under the Railway Safety Act, or if health and safety violations occurred. The union representing rail workers has also criticized the rail company for the incident, saying it never should have happened.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/government-says-its-investigating-cns-actions-after-rail-crew-surrounded-by-wildfire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/government-says-its-investigating-cns-actions-after-rail-crew-surrounded-by-wildfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay is 'preparing as much as possible' for wildfire evacuees, mayor tells CBC's Ontario Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mayor of Thunder Bay spoke with CBC's Amanda Pfeffer on Ontario Today following Doug Ford's news conference Friday. Ken Boshcoff says the city is doing everything within its capacity to receive evacuees from Northern Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-is-preparing-as-much-as-possible-for-wildfire-evacuees-mayor-tells-cbcs-ontario-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-is-preparing-as-much-as-possible-for-wildfire-evacuees-mayor-tells-cbcs-ontario-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontarians react to province's response to ongoing wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC's Ontario Today has the latest on how the province is responding to wildfires in Northern Ontario after Premier Doug Ford holds a news conference Friday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontarians-react-to-provinces-response-to-ongoing-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontarians-react-to-provinces-response-to-ongoing-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northwestern Ontario Wildfires Latest: Evacuation order issued for area near Lac des Mille Lacs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wildfires continue to burn across northwestern Ontario, and another evacuation order has been issued for an area near Lac des Mille Lacs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/northwestern-ontario-wildfires-latest-evacuation-order-issued-for-area-near-lac-des-mille-lacs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/northwestern-ontario-wildfires-latest-evacuation-order-issued-for-area-near-lac-des-mille-lacs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doug Ford provides update as northern Ontario faces severe wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford is appearing alongside the province's ministers of natural resources and emergency preparedness as communities in parts of northern Ontario deal with wildfires and heavy smoke.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/doug-ford-provides-update-as-northern-ontario-faces-severe-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/doug-ford-provides-update-as-northern-ontario-faces-severe-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doug Ford, ministers expected to take questions as northern Ontario faces severe wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford will appear alongside the province's ministers of natural resources and emergency preparedness Friday as communities in parts of northern Ontario deal with wildfires and heavy smoke.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/doug-ford-ministers-expected-to-take-questions-as-northern-ontario-faces-severe-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/doug-ford-ministers-expected-to-take-questions-as-northern-ontario-faces-severe-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evacuation ordered near Fort Frances 14 as the 55,106-hectare wildfire remains uncontrolled]]></title><description><![CDATA[Immediate Evacuation Ordered Near Fort Frances 14 Wildfire<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; An evacuation order has been issued for an area threatened by Fort Frances 14 and other active wildfires, with everyone inside the designated zone directed to leave immediately.<br />
This order was issued at 07:00 AM EDT today.<br />
The Thunder Bay&ndash;Ignace fire management district issued the order as changing conditions and increased fire behaviour continue to pose a threat in the Lac des Mille Lacs and Upsala area.<br />
Fort F]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/evacuation-ordered-near-fort-frances-14-as-the-55106-hectare-wildfire-remains-uncontrolled/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/evacuation-ordered-near-fort-frances-14-as-the-55106-hectare-wildfire-remains-uncontrolled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[July 17 2026: News to Watch: Wildfires, Evacuations, Trade Tensions and Escalating Global Conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wildfires, evacuations, trade tensions and global conflict lead the news Northwestern Ontario should watch<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; Northwestern Ontario&rsquo;s wildfire emergency remains the leading story for NetNewsLedger readers Friday, with communities evacuated, major transportation routes vulnerable and Thunder Bay serving as a regional reception centre.<br />
Nationally, attention is turning to the federal response to the fires, First Nations emergency demands and renewed uncertainty surrounding Can]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/july-17-2026-news-to-watch-wildfires-evacuations-trade-tensions-and-escalating-global-conflict/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/july-17-2026-news-to-watch-wildfires-evacuations-trade-tensions-and-escalating-global-conflict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Pain Symptoms You Should Never Ignore at Any Age]]></title><description><![CDATA[Physical pain is the body&rsquo;s way of communicating internal problems that need medical or psychological attention. While pain levels may differ from one person to another depending on their age, health condition, and other factors, pain symptoms often fall into two main categories. On one hand, there&rsquo;s pain that disappears as quickly as it shows up, known as acute pain, while on the other, there&rsquo;s one that recurs, often known as chronic pain. Whether it&rsquo;s acute or chronic p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/top-pain-symptoms-you-should-never-ignore-at-any-age/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/top-pain-symptoms-you-should-never-ignore-at-any-age/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFN Chiefs Pass Emergency Resolution Opposing Alberta Separation]]></title><description><![CDATA[AFN chiefs oppose Alberta separation and demand protection of Treaty rights in any constitutional process<br />
OTTAWA &mdash; First Nations chiefs from across Canada have passed an emergency resolution opposing any attempt by Alberta to separate from Canada without the participation and consent of affected First Nations.<br />
The resolution, approved during the Assembly of First Nations Annual General Assembly on July 16, states that a province cannot unilaterally alter or extinguish Treaty rights or chan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/afn-chiefs-pass-emergency-resolution-opposing-alberta-separation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/afn-chiefs-pass-emergency-resolution-opposing-alberta-separation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unauthorized drone flight over Nipigon wildfires prompts an urgent aviation safety warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unauthorized Drone Flight Reported Over Nipigon Wildfires<br />
GREENSTONE &mdash; Wildland fire officials are warning drone operators to stay away from active fires after an unauthorized drone was reportedly flown over Nipigon 38 and Nipigon 39.<br />
The Greenstone Fire Management Headquarters said video recorded in the restricted airspace was posted online and included information identifying where and how the footage was captured.<br />
No charges or enforcement action were announced in the information releas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/unauthorized-drone-flight-over-nipigon-wildfires-prompts-an-urgent-aviation-safety-warning/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/unauthorized-drone-flight-over-nipigon-wildfires-prompts-an-urgent-aviation-safety-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenora OPP charge a 43-year-old man after a reported robbery left one person seriously injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenora Man Charged Following Reported Violent Robbery<br />
KENORA &mdash; A 43-year-old Kenora man has been charged with aggravated assault and robbery after an incident that Ontario Provincial Police say left another person with serious injuries.<br />
Police said the alleged robbery occurred Friday, July 10. Officers with the Kenora OPP detachment received the report the following day and arrested a suspect on Wednesday, July 15.<br />
Accused Remanded in Custody Following Court Appearance<br />
Christopher Jack, 43]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kenora-opp-charge-a-43-year-old-man-after-a-reported-robbery-left-one-person-seriously-injured/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kenora-opp-charge-a-43-year-old-man-after-a-reported-robbery-left-one-person-seriously-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matawa Chiefs Declare State of Emergency, Demand Immediate Wildfire Response]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matawa chiefs declare a wildfire emergency and call for immediate federal and Ontario support<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; The Matawa Chiefs Council has declared a state of emergency and is calling on the governments of Canada and Ontario to immediately strengthen their response to the escalating wildfire situation across northern Ontario.<br />
The Chiefs say extreme heat and new fires developing across the region are placing residents of Matawa&rsquo;s nine remote and road-access First Nations at growing ris]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/matawa-chiefs-declare-state-of-emergency-demand-immediate-wildfire-response/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/matawa-chiefs-declare-state-of-emergency-demand-immediate-wildfire-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[July 17, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Recipe Includes Wildfire Smoke, Showers and Thunderstorm Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[THUNDER BAY &ndash; WEATHER &ndash; It feels a lot more like early May than mid July today. While there is smoke in the air, today will be much cooler.<br />
Thunder Bay begins Friday under widespread wildfire smoke, reduced visibility and an Orange Air Quality Warning. Showers may briefly improve conditions during the day, but very poor air quality is expected to continue through much of the weekend.<br />
Environment Canada reports that wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario is affecting the city. Every]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/july-17-2026-thunder-bay-weather-recipe-includes-wildfire-smoke-showers-and-thunderstorm-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/july-17-2026-thunder-bay-weather-recipe-includes-wildfire-smoke-showers-and-thunderstorm-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Subscription Models Are Transforming Traditional B2B Services in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The shift didn&rsquo;t happen overnight. It crept in through software licenses, then accounting tools, then legal platforms, then payroll. And now, in 2026, you&rsquo;d be hard-pressed to find a mid-size B2B operation that isn&rsquo;t running at least part of its business on a subscription basis. The model has moved well past tech startups and Silicon Valley darlings. It&rsquo;s sitting in the offices of Thunder Bay logistics firms, northern Ontario construction suppliers, and Indigenous-owned e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/how-subscription-models-are-transforming-traditional-b2b-services-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/how-subscription-models-are-transforming-traditional-b2b-services-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay residents come together to support wildfire evacuees with toy drive, donation drop-offs]]></title><description><![CDATA[People in Thunder Bay are coming together to collect donations for wildfire evacuees in the city, including members of Namaygoosisagagun First Nation who have lost everything. Here's how the city is helping to navigating the evolving crisis, and what residents can do.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-residents-come-together-to-support-wildfire-evacuees-with-toy-drive-donation-drop-offs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-residents-come-together-to-support-wildfire-evacuees-with-toy-drive-donation-drop-offs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northwestern Ontario reports 129 active wildfires, evacuation orders, highway closures and extreme fire danger.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northwest Wildfire Update: 129 Active Fires, Evacuations and Highway Closures<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; Northwestern Ontario had 129 active wildland fires as of the latest provincial update, including 62 fires listed as not under control.<br />
Five new fires were reported in the Northwest Fire Region, while major incidents near Wabakimi Provincial Park, Lac des Mille Lacs, Atikokan and several First Nations continued to threaten communities, transportation routes and critical infrastructure.<br />
A Restricted F]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/northwestern-ontario-reports-129-active-wildfires-evacuation-orders-highway-closures-and-extreme-fire-danger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/northwestern-ontario-reports-129-active-wildfires-evacuation-orders-highway-closures-and-extreme-fire-danger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get the latest on the wildfire response]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC's Superior Morning is speaking with officials and those affected by the fires on Friday morning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/get-the-latest-on-the-wildfire-response/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:33:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/get-the-latest-on-the-wildfire-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assembly of First Nations calls for support for First Nation in Ontario after wildfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Assembly of First Nations passed an emergency resolution calling on the government to help Namaygoosisagagun First Nation after a wildfire destroyed most of the community on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/assembly-of-first-nations-calls-for-support-for-first-nation-in-ontario-after-wildfire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/assembly-of-first-nations-calls-for-support-for-first-nation-in-ontario-after-wildfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Good news and bad news:' What Thunder Bay, Ont., can expect related to air quality over next 36 hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite temperatures in Thunder Bay, Ont., dropping to a high of 25 C on Thursday, smoke is expected to remain a challenge for residents over the next 36 hours. Environment Canada and Ontario&rsquo;s Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services have more on what people in the city can expect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/good-news-and-bad-news-what-thunder-bay-ont-can-expect-related-to-air-quality-over-next-36-hours/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/good-news-and-bad-news-what-thunder-bay-ont-can-expect-related-to-air-quality-over-next-36-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's what one emergency management official wants every Thunder Bay resident to know this wildfire season]]></title><description><![CDATA[We hear from Thunder Bay Fire Rescue&rsquo;s community emergency management coordinator about the forest fire situation in the region, where people can get accurate information and how everyone can prepare for potential emergencies by building a 72-hour emergency kit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/heres-what-one-emergency-management-official-wants-every-thunder-bay-resident-to-know-this-wildfire-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/heres-what-one-emergency-management-official-wants-every-thunder-bay-resident-to-know-this-wildfire-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evacuees' photos show raging wildfire that forced evacuation in northwestern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[Communities across Canada are beset with wildfires, including well over 100 in northwestern Ontario alone. See some of the confirmed photos from the region here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/evacuees-photos-show-raging-wildfire-that-forced-evacuation-in-northwestern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/evacuees-photos-show-raging-wildfire-that-forced-evacuation-in-northwestern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Members of First Nation destroyed by northwestern Ontario wildfire helped each other escape by boat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Namaygoosisagagun First Nation, also known as Collins First Nation, has been destroyed by a wildfire that spans over 350,000 hectares in northwestern Ontario. Community leaders spoke to CBC News about their harrowing journey by boat to safety as they call for support from the provincial and federal governments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/members-of-first-nation-destroyed-by-northwestern-ontario-wildfire-helped-each-other-escape-by-boat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/members-of-first-nation-destroyed-by-northwestern-ontario-wildfire-helped-each-other-escape-by-boat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario asks for federal help as northern communities prepare for possible wildfire evacuations]]></title><description><![CDATA[As wildfires burn out of control in parts of Ontario, the province is asking the federal government to ensure aircraft and crews could be deployed in 24 hours or less in case assistance is needed. Premier Doug Ford responded to criticisms Thursday that the government was underfunding emergency firefighting, saying the it would spare no expense to keep people safe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-asks-for-federal-help-as-northern-communities-prepare-for-possible-wildfire-evacuations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-asks-for-federal-help-as-northern-communities-prepare-for-possible-wildfire-evacuations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford defends Ontario emergency firefighting budget as province asks Ottawa to help with evacuations]]></title><description><![CDATA[As wildfires burn out of control in parts of Ontario, the province is asking the federal government to ensure aircraft and crews could be deployed in 24 hours or less in case assistance is needed. Premier Doug Ford responded to criticisms Thursday that the government was underfunding emergency firefighting, saying the it would spare no expense to keep people safe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ford-defends-ontario-emergency-firefighting-budget-as-province-asks-ottawa-to-help-with-evacuations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ford-defends-ontario-emergency-firefighting-budget-as-province-asks-ottawa-to-help-with-evacuations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As northern Ontario communities prepare for possible wildfire evacuations, province asks Ottawa for help]]></title><description><![CDATA[As dozens of wildfires burn out of control in northern Ontario, several communities have already started evacuations or are considering them. The province is asking the federal government to ensure aircraft and crews could be deployed in 24 hours or less in case the province needs assistance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/as-northern-ontario-communities-prepare-for-possible-wildfire-evacuations-province-asks-ottawa-for-help/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/as-northern-ontario-communities-prepare-for-possible-wildfire-evacuations-province-asks-ottawa-for-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fast-moving fires destroy homes in northern Ontario as crews fight flames]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winds out of the northwest could fan the flames of dozens of forest fires that have already devastated communities in northern Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/fast-moving-fires-destroy-homes-in-northern-ontario-as-crews-fight-flames/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/fast-moving-fires-destroy-homes-in-northern-ontario-as-crews-fight-flames/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forest fires in northwestern Ontario: What to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's a list of evacuations, closures, and other impacts the fires in northwestern Ontario are having on communities in the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/forest-fires-in-northwestern-ontario-what-to-know/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/forest-fires-in-northwestern-ontario-what-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giant dinosaurs, oversized sausages: Are Canada's roadside attractions worth keeping around?]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a towering dinosaur in Drumheller, Alta., to a giant nickel coin in Sudbury, Ont., quirky landmarks have drawn visitors for decades. But as tourism changes and maintenance costs rise, some communities in Canada are questioning their future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/giant-dinosaurs-oversized-sausages-are-canadas-roadside-attractions-worth-keeping-around/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/giant-dinosaurs-oversized-sausages-are-canadas-roadside-attractions-worth-keeping-around/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CN train crew surrounded by flames as wildfires sweep northern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[A CN crew captured dramatic video of wildfire flames nearly engulfing their train in northern Ontario, where at least 150 wildfires have destroyed homes, forced evacuations and unleashed smoke thick enough to make Toronto's air quality among the worst in the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/cn-train-crew-surrounded-by-flames-as-wildfires-sweep-northern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/cn-train-crew-surrounded-by-flames-as-wildfires-sweep-northern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CN workers in viral video showing train car surrounded by wildfire flames got out safely, railway says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian National Railway is responding after a work crew narrowly escaped a train car surrounded by flames on Monday near Armstrong, Ont. Video taken from inside the train appears to show workers waiting for another train to cross at a meeting point as wildfire flames were seen through the car's window.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/cn-workers-in-viral-video-showing-train-car-surrounded-by-wildfire-flames-got-out-safely-railway-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/cn-workers-in-viral-video-showing-train-car-surrounded-by-wildfire-flames-got-out-safely-railway-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CN workers in viral video of train car surrounded by wildfire flames got out safely, railway says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian National Railway is responding after a work crew narrowly escaped a train car surrounded by flames on Monday near Armstrong, Ont. Video taken from inside the train appears to show workers looking through the car's windows at wildfire flames.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/cn-workers-in-viral-video-of-train-car-surrounded-by-wildfire-flames-got-out-safely-railway-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/cn-workers-in-viral-video-of-train-car-surrounded-by-wildfire-flames-got-out-safely-railway-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CN workers in viral video of train cab surrounded by wildfire flames got out safely, railway says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian National Railway is responding after a work crew narrowly escaped a train cab surrounded by flames on Monday near Armstrong, Ont. Video taken from inside the train appears to show workers looking through the car's windows at wildfire flames.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/cn-workers-in-viral-video-of-train-cab-surrounded-by-wildfire-flames-got-out-safely-railway-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/cn-workers-in-viral-video-of-train-cab-surrounded-by-wildfire-flames-got-out-safely-railway-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assembly of First Nations calls for criminalization of residential school denialism]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has passed an emergency resolution that calls on Canada to criminalize residential school denialism. The advocacy organization, which represents chiefs countrywide, is holding its annual general assembly in Ottawa this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/assembly-of-first-nations-calls-for-criminalization-of-residential-school-denialism/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/assembly-of-first-nations-calls-for-criminalization-of-residential-school-denialism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Train crew escapes one of the many wildfires burning in Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a hundred wildfires are burning in northwestern Ontario, and several communities are under evacuation orders. A CN Rail crew escaped a fire on foot after their train was engulfed in flames.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/train-crew-escapes-one-of-the-many-wildfires-burning-in-ontario/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/train-crew-escapes-one-of-the-many-wildfires-burning-in-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Nations chiefs vote to oppose Carney government's proposed major projects reforms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assembly of First Nations chiefs unanimously resolved Wednesday to oppose the Carney government's proposed reforms aimed at streamlining major project development if those reforms weaken environmental protections or sidestep Indigenous rights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/first-nations-chiefs-vote-to-oppose-carney-governments-proposed-major-projects-reforms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/first-nations-chiefs-vote-to-oppose-carney-governments-proposed-major-projects-reforms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay’s wildfire evacuation plan, emergency kit advice and steps residents should take now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wildfire Evacuation Readiness: What Thunder Bay Residents Need to Know<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; Over the past days, seeing images of wildfires in Collins, Armstrong and Whitesand, as well as the thick smoke in the air, the power of nature over human activity is very apparent. Wildfires can cause enormous damage and disrupt lives.<br />
Being prepared for any kind of emergency is simply smart home and family leadership.<br />
With railways cutting through our city, the potential of a dangerous derailment is possi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bays-wildfire-evacuation-plan-emergency-kit-advice-and-steps-residents-should-take-now/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bays-wildfire-evacuation-plan-emergency-kit-advice-and-steps-residents-should-take-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northwest Wildfire Update: 148 Active Fires, Evacuations and Highway Closures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evacuations, highway closures and 148 active fires intensify Northwestern Ontario&rsquo;s wildfire emergency<br />
THUNDER BAY &ndash; Northwestern Ontario recorded 26 new wildland fires by late Tuesday as emergency officials focused available resources on protecting communities, critical infrastructure and transportation routes.<br />
As of 9:18 p.m. CDT on July 14, the Northwest Fire Region had 148 active fires. Sixty-nine were not under control, seven were being held, five were under control and 67 were]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/northwest-wildfire-update-148-active-fires-evacuations-and-highway-closures/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/northwest-wildfire-update-148-active-fires-evacuations-and-highway-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[July 15, 2026: Kenora and Lake of the Woods Weather Focus — Warm, Mainly Cloudy, and Breezy by Afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region start Wednesday on a mild summer note, with the temperature already near 21&deg;C at 6:00 AM CDT. Skies are mostly cloudy, humidity is moderate, and pressure is rising, setting up a warm but mostly cloud-covered day across the region.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Weather Overview<br />
Current Conditions<br />
At 6:00 AM CDT, Kenora and Lake of the Woods reported mostly cloudy skies with a temperature of 20.7&deg;C.<br />
The dew point was 14.4&deg;C, with humidity at 67 percent, making t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/july-15-2026-kenora-and-lake-of-the-woods-weather-focus-warm-mainly-cloudy-and-breezy-by-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/july-15-2026-kenora-and-lake-of-the-woods-weather-focus-warm-mainly-cloudy-and-breezy-by-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[July 15, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Update — Smoke, Heat, and Poor Air Quality Continue Before Cooler Air Arrives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay starts Wednesday under smoky skies, with two weather alerts still in effect: a Yellow Heat Warning and a Yellow Air Quality Warning. At 7:00 AM EDT, the temperature was 19.2&deg;C, with smoke reducing visibility to 4 km.<br />
The heat event is expected to end this evening as a cooler, less humid air mass moves into the region. However, wildfire smoke may continue to affect air quality into Thursday for some areas.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Weather Overview<br />
Current Conditions<br />
At 7:00 AM EDT, Thunder B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/july-15-2026-thunder-bay-weather-update-smoke-heat-and-poor-air-quality-continue-before-cooler-air-arrives/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/july-15-2026-thunder-bay-weather-update-smoke-heat-and-poor-air-quality-continue-before-cooler-air-arrives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Casinos Offer a Loyalty Program: What Players Need to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[The gambling industry today is oversupplied with offers. In a fiercely competitive environment, it&rsquo;s not enough for a gambling platform to attract the user with a bright banner or a generous welcome bonus. It&rsquo;s much harder to keep it on the website in the long run. The main tool for this task has been loyalty programs, which virtually every major operator now has.<br />
For businesses, this is a proven way to link customers to their product, and for users, it&rsquo;s a legal opportunity to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/why-casinos-offer-a-loyalty-program-what-players-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/why-casinos-offer-a-loyalty-program-what-players-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accommodations filling up as wildfires spur more evacuations in northwestern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[Additional communities are facing evacuations as dozens of wildfires continue to rage on across northwestern Ontario. Meanwhile, heat and air quality warnings remain in place in much of the region, as wildland fire hazards range from moderate to extreme. Here's the latest on the situation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/accommodations-filling-up-as-wildfires-spur-more-evacuations-in-northwestern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/accommodations-filling-up-as-wildfires-spur-more-evacuations-in-northwestern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Optimizing Research Outcomes: The Critical Role of Peptide Mixing Tools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peptides, short chains of amino acids, are critical to biochemical research. They are typically synthesized to replicate naturally occurring peptides and can be studied for a variety of purposes, such as drug development and hormone research. Given their significance, precise peptide preparation is pivotal for obtaining reliable results in research experiments. Peptide mixing tools have become an indispensable part of this preparation process, ensuring accuracy and consistency in peptide solutio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/optimizing-research-outcomes-the-critical-role-of-peptide-mixing-tools/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 03:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/optimizing-research-outcomes-the-critical-role-of-peptide-mixing-tools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Clean Home Advantage: Making Everyday Life Feel Easier]]></title><description><![CDATA[A home can be full of love, activity, and personality while still feeling difficult to maintain. Busy mornings leave dishes behind, evenings bring backpacks and shoes to the entryway, bathrooms need regular attention, and dust seems to return almost as soon as it is wiped away. A well-maintained home is about more than spotless rooms. A service like Hire a Maid in Scarborough can help create a consistent routine that keeps daily chores under control and gives households more time to focus on wha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/the-clean-home-advantage-making-everyday-life-feel-easier/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/the-clean-home-advantage-making-everyday-life-feel-easier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay hosts wildfire evacuees as regional fires, smoke and extreme heat intensify]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Welcomes Wildfire Evacuees as Northwestern Ontario Fire Threat Grows<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; Thunder Bay is providing shelter for residents displaced by wildfires in Armstrong, Whitesand First Nation and Collins First Nation as emergency conditions intensify across Northwestern Ontario.<br />
The City of Thunder Bay says there is no immediate wildfire threat to the city. However, nearby fires, widespread smoke, extreme heat and rapidly changing evacuation orders mean residents should remain in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-hosts-wildfire-evacuees-as-regional-fires-smoke-and-extreme-heat-intensify/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-hosts-wildfire-evacuees-as-regional-fires-smoke-and-extreme-heat-intensify/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfires cause multiple evacuations in northwestern Ontario during extreme heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid severe heat and air quality warnings, multiple communities are under evacuation due to wildfires in northwestern Ontario. The CBC's Sarah Law provides an update on the situation and what people should keep in mind to keep themselves and their loved ones safe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/wildfires-cause-multiple-evacuations-in-northwestern-ontario-during-extreme-heat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/wildfires-cause-multiple-evacuations-in-northwestern-ontario-during-extreme-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evacuees from Armstrong, Whitesand and Collins First Nations in Thunder Bay following wildfire evacuations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wildfires have forced the evacuations of Armstrong, Collins First Nation, and Whitesand First Nation, with residents of those communities seeking shelter in Thunder Bay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/evacuees-from-armstrong-whitesand-and-collins-first-nations-in-thunder-bay-following-wildfire-evacuations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/evacuees-from-armstrong-whitesand-and-collins-first-nations-in-thunder-bay-following-wildfire-evacuations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[July 14 news: Iran fighting, European fires, Bank of Canada, Toronto shooting and heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada and World News Summary for Tuesday, July 14, 2026<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; Renewed U.S.-Iran fighting, threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, escalating attacks in Ukraine and deadly European wildfires are leading international news Tuesday.<br />
In Canada, attention is focused on Wednesday&rsquo;s Bank of Canada interest-rate decision, the continuing Toronto festival shooting investigation, wildfire smoke and extreme heat, an Air Canada labour agreement and major bail reforms taking eff]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/july-14-news-iran-fighting-european-fires-bank-of-canada-toronto-shooting-and-heat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/july-14-news-iran-fighting-european-fires-bank-of-canada-toronto-shooting-and-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Arena to App: How Ontario’s Sports Culture is Moving Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Across the world, the digital revolution is taking shape. Everyday activity and behaviour worldwide are shifting as a result of digital influences asserting themselves with greater authority in our daily lives.&nbsp;<br />
Devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and televisions have become even more essential to get through the day. From checking the weather on a mobile app to ordering groceries, booking taxis, and getting entertainment fixes, the vast majority of everyday chores and activities]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/from-arena-to-app-how-ontarios-sports-culture-is-moving-online/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/from-arena-to-app-how-ontarios-sports-culture-is-moving-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat can have adverse effect on people taking certain medications, street drugs]]></title><description><![CDATA[As temperatures soar this week in southern Ontario, experts say the heat can affect people taking medications and street drugs, and cause adverse health effects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/heat-can-have-adverse-effect-on-people-taking-certain-medications-street-drugs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/heat-can-have-adverse-effect-on-people-taking-certain-medications-street-drugs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfires prompt multiple evacuations in northwestern Ontario amid extreme heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evacuation orders have been issued for multiple communities in northwestern Ontario due to threats from nearby wildfires, as the region contends withheat warnings and smoky skies. Here's what we know about the situation, as wildland firefighter crews battle more than 120 confirmed blazes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/wildfires-prompt-multiple-evacuations-in-northwestern-ontario-amid-extreme-heat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/wildfires-prompt-multiple-evacuations-in-northwestern-ontario-amid-extreme-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunderbird Raptor Rescue cares for several orphan swan cygnets from across the region]]></title><description><![CDATA[What started with a call about an injured adult swan a couple of weeks prior spiralled into a series of calls to the Thunderbird Raptor Rescue in Thunder Bay, Ont., to care for eight orphan baby swans, or cygnets, found across northwestern Ontario. The remaining cygnets are currently at &#8203;Trumpeter Swan Conservation Ontario for specialized care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunderbird-raptor-rescue-cares-for-several-orphan-swan-cygnets-from-across-the-region/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunderbird-raptor-rescue-cares-for-several-orphan-swan-cygnets-from-across-the-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assembly of First Nations leaders accuse Liberals of playing politics with drinking water bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Nations leaders are gathering in Ottawa for three days to debate and discuss issues like fast-tracking major projects, new proposed drinking water legislation, and a promised first ministers' meeting with the prime minister and premiers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/assembly-of-first-nations-leaders-accuse-liberals-of-playing-politics-with-drinking-water-bill/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/assembly-of-first-nations-leaders-accuse-liberals-of-playing-politics-with-drinking-water-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assembly of First Nations gathers for summer assembly amid concerns about water bill, major projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Nations leaders are gathering in Ottawa for three days to debate and discuss issues like fast-tracking major projects, new proposed drinking water legislation, and a promised first ministers' meeting with the prime minister and premiers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/assembly-of-first-nations-gathers-for-summer-assembly-amid-concerns-about-water-bill-major-projects/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/assembly-of-first-nations-gathers-for-summer-assembly-amid-concerns-about-water-bill-major-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat wave brings temperatures of nearly 40 C to Thunder Bay on Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures in Thunder Bay reached nearly 40 C on Monday due to a heat wave that's affecting much of northwestern Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/heat-wave-brings-temperatures-of-nearly-40-c-to-thunder-bay-on-monday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/heat-wave-brings-temperatures-of-nearly-40-c-to-thunder-bay-on-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot enough for ya? Heat wave grips Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay and much of the region are once again facing a week of high temperatures. The CBC's Kris Ketonen stopped by Boulevard Lake in Thunder Bay, Ont., to see how people are coping with the heat, as well as smoke from nearby forest fires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/hot-enough-for-ya-heat-wave-grips-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/hot-enough-for-ya-heat-wave-grips-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lithium-processing research in Northwestern Ontario gets 260K funding injection from the province]]></title><description><![CDATA[The provincial government announced $262,500 of funding on July 10 to support new lithium-processing research led by Rock Tech Lithium in partnership with Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper. Rock Tech Lithium will use the funding to examine whether crude tall oil can be applied as a flotation reagent to separate lithium-bearing minerals from rock and concentrate them during mining.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/lithium-processing-research-in-northwestern-ontario-gets-260k-funding-injection-from-the-province/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/lithium-processing-research-in-northwestern-ontario-gets-260k-funding-injection-from-the-province/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How one woman is savouring the beautiful game through her 'World Cup of Foods']]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the past few weeks World Cup fever has gripped the globe. But not everyone is a natural born sports fan. Hear how one woman from Thunder Bay, Ont. found her own way to get into the games... by way of her kitchen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/how-one-woman-is-savouring-the-beautiful-game-through-her-world-cup-of-foods/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/how-one-woman-is-savouring-the-beautiful-game-through-her-world-cup-of-foods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New partnership between federal government, Thunder Bay aims to simplify designs for new housing builds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay has been named an official partner in the federal government's housing design catalogue, which offers dozens of ready-to-use designs for new housing builds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/new-partnership-between-federal-government-thunder-bay-aims-to-simplify-designs-for-new-housing-builds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/new-partnership-between-federal-government-thunder-bay-aims-to-simplify-designs-for-new-housing-builds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liberals continue court fight against First Nations drinking water rights, despite new bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Carney government continues to fight First Nations in court to deny Canada has any legal duty to ensure they have safe drinking water on reserve, even as the Liberals advance legislation aiming to do just that. This contradiction is drawing accusations of hypocrisy and demands for clarity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/liberals-continue-court-fight-against-first-nations-drinking-water-rights-despite-new-bill/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/liberals-continue-court-fight-against-first-nations-drinking-water-rights-despite-new-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carolina Cowboys, Texas Rattlers, Austin Gamblers, Arizona Ridge Riders and Missouri Thunder Buck Out Wins to Open 2026 PBR Teams Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[FORT COLLINS, Colo. &mdash; The chutes flew open on the 2026 PBR Teams season Saturday night at Canvas Stadium, and the heavy hitters wasted no time putting their brands in the dirt.<br />
The defending champion Carolina Cowboys, runner-up Missouri Thunder, third-place Texas Rattlers and fourth-place Arizona Ridge Riders all opened the season with victories, joined by the Austin Gamblers in a fast-moving opening night of Professional Bull Riders team competition.<br />
Top 2025 finishers start 2026 with win]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/carolina-cowboys-texas-rattlers-austin-gamblers-arizona-ridge-riders-and-missouri-thunder-buck-out-wins-to-open-2026-pbr-teams-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/carolina-cowboys-texas-rattlers-austin-gamblers-arizona-ridge-riders-and-missouri-thunder-buck-out-wins-to-open-2026-pbr-teams-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northwest Fire Region reports 81 active fires, with 11 new starts confirmed July 11]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northwest Fire Region Reports 81 Active Wildland Fires, 11 New Starts Confirmed<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; Ontario&rsquo;s Northwest Fire Region is reporting 81 active wildland fires as of the evening of July 11, with 11 new fires confirmed across the region.<br />
Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services says 14 fires are not under control, five are being held, five are under control and 57 are being observed.<br />
Eleven new wildland fires confirmed July 11<br />
The new fires include several starts in the Nipigo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/northwest-fire-region-reports-81-active-fires-with-11-new-starts-confirmed-july-11/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/northwest-fire-region-reports-81-active-fires-with-11-new-starts-confirmed-july-11/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada News Summary: Top Stories for July 12, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s top July 12 stories include Toronto shooting, wildfires, jobs, trade and defence<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; Sunday sees some major news stories topping the list of updates.&nbsp;<br />
A deadly Toronto festival shooting, wildfire risk, cross-border trade, labour-market data, defence procurement, energy politics are among the national stories shaping Canada on Sunday, July 12, 2026.<br />
National snapshot: Public safety, wildfires, trade and economic signals<br />
Two dead after shooting near Toronto&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/canada-news-summary-top-stories-for-july-12-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/canada-news-summary-top-stories-for-july-12-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Kenora men charged after assault probe leads to cocaine, weapons and cash seizure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Charged After Kenora Aggravated Assault Investigation Leads to Cocaine, Weapons Seizure<br />
KENORA &mdash; Three Kenora men are facing charges after an aggravated assault investigation led police to execute search warrants at a Storm Bay Road residence and seize cocaine, currency, weapons and items police say are consistent with drug trafficking.<br />
Members of the OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau and Community Street Crime Unit, with assistance from the Kenora OPP Detachment, made the arres]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/three-kenora-men-charged-after-assault-probe-leads-to-cocaine-weapons-and-cash-seizure/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/three-kenora-men-charged-after-assault-probe-leads-to-cocaine-weapons-and-cash-seizure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay OPP investigate fatal motorcycle collision on Highway 11-17 near Highway 527]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fatal Motorcycle Collision Closed Highway 11-17 Near Highway 527 on Saturday<br />
SHUNIAH &mdash; Thunder Bay OPP are investigating a fatal collision involving multiple motorcycles on Highway 11-17 near Highway 527.<br />
Police say officers with the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police and emergency medical services responded to the collision at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026.<br />
Sault Ste. Marie woman pronounced deceased at scene<br />
As a result of the collision, a 58-year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-opp-investigate-fatal-motorcycle-collision-on-highway-11-17-near-highway-527/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-opp-investigate-fatal-motorcycle-collision-on-highway-11-17-near-highway-527/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dental Care for Seniors in NW Calgary: Common Concerns and How to Address Them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quick Answer<br />
Seniors often face dry mouth, gum disease, tooth loss, and worn enamel, frequently tied to medications or years of wear. The fixes are practical: stay hydrated, brush and floss daily with fluoride, treat gum issues early, and book regular checkups. Comfort options and caregiver support help anxious or less mobile patients keep their natural teeth healthy and working well into later life.<br />
Introduction<br />
Picture a grandparent in Capitol Hill who has skipped the dentist for a few years b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/dental-care-for-seniors-in-nw-calgary-common-concerns-and-how-to-address-them/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/dental-care-for-seniors-in-nw-calgary-common-concerns-and-how-to-address-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CLE Family Fair returns Aug. 5-9 in Thunder Bay after organizers reject cancellation rumours]]></title><description><![CDATA[CLE Family Fair Set for Aug. 5-9 After Organizers Shut Down Cancellation Rumours<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; The Canadian Lakehead Exhibition says its annual Family Fair is going ahead this summer, despite false online rumours claiming the event had been cancelled.The CLE Family Fair will run Aug. 5 to 9 at the CLE grounds, with gates open daily from noon to midnight.<br />
Organizers say some posters incorrectly listed the hours as 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., but the correct schedule has been confirmed by the organi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/cle-family-fair-returns-aug-5-9-in-thunder-bay-after-organizers-reject-cancellation-rumours/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/cle-family-fair-returns-aug-5-9-in-thunder-bay-after-organizers-reject-cancellation-rumours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Makes a Shower Truly ‘Accessible’? A Complete Feature Checklist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quick Answer<br />
A truly accessible shower removes the obstacles that make bathing difficult or unsafe. That means a curbless or low entry, enough room to move or turn, sturdy grab bars, a stable seat, slip-resistant flooring, and controls that anyone can reach and operate. The best designs work for wheelchairs, walkers, and aging bodies alike, while still looking like a normal, attractive part of the bathroom rather than a clinical add-on.<br />
Introduction<br />
Picture helping an aging parent into the showe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/what-makes-a-shower-truly-accessible-a-complete-feature-checklist/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/what-makes-a-shower-truly-accessible-a-complete-feature-checklist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Weekend Weather Focus: Lake Superior Offers Some Relief as Heat Builds Inland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay starts Saturday with a cool, fresh morning near 12&deg;C, a reminder that Lake Superior is still helping moderate temperatures while much of the broader region deals with heat alerts and more intense summer conditions. The city will warm up nicely today, but the lake influence should keep Saturday more comfortable than areas farther inland.<br />
The weekend still turns hotter by Sunday, with temperatures climbing into the low 30s and humidex values reaching the mid-30s.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Weat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-weekend-weather-focus-lake-superior-offers-some-relief-as-heat-builds-inland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-weekend-weather-focus-lake-superior-offers-some-relief-as-heat-builds-inland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here they are! The winners of Show Us Your Fish 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[That's a wrap for Show Us Your Fish 2026! Congratulations to the winners, and thank you to everyone who shared pictures of their most prized catch with CBC Thunder Bay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/here-they-are-the-winners-of-show-us-your-fish-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/here-they-are-the-winners-of-show-us-your-fish-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benefiting From Advances in Furnace Technology]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heating technology has continually evolved, offering homeowners state-of-the-art solutions that bring comfort and efficiency to their living spaces. In this article, we explore how advances in furnace technology can greatly benefit households by providing enhanced efficiency and reliability. The modern furnace is a testament to how technological improvements can revolutionize something as fundamental as home heating.<br />
Understanding the Lifespan of Modern Furnaces<br />
Modern furnaces are designed to o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/benefiting-from-advances-in-furnace-technology/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/benefiting-from-advances-in-furnace-technology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Nations chiefs across country 'blindsided' by pipeline announcements]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Nations chiefs countrywide are expressing concern about the lack of engagement after two pipelines were announced in Alberta, B.C. and Ontario. Two leaders say they only learned of the plans through last-minute emails and rumours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/first-nations-chiefs-across-country-blindsided-by-pipeline-announcements/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/first-nations-chiefs-across-country-blindsided-by-pipeline-announcements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario government investing over $250,000 to advance lithium processing in northwestern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new research project in Thunder Bay will look at whether a forest industry by-product could be useful in lithium processing. Rock Tech Lithium, a mining company hoping to build a lithium refinery in Red Rock, will lead the research in partnership with Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-government-investing-over-250000-to-advance-lithium-processing-in-northwestern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-government-investing-over-250000-to-advance-lithium-processing-in-northwestern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand re-opening of Mills Block Conservation Area in Thunder Bay, Ont.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lakehead Region Conservation Authority (LRCA) celebrated the grand re-opening of Mills Block Conservation Area on July 9, which now provides access to nature for all in the community. The LRCA revitalized the site for the public to include many new upgrades and additions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/grand-re-opening-of-mills-block-conservation-area-in-thunder-bay-ont/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/grand-re-opening-of-mills-block-conservation-area-in-thunder-bay-ont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regreening in Sudbury, Ont., has come at the expense of wild blueberries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Choquette, a longtime wild blueberry picker in Sudbury, Ont., remembers more plentiful crops before the city&rsquo;s efforts to cut mining emissions and plant millions of trees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/regreening-in-sudbury-ont-has-come-at-the-expense-of-wild-blueberries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/regreening-in-sudbury-ont-has-come-at-the-expense-of-wild-blueberries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shelter House, PACE offer support during Thunder Bay summer heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay's shelter providers say they're prepared to offer support to people as needed during an expected heat wave in the city next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/shelter-house-pace-offer-support-during-thunder-bay-summer-heat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/shelter-house-pace-offer-support-during-thunder-bay-summer-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afro-Vibe Fest returns to Thunder Bay this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Afro-Vibe Fest returns to Marina Park in Thunder Bay on July 11 and 12th. Ahead of the big event, the festival's founder sat down with Mary-Jean Cormier, the host of CBC's Superior Morning, to talk about what people can expect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/afro-vibe-fest-returns-to-thunder-bay-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/afro-vibe-fest-returns-to-thunder-bay-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After he returned mistaken $24,000 tax refund, Thunder Bay man's CRA account was locked, actual tax refunds delayed]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Alex Pilon received a $24,274.26 deposit in his bank account last March labelled 'Tax Refund - Canada' he knew it was a mistake, contacted the Canada Revenue Agency and returned the full amount. A year and a half later, the Thunder Bay, Ont., resident has been locked out of his CRA account and still hasn't received the tax refunds he was actually expecting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/after-he-returned-mistaken-24000-tax-refund-thunder-bay-mans-cra-account-was-locked-actual-tax-refunds-delayed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/after-he-returned-mistaken-24000-tax-refund-thunder-bay-mans-cra-account-was-locked-actual-tax-refunds-delayed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario government gives nearly $710K to Thunder Bay to support housing growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Thunder Bay has received nearly $710,000 from the province&rsquo;s Building Faster Fund to support new housing, as the Ontario government prepares to sunset the three-year program. Here's what the funding means for the northwestern Ontario community as it looks to build 2,100 new units by 2031.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-government-gives-nearly-710k-to-thunder-bay-to-support-housing-growth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-government-gives-nearly-710k-to-thunder-bay-to-support-housing-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Province announces nearly $710K to support housing growth in Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay, Ont., has met its provincial housing target for a third year in a row. As a result, the city has secured nearly $710,000 this year through Ontario&rsquo;s Building Faster Fund. Here&rsquo;s what the funding means for the community as it looks to build more homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/province-announces-nearly-710k-to-support-housing-growth-in-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/province-announces-nearly-710k-to-support-housing-growth-in-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Region of Waterloo's appeal of encampment decision argues Ontario judge made 'multiple errors']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Region of Waterloo has issued a notice of appeal of an Ontario judge's May decision that prevented the removal of people living in a Kitchener encampment. The court made "multiple errors and mixed fact and law," the notice filed this month says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/region-of-waterloos-appeal-of-encampment-decision-argues-ontario-judge-made-multiple-errors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/region-of-waterloos-appeal-of-encampment-decision-argues-ontario-judge-made-multiple-errors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's behind drop in opioid-related deaths, rise in 911 calls in Ontario? Researcher gives insight]]></title><description><![CDATA[A public health researcher who focuses on Canada's addictions crisis cites several factors for why opioid-related death rates are declining yet 911 calls have risen in Thunder Bay and other Ontario cities, some of the findings in a new CBC data analysis.The city continues to have the highest opioid-related death rate in the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/whats-behind-drop-in-opioid-related-deaths-rise-in-911-calls-in-ontario-researcher-gives-insight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/whats-behind-drop-in-opioid-related-deaths-rise-in-911-calls-in-ontario-researcher-gives-insight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario's police watchdog clears officers of wrongdoing in death of man near Kenora]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario&rsquo;s police watchdog has cleared three provincial police officers of any wrongdoing in the shooting death of a 39-year-old man north of Kenora. The man,identified by his family as Nash Prystie , died at a cabin on Ena Lake on March 9. Born in Winnipeg with strong ties to Kenora, he was an avid outdoorsman who struggled with his mental health, including a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia. Here's what we know about what happened.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontarios-police-watchdog-clears-officers-of-wrongdoing-in-death-of-man-near-kenora/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontarios-police-watchdog-clears-officers-of-wrongdoing-in-death-of-man-near-kenora/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe storm in Kenora prompts visit from Northern Tornadoes Project team]]></title><description><![CDATA[A team from the Northern Tornadoes Project at Western University has been dispatched to the Kenora area to try and determine whether a tornado touched down during Monday's storm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/severe-storm-in-kenora-prompts-visit-from-northern-tornadoes-project-team/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/severe-storm-in-kenora-prompts-visit-from-northern-tornadoes-project-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 golfing buddies each sinks an ace at same hole on same day at Cambridge, Ont., course]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two golfers who were part of the same group of four sank a hole-in-one at the same hole and on the same day at the Galt Country Club in Cambridge, Ont., last month. The odds of two golfers in the same group hitting a hole-in-one on the same day is 17 million to 1, according to the National Hole-in-One Registry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/2-golfing-buddies-each-sinks-an-ace-at-same-hole-on-same-day-at-cambridge-ont-course/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/2-golfing-buddies-each-sinks-an-ace-at-same-hole-on-same-day-at-cambridge-ont-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 golfing buddies each sink an ace at same hole on same day at Cambridge, Ont., course]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two golfers who were part of the same group of four sank a hole-in-one at the same hole and on the same day at the Galt Country Club in Cambridge, Ont., last month. The odds of two golfers in the same group hitting a hole-in-one on the same day is 17 million to 1, according to the National Hole-in-One Registry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/2-golfing-buddies-each-sink-an-ace-at-same-hole-on-same-day-at-cambridge-ont-course/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/2-golfing-buddies-each-sink-an-ace-at-same-hole-on-same-day-at-cambridge-ont-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why More Drivers Are Replacing Older Vehicles Instead of Repairing Them]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States Census Bureau reports that 91.5% of American households own at least one vehicle. Driving is a vital mode of transportation in the US, and without a car, it can be difficult to have a good quality of life.<br />
There comes a time when our vehicles are old and have high mileage, though. People used to get repeated repairs on these cars, but nowadays, more are replacing them instead. These are the reasons why.<br />
Junk Car Purchase Services Make Replacing an Older Vehicle More Practical<br />
F]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/why-more-drivers-are-replacing-older-vehicles-instead-of-repairing-them/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/why-more-drivers-are-replacing-older-vehicles-instead-of-repairing-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Gambling Is Booming in Ontario. Here Are the Questions Northwestern Readers Keep Asking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four years into Ontario&rsquo;s regulated online gambling experiment, the questions arriving from readers have changed. Fewer people ask whether internet casinos are legal. More ask about the platforms that sit outside the provincial system, especially crypto sites, after operators like the Bitz crypto casino reported growing Canadian traffic this year. Here are the questions we hear most, answered with the numbers available.How big is the regulated market, really?<br />
Bigger than most sectors of th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/online-gambling-is-booming-in-ontario-here-are-the-questions-northwestern-readers-keep-asking/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/online-gambling-is-booming-in-ontario-here-are-the-questions-northwestern-readers-keep-asking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Everyday Work Across Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence no longer belongs only to research labs or large technology projects. People across Canada now use AI during ordinary workdays in offices, classrooms, hospitals, farms, warehouses, and public services. Many workers interact with AI without thinking about it because digital tools quietly support tasks that once demanded far more time and attention.Online platforms like spinanzia casino continue to expand across many areas of daily life. People use web-based services to man]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/how-artificial-intelligence-is-changing-everyday-work-across-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/how-artificial-intelligence-is-changing-everyday-work-across-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DIVKA bringing their 'folk fatale' to northern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[DIVKA is a Toronto-based duo whose debut album, Folk Fatale, blends Ukrainian folk traditions with powerful storytelling and contemporary themes. They spoke to CBC's Matt Fratpietro ahead of their trip to northwestern Ontario to play at the Live from the Rock Folk Festival in August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/divka-bringing-their-folk-fatale-to-northern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/divka-bringing-their-folk-fatale-to-northern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[July 8 2026 – Mostly Cloudy Start with a Chance of Early Showers]]></title><description><![CDATA[THUNDER BAY &ndash; WEATHER DESK &ndash; Summer weather continues, after a cooler June, it is important to remember to remain hydrated, and to be aware of the sun, and the bugs.<br />
Thunder Bay starts Wednesday on a mild and humid note, with mostly cloudy skies and the temperature sitting at 18.3&deg;C at 7:00 AM EDT. The air is moist, but pressure is rising, which points toward improving conditions after the early shower risk moves through.<br />
Today will remain mainly cloudy, with a 30 percent chance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/july-8-2026-mostly-cloudy-start-with-a-chance-of-early-showers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/july-8-2026-mostly-cloudy-start-with-a-chance-of-early-showers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northwest Fire Region reports 73 active fires, with Fort Frances 14 and Quetico fires active]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northwest Fire Region Reports 73 Active Wildland Fires, Four New Starts Confirmed<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; Ontario&rsquo;s Northwest Fire Region is reporting 73 active wildland fires as of the early evening of July 7, with four new fires confirmed across the region.<br />
Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services says 13 fires are not under control, one is being held, eight are under control and 51 are being observed.<br />
Four new fires confirmed July 7<br />
Four new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northwes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/northwest-fire-region-reports-73-active-fires-with-fort-frances-14-and-quetico-fires-active/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/northwest-fire-region-reports-73-active-fires-with-fort-frances-14-and-quetico-fires-active/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[July 8, 2026: Vermilion Bay and Dryden Weather Focus — Sunny, Warm, and Very High UV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vermilion Bay and Dryden start Wednesday on a mild summer morning, with the temperature sitting at 17.1&deg;C at 7:00 AM CDT. While the observed sky condition was not reported, the forecast points to a bright and warm day ahead, with sunshine, light north winds, and a high near 26&deg;C.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Weather Overview<br />
Current Conditions<br />
At 7:00 AM CDT, the temperature was 17.1&deg;C. The dew point was 12.8&deg;C, with humidity at 75 percent, making the morning feel comfortable rather than muggy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/july-8-2026-vermilion-bay-and-dryden-weather-focus-sunny-warm-and-very-high-uv/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/july-8-2026-vermilion-bay-and-dryden-weather-focus-sunny-warm-and-very-high-uv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenora and Lake of the Woods weather for July 8, 2026: mostly cloudy and 15°C early, becoming sunny with a high of 26°C]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 8, 2026: Kenora and Lake of the Woods Weather Focus &mdash; Mostly Cloudy Start Before a Sunny, Warm Day<br />
Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region begin Wednesday with a mild, mostly cloudy morning, but sunshine is expected to take over through the day. At 6:00 AM CDT, the temperature was 15.2&deg;C, with humidity at 88 percent and light north winds. While the barometric pressure is falling, today&rsquo;s forecast remains bright and warm, with a high near 26&deg;C.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Weather Overv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kenora-and-lake-of-the-woods-weather-for-july-8-2026-mostly-cloudy-and-15c-early-becoming-sunny-with-a-high-of-26c/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kenora-and-lake-of-the-woods-weather-for-july-8-2026-mostly-cloudy-and-15c-early-becoming-sunny-with-a-high-of-26c/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Orthodontists in Montreal: Top 10 Clinics for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oralvie tops our 2026 ranking as the best choice for orthodontic care in Montreal, pairing a bilingual, family-friendly clinic with a 4.9/5 patient rating. Across the city you&rsquo;ll find many ways to straighten teeth, from traditional metal braces and ceramic braces to Invisalign and other clear aligners, and the right clinic depends on the treatments offered, the technology used, financing options, and how convenient the location is.<br />
This 2026 ranking compares 10 well-regarded clinics so you]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/best-orthodontists-in-montreal-top-10-clinics-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/best-orthodontists-in-montreal-top-10-clinics-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hidden Costs of Commuting on Two Wheels in Northern California]]></title><description><![CDATA[People usually treat a bicycle commute in Northern California as the ultimate trick to save cash. You skip the terrible traffic on Interstate 80, and even avoid the gridlock on the Bay Bridge. You also eliminate daily bridge tolls, expensive garage fees, and high gas prices.<br />
However, the local hills and street layouts can introduce unexpected expenses. A single accident or a broken frame can instantly turn a cheap daily ride into a massive financial burden. Here&rsquo;s what you should know abou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/the-hidden-costs-of-commuting-on-two-wheels-in-northern-california/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/the-hidden-costs-of-commuting-on-two-wheels-in-northern-california/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Risepoint Named a 2026 Best Place to Work for Career Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Allison Dickey manages student engagement at Risepoint, and when she talks about the company, she talks about growth before anything else. The culture, she says, is one of &ldquo;always striving to be a better you than you were yesterday.&rdquo; &ldquo;It sounds clich&eacute;,&rdquo; she adds on the company&rsquo;s careers page, &ldquo;but I really believe we have the opportunity to strengthen our skills, knowledge, and community if we dedicate the time to do so. When we share our ideas, and fee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/risepoint-named-a-2026-best-place-to-work-for-career-growth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/risepoint-named-a-2026-best-place-to-work-for-career-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Midcontinent Terminal welcomes first ocean-going vessel after partial removal of iron ore dock trestle]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Thunder Bay company has completed the removal of part of the 80-year-old iron ore dock trestle on the city's waterfront, allowing it to handle shipments of large cargo like wind turbines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/midcontinent-terminal-welcomes-first-ocean-going-vessel-after-partial-removal-of-iron-ore-dock-trestle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/midcontinent-terminal-welcomes-first-ocean-going-vessel-after-partial-removal-of-iron-ore-dock-trestle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perfect day for a Teddy Bears Picnic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families and their fuzzy friends filled Vickers Park in Thunder Bay, Ont., for a day of fun and games on Tuesday. The CBC's Marc Doucette caught up with some kids and parents to hear about their favourite parts of this community tradition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/perfect-day-for-a-teddy-bears-picnic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/perfect-day-for-a-teddy-bears-picnic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of wildfire evacuees in Toronto to return home to Kasabonika Lake First Nation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 600 wildfire evacuees from Kasabonika Lake First Nation are expected to start making their way home Thursday from Toronto. The remote Oji-Cree community declared a state of emergency June 27 due to escalating wildfire activity. While fire crews continue to tackle a cluster of five wildfires near the First Nation, the situation has stabilized.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/hundreds-of-wildfire-evacuees-in-toronto-to-return-home-to-kasabonika-lake-first-nation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/hundreds-of-wildfire-evacuees-in-toronto-to-return-home-to-kasabonika-lake-first-nation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe, heavy rainfall in Kenora, Ont., area causes widespread flooding and property damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenora, Ont., is cleaning up after a severe thunderstorm moved east across northwestern Ontario on July 6. In addition to power outages in the region, the storm has left many city residents concerned about flooding, sewer backups, road washouts, and downed trees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/severe-heavy-rainfall-in-kenora-ont-area-causes-widespread-flooding-and-property-damage-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/severe-heavy-rainfall-in-kenora-ont-area-causes-widespread-flooding-and-property-damage-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe, heavy rainfall in Kenora, Ont. area causes widespread flooding and property damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenora, Ont., is cleaning up after a severe thunderstorm moved east across northwestern Ontario on July 6. In addition to power outages in the region, the storm has left many city residents concerned about flooding, sewer backups, road washouts, and downed trees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/severe-heavy-rainfall-in-kenora-ont-area-causes-widespread-flooding-and-property-damage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/severe-heavy-rainfall-in-kenora-ont-area-causes-widespread-flooding-and-property-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction delay for Science North's planned Thunder Bay science centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Science North's planned Thunder Bay science centre has been delayed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/construction-delay-for-science-norths-planned-thunder-bay-science-centre/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/construction-delay-for-science-norths-planned-thunder-bay-science-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inmate death at Thunder Bay Jail under 'multiple investigations,' province says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario&rsquo;s Ministry of the Solicitor General (SOLGEN) has confirmed an inmate died at the Thunder Bay Jail on July 1. The death comes just weeks after First Nation leaders called for the jail to be shut down over ongoing safety concerns related to overcrowding, understaffing and infrastructure challenges at the 100-year-old facility. Here is what we know about the incident so far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/inmate-death-at-thunder-bay-jail-under-multiple-investigations-province-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/inmate-death-at-thunder-bay-jail-under-multiple-investigations-province-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inmate death at Thunder Bay Jail under 'multiple investigations,' Ontario says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario&rsquo;s Ministry of the Solicitor General (SOLGEN) has confirmed an inmate died at the Thunder Bay Jail on July 1. It comes just weeks after First Nation leaders called for the jail to be shut down over safety concerns amid, understaffing and infrastructure challenges at the 100-year-old facility. Here is what we know about the latest incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/inmate-death-at-thunder-bay-jail-under-multiple-investigations-ontario-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/inmate-death-at-thunder-bay-jail-under-multiple-investigations-ontario-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer nights at the fair; Canadian Lakehead Exhibition returns to Thunder Bay in August]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Lakehead Exhibition returns to Thunder Bay in August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/summer-nights-at-the-fair-canadian-lakehead-exhibition-returns-to-thunder-bay-in-august/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/summer-nights-at-the-fair-canadian-lakehead-exhibition-returns-to-thunder-bay-in-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daily run for Kenora, Ont., resident turns into magical dash with a doe and fawn]]></title><description><![CDATA[What started out as a regular daily run in suburban Kenora, Ont., for Liana Berezowski turned into a rare magical moment when a deer and fawn began dashing behind her.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/daily-run-for-kenora-ont-resident-turns-into-magical-dash-with-a-doe-and-fawn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/daily-run-for-kenora-ont-resident-turns-into-magical-dash-with-a-doe-and-fawn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red tornado warning issued for parts of northwestern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada has issued a red tornado warning for parts of northwestern Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/red-tornado-warning-issued-for-parts-of-northwestern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/red-tornado-warning-issued-for-parts-of-northwestern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red tornado warning issued for Kenora area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada has issued a red tornado warning for the Kenora area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/red-tornado-warning-issued-for-kenora-area/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/red-tornado-warning-issued-for-kenora-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bear cub with head caught in a jug gets released by police officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers from the Lac Seul Police Service received reports of a bear cub with its head caught in a plastic jug on June 30. Responding officers were able to corral the young animal and free it without causing any injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/bear-cub-with-head-caught-in-a-jug-gets-released-by-police-officer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/bear-cub-with-head-caught-in-a-jug-gets-released-by-police-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado, thunderstorm watches issued as over 70 wildfires burn in northwestern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[As more than 70 wildfires burn across northwestern Ontario, several communities are under tornado watches, severe thunderstorm watches and heat warnings as of Monday afternoon. Here's the latest on weather alerts and the wildfire situation in the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/tornado-thunderstorm-watches-issued-as-over-70-wildfires-burn-in-northwestern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/tornado-thunderstorm-watches-issued-as-over-70-wildfires-burn-in-northwestern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Racism and Reputation Are Holding Thunder Bay Back — Facing Both Is Essential to the City’s Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Racism Is Still Damaging Thunder Bay&rsquo;s People, Reputation and Future<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; A Canada Day assault near Villa Street and Cumberland Street North has again forced Thunder Bay to confront a question the city has faced for years: are anti-racism commitments changing daily life for people who experience hate, or are they mainly creating reports, committees and statements after harm is already done?<br />
Thunder Bay Police say officers responded just after 12:45 p.m. on July 1 to reports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/racism-and-reputation-are-holding-thunder-bay-back-facing-both-is-essential-to-the-citys-future/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/racism-and-reputation-are-holding-thunder-bay-back-facing-both-is-essential-to-the-citys-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Star Air begins Fort Frances–Thunder Bay flights, restoring regional air service]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Star Air Begins Fort Frances&ndash;Thunder Bay Service Today<br />
FORT FRANCES &mdash; Scheduled passenger air service returns to Fort Frances today as Thunder Bay-based North Star Air begins flights linking the Rainy River District with Thunder Bay.<br />
The new route launches today, Monday, July 6, with three weekly flights between Fort Frances and Thunder Bay, restoring an important regional transportation connection for residents, businesses, students, medical travellers, Indigenous communities]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/north-star-air-begins-fort-francesthunder-bay-flights-restoring-regional-air-service/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/north-star-air-begins-fort-francesthunder-bay-flights-restoring-regional-air-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenora OPP urge cottage fire safety after fires on Coney Island and Scotty’s Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenora OPP Issue Cottage Fire Safety Reminder After Two Island Fires<br />
KENORA &mdash; Kenora OPP are urging cottage owners and visitors to take fire safety seriously after officers responded to two recent cottage fires on Coney Island and Scotty&rsquo;s Island.<br />
Police say the start of cottage season brings more people back to seasonal properties, increasing the risk of fires, especially in remote or island locations where access challenges can delay emergency response.<br />
Island and remote properties]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kenora-opp-urge-cottage-fire-safety-after-fires-on-coney-island-and-scottys-island/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kenora-opp-urge-cottage-fire-safety-after-fires-on-coney-island-and-scottys-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenora OPP seek tips after copper wire theft damages lines near Transmitter Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenora OPP Seek Public&rsquo;s Help After Copper Wire Theft Near Transmitter Road<br />
KENORA &mdash; Ontario Provincial Police are asking for public assistance as they investigate a copper wire theft that damaged communication lines near the rail tracks in the area of 600 Transmitter Road.<br />
Kenora OPP say Bell Canada workers discovered the damage on June 19, 2026, after receiving a service disruption alert earlier that morning.<br />
Cutting tool found lodged in cable<br />
Police say Bell workers attended the a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kenora-opp-seek-tips-after-copper-wire-theft-damages-lines-near-transmitter-road/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kenora-opp-seek-tips-after-copper-wire-theft-damages-lines-near-transmitter-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northwest Fire Region reports 76 active fires, including new starts near Kakabeka Falls and Slate Falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northwest Fire Region Reports 76 Active Wildland Fires, Five New Starts Confirmed<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; Ontario&rsquo;s Northwest Fire Region is reporting 76 active wildland fires as of the early evening of July 5, with five new fires confirmed across the region.<br />
Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services says 16 fires are not under control, two are being held, nine are under control and 49 are being observed. Two fires were called out over the past 24 hours.<br />
Five new fires confirmed July 5<br />
Five]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/northwest-fire-region-reports-76-active-fires-including-new-starts-near-kakabeka-falls-and-slate-falls/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/northwest-fire-region-reports-76-active-fires-including-new-starts-near-kakabeka-falls-and-slate-falls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Copernicus Reports Lowest First-Half Global Biomass Burning Emissions Since 2003]]></title><description><![CDATA[Copernicus reports record-low first-half biomass burning emissions, but wildfire risks remain<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; Climate News &ndash; Global emissions from biomass burning during the first half of 2026 were the lowest recorded for the period in the 24-year Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service fire-emissions dataset.<br />
The finding offers a positive global snapshot, but Copernicus warns the trend could change quickly. Fire activity increased sharply in North America and Eurasia in late June, in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/copernicus-reports-lowest-first-half-global-biomass-burning-emissions-since-2003/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/copernicus-reports-lowest-first-half-global-biomass-burning-emissions-since-2003/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Fire Rescue responded to two major structural fires Sunday with no injuries reported]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Fire Rescue Responds to Two Major Structural Fires Sunday<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; Thunder Bay Fire Rescue responded to two major structural fires on Sunday, July 5, with second alarms called at both scenes after crews reported heavy smoke and visible flames.<br />
No injuries were reported in either fire.<br />
Coppin Road home heavily damaged<br />
The first fire was reported at about 9:30 a.m. at a residence on Coppin Road.<br />
Fire crews responding to the call could see a large plume of black smoke from Hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-fire-rescue-responded-to-two-major-structural-fires-sunday-with-no-injuries-reported/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-fire-rescue-responded-to-two-major-structural-fires-sunday-with-no-injuries-reported/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Kids Count reaches fundraising goal for Building Block Capital Campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Kids Count is expanding its programs and services in the McKenzie Street area though a new Building Block Community Hub.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/our-kids-count-reaches-fundraising-goal-for-building-block-capital-campaign/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/our-kids-count-reaches-fundraising-goal-for-building-block-capital-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veterinary tranquillizer in more than 70 per cent of recent Thunder Bay, Ont., drug samples]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 70 per cent of street drugs recently tested in Thunder Bay, Ont., have contained a veterinary tranquillizer called medetomidine. The northwestern Ontario city continues to have the highest opioid-related death rate in the province at more than five times the Ontario average. Here's how mobile drug checking services are helping people who use drugs, front-line workers and emergency responders as they navigate the toxic drug crisis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/veterinary-tranquillizer-in-more-than-70-per-cent-of-recent-thunder-bay-ont-drug-samples/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/veterinary-tranquillizer-in-more-than-70-per-cent-of-recent-thunder-bay-ont-drug-samples/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veterinary tranquillizer in more than 70% of recent Thunder Bay, Ont., drug samples]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 70 per cent of street drugs recently tested in Thunder Bay, Ont., have contained the veterinary tranquillizer medetomidine. The city continues to have the highest opioid-related death rate in the province at more than five times the average. Here's how mobile drug-checking services are helping people who use drugs, front-line workers and emergency responders amid the toxic drug crisis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/veterinary-tranquillizer-in-more-than-70-of-recent-thunder-bay-ont-drug-samples/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/veterinary-tranquillizer-in-more-than-70-of-recent-thunder-bay-ont-drug-samples/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Insurance Premiums Differ for Hatchbacks, Sedans, and SUVs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Car insurance premiums are not decided by vehicle price alone. The body type, repair needs, usage style, safety profile, and risk exposure of a car can all influence how insurers assess it. This is why a hatchback, sedan, and SUV may attract different premium amounts even when they are bought in the same city. Understanding these differences helps car owners choose suitable coverage with more confidence.<br />
Vehicle Type Affects Insurance Cost<br />
The type of car you drive gives insurers an early idea o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/why-insurance-premiums-differ-for-hatchbacks-sedans-and-suvs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/why-insurance-premiums-differ-for-hatchbacks-sedans-and-suvs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[July 4 2026 – Wildland Fire Update: 74 Active Fires Reported in Northwest Region]]></title><description><![CDATA[THUNDER BAY &mdash; Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services is reporting 74 active wildland fires in Ontario&rsquo;s Northwest Fire Region as of the early evening of July 4, 2026.<br />
The update, issued at 18:24 CDT, confirms three new wildland fires in the region.<br />
Of the 74 active fires, 17 are not under control, four are being held, eight are under control, and 45 are being observed.<br />
Three New Fires Confirmed July 4<br />
Nipigon 25 &mdash; NIP025Nipigon 25 is located on a peninsula at the south en]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/july-4-2026-wildland-fire-update-74-active-fires-reported-in-northwest-region/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/july-4-2026-wildland-fire-update-74-active-fires-reported-in-northwest-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Police are investigating a Canada Day assault near Villa Street and Cumberland Street North]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Police Investigating Canada Day Assault<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; Thunder Bay Police Service is investigating a Canada Day assault that may have been racially motivated.<br />
Police say they are aware of social media posts and comments about the incident.<br />
Assault reported near Villa and Cumberland<br />
Officers with the Primary Response Unit were called to the Villa Street and Cumberland Street North area just after 12:45 p.m. on July 1, 2026, following reports that an assault was taking place.<br />
Poli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-are-investigating-a-canada-day-assault-near-villa-street-and-cumberland-street-north/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-are-investigating-a-canada-day-assault-near-villa-street-and-cumberland-street-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre now performing simple retinal detachment repair surgeries]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre can now perform simple retinal detachment repair surgeries for residents of northwestern Ontario. These surgeries allow patients to receive more timely care in Thunder Bay, Ont., and closer to their communities, preventing urgent trips to southern Ontario or out of province for treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-regional-health-sciences-centre-now-performing-simple-retinal-detachment-repair-surgeries/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-regional-health-sciences-centre-now-performing-simple-retinal-detachment-repair-surgeries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overdose calls to paramedics on the rise in several Ontario cities, CBC analysis shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Non-fatal opioid overdose calls are on the rise in four Ontario cities &mdash; nearly tripling in Hamilton in the first five months of 2026. Researchers and social workers suggest the toxic drug supply and the closure of supervised consumption sites in the past two years may be factors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/overdose-calls-to-paramedics-on-the-rise-in-several-ontario-cities-cbc-analysis-shows/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/overdose-calls-to-paramedics-on-the-rise-in-several-ontario-cities-cbc-analysis-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a handful of doctors are trying to improve access to gender-affirming care in the northwest]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Dryden-based physician says things are improving in the northwest as a small number of local doctors try to fill the gap, but it's still common for patients to wait for months, and travel for hours, for an appointment with a doctor who provides gender-affirming care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/how-a-handful-of-doctors-are-trying-to-improve-access-to-gender-affirming-care-in-the-northwest/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/how-a-handful-of-doctors-are-trying-to-improve-access-to-gender-affirming-care-in-the-northwest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kashechewan evacuees in Niagara Falls, Ont., get apology from mayor over homelessness comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evacuees from Kashechewan First Nation who have been living in Niagara Falls, Ont., for the last six months marched in sweltering heat through the city's downtown Friday to demand an apology over recent comments made by the city's former chief administrative officer and by the local mayor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kashechewan-evacuees-in-niagara-falls-ont-get-apology-from-mayor-over-homelessness-comments/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kashechewan-evacuees-in-niagara-falls-ont-get-apology-from-mayor-over-homelessness-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[To swat or not? These scientists suggest we rethink our fear toward insects]]></title><description><![CDATA[When a bug lands, do you swat or step back? We are taught to fear insects, but by looking closer at how they help our environment, we can trade our reflexive panic for wonder and learn to share our outdoor spaces, scientists say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/to-swat-or-not-these-scientists-suggest-we-rethink-our-fear-toward-insects/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/to-swat-or-not-these-scientists-suggest-we-rethink-our-fear-toward-insects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reeling in the entries for CBC Thunder Bay's 2026 Show Us Your Fish contest]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's our favourite time of the year at CBC Thunder Bay: Show Us Your Fish! We want to see your fish, big or small. Email your fishing photos to thunderbay@cbc.ca or text them to 807-355-9681 and you might just win a rod and reel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/reeling-in-the-entries-for-cbc-thunder-bays-2026-show-us-your-fish-contest/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/reeling-in-the-entries-for-cbc-thunder-bays-2026-show-us-your-fish-contest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Things to do in and around Thunder Bay this weekend, July 3-5]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many residents are likely looking forward to a weekend of free, family-friendly events after Canada Day in Thunder Bay, Ont. For those interested in getting out in the community, there are a few options in and around the district from July 3 to 5, including, but not limited to, art gallery events and Classic Days in Oliver Paipoonge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/things-to-do-in-and-around-thunder-bay-this-weekend-july-3-5/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/things-to-do-in-and-around-thunder-bay-this-weekend-july-3-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds to weigh guardrails, alternatives to 'contentious' labour code tool: Hajdu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says the federal government is exploring possible guardrails or alternatives to using what she says is a "contentious" section of the Canada Labour Code that allows Ottawa to intervene in bitter bargaining conflicts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/feds-to-weigh-guardrails-alternatives-to-contentious-labour-code-tool-hajdu/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/feds-to-weigh-guardrails-alternatives-to-contentious-labour-code-tool-hajdu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[July 3, 2026: Fort Frances Weather Focus — Cool, Damp Start Before Warmth, Showers, and Thunderstorm Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fort Frances weather for July 3, 2026: cool and damp at 12&deg;C early, warming to 24&deg;C with a 30% chance of showers, thunderstorm risk, humidex 29, and very high UV.<br />
Fort Frances begins Friday with a cool and very humid morning, sitting near 12&deg;C at 6:00 AM CDT. While the observed sky condition was not reported, the forecast points to a mix of sun and cloud through the day, with a chance of showers and a risk of thunderstorms this afternoon. Temperatures will climb into the mid-20s, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/july-3-2026-fort-frances-weather-focus-cool-damp-start-before-warmth-showers-and-thunderstorm-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/july-3-2026-fort-frances-weather-focus-cool-damp-start-before-warmth-showers-and-thunderstorm-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[July 3, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Focus — Mainly Cloudy, Warm, and Humid Before a Sunny Stretch]]></title><description><![CDATA[THUNDER BAY &ndash; WEATHER &ndash; Thunder Bay starts Friday under mostly cloudy skies with a mild and damp early morning feel. At 7:00 AM EDT, the temperature was 16.2&deg;C, with humidity at 91 percent and light west winds. The day will stay mostly cloudy, but temperatures will climb to 27&deg;C, with a humidex near 30 and a very high UV index.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Weather Overview<br />
Current Conditions<br />
At 7:00 AM EDT, Thunder Bay was reporting mostly cloudy skies and a temperature of 16.2&deg;C. The d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/july-3-2026-thunder-bay-weather-focus-mainly-cloudy-warm-and-humid-before-a-sunny-stretch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/july-3-2026-thunder-bay-weather-focus-mainly-cloudy-warm-and-humid-before-a-sunny-stretch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Solidarity walk in downtown Niagara Falls, Ont., Friday aims to support Kashechewan evacuees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the Indigenous community and supporters will host a solidarity walk in downtown NiagaraFalls on Fridayto protest how Indigenous people evacuated from Kashechewan First Nation were portrayed at a recent city council meeting. Controversy erupted after a former chief administrative officer for the City of Niagara Falls told council that some residents may have the mistaken impression that evacuees from Kashechewan are experiencing homelessness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/solidarity-walk-in-downtown-niagara-falls-ont-friday-aims-to-support-kashechewan-evacuees/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/solidarity-walk-in-downtown-niagara-falls-ont-friday-aims-to-support-kashechewan-evacuees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snapping Turtle spotted laying eggs at Chippewa Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[On June 29th, a snapping turtle made an interesting choice: it laid its eggs in the middle of the road at the Chippewa Park Campground area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/snapping-turtle-spotted-laying-eggs-at-chippewa-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/snapping-turtle-spotted-laying-eggs-at-chippewa-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's a trap! Stopping invasive sea lamprey]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC's Amy Hadley stopped by the Neebing river weir in Thunder Bay Ont., to chat with Michelle Willows of the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority about their adult sea lamprey trapping program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/its-a-trap-stopping-invasive-sea-lamprey/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/its-a-trap-stopping-invasive-sea-lamprey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Waverley Park Summer Concert Series returns July 6 with local Thunder Bay musicians]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free Waverley Park Summer Concert Series Returns July 6<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; A popular summer tradition returns to one of Thunder Bay&rsquo;s most historic green spaces this July, as the Coalition for Waverley Park launches the 2026 Waverley Park Summer Concert Series.<br />
Weekly Monday Night Concerts at the Waverley Park Bandshell<br />
The free concert series begins Monday, July 6, and continues every Monday evening through Aug. 24 at the Waverley Park bandshell. Performances begin at 6:30 p.m., weather]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/free-waverley-park-summer-concert-series-returns-july-6-with-local-thunder-bay-musicians/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 03:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/free-waverley-park-summer-concert-series-returns-july-6-with-local-thunder-bay-musicians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlocking the North Caribou Terrane]]></title><description><![CDATA[The global transition to a green economy has resulted in an unprecedented demand for strategic mineral resources. With industrial sectors seeking more stable, domestic supply chains for base and high-tech components, explorations are increasingly focused on regions with demonstrated geological potential. In the north there are vast areas of highly prospective ground that are largely untested by modern exploration techniques and offer exceptional discovery opportunities.<br />
Advancing a critical meta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/unlocking-the-north-caribou-terrane/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 03:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/unlocking-the-north-caribou-terrane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Readable Code to Stronger Protection: Understanding Code Obfuscation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Modern software applications contain valuable business logic, proprietary algorithms, and sensitive intellectual property that require strong protection against reverse engineering and unauthorized access. As cyber threats continue evolving, organizations are implementing multiple security layers to protect applications throughout development, deployment, and runtime operations.<br />
The growing adoption of code obfuscation reflects the increasing need to protect application source code and compiled]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/from-readable-code-to-stronger-protection-understanding-code-obfuscation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 03:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/from-readable-code-to-stronger-protection-understanding-code-obfuscation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Northwest District Wildfire Update: No New Fires Confirmed, 73 Active Fires Across the Region]]></title><description><![CDATA[THUNDER BAY &ndash; Wildfire Update &ndash; Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services reports no new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by the early evening of July 2, 2026.<br />
At the time of this update, there are 73 active wildland fires burning across the region. Of these fires, 20 are not under control, four are being held, six are under control, and 43 are being observed. Two fires were called out over the past 24 hours.<br />
Northwest Region Fire Summary<br />
Current active fire s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/2026-northwest-district-wildfire-update-no-new-fires-confirmed-73-active-fires-across-the-region/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/2026-northwest-district-wildfire-update-no-new-fires-confirmed-73-active-fires-across-the-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top-Rated Movers in Montreal for a Stress-Free Move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most people don&rsquo;t realize how complicated moving in Montreal actually is until they&rsquo;re already in the middle of it. The top-rated movers in Montreal deal with narrow staircases, tricky parking permits, and bilingual coordination every single day, so the company you pick genuinely matters. Hidden fees, unlicensed crews, and no-show trucks are real problems in this market. After reviewing dozens of options across the city, this guide covers five companies worth trusting with your next]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/top-rated-movers-in-montreal-for-a-stress-free-move/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/top-rated-movers-in-montreal-for-a-stress-free-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 600 wildfire evacuees from Kasabonika Lake First Nation staying in Toronto]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kasabonika Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario has paused an evacuation of its most vulnerable members, as a cluster of five wildfires surrounding the community have stabilized for the time being. Kasabonika Lake&rsquo;s Chief Matthias Anderson says as of Thursday afternoon, 548 evacuees remain in Toronto and 37 more are on the way from Thunder Bay, making up nearly half the community's population. Here's the latest on the situation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/nearly-600-wildfire-evacuees-from-kasabonika-lake-first-nation-staying-in-toronto/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/nearly-600-wildfire-evacuees-from-kasabonika-lake-first-nation-staying-in-toronto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 600 wildfire evacuees from Kasabonika Lake First Nation in Toronto]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kasabonika Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario declared a state of emergency over the weekend due to a cluster of nearby wildfires, prompting an evacuation of the community&rsquo;s most vulnerable members. Here&rsquo;s the latest on the situation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/nearly-600-wildfire-evacuees-from-kasabonika-lake-first-nation-in-toronto/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/nearly-600-wildfire-evacuees-from-kasabonika-lake-first-nation-in-toronto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay grocery deals July 2-8: meat, produce, pantry and local market savings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay grocery deals July 2 to 8: best buys, stock-up picks and local food savings<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; The best grocery value in Thunder Bay this week is in summer produce, pork, basic pantry items, bread, rice, frozen meal helpers and select local-food options. Shoppers should watch membership pricing, app-only offers and quantity limits, and should confirm shelf tags before checkout because some flyers are regional.<br />
Best deals to build the week around<br />
The strongest week-long plan is simpl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-grocery-deals-july-2-8-meat-produce-pantry-and-local-market-savings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-grocery-deals-july-2-8-meat-produce-pantry-and-local-market-savings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario reports 76 active wildland fires in the Northwest Fire Region as of July 1, 2026, with new fires near Pickle Lake, Armstrong, Webequie, Atikokan]]></title><description><![CDATA[2026 Wildfire Update: 76 Active Fires Burning in Northwest Region<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services reports 76 active wildland fires in Ontario&rsquo;s Northwest Fire Region as of the evening of July 1, 2026.<br />
The July 1 update, issued at 18:25 CDT, confirms four new fires by early evening, along with two additional fires that were confirmed late on June 30 after the previous report.<br />
Of the 76 active fires, 31 are not under control, two are being held, five are unde]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-reports-76-active-wildland-fires-in-the-northwest-fire-region-as-of-july-1-2026-with-new-fires-near-pickle-lake-armstrong-webequie-atikokan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-reports-76-active-wildland-fires-in-the-northwest-fire-region-as-of-july-1-2026-with-new-fires-near-pickle-lake-armstrong-webequie-atikokan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay OPP charge a 48-year-old man with impaired and dangerous driving after multiple 911 calls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay OPP Charge Driver with Impaired Operation in Highway 61 Construction Zone<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; A Thunder Bay man is facing impaired and dangerous driving charges after Ontario Provincial Police received multiple 911 calls about a vehicle in a construction zone south of the Thunder Bay airport.<br />
Thunder Bay OPP say the calls came in on June 24, 2026, at about 8:30 p.m. The reports involved a possible impaired driver on Highway 61, in the active construction zone.<br />
Police stop vehicle aft]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-opp-charge-a-48-year-old-man-with-impaired-and-dangerous-driving-after-multiple-911-calls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-opp-charge-a-48-year-old-man-with-impaired-and-dangerous-driving-after-multiple-911-calls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario pushed ahead with strong mayor powers expansion despite 'predominantly negative' feedback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Doug Ford&rsquo;s sweeping expansion of strong mayor powers to nearly half of Ontario&rsquo;s municipalities was met with "predominantly negative" feedback during consultations, with respondents calling the system &ldquo;unnecessary&rdquo; and &ldquo;undemocratic," documents obtained by CBC News reveal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-pushed-ahead-with-strong-mayor-powers-expansion-despite-predominantly-negative-feedback/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-pushed-ahead-with-strong-mayor-powers-expansion-despite-predominantly-negative-feedback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$39M in federal funds to support repairs to aging northern Ontario facilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) is being allocated $39 million from the federal government's Build Communities Strong Fund to support northern Ontario communities in building, repairing and upgrading local facilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/39m-in-federal-funds-to-support-repairs-to-aging-northern-ontario-facilities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/39m-in-federal-funds-to-support-repairs-to-aging-northern-ontario-facilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$39 M in federal funds to support repairs to aging northern Ontario facilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) is being allocated $39 million from the federal government's Build Communities Strong Fund to support northern Ontario communities in building, repairing and upgrading local facilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/39-m-in-federal-funds-to-support-repairs-to-aging-northern-ontario-facilities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/39-m-in-federal-funds-to-support-repairs-to-aging-northern-ontario-facilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is multiculturalism a plus? It is in Canada, helping boost its identity, new report indicates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sixty-six per cent of Canadians agree that multiculturalism has contributed positively to the country's identity, according to a new study by the Environics Institute and Global Migration Institute at Toronto Metropolitan University. The findings from the online survey of 6,818 adult Canadians come amid changing attitudes toward immigration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/is-multiculturalism-a-plus-it-is-in-canada-helping-boost-its-identity-new-report-indicates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/is-multiculturalism-a-plus-it-is-in-canada-helping-boost-its-identity-new-report-indicates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's on for Canada Day 2026 in Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay, Ont., has several free and family-friendly events open to the public for Canada Day on Wednesday, July 1. These events include Canada Day on the Waterfront, hosted by the city, and Fort William Historical Park's Canada Day celebrations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/whats-on-for-canada-day-2026-in-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/whats-on-for-canada-day-2026-in-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat warnings in effect for Thunder Bay, parts of northwestern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for Thunder Bay, and parts of northwestern Ontario, with daytime highs of up to 33 C expected over the next few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/heat-warnings-in-effect-for-thunder-bay-parts-of-northwestern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/heat-warnings-in-effect-for-thunder-bay-parts-of-northwestern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[June 30, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Focus — Yellow Heat Warning Begins as June Ends Hot and Humid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay &ndash; WEATHER &ndash; Thunder Bay starts Tuesday cool, damp, and mostly cloudy, but the day is set to change quickly. At 7:08 AM EDT, the temperature was 12.9&deg;C, with humidity at 100 percent and pressure falling. Despite the cool morning feel, a Yellow Heat Warning is now in effect for the City of Thunder Bay, with the first heat event of the season beginning today and continuing through Friday.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Weather Overview<br />
Current Conditions<br />
As of 7:08 AM EDT, Thunder Bay wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/june-30-2026-thunder-bay-weather-focus-yellow-heat-warning-begins-as-june-ends-hot-and-humid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/june-30-2026-thunder-bay-weather-focus-yellow-heat-warning-begins-as-june-ends-hot-and-humid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay supports Kasabonika Lake First Nation wildfire evacuation through airport hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Supporting Kasabonika Lake First Nation Wildfire Evacuation<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; The City of Thunder Bay is supporting emergency evacuation efforts for Kasabonika Lake First Nation as active wildfires in the region affect air quality, visibility and community safety.<br />
At the request of emergency management partners, Thunder Bay International Airport is serving as a hub for evacuation operations, helping move approximately 450 community members onward to Toronto.<br />
Thunder Bay airport ser]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-supports-kasabonika-lake-first-nation-wildfire-evacuation-through-airport-hub/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-supports-kasabonika-lake-first-nation-wildfire-evacuation-through-airport-hub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Weather: June Ends with Heat Wave as July Opens Hot and Humid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay weather update: June ends with the first heat event of the season as July begins hot and humid<br />
Thunder Bay &ndash; WEATHER DESK &ndash; Thunder Bay is about to shift from a long, slow spring and a hesitant start to summer into the first major heat event of the season. It may not feel especially hot right now, but the weather service says hotter and more humid air is on the way as June closes and July begins.<br />
A moderate-impact heat event is expected to begin Tuesday and continue throu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-weather-june-ends-with-heat-wave-as-july-opens-hot-and-humid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-weather-june-ends-with-heat-wave-as-july-opens-hot-and-humid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evacuation effort continues in Kasabonika Lake First Nation, Ont.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple active wildfires are surrounding the remote northern community of Kasabonika Lake First Nation, which is currently flying out its most vulnerable residents as a precaution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/evacuation-effort-continues-in-kasabonika-lake-first-nation-ont/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/evacuation-effort-continues-in-kasabonika-lake-first-nation-ont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evacuation continues for members of Kasabonika Lake First Nation, Ont.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple active wildfires are surrounding the remote northern community of Kasabonika Lake First Nation, which is currently flying out its most vulnerable residents as a precaution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/evacuation-continues-for-members-of-kasabonika-lake-first-nation-ont/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/evacuation-continues-for-members-of-kasabonika-lake-first-nation-ont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe weather forecast for northwestern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada issued a number of weather watches and warnings for the northwest on June 29, including severe thunderstorm and tornado watches for certain areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/severe-weather-forecast-for-northwestern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/severe-weather-forecast-for-northwestern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NAN urges compassion for Kashechewan evacuees displaced in Niagara Falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[NAN Appeals for Compassion for Kashechewan Evacuees in Niagara Falls<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler is calling for compassion and respect for Kashechewan First Nation evacuees who have been housed in Niagara Falls for months after a critical infrastructure failure forced them from their homes.<br />
Fiddler&rsquo;s statement follows comments made during a Niagara Falls council discussion on an unhoused action plan that, according to NAN and Kashechewan First Nation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/nan-urges-compassion-for-kashechewan-evacuees-displaced-in-niagara-falls/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/nan-urges-compassion-for-kashechewan-evacuees-displaced-in-niagara-falls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weather Desk Alert: Yellow Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weather Desk Alert: Yellow Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Thunder Bay<br />
Thunder Bay &ndash; WEATHER DESK ALERT &ndash; Monday, June 29, 2026 &mdash; The City of Thunder Bay is under a Yellow Watch &ndash; Severe Thunderstorm, with Environment Canada reporting a high impact level and moderate forecast confidence. Conditions are favourable for severe thunderstorms this evening and overnight, with risks including damaging winds, large hail, heavy rain, and possible utility outages.<br />
There are To]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/weather-desk-alert-yellow-severe-thunderstorm-watch-issued-for-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/weather-desk-alert-yellow-severe-thunderstorm-watch-issued-for-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weather Alert – Tornado Watch in Effect for Fort Frances – Emo – Rainy River and Atikokan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weather Desk Alert: Orange Tornado Watch Issued for Fort Frances, Emo and Rainy River<br />
Fort Frances &ndash; Emo &ndash; Rainy River are under an Orange Watch &ndash; Tornado for Monday, June 29, 2026. The alert carries a high impact level and high forecast confidence, with conditions favourable for severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes.<br />
At 11:00 AM CDT, Fort Frances was already warm and humid at 21.7&deg;C, with a humidex of 28. Pressure was falling at 100.7 kPa, and southeast winds]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/weather-alert-tornado-watch-in-effect-for-fort-frances-emo-rainy-river-and-atikokan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/weather-alert-tornado-watch-in-effect-for-fort-frances-emo-rainy-river-and-atikokan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado Watch in Effect for Dryden and Vermilion Bay Region]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 29, 2026: Dryden and Vermilion Bay Weather Focus &mdash; Orange Alert Issued as Tornado Watch Covers the Region<br />
THUNDER BAY &ndash; WEATHER DESK &ndash; Dryden and Vermilion Bay are under an Orange Alert for a Tornado Watch this Monday, as conditions become favourable for severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail, and torrential rain.<br />
As of late morning, the region is already warm and humid, with temperatures near 24&deg;C and a humidex of 30. The atmos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/tornado-watch-in-effect-for-dryden-and-vermilion-bay-region/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/tornado-watch-in-effect-for-dryden-and-vermilion-bay-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Police seize suspected fentanyl, firearm and cash after Memorial Avenue call]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Police Seize Suspected Fentanyl and Firearm After Memorial Avenue Call<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; A Thunder Bay Police Service investigation has led to the seizure of a revolver-style handgun, more than 1.5 kilograms of suspected fentanyl and more than $5,000 in cash.<br />
Police say officers with the Primary Response Unit were called to a business on Memorial Avenue on June 23, 2026, after receiving a call for service involving an individual who may have been in possession of a firearm.<br />
Suspect]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-seize-suspected-fentanyl-firearm-and-cash-after-memorial-avenue-call/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-seize-suspected-fentanyl-firearm-and-cash-after-memorial-avenue-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Police ask for help locating missing 33-year-old Leanne Barkman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Police Seek Public&rsquo;s Help Locating Missing Woman<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; Thunder Bay Police Service is asking for the public&rsquo;s assistance in locating 33-year-old Leanne Barkman.<br />
Police say Barkman is described as an Indigenous woman, standing five-foot-four and weighing about 160 pounds. She has shoulder-length straight brown hair with blonde highlights and brown eyes.<br />
Police release clothing description<br />
Barkman is known to usually wear black sunglasses.<br />
She was last seen wea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-ask-for-help-locating-missing-33-year-old-leanne-barkman/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-ask-for-help-locating-missing-33-year-old-leanne-barkman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Racist Acts, or Serious Acts of Bravery?]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Jim Mauro<br />
Thunder Bay &ndash; I am unlikely to make many friends in the policing world with this article, and I stopped caring long ago about the opinions of management or those of union leadership. But it will not stop me from recognizing the work many of them do, work that is often taken for granted and should never be.<br />
We have been fed a narrative about this city&rsquo;s police service that should be unacceptable, yet those in a position to challenge it, largely remain silent. The things s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/racist-acts-or-serious-acts-of-bravery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/racist-acts-or-serious-acts-of-bravery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New research suggests invasive spotted lanternfly may be able to survive Canadian winters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research out of the Great Lakes Forestry Centre in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., is raising new concerns about an invasive insect that has been steadily moving closer to the Canadian border.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/new-research-suggests-invasive-spotted-lanternfly-may-be-able-to-survive-canadian-winters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/new-research-suggests-invasive-spotted-lanternfly-may-be-able-to-survive-canadian-winters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Police Service extends foot patrol pilot program to address downtown safety concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) is extending a pilot program aimed at addressing downtown safety concerns. Project Support, launched April 20, consists of an officer paired with a social navigator who conduct foot patrols in the city&rsquo;s north and south cores. The goal is to connect people to social services rather than lay criminal charges against them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-service-extends-foot-patrol-pilot-program-to-address-downtown-safety-concerns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-service-extends-foot-patrol-pilot-program-to-address-downtown-safety-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 1 in 5 people in these northwestern Ontario communities face food insecurity]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than one in five people in northwestern Ontario&rsquo;s Kenora and Rainy River districts face food insecurity, according to the latest report from the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU). Meanwhile, donations aren't keeping up with rising demands at services such as the Dryden Food Bank. Here's what's being proposed to address the root causes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/over-1-in-5-people-in-these-northwestern-ontario-communities-face-food-insecurity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/over-1-in-5-people-in-these-northwestern-ontario-communities-face-food-insecurity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 1 in 5 people in these northwestern Ontario communities face food insecurity]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than one in five people in northwestern Ontario&rsquo;s Kenora and Rainy River districts are facing food insecurity, according to the latest report from the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) released last week. Meanwhile, demands at services such as the Dryden Food Bank are on the rise, and donations aren't keeping up with demands. Here's what's being proposed to address the root causes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/more-than-1-in-5-people-in-these-northwestern-ontario-communities-face-food-insecurity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/more-than-1-in-5-people-in-these-northwestern-ontario-communities-face-food-insecurity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfires prompt First Nation in northwestern Ontario to order vulnerable residents to leave]]></title><description><![CDATA[The remote fly-in community of Kasabonika Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario is making preparations to evacuate vulnerable residents, as concern rises over numerous wildfires surrounding the community. Close to 60 wildfires are now burning across northwestern Ontario after dozens of new fires were sparked over the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/wildfires-prompt-first-nation-in-northwestern-ontario-to-order-vulnerable-residents-to-leave/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/wildfires-prompt-first-nation-in-northwestern-ontario-to-order-vulnerable-residents-to-leave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Changes are coming to auto insurance policies in Ontario. Here's what you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[As of July, some benefits that were previously mandatory under standard car insurance policies will be optional. This could drop the cost of premiums for customers who opt out of certain coverages, but insurance experts warn against leaving coverage exposed to risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/changes-are-coming-to-auto-insurance-policies-in-ontario-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/changes-are-coming-to-auto-insurance-policies-in-ontario-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great North Wrestling returns to Thunder Bay with Vampiro’s final Canadian match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great North Wrestling Excitement to Hit Thunder Bay in August<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; Ring the bell, Thunder Bay. Hannibal and Great North Wrestling are coming back, and the spotlight is set to shine on a homegrown wrestling legend.<br />
Great North Wrestling will return to Fort William Gardens on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m., with a card headlined by what organizers are billing as Vampiro&rsquo;s Canadian retirement match against former WWE star Chris Masters.<br />
Vampiro set for final Canadian match in his]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/great-north-wrestling-returns-to-thunder-bay-with-vampiros-final-canadian-match/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/great-north-wrestling-returns-to-thunder-bay-with-vampiros-final-canadian-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Border Cats Hot Bats Blast Rochester Honkers 15-7]]></title><description><![CDATA[Border Cats Blast Honkers 15-7 After Early Offensive Explosion<br />
ROCHESTER, Minn. &mdash; The Thunder Bay Border Cats came out swinging Friday night, jumped all over the Rochester Honkers early and rode a huge offensive start to a 15-7 win at Mayo Field.<br />
Thunder Bay built a commanding 12-0 lead after three innings and never looked back, improving to 15-16 on the season. Rochester dropped to 17-14.<br />
Hadley sets the tone with first-inning homer<br />
Ayden Hadley of Sacramento State University got the part]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-border-cats-hot-bats-blast-rochester-honkers-15-7/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-border-cats-hot-bats-blast-rochester-honkers-15-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Thunder Bay residents charged with aggravated assault after Bay Street incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Charged After Bay Street Assault Investigation in Thunder Bay<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; Two Thunder Bay residents are facing aggravated assault charges following a Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response Unit investigation into an incident in the Bay Street area.<br />
Police say officers were called to the area on June 24, 2026, after receiving a report of an assault. When officers arrived, they located an injured male, who was transported to a local hospital for treatment.<br />
Two suspects arrested af]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/two-thunder-bay-residents-charged-with-aggravated-assault-after-bay-street-incident/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/two-thunder-bay-residents-charged-with-aggravated-assault-after-bay-street-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Liskeard miner wins record $2.52M Thunder Bay 50/50 June jackpot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirkland Lake Miner Wins Record $2.52M Thunder Bay 50/50 Jackpot<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; A Northern Ontario miner has struck gold in more ways than one.Robert Precious had just finished an underground shift at Agnico Eagle&rsquo;s Macassa gold mine in Kirkland Lake late Friday afternoon when he learned he had won the June Thunder Bay 50/50 grand prize &mdash; a record-breaking $2,529,382.<br />
Life-changing win for New Liskeard family<br />
Precious, a father of four from New Liskeard, was unsure at first whet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/new-liskeard-miner-wins-record-252m-thunder-bay-5050-june-jackpot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/new-liskeard-miner-wins-record-252m-thunder-bay-5050-june-jackpot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPP urge safe driving, boating and off-road choices during Canada Day week]]></title><description><![CDATA[OPP Urge Drivers, Boaters and Off-Roaders to Make Safe Choices During Canada Day Week<br />
ORILLIA &mdash; The Ontario Provincial Police are urging residents and visitors to drive sober, stay alert and buckle up as Canada Day week brings heavier traffic to highways, waterways and trails across the province.<br />
The OPP says 164 people have died in collisions on OPP-patrolled roads so far this year, with speeding, impairment by alcohol or drugs, distracted driving and failure to wear a seatbelt continuing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/opp-urge-safe-driving-boating-and-off-road-choices-during-canada-day-week/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/opp-urge-safe-driving-boating-and-off-road-choices-during-canada-day-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Police urge residents to report theft, vandalism and bike theft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Police Urge Residents to Report Property Crime and Bike Theft Online<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; Thunder Bay Police are asking residents to take a more active role in preventing and reporting property crime, including theft, vandalism, yard theft and bike theft.<br />
Police say timely reporting helps officers identify trends, recover stolen property and build more accurate crime statistics for neighbourhoods across the city. While posting about a theft on social media can alert neighbours, police]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-urge-residents-to-report-theft-vandalism-and-bike-theft/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-urge-residents-to-report-theft-vandalism-and-bike-theft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPP-led investigation seizes $4.7M in suspected drugs, including 46 kg of cocaine]]></title><description><![CDATA[OPP-Led Guns and Gangs Team Seizes 46 Kilograms of Suspected Cocaine in GTA Investigation<br />
GREATER TORONTO AREA &mdash; Ontario Provincial Police say an OPP-led guns and gangs investigation has resulted in the seizure of suspected cocaine and prescription opioids with an estimated street value of $4.7 million.<br />
The Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team, working with Halton Regional Police and other police services, says four people are facing drug trafficking-related charges after search warr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/opp-led-investigation-seizes-47m-in-suspected-drugs-including-46-kg-of-cocaine/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/opp-led-investigation-seizes-47m-in-suspected-drugs-including-46-kg-of-cocaine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Maple Leafs select Whitehorse winger Gavin McKenna first overall in NHL Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maple Leafs Select Gavin McKenna First Overall at 2026 NHL Draft<br />
TORONTO &mdash; Gavin McKenna is taking his blue-and-white colours to one of hockey&rsquo;s biggest stages.<br />
The Toronto Maple Leafs selected the Whitehorse-born winger with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft on Friday night in Buffalo, giving the Original Six franchise a new cornerstone talent after a difficult season and major front-office changes.<br />
Justin Bieber announces Toronto&rsquo;s top pick<br />
The selection was announced by C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/toronto-maple-leafs-select-whitehorse-winger-gavin-mckenna-first-overall-in-nhl-draft/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/toronto-maple-leafs-select-whitehorse-winger-gavin-mckenna-first-overall-in-nhl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winnipeg police increase enforcement and outreach over open drug use in public spaces]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winnipeg Police Launch Open Drug Enforcement Strategy Amid Public Safety Concerns<br />
WINNIPEG &mdash; The Winnipeg Police Service says it has increased enforcement and outreach in neighbourhoods seeing higher levels of open drug use and drug trafficking in public spaces.<br />
Police say the strategy is being driven by community concerns over safety, public disorder and the visible impact of addiction in affected neighbourhoods. The service says its focus is on disrupting people who profit from addiction]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/winnipeg-police-increase-enforcement-and-outreach-over-open-drug-use-in-public-spaces/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/winnipeg-police-increase-enforcement-and-outreach-over-open-drug-use-in-public-spaces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicholas Mirisis Officially Elected Chapter Forum Officer, Expanding His Leadership Role Within the Executive Community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Littleton, CO<br />
Nicholas Mirisis has officially been elected as Chapter Forum Officer, with his new leadership term beginning July 1 following the election held on June 23. The election marks an important leadership milestone and reflects growing recognition of Mirisis&rsquo; contributions to executive leadership, professional development, and collaborative problem-solving within the business community.<br />
The Chapter Forum Officer position carries significant responsibility in supporting member enga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/nicholas-mirisis-officially-elected-chapter-forum-officer-expanding-his-leadership-role-within-the-executive-community/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/nicholas-mirisis-officially-elected-chapter-forum-officer-expanding-his-leadership-role-within-the-executive-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction set to start on first road to Ontario's Ring of Fire mineral deposit]]></title><description><![CDATA[An environmental assessment has been approved for a road the Ontario government says is vital in accessing critical minerals in the Ring of Fire, which Ontario Premier Doug Ford says will add $22 billion to the economy and create 70,000 jobs. Here's what we know about the project and concerns expressed by neighbouring Neskantaga First Nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/construction-set-to-start-on-first-road-to-ontarios-ring-of-fire-mineral-deposit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/construction-set-to-start-on-first-road-to-ontarios-ring-of-fire-mineral-deposit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Ontario leaders react to possible fast-tracking of nuclear waste repository]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government has announced Canada's proposed deep geological repository for nuclear waste in northwestern Ontario is possibly being listed as a project of national interest, which means the construction timeline for the $26-billion project could be accelerated under the Building Canada Act. The news is being welcomed by some leaders, who say the project is critical for the region&rsquo;s economic revival. However, others &mdash; namely those involved with the organization We the Nuclea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/northern-ontario-leaders-react-to-possible-fast-tracking-of-nuclear-waste-repository/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/northern-ontario-leaders-react-to-possible-fast-tracking-of-nuclear-waste-repository/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East End businesses react to upcoming closing of Pacific Avenue Overpass]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pacific Avenue Overpass is closing for several months starting Monday for major rehabilitation work. It's one of a few large-scale construction projects happening in Thunder Bay this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/east-end-businesses-react-to-upcoming-closing-of-pacific-avenue-overpass/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/east-end-businesses-react-to-upcoming-closing-of-pacific-avenue-overpass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenora and Lake of the Woods weather for June 25, 2026: partly cloudy and 16°C early, high 24°C]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 25, 2026: Kenora and Lake of the Woods Weather Focus &mdash; Mild Morning, Afternoon Showers, and Thunderstorm Risk<br />
KENORA &ndash; WEATHER &ndash; Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region are off to a milder start this Thursday compared with some of the chillier mornings earlier in the week. At 7:00 AM CDT, Kenora Airport reported 16.2&deg;C under partly cloudy skies. The day ahead brings a mix of sun and cloud, but showers may develop this afternoon, along with a risk of thunderstorms.<br />
Toda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kenora-and-lake-of-the-woods-weather-for-june-25-2026-partly-cloudy-and-16c-early-high-24c/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kenora-and-lake-of-the-woods-weather-for-june-25-2026-partly-cloudy-and-16c-early-high-24c/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fort Frances weather for June 25, 2026: chilly 7°C start with fog patches, warming to 24°C]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 25, 2026: Fort Frances Weather Focus &mdash; Chilly Foggy Start Before Warmer Air, Showers, and Thunderstorm Risk<br />
FORT FRANCES &ndash; WEATHER &ndash; Fort Frances begins Thursday with a very cool and damp early morning. The temperature at 6:00 AM CDT was 6.8&deg;C, with humidity at 100 percent, light winds, and rising pressure. While the morning begins on the chilly side, the day will warm quickly, with sunshine giving way to mixed skies and a chance of afternoon showers.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Wea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/fort-frances-weather-for-june-25-2026-chilly-7c-start-with-fog-patches-warming-to-24c/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/fort-frances-weather-for-june-25-2026-chilly-7c-start-with-fog-patches-warming-to-24c/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay weather for June 25, 2026: chilly 7–9°C morning start, mainly sunny early, high 21°C]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 25, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Focus &mdash; Chilly Morning Start Before Sun, Clouds, and Afternoon Shower Risk<br />
THUNDER BAY &ndash; WEATHER &ndash; Thunder Bay begins Thursday with a chilly early-summer feel. The morning started near 7&deg;C, and at 7:00 AM EDT, the temperature at Thunder Bay Airport was still only 8.7&deg;C under mainly sunny skies.<br />
While the day starts bright and calm, clouds will build, and the forecast includes a chance of showers and a risk of thunderstorms this afterno]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-weather-for-june-25-2026-chilly-79c-morning-start-mainly-sunny-early-high-21c/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-weather-for-june-25-2026-chilly-79c-morning-start-mainly-sunny-early-high-21c/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Thunder Bay grocery deals June 25-July 1: meat, produce, pantry and local food savings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay grocery deals: Best buys for June 25 to July 1<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; With grocery prices still putting pressure on household budgets, this week&rsquo;s local flyers offer some useful stock-up opportunities on chicken, pork, pasta, summer produce, cooking oil and barbecue staples.<br />
Statistics Canada reported food purchased from stores was up 4.3 per cent year over year in May, while transportation costs were up nine per cent &mdash; a reminder that the best grocery trip is often the one]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/best-thunder-bay-grocery-deals-june-25-july-1-meat-produce-pantry-and-local-food-savings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/best-thunder-bay-grocery-deals-june-25-july-1-meat-produce-pantry-and-local-food-savings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Small Canadian Cities Are Adopting Smart Technology Faster Than Ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many years, discussions about smart technology focused mainly on large metropolitan areas. Major cities often attracted attention because they had larger populations, more complex infrastructure, and greater financial resources.Online casinos continue to reflect broader trends in digital consumer behavior, and platforms such as rollambia illustrate how users increasingly expect fast access, straightforward interfaces, mobile compatibility, and around-the-clock availability from online servic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/why-small-canadian-cities-are-adopting-smart-technology-faster-than-ever/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/why-small-canadian-cities-are-adopting-smart-technology-faster-than-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Mega Greatest Catch Bonus Buy Compares to Big Bass Bonanza]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#8203;&#8203;In fact, the fishing slot game genre continues to be one of the most easily recognisable genres in today&rsquo;s digital gambling venues. Several key factors often made gamblers appreciate the experience of such fishing adventures, including simple rules and the excitement of the possibility of winning cash rewards. Analytical players would carefully analyse the game logic behind such titles before spending money on playing the reel machines. Modern collect systems and free spins a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/how-mega-greatest-catch-bonus-buy-compares-to-big-bass-bonanza/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/how-mega-greatest-catch-bonus-buy-compares-to-big-bass-bonanza/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lake of the Woods Museum in Kenora, Ont., to remain open during upgrades this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction will begin this summer to improve The Muse&rsquo;s Lake of the Woods Museum in Kenora, Ont. As part of the construction, the City of Kenora will substitute the museum&rsquo;s shingle roof with new metal roofing, install a solar power system and replace its eavestroughs, downspouts, venting and fascia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/lake-of-the-woods-museum-in-kenora-ont-to-remain-open-during-upgrades-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/lake-of-the-woods-museum-in-kenora-ont-to-remain-open-during-upgrades-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multimedia exhibit in Thunder Bay, Ont., honours Indigenous Sixties Scoop survivors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stories of Sixties Scoop survivors are being told through an immersive exhibit in Thunder Bay, Ont., ahead of Indigenous Survivors Day. &ldquo;Bi-Giwen: Coming Home - Truth Telling from the Sixties Scoop&rdquo; was put together by the Legacy of Hope Foundation with input from the National Indigenous Survivors of Child Welfare Network. Here's why the City of Thunder Bay decided to bring the display to town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/multimedia-exhibit-in-thunder-bay-ont-honours-indigenous-sixties-scoop-survivors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/multimedia-exhibit-in-thunder-bay-ont-honours-indigenous-sixties-scoop-survivors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPG hosts Thunder Bay watch party with fans cheering on Canada in World Cup match against Switzerland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of Thunder Bay soccer fans are taking in Wednesday afternoon's big Canada-Switzerland World Cup match at the official OPG watch party, which is taking place at BCG Thunder Bay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/opg-hosts-thunder-bay-watch-party-with-fans-cheering-on-canada-in-world-cup-match-against-switzerland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/opg-hosts-thunder-bay-watch-party-with-fans-cheering-on-canada-in-world-cup-match-against-switzerland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two charged in Atikokan after OPP identity document and bail investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two People Charged in Atikokan Identity Document Investigation<br />
ATIKOKAN, Ont. &mdash; Two people are facing criminal charges after Ontario Provincial Police say officers found an identity document that did not belong to either of them during an investigation connected to a bail violation and warrant matter.<br />
The Atikokan OPP detachment, assisted by the Rainy River District detachment&rsquo;s Offender Management and Apprehension Program, was helping OPP in Thunder Bay on June 23 with a bail violat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/two-charged-in-atikokan-after-opp-identity-document-and-bail-investigation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/two-charged-in-atikokan-after-opp-identity-document-and-bail-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three people charged after OPP drug trafficking investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three People Charged After Drug Trafficking Investigation Near Dryden<br />
DRYDEN, Ont. &mdash; Three people are facing drug trafficking-related charges after an Ontario Provincial Police investigation led to a traffic stop on Highway 17 east of Dryden.<br />
The Dryden OPP Community Street Crime Unit led the investigation, with assistance from the Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team, the OPP North West Region Emergency Response Team and members of the Dryden OPP detachment.<br />
Traffic Stop Conducted E]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/three-people-charged-after-opp-drug-trafficking-investigation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/three-people-charged-after-opp-drug-trafficking-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPG hosts Thunder Bay watch party as Canada faces Switzerland in World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of Thunder Bay soccer fans are taking in Wednesday afternoon's big Canada-Switzerland World Cup match at the official OPG watch party, which is taking place at BCG Thunder Bay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/opg-hosts-thunder-bay-watch-party-as-canada-faces-switzerland-in-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/opg-hosts-thunder-bay-watch-party-as-canada-faces-switzerland-in-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Are Your Rights After a Car Crash in the US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your rights after a car crash in the United States generally include the ability to seek medical care, report the incident, file insurance claims, and pursue compensation when another party is legally responsible. The exact rules, however, vary from state to state, making it important to understand the laws where the collision occurred.<br />
Canadian drivers visiting the U.S. may face additional challenges after an accident. Medical billing practices, insurance requirements, and fault standards often]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/what-are-your-rights-after-a-car-crash-in-the-us/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/what-are-your-rights-after-a-car-crash-in-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds push to have 3 northern projects fast-tracked under Building Canada Act]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Liberal government wants a Northwest Territories highway, an Arctic deepwater port and a nuclear waste storage facility in northwestern Ontario to be listed as projects of national interest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/feds-push-to-have-3-northern-projects-fast-tracked-under-building-canada-act/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/feds-push-to-have-3-northern-projects-fast-tracked-under-building-canada-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay weather for June 24, 2026: mostly cloudy and 11°C early]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 24, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Focus &mdash; Cloudy Skies, Showers, and Thunderstorm Risk<br />
Thunder Bay &ndash; WEATHER DESK &ndash; Thunder Bay starts Wednesday under mostly cloudy skies, with mild and damp conditions at the airport. The temperature is near 11&deg;C, humidity is high, and pressure is falling, pointing to an unsettled weather pattern for the day.<br />
Showers are likely at times, and there is a risk of thunderstorms through the afternoon and again this evening.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Weathe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-weather-for-june-24-2026-mostly-cloudy-and-11c-early/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-weather-for-june-24-2026-mostly-cloudy-and-11c-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Ontario air carriers, First Nation leaders call for upgrades at remote airports]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Nation leaders and air carriers in northern Ontario are calling on the provincial government to address critical infrastructure gaps at the region&rsquo;s remote airports, and for both levels of government to consider a policy framework that would make flights in the north more affordable. Here are the changes being proposed and how the provincial and federal transportation ministries have responded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/northern-ontario-air-carriers-first-nation-leaders-call-for-upgrades-at-remote-airports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/northern-ontario-air-carriers-first-nation-leaders-call-for-upgrades-at-remote-airports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grassy Narrows First Nation demands Carney apology amid 60-year mercury crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grassy Narrows First Nation is demanding an apology from Prime Minister Mark Carney, and for a paper mill linked to mercury contamination to be closed. Protesters say the Dryden paper mill, which dumped about nine tonnes of mercury into the English-Wabigoon River System in the 1960s and '70s, continues to pollute their community's water system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/grassy-narrows-first-nation-demands-carney-apology-amid-60-year-mercury-crisis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/grassy-narrows-first-nation-demands-carney-apology-amid-60-year-mercury-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bright fireball in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., skies 'shocked and amazed' onlookers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planetary scientists with Western University in London, Ont., say dozens of meteorites from a Friday evening fireball landed on Cockburn Island, a mostly uninhabited land mass in Lake Huron.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/bright-fireball-in-sault-ste-marie-ont-skies-shocked-and-amazed-onlookers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/bright-fireball-in-sault-ste-marie-ont-skies-shocked-and-amazed-onlookers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Provincial police continue to investigate vandalism at Dryden, Ont., cemetery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Dryden are continuing to investigate following substantial vandalism in the northwestern Ontario city&rsquo;s cemetery late last week. Here is what we know about the incident, which occurred at the Dryden Cemetery some time between Thursday evening and early Friday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/provincial-police-continue-to-investigate-vandalism-at-dryden-ont-cemetery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/provincial-police-continue-to-investigate-vandalism-at-dryden-ont-cemetery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay swimmer heads to national trials in Montréal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet Thunder Bay, Ont., swimmer Liam Rose-Weston, who's getting ready for the 2026 Bell Canadian Swimming Trials in Montr&eacute;al. The event draws some of Canada's top athletes as they compete for spots on national teams, in hopes of making it to major international competitions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-swimmer-heads-to-national-trials-in-montral/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-swimmer-heads-to-national-trials-in-montral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coroner's jury examining Kenora, Ont., inmate's death delivers 32 recommendations, many heard before]]></title><description><![CDATA[The jury in the inquest for Percy Adam Henry, who died at Lake of the Woods District Hospital after transfer from the Kenora Jail on Feb. 8, 2021, has delivered 32 recommendations aimed at preventing the deaths of people involved in the criminal justice system. Some of those recommendations have been raised at previous inquests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/coroners-jury-examining-kenora-ont-inmates-death-delivers-32-recommendations-many-heard-before/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/coroners-jury-examining-kenora-ont-inmates-death-delivers-32-recommendations-many-heard-before/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario has unveiled mandatory changes for schools, starting this fall. Here's what you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mandatory changes are coming to schools across Ontario starting in September, from attendance, participation and exams counting towards secondary school students' final grades to a digital learning platform being implemented at all school boards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-has-unveiled-mandatory-changes-for-schools-starting-this-fall-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-has-unveiled-mandatory-changes-for-schools-starting-this-fall-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super El Niño could bring warmer summer to Thunder Bay and northwestern Ontario, expert warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent Moore, a professor of atmospheric physics at the University of Toronto, says the region will feel the effects of the climate pattern, though not as strongly as western Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/super-el-nio-could-bring-warmer-summer-to-thunder-bay-and-northwestern-ontario-expert-warns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/super-el-nio-could-bring-warmer-summer-to-thunder-bay-and-northwestern-ontario-expert-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police presence expected on Thunder Bay’s north end]]></title><description><![CDATA[TB26023926<br />
Police presence expected on Thunder Bay&rsquo;s north end<br />
THUNDER BAY &ndash; NEWS &ndash; A visible police presence is expected in the Lanark Crescent area.<br />
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the area around 12:45 AM on June 22, 2026, in response to a call for service.<br />
No further information is available at this time.<br />
Updates will be provided as they become available.<br />
The Article Police presence expected on Thunder Bay&rsquo;s north end by James Murray first appea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/police-presence-expected-on-thunder-bays-north-end/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/police-presence-expected-on-thunder-bays-north-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to do SIP planning for short-term vs long-term goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction<br />
Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) have become a popular way for individuals to invest in mutual funds. SIPs contributed an average of close to Rs 30,000 crore each month in FY25-26, up from&nbsp; average of Rs 16,000 per month in FY23-24. (Source: AMFI)<br />
SIPs have become popular due to their simplicity. They allow you to contribute a fixed amount at regular intervals, helping to build wealth over time with discipline. However, simply investing through SIPs is not enough, aligning th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/how-to-do-sip-planning-for-short-term-vs-long-term-goals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/how-to-do-sip-planning-for-short-term-vs-long-term-goals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain Wins the Late Innings as Border Cats Fall 11-6 to Duluth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Border Cats fall 11-6 to Duluth in rain-shortened Father&rsquo;s Day game<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; For the second game in a row, Mother Nature stepped into the batter&rsquo;s box at Port Arthur Stadium.<br />
This time, the Thunder Bay Border Cats could not rally through the weather, as Sunday&rsquo;s Father&rsquo;s Day matchup against the Duluth Huskies was called because of rain in the bottom of the sixth inning.<br />
Duluth took the decision 11-6 before a strong holiday crowd of 2,012 fans, ending Thunder Ba]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/rain-wins-the-late-innings-as-border-cats-fall-11-6-to-duluth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/rain-wins-the-late-innings-as-border-cats-fall-11-6-to-duluth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voting for Mayor—Candidates Biography/Platform: Moe Comuzzi]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Jim Mauro<br />
THUNDER BAY &ndash; POLITICS &ndash; Election season is upon us and the city is preparing to elect a new Mayor and at least several new members of Council.<br />
One of the criticisms that I have often made is the lack of real knowledge of candidates and how often, name recognition appears more important than a policy position regarding whatever issues/challenges that this community may face.<br />
Now, I do not present myself as a journalist. I am simply a columnist with opinions, but James Mu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/voting-for-mayorcandidates-biographyplatform-moe-comuzzi/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/voting-for-mayorcandidates-biographyplatform-moe-comuzzi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[June 22, 2026: Kenora and Lake of the Woods Weather Focus — Cool, Calm Start Before a Mixed-Sky Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenora and Lake of the Woods weather for June 22, 2026: partly cloudy and 11&deg;C early, warming to 21&deg;C with mixed skies, high UV, and showers possible Tuesday and Wednesday<br />
Thunder Bay &ndash; Weather Desk &ndash; Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region begin Monday with a cool, calm, and partly cloudy start. The early morning temperature is sitting near 11&deg;C, with light easterly winds and rising pressure, setting up a fairly pleasant day across cottage country, lake communities, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/june-22-2026-kenora-and-lake-of-the-woods-weather-focus-cool-calm-start-before-a-mixed-sky-monday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/june-22-2026-kenora-and-lake-of-the-woods-weather-focus-cool-calm-start-before-a-mixed-sky-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Equinox Gold Publishes 2025 Sustainability Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay &ndash; Mining Press Releases, June 22, 2026 &ndash; Equinox Gold Corp. (TSX: EQX, NYSE American: EQX) (&ldquo;Equinox Gold&rdquo; or the &ldquo;Company&rdquo;) is pleased to announce the publication of its 2025 Sustainability Report. Aligned with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) frameworks, the report provides an overview of the Company&rsquo;s performance and progress across key environmental, social and governance topics, i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/equinox-gold-publishes-2025-sustainability-report/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/equinox-gold-publishes-2025-sustainability-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay weather for June 22, 2026: mainly sunny and 6°C early, warming to 21°C with mixed skies]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 22, 2026: Thunder Bay Starts Cool and Sunny Before a Mild, Mixed-Sky Monday<br />
Thunder Bay &ndash; Weather Desk &ndash; Thunder Bay begins Monday with a crisp early-summer chill at 6&deg;C, mainly sunny skies, and calm, fresh air over the city.<br />
The day will warm nicely, with a mix of sun and cloud expected and a high near 21&deg;C. The UV index will reach 7, or high, so sunshine breaks will still require proper sun protection.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Weather Overview<br />
Current Conditions<br />
As of 6:00 AM EDT]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-weather-for-june-22-2026-mainly-sunny-and-6c-early-warming-to-21c-with-mixed-skies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-weather-for-june-22-2026-mainly-sunny-and-6c-early-warming-to-21c-with-mixed-skies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Provincial park staff rescue ‘in distress’ beaver trapped in bridge in Kakabeka Falls, Ont.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park staff freed a beaver trapped between the railings on its pedestrian bridge over the Kaministiquia River on the morning of June 18. The park, in a Facebook post, said encounters like the beaver incident are a great reminder that people share these spaces with wildlife.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/provincial-park-staff-rescue-in-distress-beaver-trapped-in-bridge-in-kakabeka-falls-ont/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/provincial-park-staff-rescue-in-distress-beaver-trapped-in-bridge-in-kakabeka-falls-ont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenora, Ont., hospital refers patients to Manitoba, regional sites due to building flood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Restoration efforts continue at Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH) in Kenora, Ont., following last month&rsquo;s building flood. The flood, which occurred early in the morning May 6, was caused by a break in a one-inch pipe in a fourth-floor washroom. In anupdate issued Friday, LWDH said &ldquo;several solutions have been implemented to support the continued delivery of surgical services.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kenora-ont-hospital-refers-patients-to-manitoba-regional-sites-due-to-building-flood/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kenora-ont-hospital-refers-patients-to-manitoba-regional-sites-due-to-building-flood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A white nationalist group visiting Canadian locations is trying to normalize extremism, says a former neo-Nazi]]></title><description><![CDATA[White nationalist groups often raise local issues in an effort to gain legitimacy, promoting extremist ideas and trying to recruit new members in the process, says a former neo-Nazi. Now a Vancouver-based anti-hate activist, Tony McAleer was interviewed by CBC News about Second Sons Canada's recent visits to northern Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/a-white-nationalist-group-visiting-canadian-locations-is-trying-to-normalize-extremism-says-a-former-neo-nazi/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/a-white-nationalist-group-visiting-canadian-locations-is-trying-to-normalize-extremism-says-a-former-neo-nazi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lake Helen First Nation Man Faces Drug Trafficking, Firearms and Release Order Charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[NIPIGON &mdash; REGIONAL NEWS &mdash; A Lake Helen First Nation man is facing multiple charges following an Ontario Provincial Police investigation into alleged breaches of release conditions.<br />
On June 19, 2026, members of the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and the Offender Management and Apprehension Program (OMAP) began an investigation into an individual believed to be breaching court-ordered release conditions.<br />
As a result of the investigation, police seized a quantity of suspected contro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/lake-helen-first-nation-man-faces-drug-trafficking-firearms-and-release-order-charges/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/lake-helen-first-nation-man-faces-drug-trafficking-firearms-and-release-order-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[June 21, 2026: Thunder Bay’s National Indigenous Peoples Day Weather Brings Cool Air, Clouds, and Shower Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay starts National Indigenous Peoples Day under cool, damp, and partly cloudy conditions. The morning is calm, with very high humidity and light west-southwest winds. The day ahead brings a mix of sun and cloud, but residents should keep an eye on the sky as showers and an afternoon thunderstorm risk remain in the forecast.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Weather Overview<br />
Current Conditions<br />
As of 7:00 AM EDT, Thunder Bay is sitting at 11.1&deg;C under partly cloudy skies. The air is nearly saturated, wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/june-21-2026-thunder-bays-national-indigenous-peoples-day-weather-brings-cool-air-clouds-and-shower-risk/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/june-21-2026-thunder-bays-national-indigenous-peoples-day-weather-brings-cool-air-clouds-and-shower-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Border Cats rally for five in the eighth to stun Duluth 7-5 at Port Arthur Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Border Cats Storm Back After Rain Delay to Stun Duluth 7-5<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; The Thunder Bay Border Cats made the fans wait through a 91-minute lightning and rain delay Saturday night at Port Arthur Stadium. Then they made the wait worth every minute.<br />
Trailing the Duluth Huskies 5-2 in the bottom of the eighth inning, the Cats erupted for five runs and roared back for a 7-5 win, pushing their record over .500 at 14-13 and improving their home mark to a sparkling 12-3.<br />
Crites Delivers the Big S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/border-cats-rally-for-five-in-the-eighth-to-stun-duluth-7-5-at-port-arthur-stadium/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/border-cats-rally-for-five-in-the-eighth-to-stun-duluth-7-5-at-port-arthur-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Geraldton, Ont., hospital hires Indigenous care co-ordinator to help bridge health-care gaps]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Geraldton District Hospital in northwestern Ontario has partnered with the Matawa Health Co-operative to introduce the facility&rsquo;s first-ever Indigenous care co-ordinator (ICC). About 36 per cent of the hospital's patients identify as Indigenous, &ldquo;making it essential that our services are responsive, culturally safe and reflective of the communities we support,&rdquo; said chief nursing executive Kelsey Cleaveley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/geraldton-ont-hospital-hires-indigenous-care-co-ordinator-to-help-bridge-health-care-gaps/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/geraldton-ont-hospital-hires-indigenous-care-co-ordinator-to-help-bridge-health-care-gaps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Border Cats edge Waterloo 7-6, winning nine of their last 10 at Port Arthur Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Border Cats Outlast Waterloo 7-6 as Home-Field Heat Continues<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; The Thunder Bay Border Cats are turning Port Arthur Stadium into a tough place for visiting clubs to breathe.<br />
The Cats made it nine wins in their last 10 home games Friday night, grinding out a 7-6 victory over the Waterloo Bucks before 905 fans. With the win, Thunder Bay took three of four from Waterloo and pulled its record back to .500 at 13-13.<br />
Fisher&rsquo;s Eighth-Inning Bloop Sends Cats Home Happy<br />
With the g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/border-cats-edge-waterloo-7-6-winning-nine-of-their-last-10-at-port-arthur-stadium/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/border-cats-edge-waterloo-7-6-winning-nine-of-their-last-10-at-port-arthur-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[June 20, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Focus — Showers, Cool Air, and a Thunderstorm Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay weather for June 20, 2026: Mostly cloudy and cool at 10.5&deg;C, with showers, a thunderstorm risk, a high of 19&deg;C, and more unsettled weather into Sunday and Monday.<br />
THUNDER BAY &ndash; WEATHER &ndash; Thunder Bay starts this Saturday under mostly cloudy skies with a damp, cool feel in the air. As of 7:00 AM EDT, the temperature is 10.5&deg;C, with humidity sitting high at 92 percent and a light southwest wind at 8 km/h. The barometric pressure is 101.2 kPa and falling, pointing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/june-20-2026-thunder-bay-weather-focus-showers-cool-air-and-a-thunderstorm-risk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/june-20-2026-thunder-bay-weather-focus-showers-cool-air-and-a-thunderstorm-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shelter-in-Place Remains in Effect in Constance Lake First Nation]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONSTANCE LAKE FIRST NATION &mdash; NEWS &mdash; A shelter-in-place order remains in effect for the area around Ma-Chitch Crescent in Constance Lake First Nation as police continue to respond to an active investigation involving reports of possibly armed individuals at large.<br />
The latest update from police, issued at 5:25 a.m., states that residents should remain inside their homes and that the public should avoid the area.<br />
Members of the James Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/shelter-in-place-remains-in-effect-in-constance-lake-first-nation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/shelter-in-place-remains-in-effect-in-constance-lake-first-nation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Thunder Bay company is flying high with the growth of its helicopter fleet]]></title><description><![CDATA[A helicopter company based in Thunder Bay, Ont., is growing. Wisk Air Helicopters has added a new helicopter to its fleet, as part of its plans to expand across northwestern Ontario. The CBC's Mary-Jean Cormier headed to the hangar to check it out and speak with the company's founder and president.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/a-thunder-bay-company-is-flying-high-with-the-growth-of-its-helicopter-fleet/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/a-thunder-bay-company-is-flying-high-with-the-growth-of-its-helicopter-fleet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Province presents plans for re-routing, expanding Highway 11/17 from Harbour Expressway to Kakabeka]]></title><description><![CDATA[The province is planning to expand and re-route a portion of Highway 11/17, between the Harbour Expressway in Thunder Bay and Kakabeka in Oliver Paipoonge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/province-presents-plans-for-re-routing-expanding-highway-1117-from-harbour-expressway-to-kakabeka/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/province-presents-plans-for-re-routing-expanding-highway-1117-from-harbour-expressway-to-kakabeka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the World Cup is Impacting Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 World Cup is the biggest in the history of the competition, with more nations and matches than ever before. We also have three co-hosts and while much attention has been afforded to USA and Mexico, Canada have two host cities. With that in mind, how is the World Cup impacting the country?<br />
FIFA Estimations<br />
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA estimated Canada would enjoy up to $3.8 billion in &ldquo;positive economic output&rdquo; thanks to hosting the tournament. Not only is Canada set to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/how-the-world-cup-is-impacting-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/how-the-world-cup-is-impacting-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[June 19, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Outlook – Sunny Start Before Clouds Build Later Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay weather for June 19, 2026: mainly sunny and cool near 7&deg;C this morning, increasing cloudiness later today, a high of 21&deg;C, and showers likely Saturday.<br />
Thunder Bay &ndash; WEATHER &ndash; Thunder Bay begins Friday with a crisp but bright morning, as mainly sunny skies and rising pressure bring a calmer start to the day. Temperatures are cool near 7&deg;C, but conditions will warm steadily, with cloud cover expected to increase late this morning.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Weather Overview]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/june-19-2026-thunder-bay-weather-outlook-sunny-start-before-clouds-build-later-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/june-19-2026-thunder-bay-weather-outlook-sunny-start-before-clouds-build-later-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Border Cats beat Waterloo 9-5, winning for the eighth time in nine home games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Border Cats Roar Past Waterloo 9-5 to Keep Home-Field Roll Going<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; The Thunder Bay Border Cats are making Port Arthur Stadium a tough place for visiting clubs to steal a win.<br />
The Cats bounced back in the nightcap Thursday, taking down the Waterloo Bucks 9-5 to earn a split of their day-night doubleheader and notch their eighth win in their last nine home games.<br />
Thunder Bay, now 12-13 on the season, dropped the opener in front of a lively School Day crowd of 2,425 before finding]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/border-cats-beat-waterloo-9-5-winning-for-the-eighth-time-in-nine-home-games/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/border-cats-beat-waterloo-9-5-winning-for-the-eighth-time-in-nine-home-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two fugitives arrested in Ontario in Alberta $5M investor fraud investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Fugitives Arrested in Ontario in $5M Alberta Financial Crime Investigation<br />
CALGARY &mdash; Two people who were wanted on Canada-wide warrants in connection with an Alberta financial crime investigation have been arrested in Ontario and returned to Alberta.<br />
The RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region&rsquo;s Integrated Market Enforcement Team in Calgary says the arrests were made in Algonquin Highlands, Ont., with support from the Ontario Provincial Police.<br />
The case involves allegations that n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/two-fugitives-arrested-in-ontario-in-alberta-5m-investor-fraud-investigation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/two-fugitives-arrested-in-ontario-in-alberta-5m-investor-fraud-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northwestern Ontario hamlet launches campaign over community hall ownership]]></title><description><![CDATA[The community of Waldhof in northwestern Ontario has launched a public campaign over the ownership of its community hall. The hall is owned by the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board, but the community says it's been covering the costs of maintenance, utilities, and insurance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/northwestern-ontario-hamlet-launches-campaign-over-community-hall-ownership/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/northwestern-ontario-hamlet-launches-campaign-over-community-hall-ownership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neskantaga First Nation questions Bill C-37 as Ottawa promises action on decades-long drinking water crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neskantaga First Nation is raising concerns about the federal government's newly introduced First Nations Clean Water Act, arguing the legislation does not go far enough to recognize Indigenous jurisdiction over water despite being presented as a landmark step toward ending long-standing drinking water problems on reserves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/neskantaga-first-nation-questions-bill-c-37-as-ottawa-promises-action-on-decades-long-drinking-water-crisis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/neskantaga-first-nation-questions-bill-c-37-as-ottawa-promises-action-on-decades-long-drinking-water-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bail reform is now law as Bill C-14 targets repeat violent offenders and tougher sentencing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bail reform now law as Bill C-14 receives Royal Assent<br />
OTTAWA &mdash; Canada&rsquo;s federal bail and sentencing reform legislation is now law after Bill C-14, the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act, received Royal Assent on June 15.<br />
The changes, which largely come into force July 15, will make bail harder to obtain in specified cases involving repeat violent offending, organized crime, home invasion, auto theft, human trafficking and extortion.<br />
For Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario, the legislat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/bail-reform-is-now-law-as-bill-c-14-targets-repeat-violent-offenders-and-tougher-sentencing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/bail-reform-is-now-law-as-bill-c-14-targets-repeat-violent-offenders-and-tougher-sentencing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario homicide probe leads to Winnipeg arrest, threat charges and first-degree murder charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Homicide Investigation Leads to Arrest in Winnipeg Threat Case<br />
WINNIPEG &mdash; A 52-year-old Ontario man has been charged after police investigating a homicide in the Township of Greater Madawaska uncovered information about an alleged threat to a downtown Winnipeg business.<br />
The case spans Ontario and Manitoba and underscores the importance of cross-provincial policing when public safety threats move across jurisdictional lines.<br />
OPP say homicide investigation led police to Winnipeg<br />
Onta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-homicide-probe-leads-to-winnipeg-arrest-threat-charges-and-first-degree-murder-charge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-homicide-probe-leads-to-winnipeg-arrest-threat-charges-and-first-degree-murder-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three charged after OPP seize suspected fentanyl and cocaine in Fort Frances Drug Bust]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Charged After OPP Search Warrant at Fort Frances Apartment<br />
FORT FRANCES &mdash; Three Fort Frances-area residents are facing drug-related charges after police executed a search warrant at an Osborne Street apartment on June 17.<br />
Ontario Provincial Police say officers seized suspected fentanyl and cocaine, currency and trafficking-related property with an estimated combined street value of $42,000.<br />
The case is part of continuing police enforcement aimed at drug trafficking in the Rainy River]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/three-charged-after-opp-seize-suspected-fentanyl-and-cocaine-in-fort-frances-drug-bust/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/three-charged-after-opp-seize-suspected-fentanyl-and-cocaine-in-fort-frances-drug-bust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier Doug Ford compares new Thunder Bay, Ont., jail to Four Seasons Hotel after latest inmate inquest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford faces criticism for comparing the Thunder Bay Correctional Centre, which is under construction, to a Fours Season Hotel. Ford's comments come in the wake of the inquest for Kevin Mamakwa, an inmate who died at the century-old jail in 2020. He was the nephew of Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa, who said the premier's comments expose "the real Doug Ford."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/premier-doug-ford-compares-new-thunder-bay-ont-jail-to-four-seasons-hotel-after-latest-inmate-inquest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/premier-doug-ford-compares-new-thunder-bay-ont-jail-to-four-seasons-hotel-after-latest-inmate-inquest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Art Gallery pauses construction of new $75M waterfront building]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Thunder Bay Art Gallery is temporarily halting construction of its new waterfront building for three months while it reviews the project's finances, schedule and overall delivery plan, the executive director announced Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-art-gallery-pauses-construction-of-new-75m-waterfront-building/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-art-gallery-pauses-construction-of-new-75m-waterfront-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These First Nations say they've completed Ontario's first Anishinaabe-led impact assessment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two First Nations in northwestern Ontario are allowing a mining project to move forward after completing what they say is the province&rsquo;s first Anishinaabe-led impact assessment (ALIA) &mdash; but they aren&rsquo;t supporting or opposing the development.<br />
Cat Lake First Nation and Lac Seul First Nation say they&rsquo;ve authorized the project, but only if First Mining Gold meets 35 negotiated terms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/these-first-nations-say-theyve-completed-ontarios-first-anishinaabe-led-impact-assessment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/these-first-nations-say-theyve-completed-ontarios-first-anishinaabe-led-impact-assessment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Step back in time: Thunder Bay's history on foot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Thunder Bay Museum's historical walking tours are back for 2026. Watch the CBC's Matt Fratpietro as he takes a short tour of the north core to learn about the history that shaped the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/step-back-in-time-thunder-bays-history-on-foot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/step-back-in-time-thunder-bays-history-on-foot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 First Nations say Ontario's 1st Anishinaabe-led impact assessment is done, possibly allowing mining project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two First Nations in northwestern Ontario are allowing a mining project to move forward after completing what they say is the province&rsquo;s first Anishinaabe-led impact assessment (ALIA) &mdash; but they aren&rsquo;t supporting or opposing the development.<br />
Cat Lake First Nation and Lac Seul First Nation say they&rsquo;ve authorized the project, but only if First Mining Gold meets 35 negotiated terms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/2-first-nations-say-ontarios-1st-anishinaabe-led-impact-assessment-is-done-possibly-allowing-mining-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/2-first-nations-say-ontarios-1st-anishinaabe-led-impact-assessment-is-done-possibly-allowing-mining-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncollected used tires a 'widespread provincial issue' according to dealer's association]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario auto shops, tire dealers, and municipalities are still grappling with uncollected used tires, which are piling up across Ontario due to a change in the province's tire regulation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/uncollected-used-tires-a-widespread-provincial-issue-according-to-dealers-association/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/uncollected-used-tires-a-widespread-provincial-issue-according-to-dealers-association/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[June 17, 2026: Thunder Bay Starts Cool and Cloudy with Showers Possible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay begins this Wednesday with a cool, damp feel under mostly cloudy skies. The air is nearly saturated, with humidity sitting at 95%, and fog patches are expected to lift through the morning. While the day will not be a washout, residents should keep an umbrella nearby as scattered showers remain possible.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Weather Overview<br />
Current Conditions<br />
As of 8:00 AM EDT at Thunder Bay Airport, the temperature is 8.0&deg;C, with a dew point of 7.3&deg;C, making the morning feel cool a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/june-17-2026-thunder-bay-starts-cool-and-cloudy-with-showers-possible/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/june-17-2026-thunder-bay-starts-cool-and-cloudy-with-showers-possible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No place for 'hate' or 'divisiveness': Politicians condemn white nationalist group's visit to northern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[Politicians are condemning a white nationalist group&rsquo;s visits to northern Ontario, saying their presence is not welcome &mdash; a sentiment echoed in some other communities where Second Sons Canada members have been seen in recent months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/no-place-for-hate-or-divisiveness-politicians-condemn-white-nationalist-groups-visit-to-northern-ontario-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/no-place-for-hate-or-divisiveness-politicians-condemn-white-nationalist-groups-visit-to-northern-ontario-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No place for ‘hate’ or ‘divisiveness’: Politicians condemn white nationalist group’s visit to northern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[Politicians are condemning a white nationalist group&rsquo;s visits to northern Ontario, saying their presence is not welcome &mdash; a sentiment echoed in some other communities where Second Sons Canada members have been seen in recent months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/no-place-for-hate-or-divisiveness-politicians-condemn-white-nationalist-groups-visit-to-northern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/no-place-for-hate-or-divisiveness-politicians-condemn-white-nationalist-groups-visit-to-northern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand Council Treaty 3 ramps up zebra mussel monitoring as invasive species threat grows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand Council Treaty 3 &mdash; the traditional government of the Anishinaabe nation &mdash; is expanding its annual zebra mussel monitoring program this summer as concerns grow about the invasive species spreading into waters across northwestern Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/grand-council-treaty-3-ramps-up-zebra-mussel-monitoring-as-invasive-species-threat-grows/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/grand-council-treaty-3-ramps-up-zebra-mussel-monitoring-as-invasive-species-threat-grows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario invests $2.8M in Thunder Bay and Marathon ports to boost northern trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ontario government is investing more than $2.8 million in upgrades to two northwestern Ontario port facilities as it looks to strengthen domestic supply chains, expand east-west trade and reduce reliance on U.S. markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-invests-28m-in-thunder-bay-and-marathon-ports-to-boost-northern-trade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-invests-28m-in-thunder-bay-and-marathon-ports-to-boost-northern-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier Doug Ford highlights Thunder Bay primary care funding as clinic connects more than 8,000 patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford Highlights Primary Care Expansion During Thunder Bay Visit<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; Premier Doug Ford visited the Port Arthur Health Centre in Thunder Bay today to highlight provincial funding aimed at connecting more residents to family doctors, nurse practitioners and primary care teams.<br />
The province says the clinic has received $958,500 through Ontario&rsquo;s $3.4-billion Primary Care Action Plan and has already signed up more than 8,000 patients since August 2025 &mdash; nearly three times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/premier-doug-ford-highlights-thunder-bay-primary-care-funding-as-clinic-connects-more-than-8000-patients/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/premier-doug-ford-highlights-thunder-bay-primary-care-funding-as-clinic-connects-more-than-8000-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indigenous language interpreter at Queen's Park remembered for tireless advocacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Anishininiimowin interpreter at Queen&rsquo;s Park is being remembered for his work as an advocate for land, water and language in northwestern Ontario. John Cutfeet was a member of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI). He died unexpectedly on June 9 at 65 years old, prompting condolences from First Nation leaders and organizations all over social media. Here's some of what's been shared about him since his passing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/indigenous-language-interpreter-at-queens-park-remembered-for-tireless-advocacy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/indigenous-language-interpreter-at-queens-park-remembered-for-tireless-advocacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keewaytinook Okimakanak eHealth launches specialized retinal screening program for remote First Nations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keewaytinook Okimakanak (KO) eHealth launched its KO Teleophthalmology Program on June 11 to improve access to diabetic retinal screening and specialized eye care services for remote First Nations in northern Ontario. In addition to virtual care pathways, the new program will train local health-care teams and community telemedicine coordinators to use specialized retinal cameras to screen members in 27 of these communities regularly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/keewaytinook-okimakanak-ehealth-launches-specialized-retinal-screening-program-for-remote-first-nations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/keewaytinook-okimakanak-ehealth-launches-specialized-retinal-screening-program-for-remote-first-nations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier Doug Ford – Ontario invests $2.8M in Thunder Bay and Marathon port upgrades to boost trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Invests $2.8M in Lake Superior Port Upgrades to Strengthen East-West Trade<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; Ontario is investing more than $2.8 million in port infrastructure in Thunder Bay and Marathon as part of a broader push to strengthen domestic supply chains, expand east-west trade corridors and reduce reliance on U.S. markets.<br />
Funding targets Thunder Bay and Marathon port facilities<br />
The province announced June 16 that it is providing $2,804,955 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corpo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/premier-doug-ford-ontario-invests-28m-in-thunder-bay-and-marathon-port-upgrades-to-boost-trade/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/premier-doug-ford-ontario-invests-28m-in-thunder-bay-and-marathon-port-upgrades-to-boost-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liberal government tables First Nations clean drinking water legislation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty has tabled the Liberal government's long-awaited legislation to govern clean drinking water in First Nations communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/liberal-government-tables-first-nations-clean-drinking-water-legislation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/liberal-government-tables-first-nations-clean-drinking-water-legislation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Maximize Mining Opportunities in Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mining Is Northern Ontario&rsquo;s Economic Opportunity &mdash; If Ontario Moves With Purpose<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; Mining has long been one of Northern Ontario&rsquo;s economic foundations. In 2026, with gold, silver, copper and critical minerals attracting global attention, the question for Ontario is no longer whether mining matters. It is whether the province can turn mineral wealth into long-term jobs, Indigenous partnerships, processing capacity, infrastructure and regional prosperity.<br />
Preci]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/how-to-maximize-mining-opportunities-in-ontario/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/how-to-maximize-mining-opportunities-in-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How iGaming Is Becoming Part of the Digital Entertainment Industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The digital entertainment industry now covers streaming services, mobile games, esports, sports content, social platforms, and iGaming. These sectors compete for the same user attention, run on similar infrastructure, and follow comparable design principles around speed, personalization, and mobile access. The iGaming industry has grown within this space because user expectations moved toward fast, interactive, on-demand experiences, the same standards set by Netflix, Spotify, and mobile gaming]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/how-igaming-is-becoming-part-of-the-digital-entertainment-industry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/how-igaming-is-becoming-part-of-the-digital-entertainment-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[June 16, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Focus — Cool, Cloudy, and Damp Before a Brighter Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[THUNDER BAY &ndash; WEATHER &ndash; Tuesday is starting cool and damp across Thunder Bay, with mostly cloudy skies, high humidity, and fog patches lingering early this morning. The day ahead will stay on the grey side, with a chance of showers and a daytime high that remains below the usual mid-June feel.<br />
The good news: the forecast improves later in the week. After a cloudy and unsettled Tuesday, Wednesday brings a mix of sun and cloud, Thursday carries another shower chance, and Friday looks l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/june-16-2026-thunder-bay-weather-focus-cool-cloudy-and-damp-before-a-brighter-friday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/june-16-2026-thunder-bay-weather-focus-cool-cloudy-and-damp-before-a-brighter-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Strategic Guide to Automating Data Extraction From Data Matrix Barcodes Into Database Fields]]></title><description><![CDATA[Businesses today run on data, but accurately and efficiently acquiring it remains a significant bottleneck for many operations.<br />
In supply chains, healthcare, and manufacturing, automating data capture has become essential. Research shows manual entry causes operational friction, human error, and costly delays. To address this, organizations are adopting high-density 2D barcodes to securely encode critical information.<br />
Extracting encoded data and routing it directly into database fields transform]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/the-strategic-guide-to-automating-data-extraction-from-data-matrix-barcodes-into-database-fields/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/the-strategic-guide-to-automating-data-extraction-from-data-matrix-barcodes-into-database-fields/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EA Automatic Introduces Data-Driven Automated Trading Solutions Focused on Risk Management]]></title><description><![CDATA[London, Uk &ndash; TECH &ndash; EA Automatic, a provider of automated trading technology and algorithmic investment solutions, today announced the continued expansion of its data-driven trading systems designed to help investors access automated market participation through strategies built around risk management, diversification, and long-term performance objectives. The company&rsquo;s approach combines advanced automation, artificial intelligence integration, and ongoing professional oversigh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ea-automatic-introduces-data-driven-automated-trading-solutions-focused-on-risk-management/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ea-automatic-introduces-data-driven-automated-trading-solutions-focused-on-risk-management/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City administration updating council on dealing with emerald ash borer infestation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Thunder Bay will be focussing more on removing ash trees in the coming years, as it continues to grapple with an infestation of emerald ash borers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/city-administration-updating-council-on-dealing-with-emerald-ash-borer-infestation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/city-administration-updating-council-on-dealing-with-emerald-ash-borer-infestation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay police chief responds to missing persons concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recent missing persons cases in Thunder Bay, Ont., that have ended in tragedy have caused tensions between police and First Nation leaders. The CBC&rsquo;s Sarah Law spoke with the city&rsquo;s police chief about how the service handles these cases and aims to improve communications with volunteer searchers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-chief-responds-to-missing-persons-concerns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-chief-responds-to-missing-persons-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some Canadians are crowdfunding their way through the cost of living crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Faced with rising costs for necessities such as rent, groceries and utilities, more Canadians are turning to GoFundMe to help make ends meet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/some-canadians-are-crowdfunding-their-way-through-the-cost-of-living-crisis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/some-canadians-are-crowdfunding-their-way-through-the-cost-of-living-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario Divisional Court Dismisses Emo Judicial Review in Borderland Pride Case]]></title><description><![CDATA[FORT FRANCES &ndash; The Ontario Divisional Court has dismissed a judicial review application brought by the Township of Emo and Mayor Harold McQuaker over a Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario ruling that found they discriminated against Borderland Pride by refusing to issue a Pride Month proclamation.<br />
The decision matters across Northwestern Ontario because it reinforces that small municipalities, like larger public bodies, remain bound by Ontario&rsquo;s Human Rights Code when providing public s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-divisional-court-dismisses-emo-judicial-review-in-borderland-pride-case/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-divisional-court-dismisses-emo-judicial-review-in-borderland-pride-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sister of 5 children killed in Elmira, Ont.-area crash details 'unimaginable reality' of loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[People are stepping up to help after five children died and other members of the same family were injured in a crash between a van and an SUV on Friday in Elmira, Ont. The second oldest daughter, who wasn't involved in the collision, is allowing CBC News to share an image of the family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/sister-of-5-children-killed-in-elmira-ont-area-crash-details-unimaginable-reality-of-loss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/sister-of-5-children-killed-in-elmira-ont-area-crash-details-unimaginable-reality-of-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay OPP lay attempted murder charges after Highway 11-17 arrest near Raith]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay OPP Lay Attempted Murder Charges After Highway 11-17 Arrest Near Raith<br />
Thunder Bay / RAITH &ndash; National News &mdash; A Brampton man is facing four counts of attempted murder and numerous other charges after Ontario Provincial Police say a van fled from officers on Highway 11-17 west of Thunder Bay and later struck three police vehicles during an arrest near Raith.<br />
Police Say Van Failed To Stop On Highway 11-17<br />
Thunder Bay OPP and officers from the Shabaqua satellite detachment we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-opp-lay-attempted-murder-charges-after-highway-11-17-arrest-near-raith/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-opp-lay-attempted-murder-charges-after-highway-11-17-arrest-near-raith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay councillors to get update on proposed Waterfront Trail extension on Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay city administration will update councillors on the status of the proposed Waterfront Trail expansion on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-councillors-to-get-update-on-proposed-waterfront-trail-extension-on-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-councillors-to-get-update-on-proposed-waterfront-trail-extension-on-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scheduled flights between Fort Frances, Ont., and Thunder Bay to return this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Hallikas says he is &ldquo;ecstatic&rdquo; about the return of scheduled air passenger services between Fort Frances, Ont., and Thunder Bay. The Fort Frances mayor has been advocating for the return of commercial flights ever since the departure of Bearskin Airlines in May 2024, which also affected Kenora and Dryden. Here's what we know about the flights that will be available come the summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/scheduled-flights-between-fort-frances-ont-and-thunder-bay-to-return-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/scheduled-flights-between-fort-frances-ont-and-thunder-bay-to-return-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ring Rescue device featured on 'The Pitt' now used at Thunder Bay hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[For 17 years, the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation has asked hospital staff to identify gaps and share ideas to improve patient care. One of the requested tools may be familiar to fans of the HBO drama series 'The Pitt.' Here's what the CBC's Mary-Jean Cormier learned about Family CARE grants and how they are helping front-line workers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ring-rescue-device-featured-on-the-pitt-now-used-at-thunder-bay-hospital/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ring-rescue-device-featured-on-the-pitt-now-used-at-thunder-bay-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rural Ontario communities reeling with grief after crash that killed 5 children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rural Ontario communities are reeling with grief after a deadly crash on Friday took the lives of five children in one family from a town near Kitchener-Waterloo. The township's mayor says many in the area are turning to religion to reckon with the loss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/rural-ontario-communities-reeling-with-grief-after-crash-that-killed-5-children/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/rural-ontario-communities-reeling-with-grief-after-crash-that-killed-5-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[June 14, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Focus — Cool Start, Breezy Northwest Winds, and a Few Showers Possible]]></title><description><![CDATA[THUNDER BAY &ndash; WEATHER &ndash; Sunday is starting on the cool side across Thunder Bay, with mostly cloudy skies and a light northwest breeze. The day will remain somewhat unsettled, but it is not a washout. Expect clouds, a chance of showers, and gusty northwest winds before skies begin to clear tonight.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Weather Overview<br />
Current Conditions<br />
As of 7:00 AM EDT Sunday, June 14, 2026, Thunder Bay is reporting mostly cloudy skies with a temperature of 9.2&deg;C. The dew point is 4.9]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/june-14-2026-thunder-bay-weather-focus-cool-start-breezy-northwest-winds-and-a-few-showers-possible/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/june-14-2026-thunder-bay-weather-focus-cool-start-breezy-northwest-winds-and-a-few-showers-possible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Transportation Consultants Help Improve Operational Performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transportation companies operate in an increasingly complex environment shaped by rising fuel costs, supply chain disruptions, workforce shortages, evolving regulations, and growing customer expectations. Whether managing freight operations, logistics networks, fleet assets, or last-mile delivery services, transportation organizations are under constant pressure to improve efficiency while maintaining service reliability.<br />
As a result, many transportation and logistics companies are turning to ex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/how-transportation-consultants-help-improve-operational-performance/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/how-transportation-consultants-help-improve-operational-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forestry consortium, First Nation family heading to listening circle amid more possible Ontario court action]]></title><description><![CDATA[A forestry consortium that was granted an interlocutory injunction halting a blockade by a family from Matachewan First Nation, allowing it to complete tree-harvesting work in northern Ontario, will sit down in a listening circle with them in a case that may see further court action. "We&rsquo;re not against forestry per se, but we want to be able to tell [the consortium] how we believe that needs to be looked after," says Dorothy Larkman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/forestry-consortium-first-nation-family-heading-to-listening-circle-amid-more-possible-ontario-court-action/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/forestry-consortium-first-nation-family-heading-to-listening-circle-amid-more-possible-ontario-court-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada: Protecting Rabbits Not People]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay &ndash; Viewpoint &ndash; I never had a rabbit growing up but those little fur balls make some children very happy as pets. They won&rsquo;t fetch a newspaper or your slippers, but they sure are soft.<br />
First let me go off on a little sarcastic rant. For many articles, I have covered off the issue of police being the number one target of the public. Pick a societal challenge and you can be sure police are to blame.<br />
You must commend our local police organization for ensuring that every]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/canada-protecting-rabbits-not-people/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/canada-protecting-rabbits-not-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay weekend weather forecast for June 13–15, 2026: light rain showers, gusty west winds]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 13, 2026: Thunder Bay Weekend Weather &mdash; Liquid Sunshine for Mining Day at Marina Park<br />
THUNDER BAY &ndash; WEATHER &ndash; It is the weekend, and a little &ldquo;Liquid Sunshine&rdquo; should not dampen the day. Thunder Bay is waking up to light rain showers and cool June temperatures, but there is still plenty to see and do outdoors, especially at Thunder Bay Mining Day at Marina Park, where families can explore hands-on mining displays, activities, exhibits, and the importance of min]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-weekend-weather-forecast-for-june-1315-2026-light-rain-showers-gusty-west-winds/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-weekend-weather-forecast-for-june-1315-2026-light-rain-showers-gusty-west-winds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This mobile walk-in clinic in Thunder Bay, Ont., aims to make health-care less intimidating]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mobile walk-in clinic is up and running again for the spring and summer in Thunder Bay, Ont., bringing health-care services to those in need on the city&rsquo;s north end. Anishnawbe Mushkiki is an Aboriginal Health Access Centre that provides culturally-appropriate primary care, mental health and traditional wellness programs. Here's how its mobile van aims to meet patients where they're at.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/this-mobile-walk-in-clinic-in-thunder-bay-ont-aims-to-make-health-care-less-intimidating/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/this-mobile-walk-in-clinic-in-thunder-bay-ont-aims-to-make-health-care-less-intimidating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Female and non-binary youth learn firefighting skills as Camp Molly returns for second year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost 20 girls met at the Thunder Bay Fire Rescue Training Centre on June 12 to participate in training activities for the second-ever Camp Molly in Thunder Bay, Ont.The free, four-day program offers female and non-binary youth aged 15 to 18 the opportunity to experience and explore firefighting as a career path.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/female-and-non-binary-youth-learn-firefighting-skills-as-camp-molly-returns-for-second-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/female-and-non-binary-youth-learn-firefighting-skills-as-camp-molly-returns-for-second-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Border Cats beat league-leading St. Cloud Rox 10-5 to Sweep Two Game Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Border Cats Tame League-Leading Rox 10-5 at Port Arthur Stadium<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; The St. Cloud Rox came into Port Arthur Stadium sitting atop the Northwoods League and perhaps thinking the Thunder Bay Border Cats were due for a declawing. Not at the old ballpark on Friday night.<br />
For the second night in a row, the Cats had the louder bats, the sharper finish and the home crowd behind them, knocking off St. Cloud 10-5 before heading out on a short road trip. The win followed Thursday&rsquo;s 13]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/border-cats-beat-league-leading-st-cloud-rox-10-5-to-sweep-two-game-series/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/border-cats-beat-league-leading-st-cloud-rox-10-5-to-sweep-two-game-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton/Burlington SPCA brings much-needed care to pet owners in northwestern Ontario’s ‘veterinary desert’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hamilton/Burlington SPCA's remote community veterinary services team is bringing much-needed care to pet owners in two small communities in northwestern Ontario this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/hamiltonburlington-spca-brings-much-needed-care-to-pet-owners-in-northwestern-ontarios-veterinary-desert/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/hamiltonburlington-spca-brings-much-needed-care-to-pet-owners-in-northwestern-ontarios-veterinary-desert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ignace residents face drug and firearms charges after OPP search warrant on West Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ignace Search Warrant Results in Drug and Firearms Charges<br />
IGNACE &mdash; Two Ignace residents are facing drug and firearms-related charges after Ontario Provincial Police executed a search warrant at a West Street residence in the Township of Ignace.<br />
Ontario Provincial Police say the warrant was carried out just after 4 p.m. CDT on June 9, 2026.<br />
The investigation resulted in the seizure of suspected methamphetamine, cocaine, crack cocaine, prescription medication, psilocybin and evidence police]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ignace-residents-face-drug-and-firearms-charges-after-opp-search-warrant-on-west-street/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ignace-residents-face-drug-and-firearms-charges-after-opp-search-warrant-on-west-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[So You Want to Run for Thunder Bay City Council?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign Strategy for Candidates Entering the 2026 Thunder Bay Civic Election<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; Politics &ndash; The 2026 municipal election campaign is already underway, and candidates seeking a seat around Thunder Bay&rsquo;s council table have a narrow window to define who they are, what they stand for and how they would govern.<br />
Election day is Monday, Oct. 26. Nominations opened May 1 and close at 2 p.m. on Aug. 21. The City Clerk will certify candidates by Aug. 24, and the new term of cou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/so-you-want-to-run-for-thunder-bay-city-council/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/so-you-want-to-run-for-thunder-bay-city-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Constitutional challenge targets mandatory personal questions in Canada’s 2026 census]]></title><description><![CDATA[Constitutional Challenge Filed Over Mandatory Disclosure in 2026 Census<br />
THUNDER BAY &ndash; LEGAL &mdash; When you filled out the 2026&nbsp;Census, did you feel that this year&rsquo;s questions were far more personal than in past years?<br />
An Alberta couple has filed a challenge to what they feel are the deeply intrusive nature of the 2026 Census.<br />
A constitutional challenge filed in Federal Court is raising questions about how far Ottawa can go in requiring Canadians to disclose personal informatio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/constitutional-challenge-targets-mandatory-personal-questions-in-canadas-2026-census/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/constitutional-challenge-targets-mandatory-personal-questions-in-canadas-2026-census/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sol Mamakwa renews call to permanently close Thunder Bay District Jail after inquest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sol Mamakwa Calls for Permanent Closure of Thunder Bay District Jail<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa is renewing his call for Ontario to permanently close the aging Thunder Bay District Jail, saying the facility has failed inmates, families, staff and Indigenous communities for too long.<br />
The call comes as the inquest into the 2020 death of Kevin Mamakwa, 27, of Kingfisher Lake First Nation, concluded in Thunder Bay this week. Kevin Mamakwa died on June 2, 2020, while in custody]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/sol-mamakwa-renews-call-to-permanently-close-thunder-bay-district-jail-after-inquest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/sol-mamakwa-renews-call-to-permanently-close-thunder-bay-district-jail-after-inquest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to Do in the First 24 Hours After Your Basement Floods: A Step-By-Step Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are a few other household situations that make people even more stressed out than seeing water in unexpected places. A whole bunch of things can happen in just one day after a flood, depending on what kind of flood it is and what caused it, which influences how much damage it does and how much it may cost to fix. Speed is good, but thoroughness is better.<br />
While many homeowners start by thinking about water removal, home recovery experts often say that the first decisions have more impact t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/what-to-do-in-the-first-24-hours-after-your-basement-floods-a-step-by-step-guide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/what-to-do-in-the-first-24-hours-after-your-basement-floods-a-step-by-step-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Border Cats hammer St. Cloud 13-6 as Port Arthur Stadium bats roar early]]></title><description><![CDATA[Border Cats Bash Rox 13-6 in Big Home Response at Port Arthur Stadium<br />
THUNDER BAY &ndash; SPORTS &mdash; Now that is how you answer the bell at home. The Thunder Bay Border Cats shook off a rough road swing in Wausau and came roaring back Thursday night at Port Arthur Stadium, pounding the St. Cloud Rox 13-6 in Northwoods League action.<br />
The win came against a Rox club that arrived in Thunder Bay sitting on top of the Northwoods League with a 12-4 record and a four-game lead in the Great Plains W]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/border-cats-hammer-st-cloud-13-6-as-port-arthur-stadium-bats-roar-early/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/border-cats-hammer-st-cloud-13-6-as-port-arthur-stadium-bats-roar-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury at Kevin Mamakwa inquest targets Thunder Bay Jail &mdash; called 'death trap' by his uncle, an Ontario MPP]]></title><description><![CDATA[A coroner&rsquo;s jury has issued 22 recommendations aimed at Ontario&rsquo;s Ministry of the Solicitor General, also ruling that Kevin Mamakwa died by suicide in the Thunder Bay Jail in 2020. Jurors urged the ministry to develop and publicly release a plan to decommission the jail, and ensure it never be repurposed to incarcerate people. Earlier, Mamakwa's uncle, member of provincial parliament Sol Mamakwa, said the jail's a "death trap" that "needs to go."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/jury-at-kevin-mamakwa-inquest-targets-thunder-bay-jail-mdash-called-death-trap-by-his-uncle-an-ontario-mpp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/jury-at-kevin-mamakwa-inquest-targets-thunder-bay-jail-mdash-called-death-trap-by-his-uncle-an-ontario-mpp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study confirms bloody red shrimp has established population in Lake Superior]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new study has confirmed that the invasive bloody red shrimp has established a self-sustaining population in Lake Superior, raising fresh questions about how the species could affect the Great Lakes ecosystem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/study-confirms-bloody-red-shrimp-has-established-population-in-lake-superior/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/study-confirms-bloody-red-shrimp-has-established-population-in-lake-superior/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mining sector encourages more to join at upcoming Thunder Bay Mining Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[City hall raised a flag on June 10 to mark the 11th annual Thunder Bay Mining Day set for this weekend. Mayor Ken Boshcoff declared June 13 the date of the free event, where the city will celebrate its rich mining and mineral exploration heritage from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Marina Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/mining-sector-encourages-more-to-join-at-upcoming-thunder-bay-mining-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/mining-sector-encourages-more-to-join-at-upcoming-thunder-bay-mining-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Nation leaders call for closure of Thunder Bay Jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Thunder Bay Jail, built 100 years ago, has long been criticized for overcrowding and inhumane conditions. Following a coroner&rsquo;s inquest into the death of Kevin Mamakwa at the jail June 2, 2020, First Nation leaders are renewing calls to shut down the aging facility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/first-nation-leaders-call-for-closure-of-thunder-bay-jail/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/first-nation-leaders-call-for-closure-of-thunder-bay-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coroner's inquest into death of man in Kenora, Ont., explores support for Indigenous inmates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Percy Adam Henry was a rambunctious child who grew up to be a selfless, caring father of two boys, his family told those at the coroner&rsquo;s inquest exploring the circumstances surrounding his death. The 27-year-old member of Wabaseemoong Independent Nations died at Lake of the Woods District Hospital in Kenora, Ont., Feb. 8, 2021 following a suicide attempt at the Kenora Jail. Here's some of what was heard during the first day of the proceedings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/coroners-inquest-into-death-of-man-in-kenora-ont-explores-support-for-indigenous-inmates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/coroners-inquest-into-death-of-man-in-kenora-ont-explores-support-for-indigenous-inmates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Tarot Reading Apps for Spiritual Guidance and Personalized Insights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tarot reading has become increasingly popular among people looking for guidance, spiritual insights, clarity, and relationship advice. Nowadays, it is easily accessible through tarot reading apps on mobile phones, which offer instant tarot readings, daily predictions, personalized charts, and even live consultations with expert astrologers.<br />
Furthermore, these tarot apps make spiritual insights more accessible and interactive than before. It can help you gain more clarity, guidance, confidence, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/top-tarot-reading-apps-for-spiritual-guidance-and-personalized-insights/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/top-tarot-reading-apps-for-spiritual-guidance-and-personalized-insights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Grocery Deals This Week: Best Buys for June 11 at FreshCo, Safeway, Walmart, Giant Tiger, Metro and Superior Seasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay grocery deals June 11-17: best flyer buys and local food savings tips<br />
THUNDER BAY &ndash; LIVING &ndash; Thunder Bay grocery shoppers have several strong flyer deals this week, especially on corn, cucumbers, broccoli, strawberries, pasta, chicken, ground beef and barbecue-friendly meat.<br />
Most major chain flyers run from June 11 to 17, while Giant Tiger&rsquo;s flyer runs from June 10 to 16. Prices and stock can vary by Thunder Bay location, and member pricing may require Scene+, moi r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-grocery-deals-this-week-best-buys-for-june-11-at-freshco-safeway-walmart-giant-tiger-metro-and-superior-seasons/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-grocery-deals-this-week-best-buys-for-june-11-at-freshco-safeway-walmart-giant-tiger-metro-and-superior-seasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porter launches Ottawa-Deer Lake non-stop flights, adding a new summer travel link]]></title><description><![CDATA[Porter Launches Ottawa-Deer Lake Non-Stop Service<br />
THUNDER BAY &ndash; BUSINESS &ndash; Porter Airlines has launched seasonal non-stop service between Ottawa International Airport and Deer Lake Regional Airport, adding a direct summer link between Canada&rsquo;s capital and western Newfoundland.<br />
While the route does not directly serve Thunder Bay, it adds another connection point in Porter&rsquo;s expanding eastern Canadian network, which matters for Northwestern Ontario travellers who often rely]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/porter-launches-ottawa-deer-lake-non-stop-flights-adding-a-new-summer-travel-link/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/porter-launches-ottawa-deer-lake-non-stop-flights-adding-a-new-summer-travel-link/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hockey Enthusiasts Trust Pro Hockey Life for Quality Gear and Expert Support]]></title><description><![CDATA[For hockey players, equipment is more than just a collection of products. The right gear can influence comfort, confidence, safety, and overall enjoyment of the game. Whether someone is lacing up skates for the first time or preparing for another competitive season, choosing the right equipment is an important part of the experience.<br />
The challenge is knowing where to shop. Hockey gear can be a significant investment, and with so many options available, finding a retailer that understands the spo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/hockey-enthusiasts-trust-pro-hockey-life-for-quality-gear-and-expert-support/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/hockey-enthusiasts-trust-pro-hockey-life-for-quality-gear-and-expert-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[June 11, 2026: Northern Ontario Remote First Nations Weather Focus — Showers, Fog, Thunderstorm Risk and Gusty Winds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A damp and unsettled weather pattern is moving across several remote Northern Ontario First Nation communities today. Ogoki Post / Marten Falls and Neskantaga will see the warmest conditions, while Kasabonika Lake, Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug / Big Trout Lake, and Bearskin Lake are dealing with fog, showers, and a sharp cool-down heading into Friday and Saturday.<br />
Environment Canada lists no alerts in effect this morning for Ogoki, Kasabonika, Kitchenuhmaykoosib, Bearskin Lake, and Lansdowne Hou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/june-11-2026-northern-ontario-remote-first-nations-weather-focus-showers-fog-thunderstorm-risk-and-gusty-winds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/june-11-2026-northern-ontario-remote-first-nations-weather-focus-showers-fog-thunderstorm-risk-and-gusty-winds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay bike theft prevention tips: report every theft, use better locks and protect your bicycle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Bike Thefts: Report Every Theft and Make Your Bicycle Harder to Steal<br />
THUNDER BAY &ndash; LIVING &ndash; Thunder Bay residents have been using Facebook to post photos of stolen bicycles and abandoned bikes, ranging from costly e-bikes to children&rsquo;s bikes. The posts are useful for alerting neighbours, but they are not a substitute for filing a police report. If thefts are not reported, police have less information to identify patterns, return recovered bikes or understand where]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-bike-theft-prevention-tips-report-every-theft-use-better-locks-and-protect-your-bicycle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-bike-theft-prevention-tips-report-every-theft-use-better-locks-and-protect-your-bicycle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[June 11, 2026: Thunder Bay Starts Foggy Before a Warm, Windy Afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[THUNDER BAY &ndash; WEATHER DESK &ndash; Thunder Bay begins this Thursday under a Yellow Advisory for fog, with near-zero visibility reported in some areas early this morning. Conditions are expected to improve later this morning as fog patches dissipate, giving way to a warmer day with a mix of sun and cloud.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Weather Overview<br />
Current Conditions<br />
As of 7:00 AM EDT, Thunder Bay is sitting at 11.8&deg;C under foggy conditions. The air is fully saturated, with the dew point also at 11.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/june-11-2026-thunder-bay-starts-foggy-before-a-warm-windy-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/june-11-2026-thunder-bay-starts-foggy-before-a-warm-windy-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Border Cats swept in Wausau, return home to face St. Cloud at Port Arthur Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Border Cats Take Their Lumps in Wausau, Head Home Looking to Reset<br />
WAUSAU, Wis. &ndash; NETNEWSLEDGER SPORTS&mdash; The Thunder Bay Border Cats hit the road riding a four-game home winning streak, but the Wausau Woodchucks had the hot bats waiting at Athletic Park.<br />
Thunder Bay dropped both games in Wisconsin, falling 7-4 on Tuesday before Wausau broke things open in a rain-shortened 16-4 win Wednesday night. There was an hour and a half delay due to rain in the 4th inning, and the game was calle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/border-cats-swept-in-wausau-return-home-to-face-st-cloud-at-port-arthur-stadium/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/border-cats-swept-in-wausau-return-home-to-face-st-cloud-at-port-arthur-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northwest Region reports nine active wildfires; Dryden 13 remains not under control]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northwest Region Reports Nine Active Wildland Fires, Dryden 13 Remains Fire of Note<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; Ontario&rsquo;s Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services reported nine active wildland fires in the Northwest Region as of 6:12 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, June 10, with three fires not under control. The update matters across Northwestern Ontario as warm, windy conditions continue to affect fire behaviour, smoke drift and travel in remote and forested areas.<br />
New Fire Confirmed Near Greenstone]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/northwest-region-reports-nine-active-wildfires-dryden-13-remains-not-under-control/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/northwest-region-reports-nine-active-wildfires-dryden-13-remains-not-under-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New property tax class for small Ontario municipalities proposed as way to encourage new housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new property tax class is being proposed for Ontario communities of less than 5,000 people. If approved by the province, it would allow those communities to reduce property tax rates on new homes for a period of 30 years, incentivizing new housing builds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/new-property-tax-class-for-small-ontario-municipalities-proposed-as-way-to-encourage-new-housing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/new-property-tax-class-for-small-ontario-municipalities-proposed-as-way-to-encourage-new-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Thunder Bay Correctional Complex key subject at ongoing Coroner's inquest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The coroner&rsquo;s inquest into the death of Kevin Mamakwa at the Thunder Bay Jail is coming to a close. Much of the inquest has focused on access to mental health and addiction services at the jail, which was built 100 years ago. There&rsquo;s also been thorough discussion about the new Thunder Bay Correctional Complex under construction, which was the focus of the final testimony heard by the jury Tuesday afternoon. Here's what the jury learned about the new institution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/new-thunder-bay-correctional-complex-key-subject-at-ongoing-coroners-inquest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/new-thunder-bay-correctional-complex-key-subject-at-ongoing-coroners-inquest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunderstorms, thick fog, tornado warnings: severe weather hits parts of northwestern Ontario on Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northwestern Ontario saw dense fog, severe thunderstorms, and even tornado warnings on Wednesday, although no damage was reported from the storms, Environment Canada said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunderstorms-thick-fog-tornado-warnings-severe-weather-hits-parts-of-northwestern-ontario-on-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunderstorms-thick-fog-tornado-warnings-severe-weather-hits-parts-of-northwestern-ontario-on-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPP officer from Brampton killed near Hearst, Ont., remembered as ‘courageous, selfless’]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Ontario Provincial Police constable killed in the line of duty near Hearst is being remembered as a &ldquo;selfless&rdquo; and &ldquo;courageous&rdquo; officer whose death has left communities grieving, including in Brampton where he was raised and in Kitchener where he worked before joining the OPP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/opp-officer-from-brampton-killed-near-hearst-ont-remembered-as-courageous-selfless/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/opp-officer-from-brampton-killed-near-hearst-ont-remembered-as-courageous-selfless/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenora Salvation Army's new emergency response truck hits the road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenora's Salvation Army has a new tool to help it support people affected by emergencies like wildfires. The organization has launched its new emergency response truck, which can cook 500 meals per sitting for first responders and evacuees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kenora-salvation-armys-new-emergency-response-truck-hits-the-road/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kenora-salvation-armys-new-emergency-response-truck-hits-the-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Ignatius Falcons fly high in national cheerleading competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. Ignatius Falcons Competitive Cheerleading in Thunder Bay, Ont., is celebrating its gold win at this year's national competition. The CBC's Mary-Jean Cormier visited the high school to check out the athletic prowess and pompoms that put them on top.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/st-ignatius-falcons-fly-high-in-national-cheerleading-competition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/st-ignatius-falcons-fly-high-in-national-cheerleading-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario's police watchdog issues corrected SIU report on woman's 2023 death in Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of Jenna Ostberg says they are &ldquo;not impressed&rdquo; yet &ldquo;not surprised&rdquo; by a corrected report from Ontario&rsquo;s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) into the circumstances surrounding her death in Thunder Bay in 2023. Despite a re-examination of when Ostberg last used her cellphone, the SIU isn't changing its finding there was no wrongdoing by a Thunder Bay Police Service officer. Here's what the updated report, released Monday, has revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontarios-police-watchdog-issues-corrected-siu-report-on-womans-2023-death-in-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontarios-police-watchdog-issues-corrected-siu-report-on-womans-2023-death-in-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Mamakwa inquest hears of 'chronically' understaffed Thunder Bay Jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeffrey Bell told an Ontario inquest that he and fellow correctional officers at the Thunder Bay Jail &ldquo;are constantly fighting the age of our building and the hiring practices of our employer.&rdquo; Bell testified this week before a coroner's jury examining the death of Kevin Mamakwa, a member of Kingfisher Lake First Nation and nephew of Kiiwetinoong NDP MPP Sol Mamakwa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kevin-mamakwa-inquest-hears-of-chronically-understaffed-thunder-bay-jail/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kevin-mamakwa-inquest-hears-of-chronically-understaffed-thunder-bay-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week-long boil water advisory in Red Lake, Ont., lifted Tuesday after water main break]]></title><description><![CDATA[A week-long boil water advisory has been lifted in the Municipality of Red Lake in northwestern Ontario following a water main break. The municipality-wide advisory was first put in place June 2, prompting the closure of three schools that day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/week-long-boil-water-advisory-in-red-lake-ont-lifted-tuesday-after-water-main-break/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/week-long-boil-water-advisory-in-red-lake-ont-lifted-tuesday-after-water-main-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Only two MMIWG Calls for Justice are complete as funding uncertainty threatens progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[Only Two MMIWG Calls for Justice Fully Completed as Funding Uncertainty Hits Indigenous Organisations<br />
THUNDER BAY &ndash; Seven years after the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls delivered its final report, the federal government&rsquo;s own reporting tool shows only two Calls for Justice fully completed, 136 underway and 82 pending.<br />
For Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario, this is not an abstract national file: Thunder Bay is a regional service, court, health]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/only-two-mmiwg-calls-for-justice-are-complete-as-funding-uncertainty-threatens-progress/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/only-two-mmiwg-calls-for-justice-are-complete-as-funding-uncertainty-threatens-progress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Residents Raise Property Crime Concerns: What Homeowners, Police and Neighbours Can Do Next]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay residents report theft concerns; practical steps to protect homes and vehicles<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; Across social media, Thunder Bay residents are reporting stolen bicycles, propane tanks, tools and items taken from vehicles. Some state their vehicles are being rummaged through overnight, sheds are being entered and neighbourhoods feel less safe than they used to.<br />
Those reports are often anecdotal and not always reflected immediately in official crime statistics. But the fear they rev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-residents-raise-property-crime-concerns-what-homeowners-police-and-neighbours-can-do-next/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-residents-raise-property-crime-concerns-what-homeowners-police-and-neighbours-can-do-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simple Guides That Turn Confused Prospects Into Confident Clients]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every business wants more clients, yet many overlook one of the biggest barriers standing between interest and action: confusion.<br />
Modern consumers have access to more information than ever before. They can compare providers, read reviews, watch tutorials, and research solutions within minutes; while this abundance of information can be helpful, it often creates a new problem. Prospects become overwhelmed by competing advice, technical terminology, and complex buying processes, making it difficul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/simple-guides-that-turn-confused-prospects-into-confident-clients/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/simple-guides-that-turn-confused-prospects-into-confident-clients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Thunder Bay Makes All Building Permits Available Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Thunder Bay &ndash; News&nbsp;&ndash; All City of Thunder Bay building permits are now available online, marking a significant milestone in the City&rsquo;s efforts to enhance customer service through digitization.<br />
After recent updates to the City&rsquo;s Property and Permitting Portal, all commercial, industrial, and institutional building permits can now be processed online. The City previously made all residential building permits available online through the portal in 2024.<br />
This latest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/city-of-thunder-bay-makes-all-building-permits-available-online/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/city-of-thunder-bay-makes-all-building-permits-available-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[June 9, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Forecast — Misty Start, Morning Drizzle Risk, and Cloudy Skies Ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[THUNDER BAY &ndash; WEATHER &ndash; Tuesday is opening under a damp blanket of mist across Thunder Bay. Visibility is sharply reduced this morning at Thunder Bay Airport, with fog patches expected to dissipate as the day moves along. Environment Canada reports no alerts in effect for Thunder Bay as of the morning forecast update.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Weather Overview<br />
Current Conditions<br />
At 6:00 AM EDT, Thunder Bay Airport was reporting mist and a temperature of 12.6&deg;C. The dew point was also 12.6&de]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/june-9-2026-thunder-bay-weather-forecast-misty-start-morning-drizzle-risk-and-cloudy-skies-ahead/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/june-9-2026-thunder-bay-weather-forecast-misty-start-morning-drizzle-risk-and-cloudy-skies-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Thunder Bay issues reminder about municipal accommodation tax to short-term rental operators]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Thunder Bay is reminding operators of short-term rentals like Airbnbs about the need to collect and remit a five per cent municipal accommodation tax for all stays of less than 30 days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/city-of-thunder-bay-issues-reminder-about-municipal-accommodation-tax-to-short-term-rental-operators/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/city-of-thunder-bay-issues-reminder-about-municipal-accommodation-tax-to-short-term-rental-operators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Thunder Bay's young Elvis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jase Pedlow, a 19-year-old Elvis impersonator from Thunder Bay, Ont., has seen success since launching his "Young Elvis" persona in 2024. The CBC's Matt Fratpietro caught up with him to learn a few moves and talk about why the "King of Rock and Roll" still resonates with people almost 50 years after his death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/meet-thunder-bays-young-elvis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/meet-thunder-bays-young-elvis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand Chief calls Non-Insured Health Benefits program 'Canada's worst insurance company']]></title><description><![CDATA[First Nation leaders and health-care providers in northwestern Ontario are demanding the federal government make urgent changes to the federal Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program. Those who use the program say people are missing their appointments because travel isn&rsquo;t being arranged in time or it&rsquo;s being communicated at the last minute. Here's what they want to see done differently.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/grand-chief-calls-non-insured-health-benefits-program-canadas-worst-insurance-company/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/grand-chief-calls-non-insured-health-benefits-program-canadas-worst-insurance-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Star Air Charity Golf Tournament Raises More Than $46,000 for Mikinakoos Children’s Fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Star Air golf tournament raises $46,060.89 for Mikinakoos Children&rsquo;s Fund<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; North Star Air&rsquo;s fifth annual Charity Golf Tournament delivered a major win for children and families in northern communities, raising $46,060.89 for the Mikinakoos Children&rsquo;s Fund on Friday at the Fort William Golf and Country Club.<br />
The event began under grey skies, with rain showers and fog hanging over the Nor&rsquo;Westers, but by the 1 p.m. shotgun start the sun had broken t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/north-star-air-charity-golf-tournament-raises-more-than-46000-for-mikinakoos-childrens-fund/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/north-star-air-charity-golf-tournament-raises-more-than-46000-for-mikinakoos-childrens-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healing through land: Thunder Bay, Ont., opens Indigenous Community Medicine Garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roughly 20 residents joined the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority (LRCA) on the morning of June 5 to plant about 1,000 plants for the opening ceremony of an Indigenous Community Medicine Garden along the Neebing-McIntyre Floodway. Next to the Hope &amp; Memory Garden, honouring those lost or currently battling cancer, the garden similarly offers space for the Indigenous community to honour the lives that have been taken in Thunder Bay, Ont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/healing-through-land-thunder-bay-ont-opens-indigenous-community-medicine-garden/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/healing-through-land-thunder-bay-ont-opens-indigenous-community-medicine-garden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Carney Liberals Plan Under-16 Social Media Ban as Online Harms Bill Targets Platforms and AI Chatbots]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; TECH / Family &ndash;&nbsp;The Mark Carney Liberals are preparing online harms legislation that could ban children under 16 from social media, while allowing platforms that meet new safety standards to regain access to that youth market, according to a source familiar with the forthcoming bill.<br />
The bill, expected Wednesday, would also require companies to mitigate harmful content and address the risks posed by artificial intelligence chatbots.<br />
For families, schools and service pro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/mark-carney-liberals-plan-under-16-social-media-ban-as-online-harms-bill-targets-platforms-and-ai-chatbots/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/mark-carney-liberals-plan-under-16-social-media-ban-as-online-harms-bill-targets-platforms-and-ai-chatbots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Does the U Mean in Server Racks? Rack Unit Definition Explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you are new to server racks, you have probably seen terms like &ldquo;1U switch&rdquo; or &ldquo;2U server&rdquo; and wondered: what does the U mean in server racks? The answer is simple. A rack unit (often shortened to U or RU) is a standard measurement for the height of equipment that mounts in a server rack. One rack unit equals 1.75 inches or 44.45 millimeters.Today, the rack unit definition is universal. Any device labeled as 1U will fit into any standard 19-inch rack, regardless of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/what-does-the-u-mean-in-server-racks-rack-unit-definition-explained/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/what-does-the-u-mean-in-server-racks-rack-unit-definition-explained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Practical Guide to Assessing Agentic AI Companies for Enterprise Needs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most enterprise AI initiatives don&rsquo;t fail because the technology doesn&rsquo;t work. They fail because the vendor was never built for the complexity that the enterprise actually demands. With agentic AI solutions, where systems autonomously plan, act, and adapt across workflows, the stakes of picking the wrong partner are exponentially higher. Before you sign a contract with agentic AI companies, here&rsquo;s the framework your team needs.<br />
What is Agentic AI, and Why Does it Matter for Ent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/a-practical-guide-to-assessing-agentic-ai-companies-for-enterprise-needs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/a-practical-guide-to-assessing-agentic-ai-companies-for-enterprise-needs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Canadian Chrome Company Inc. Provides Update on the Corridor Claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto, Ontario &ndash; Mining Press Releases &ndash; June 8, 2026 &ndash; The Canadian Chrome Company Inc.,&nbsp;(CSE: CACR) (CSE: CACR.A)&nbsp;formerly known as KWG Resources Inc.&nbsp;(&ldquo;CCC&rdquo; or the &ldquo;Company&ldquo;) announces that the Company&rsquo;s request and appeal to the Minister under s.73.1 and s.185 of the Mining Act (Ontario) to grant relief from the forfeitures of the Corridor Claims &ndash; those mineral exploration claims which run along a route between Nakina,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/the-canadian-chrome-company-inc-provides-update-on-the-corridor-claims/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/the-canadian-chrome-company-inc-provides-update-on-the-corridor-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Searching for northwestern Ontario's hidden treasures: rock hounding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northwestern Ontario is known for its natural beauty and geological landscape. Watch the CBC's Matt Fratpietro take his first crack at rock hounding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/searching-for-northwestern-ontarios-hidden-treasures-rock-hounding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/searching-for-northwestern-ontarios-hidden-treasures-rock-hounding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coroner's inquest jury hears about health-care challenges at the Thunder Bay Jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former health manager at the Thunder Bay Jail said about 40 per cent of inmates were receiving opioid agonist therapy in 2020, and &ldquo;it's much higher now.&rdquo; Melissa Boban provided testimony during the fifth day of a coroner&rsquo;s inquest into the death of Kevin Mamakwa, who died at the jail June 2, 2020 at 27 years old. Here's what the jury heard on Friday about health care at the jail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/coroners-inquest-jury-hears-about-health-care-challenges-at-the-thunder-bay-jail/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/coroners-inquest-jury-hears-about-health-care-challenges-at-the-thunder-bay-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manslaughter charge laid in Thunder Bay, Ont., in connection with missing persons case]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 33-year-old man from Thunder Bay, Ont., has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of 36-year-old Kelsey Anderson, who was reported missing in the northwestern Ontario city last month. The Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) said the charge is the result of a major crime unit investigation, during which a deceased person, later identified as Anderson, was located.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/manslaughter-charge-laid-in-thunder-bay-ont-in-connection-with-missing-persons-case/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/manslaughter-charge-laid-in-thunder-bay-ont-in-connection-with-missing-persons-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building the ‘culture of active commuting:’ Active Commute Challenge returns for 5th year]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group bike ride on June 1 marked the launch of the Active Commute Challenge&rsquo;s fifth year in Thunder Bay, Ont. The month-long challenge encourages workplace teams across the district to log and promote active, sustainable commutes by swapping solo car rides for carpooling, public transit, walking or cycling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/building-the-culture-of-active-commuting-active-commute-challenge-returns-for-5th-year/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/building-the-culture-of-active-commuting-active-commute-challenge-returns-for-5th-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking for some budget-friendly BBQ tips? We've got some ideas grilling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get your tongs out. Grilling season is here, and with all this warm weather, more people are heading outdoors to cook up their favourite summer meals on the barbecue. But sticker shock at the grocery store is prompting some people to reconsider what to sizzle on the outdoor grill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/looking-for-some-budget-friendly-bbq-tips-weve-got-some-ideas-grilling/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/looking-for-some-budget-friendly-bbq-tips-weve-got-some-ideas-grilling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A look inside Thunder Bay's Alstom plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alstom plant in Thunder Bay, Ont., has produced GO trains, TTC subway trains and streetcars for decades. Earlier this year, the provincial and federal governments announced they want more Canadians involved in producing the new Toronto subway trains. The CBC's Jonathan Pinto stopped by the plant to see how that's going.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/a-look-inside-thunder-bays-alstom-plant/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/a-look-inside-thunder-bays-alstom-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Border Cats rally past Rochester in Saturday night thriller at Port Arthur Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Border Cats Keep Finding Their Roar, Hold Off Rochester at Port Arthur Stadium<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; Saturday night baseball had a little bit of everything at Port Arthur Stadium: an early Rochester blast, a loud hometown crowd, a gritty Thunder Bay response and a ninth-inning finish that had the Border Cats hanging on and the fans leaning over the rail.<br />
The Rochester Honkers came to town for the opener of a two-game set and wasted no time making noise.<br />
But the hometown Cats, a club that is starti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/border-cats-rally-past-rochester-in-saturday-night-thriller-at-port-arthur-stadium/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 03:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/border-cats-rally-past-rochester-in-saturday-night-thriller-at-port-arthur-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay's 2026 cruise ship season kicks off]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 cruise ship season has begun in Thunder Bay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bays-2026-cruise-ship-season-kicks-off/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bays-2026-cruise-ship-season-kicks-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[June 6, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Forecast — Mostly Cloudy Start with Warmer Afternoon Ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[THUNDER BAY &ndash; WEATHER &ndash; Saturday morning is starting on a mild and humid note in Thunder Bay, with mostly cloudy skies and lingering fog patches expected to dissipate through the morning. The day will remain mainly cloudy, but temperatures are set to climb nicely, bringing a warm early June afternoon with a high of 25&deg;C and a humidex near 28.<br />
Its a great day for a barbecue, and remember the Border Cats first pitch is at 6:35 at Port Arthur Stadium.<br />
At noon at Waverly Park there i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/june-6-2026-thunder-bay-weather-forecast-mostly-cloudy-start-with-warmer-afternoon-ahead/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/june-6-2026-thunder-bay-weather-forecast-mostly-cloudy-start-with-warmer-afternoon-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Border Cats Sweep Northwoods League Leading Loggers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Border Cats Walk It Off Again, Sweep First-Place Loggers at Port Arthur Stadium<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; Cue the celebration at Port Arthur Stadium.<br />
The Thunder Bay Border Cats delivered their second walk-off win in a week Friday night, pushing across the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning to edge the first-place La Crosse Loggers 3-2 and sweep the two-game series.<br />
The win lifts the Cats to 5-7 on the season, while La Crosse drops to 7-4.<br />
Pack Delivers the Big Swing in the Ninth<br />
With the g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-border-cats-sweep-northwoods-league-leading-loggers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-border-cats-sweep-northwoods-league-leading-loggers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay police seek help locating missing 15-year-old Jayla Devente]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Police Seek Help Locating Missing 15-Year-Old Jayla Devente<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; Thunder Bay Police Service is asking for the public&rsquo;s help locating 15-year-old Jayla Devente, who was last seen on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at about 3:30 p.m.<br />
Missing Person Jayla DEVENTE<br />
Police Request Public Assistance<br />
Police say Jayla is described as a white girl, about five-foot-five and 160 pounds, with long dark brown and burgundy hair and blue eyes.<br />
She was last seen wearing a black Adidas s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-seek-help-locating-missing-15-year-old-jayla-devente/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-seek-help-locating-missing-15-year-old-jayla-devente/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I couldn&rsquo;t do a thing' says former cell mate of man who died at Thunder Bay Jail in 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fourth day of the coroner's inquest into the death of 27-year-old Kevin Mamakwa at the Thunder Bay Jail included testimony from a former Native Inmate Liaison Officer, a handwritten note and audio recording from Mamakwa's former cell mate, and a letter found in Mamakwa's pocket when he died. Here's what the jury heard Thursday as the inquest into the Kingfisher Lake First Nation member's death continues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/i-couldnrsquot-do-a-thing-says-former-cell-mate-of-man-who-died-at-thunder-bay-jail-in-2020/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/i-couldnrsquot-do-a-thing-says-former-cell-mate-of-man-who-died-at-thunder-bay-jail-in-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victory II Opens 2026 Cruise Ship Season in Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victory II opens Thunder Bay&rsquo;s 2026 cruise season, with 10 vessel visits expected<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; The arrival of Victory II at 11 a.m. today marks the official start of Thunder Bay&rsquo;s 2026 cruise ship season, bringing international visitors to the city&rsquo;s waterfront and launching what Tourism Thunder Bay says will be a busy summer for the local visitor economy.<br />
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission&rsquo;s Tourism Thunder Bay says 10 vessel visits are conf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/victory-ii-opens-2026-cruise-ship-season-in-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/victory-ii-opens-2026-cruise-ship-season-in-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[June 5, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Forecast — Rain and Fog Give Way to Clouds, Sun, and a Shower Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[THUNDER BAY &ndash; WEATHER &ndash; Friday started damp in Thunder Bay, with rain and fog setting a grey early tone. By mid-morning, conditions were shifting toward mostly cloudy skies, with breaks of sun possible later in the day. Environment Canada reports no weather alerts in effect for Thunder Bay as of the latest update.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Weather Overview<br />
Current Conditions<br />
At 10:00 AM EDT, Thunder Bay Airport was reporting mostly cloudy skies and a temperature of 13.0&deg;C. The air remained h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/june-5-2026-thunder-bay-weather-forecast-rain-and-fog-give-way-to-clouds-sun-and-a-shower-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/june-5-2026-thunder-bay-weather-forecast-rain-and-fog-give-way-to-clouds-sun-and-a-shower-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four charged after OPP drug warrant in Couchiching First Nation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four Charged After Police Execute Drug Search Warrant in Couchiching First Nation<br />
FORT FRANCES, Ont. &mdash; Four people are facing charges after police executed a drug search warrant in Couchiching First Nation and seized cocaine, money and property police allege is connected to drug trafficking.<br />
Ontario Provincial Police say members of the Rainy River District OPP Community Street Crime Unit were assisted by Treaty Three Police Service, the OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, the OPP Canin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/four-charged-after-opp-drug-warrant-in-couchiching-first-nation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/four-charged-after-opp-drug-warrant-in-couchiching-first-nation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenora OPP drug investigation leads to trafficking, opioid and proceeds charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenora OPP Drug Trafficking Investigation Leads to Charges Against Three People<br />
KENORA, Ont. &mdash; Three people are facing Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act charges after Ontario Provincial Police say a spring drug trafficking investigation led to arrests in Kenora.<br />
Police say members of the Kenora OPP Community Street Crime Unit, with assistance from the OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, began the investigation earlier this spring. Officers arrested three people at a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kenora-opp-drug-investigation-leads-to-trafficking-opioid-and-proceeds-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kenora-opp-drug-investigation-leads-to-trafficking-opioid-and-proceeds-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenora OPP drug trafficking investigation leads to CDSA and Criminal Code charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenora Drug Trafficking Investigation Leads to Criminal Code and CDSA Charges<br />
KENORA, Ont. &mdash; A 37-year-old Kenora resident is facing multiple charges after Ontario Provincial Police say a spring drug trafficking investigation led to an arrest in the city.Police say members of the Kenora OPP Community Street Crime Unit, assisted by the Kenora OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, began the investigation in spring 2026. One person was arrested at about 3:45 p.m. CDT on Friday, May 29.<br />
Keno]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kenora-opp-drug-trafficking-investigation-leads-to-cdsa-and-criminal-code-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kenora-opp-drug-trafficking-investigation-leads-to-cdsa-and-criminal-code-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple’s 2026 roadmap points to AI, Siri, Apple TV and future smart glasses.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple&rsquo;s Next Wave of Products Puts Siri, Apple Intelligence and the Home at the Centre<br />
Apple&rsquo;s next product cycle is shaping up less around one blockbuster device and more around artificial intelligence, voice control and connected hardware.<br />
Ahead of WWDC26, which opens June 8, Apple has confirmed it will introduce updates to its software platforms, including AI advancements and new developer tools.<br />
For consumers and businesses in Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario, the most import]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/apples-2026-roadmap-points-to-ai-siri-apple-tv-and-future-smart-glasses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/apples-2026-roadmap-points-to-ai-siri-apple-tv-and-future-smart-glasses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City Hall raises Two-Spirit and Pride flags in Thunder Bay, Ont.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The raising of the Two-Spirit and Pride flags at City Hall in Thunder Bay, Ont., on June 3 marked the official start of Pride Month in the city. It was the first of several celebrations set to come throughout the month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/city-hall-raises-two-spirit-and-pride-flags-in-thunder-bay-ont/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/city-hall-raises-two-spirit-and-pride-flags-in-thunder-bay-ont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The new Thunder Bay Art Gallery: a legacy for the north?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Thunder Bay Art Gallery is building a new gallery on the shore of Lake Superior in Thunder Bay, Ont. The CBC's Jonathan Pinto takes a tour of the construction site and discusses the project's challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/the-new-thunder-bay-art-gallery-a-legacy-for-the-north/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/the-new-thunder-bay-art-gallery-a-legacy-for-the-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man convicted in 2017 trailer hitch death in Thunder Bay gets day parole extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man convicted of manslaughter in the 2017 death of Barbara Kentner in Thunder Bay, Ont., has been granted three more months of day parole in a community-based residential facility. The Parole Board of Canada made the decision Tuesday, according to documents obtained by CBC News. Here's what we know about the conditions to which Brayden Bushby is subject.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/man-convicted-in-2017-trailer-hitch-death-in-thunder-bay-gets-day-parole-extension/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/man-convicted-in-2017-trailer-hitch-death-in-thunder-bay-gets-day-parole-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury in coroner's inquest hears about opioid withdrawal, aging Thunder Bay Jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Mamakwa told his sister Julie Meekis he was going through withdrawal at the Thunder Bay Jail, an inquest jury heard Wednesday. A coroner&rsquo;s inquest into the death of the 27-year-old member of Kingfisher Lake First Nation, who is the nephew of Kiiwetinoong NDP MPP Sol Mamakwa, began Monday. Kevin Mamakwa died at the Thunder Bay Jail June 2, 2020. Here's the latest testimony heard by the jury Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/jury-in-coroners-inquest-hears-about-opioid-withdrawal-aging-thunder-bay-jail/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/jury-in-coroners-inquest-hears-about-opioid-withdrawal-aging-thunder-bay-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brampton man charged after Schreiber OPP stop on Highway 17 near Wiggins Township]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brampton Driver Charged After Highway 17 Stop Near Schreiber<br />
SCHREIBER &mdash; A Brampton man is facing a Criminal Code charge and several Highway Traffic Act offences after Ontario Provincial Police say a vehicle travelling 138 km/h on Highway 17 failed to stop for police in Wiggins Township.<br />
The incident is significant for Northwestern Ontario because Highway 17 is the region&rsquo;s main east-west transportation corridor, carrying local traffic, commercial vehicles, tourists and emergency res]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/brampton-man-charged-after-schreiber-opp-stop-on-highway-17-near-wiggins-township/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/brampton-man-charged-after-schreiber-opp-stop-on-highway-17-near-wiggins-township/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[June 4, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Focus — Showers and Thunderstorm Risk as Clouds Dominate Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[THUNDER BAY &ndash; WEATHER DESK &ndash; Thunder Bay starts Thursday with a cool, damp feel and a mainly cloudy forecast ahead. Showers are likely through the day and into tonight, with a risk of thunderstorms as the city moves through an unsettled early-June weather pattern.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Weather Overview<br />
Current Conditions<br />
At 7:00 AM EDT Thursday, June 4, 2026, Thunder Bay was sitting at 10.8&deg;C. The reported condition was not observed, but the weather setup points to a cloudy and unsettled]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/june-4-2026-thunder-bay-weather-focus-showers-and-thunderstorm-risk-as-clouds-dominate-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/june-4-2026-thunder-bay-weather-focus-showers-and-thunderstorm-risk-as-clouds-dominate-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPP marks National Indigenous History Month at Queen’s Park in Anishininiimowin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sol Mamakwa says a lot of people don&rsquo;t realize the importance of what language means, which is why he takes every opportunity he can to speak in Anishininiimowin, also known as Oji-Cree, at Queen&rsquo;s Park. Mamakawa, the NDP MPP for the riding of Kiiwetinoong in northwestern Ontario, made a five-minute address in his language Monday to mark the beginning of National Indigenous History Month. Here's what he wants people to keep in mind for the month of June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/mpp-marks-national-indigenous-history-month-at-queens-park-in-anishininiimowin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/mpp-marks-national-indigenous-history-month-at-queens-park-in-anishininiimowin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highlighting the history of rare and iconic motorcycles]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC's Jonathan Pinto takes a ride around the Kisselgoff Motorcycle Museum, a new attraction in Thunder Bay, Ont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/highlighting-the-history-of-rare-and-iconic-motorcycles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/highlighting-the-history-of-rare-and-iconic-motorcycles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police seize suspected fentanyl, cocaine and two firearms in Finlayson Street searches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Charged After Thunder Bay Police Seize Suspected Drugs and Firearms on Finlayson Street<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; A Thunder Bay Police Service drug trafficking investigation has resulted in the seizure of suspected fentanyl, crack cocaine, cocaine and two firearms from two homes on Finlayson Street. Police say the estimated street value of the drugs seized is approximately $19,755.<br />
Police search two Finlayson Street homes<br />
Thunder Bay Police Service says officers with the Emergency Task Unit and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/police-seize-suspected-fentanyl-cocaine-and-two-firearms-in-finlayson-street-searches/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/police-seize-suspected-fentanyl-cocaine-and-two-firearms-in-finlayson-street-searches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Nation hunter turns traditional moose-calling knowledge into growing online community]]></title><description><![CDATA[After overcoming homelessness and addiction, Taykwa Tagamou First Nation hunter William Archibald built a large online following by teaching moose-calling techniques and traditional hunting knowledge. He now plans to launch a mobile app to share Indigenous teachings and hunting skills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/first-nation-hunter-turns-traditional-moose-calling-knowledge-into-growing-online-community/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/first-nation-hunter-turns-traditional-moose-calling-knowledge-into-growing-online-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Launches Survey on Central Avenue Development Lands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay&nbsp;&ndash; The City of Thunder Bay is inviting input from the public as it proceeds with work to expand housing and economic development in the Central Avenue area.<br />
The Central Avenue Development Lands project covers 40 hectares (100 acres) of land between Golf Links Road and Balmoral Street. With new infrastructure investments backstopped by significant Provincial funding, this area will soon be ready for residential development and economic growth opportunities.<br />
This project is p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-launches-survey-on-central-avenue-development-lands/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-launches-survey-on-central-avenue-development-lands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Plan an Affordable World Cup Trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yes, you can go to the 2026 World Cup without draining your savings. You just have to plan like a traveler, not like a tourist. If you focus on smart cities, group-stage matches, and simple logistics, then the trip becomes surprisingly doable.<br />
The 2026 tournament runs from June 11 to July 19 across 16 host cities in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico, according to reporting by Axios. That&rsquo;s a long window with 104 matches. More matches mean more choices, and more choices mean better odds of findi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/how-to-plan-an-affordable-world-cup-trip/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/how-to-plan-an-affordable-world-cup-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Border Cats fall 5-1 to Minnesota as Vincent Segovia shines in Thunder Bay debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Border Cats Battle Back After Early Mud Puppies Surge, Fall 5-1 at Port Arthur Stadium<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; The Minnesota Mud Puppies came out swinging Tuesday night at Port Arthur Stadium, striking for five runs over the first two innings before the game settled into a pitcher&rsquo;s duel as the Thunder Bay Border Cats opened a six-game homestand with a 5-1 loss.<br />
Mud Puppies Jump Ahead Early<br />
The Mud Puppies wasted no time putting pressure on Thunder Bay, scoring three runs in the top of the fir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/border-cats-fall-5-1-to-minnesota-as-vincent-segovia-shines-in-thunder-bay-debut/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/border-cats-fall-5-1-to-minnesota-as-vincent-segovia-shines-in-thunder-bay-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenora OPP investigate fatal Highway 17 collision west of Kenora that killed Winnipeg teen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenora OPP Investigating Fatal Highway 17 Collision West of Kenora<br />
KENORA &mdash; A 17-year-old boy from Winnipeg has died following a serious two-vehicle collision on Highway 17 west of Kenora.<br />
Ontario Provincial Police say the crash involved a tractor-trailer unit and a passenger vehicle. The collision closed a section of Highway 17 for several hours Tuesday while police collision investigators examined the scene.<br />
Collision Happened Tuesday Afternoon<br />
Police say members of the Kenora OPP Detach]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kenora-opp-investigate-fatal-highway-17-collision-west-of-kenora-that-killed-winnipeg-teen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kenora-opp-investigate-fatal-highway-17-collision-west-of-kenora-that-killed-winnipeg-teen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deputy grand chief addresses failure of former inquests to yield change at Thunder Bay Jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anna Betty Achneepineskum says she&rsquo;s provided testimony at multiple coroner&rsquo;s inquests in Thunder Bay, Ont., and seen dozens of recommendations aimed at preventing deaths at the Thunder Bay Jail. The deputy grand chief with Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) provided testimony during the second day of the inquest into Kevin Mamakwa&rsquo;s death. Here's what she shared about challenges facing NAN members.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/deputy-grand-chief-addresses-failure-of-former-inquests-to-yield-change-at-thunder-bay-jail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/deputy-grand-chief-addresses-failure-of-former-inquests-to-yield-change-at-thunder-bay-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All ages and skills: Drop-in Chess Club sees an increasing number of players in Thunder Bay, Ont.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of local chess enthusiasts continue to flock to a drop-in Chess Club at the Mary JL Black Library in Thunder Bay, Ont. Over the last five months, the club has seen lots of growth on Monday evenings, not only in the number of participants, but also in their skill levels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/all-ages-and-skills-drop-in-chess-club-sees-an-increasing-number-of-players-in-thunder-bay-ont/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/all-ages-and-skills-drop-in-chess-club-sees-an-increasing-number-of-players-in-thunder-bay-ont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highway 17 closed at Rush Bay Road near Kenora after serious two-vehicle collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highway 17 Closed at Rush Bay Road Near Kenora After Serious Collision<br />
KENORA &mdash; Highway 17 is closed in both directions at Rush Bay Road near Kenora following a serious two-vehicle collision involving a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle.Ontario Provincial Police North West Region issued the road closure notice Tuesday, advising motorists to avoid the area and plan alternate routes. The closure affects a key section of the Trans-Canada corridor west of Kenora, where delays can quickly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/highway-17-closed-at-rush-bay-road-near-kenora-after-serious-two-vehicle-collision/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/highway-17-closed-at-rush-bay-road-near-kenora-after-serious-two-vehicle-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grain growers urge CUSMA renewal ahead of July 1 review to protect farm trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grain Growers Join North American Call to Renew and Strengthen CUSMA<br />
OTTAWA &mdash; Grain Growers of Canada has joined a broad North American agriculture coalition calling on Canada, the United States and Mexico to renew and strengthen the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement ahead of its July 1, 2026, joint review.<br />
The call matters in Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario because grain trade is not only a Prairie farm issue.<br />
The Port of Thunder Bay remains a major grain-handling gateway on the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/grain-growers-urge-cusma-renewal-ahead-of-july-1-review-to-protect-farm-trade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/grain-growers-urge-cusma-renewal-ahead-of-july-1-review-to-protect-farm-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFN leaders meet King Charles III to discuss Treaty obligations and self-determination]]></title><description><![CDATA[AFN Delegation Meets King Charles III at Buckingham Palace<br />
LONDON, England &mdash; Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak met with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday as part of a delegation of Chiefs, Regional Chiefs, Elders and Knowledge Keepers.<br />
The AFN says the meeting continued a long history of diplomatic and Treaty relations between First Nations and the Crown. For First Nations in Northwestern Ontario, where communities are connected to the Robinson]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/afn-leaders-meet-king-charles-iii-to-discuss-treaty-obligations-and-self-determination/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/afn-leaders-meet-king-charles-iii-to-discuss-treaty-obligations-and-self-determination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some surgeries for Kenora, Ont., patients moved to regional hospitals due to flood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH) in Kenora, Ont., says it&rsquo;s working with regional hospital partners to catch up on surgeries that have been postponed due to last month&rsquo;s flood. The hospital says planning for these procedures is underway, and that some surgeries are expected to take place at regional sites &ldquo;in the coming weeks.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/some-surgeries-for-kenora-ont-patients-moved-to-regional-hospitals-due-to-flood/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/some-surgeries-for-kenora-ont-patients-moved-to-regional-hospitals-due-to-flood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire risks range from high to extreme across northwestern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wildfire risks range from high to extreme across northwestern Ontario, following a prolonged period of high temperatures combined with little rain. Here's the latest information on the situation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/wildfire-risks-range-from-high-to-extreme-across-northwestern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/wildfire-risks-range-from-high-to-extreme-across-northwestern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In 1974, First Nations youth occupied a park for six weeks in Kenora, Ont. I’m still in awe of their fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ni-Naadamaadiz: Red Power Rising documents the historic action taken by First Nations members in their fight for rights]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/in-1974-first-nations-youth-occupied-a-park-for-six-weeks-in-kenora-ont-im-still-in-awe-of-their-fight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/in-1974-first-nations-youth-occupied-a-park-for-six-weeks-in-kenora-ont-im-still-in-awe-of-their-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Lake, Ont., under boil water advisory due to water main break, and loss of pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Municipality of Red Lake in northwestern Ontario is under a boil water advisory due to a water main break, which has created a loss in water pressure. Here's what we know about the situation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/red-lake-ont-under-boil-water-advisory-due-to-water-main-break-and-loss-of-pressure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/red-lake-ont-under-boil-water-advisory-due-to-water-main-break-and-loss-of-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City seeks funding for Canada Games Complex improvements]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Thunder Bay is hoping to make improvements to the Canada Games Complex with funding assistance from the federal and provincial governments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/city-seeks-funding-for-canada-games-complex-improvements/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/city-seeks-funding-for-canada-games-complex-improvements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another bricks and mortar bank to close in northwestern Ontario amid region-wide trend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greenstone's mayor James McPherson says the upcoming closure of the Toronto-Dominion (TD) Bank branch in Geraldton, Ont., is a sign of the times, as communities across the north continue to see the departure of bricks and mortar financial institutions. Here's what we know about the upcoming closure and what this means for the municipality, as it projects significant economic growth in the coming years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/another-bricks-and-mortar-bank-to-close-in-northwestern-ontario-amid-region-wide-trend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/another-bricks-and-mortar-bank-to-close-in-northwestern-ontario-amid-region-wide-trend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inquest into death of Ontario MPP's nephew hears from family, First Nation chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonathon Mamakwa says he&rsquo;s no longer angry about his son&rsquo;s death, but that he wants to see more mental health and addictions support in correctional settings to prevent similar losses. Jonathon was the first witness to provide testimony in the coroner&rsquo;s inquest into Kevin Mamakwa&rsquo;s death, which began in Thunder Bay, Ont., Monday. Here's what's been shared so far about Kevin, a 27-year-old member of Kingfisher Lake First Nation who died June 2, 2020 while in custody at the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/inquest-into-death-of-ontario-mpps-nephew-hears-from-family-first-nation-chief/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/inquest-into-death-of-ontario-mpps-nephew-hears-from-family-first-nation-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 years of heat: a tour of Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay, Ont., is known for its local food scene, but in the last decade, the northwestern Ontario city has boasted one coveted condiment in particular: hot sauce. The CBC's Jonathan Pinto met up with the co-owner of Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co. as the business celebrates its 10th anniversary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/10-years-of-heat-a-tour-of-heartbeat-hot-sauce-co/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/10-years-of-heat-a-tour-of-heartbeat-hot-sauce-co/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[911 disruptions expected as Tbaytel upgrades Shuniah cell tower]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tbaytel is advising people in the Shuniah area of an outage of emergency calls, as well as voice, text, and data services, this week as they upgrade a cell tower in the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/911-disruptions-expected-as-tbaytel-upgrades-shuniah-cell-tower/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/911-disruptions-expected-as-tbaytel-upgrades-shuniah-cell-tower/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Substantial difference:’ Bamkushwada LP receives 20 per cent ownership in East-West Tie Transmission Line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six First Nations on the shores of Lake Superior have significantly increased their equity stake in the East-West Tie (EWT) Transmission Line. Bamkushwada LP (BLP), which represents the communities, now has an equity stake of 20 per cent, up from its initial 3.5 per cent, with support from a provincial guarantee of up to $75 million and a loan from Canada Life, as announced on May 29.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/substantial-difference-bamkushwada-lp-receives-20-per-cent-ownership-in-east-west-tie-transmission-line/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/substantial-difference-bamkushwada-lp-receives-20-per-cent-ownership-in-east-west-tie-transmission-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search for remains of Grassy Narrows First Nation man continues near dump in northwestern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now that the snow has melted and the ground has thawed, the family of 21-year-old Mekhi Pelly from Grassy Narrows First Nation in northwestern Ontario has resumed searching for the rest of his remains. While two people face murder and other charges, here's more about the family's quest for closure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/search-for-remains-of-grassy-narrows-first-nation-man-continues-near-dump-in-northwestern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/search-for-remains-of-grassy-narrows-first-nation-man-continues-near-dump-in-northwestern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario family fights to keep 'gentle giant' wolf-dog after seizure threat by province]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Greater Sudbury family is fighting to keep their pet dog, which may be seized by Ontario&rsquo;s Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) pending DNA testing results.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-family-fights-to-keep-gentle-giant-wolf-dog-after-seizure-threat-by-province/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-family-fights-to-keep-gentle-giant-wolf-dog-after-seizure-threat-by-province/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For 25 years, this internet high school has helped students from remote First Nations get their diplomas]]></title><description><![CDATA[For 25 years, students in remote First Nations across northwestern Ontario have been able to complete their high school education online. The Keewaytinook Internet High School (KiHS) was formed with the goal of making education more accessible for those in the region&rsquo;s fly-in communities, many of which are too small to have their own high schools. This month, KiHS celebrated 63 graduates from the program &mdash; a 103 per cent increase from the previous year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/for-25-years-this-internet-high-school-has-helped-students-from-remote-first-nations-get-their-diplomas/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/for-25-years-this-internet-high-school-has-helped-students-from-remote-first-nations-get-their-diplomas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Border Cats ready for 2026 home opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baseball is back in Thunder Bay, Ont., with the Border Cats playing their 2026 home opener on Friday night at Port Arthur Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-border-cats-ready-for-2026-home-opener/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-border-cats-ready-for-2026-home-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Chill teams prep for 2026 home openers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Thunder Bay Chill are back for 2026, with the men's team, and newly-established women's team, taking the field at Chapples Park on Sunday for their Prairies Premier League home openers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-chill-teams-prep-for-2026-home-openers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-chill-teams-prep-for-2026-home-openers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tenants on edge over dozens of fire code violations, unpaid bills at Thunder Bay, Ont., seniors' building]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of a seniors&rsquo; building in Thunder Bay, Ont., are weighing their options as their landlord faces unpaid utility bills and dozens of fire code violations. Formerly called McKellar Place, Vickers Manor, which is on sale for $18.9 million, is a privately owned six-storey building for those able to live independently. Here's why tenants are concerned about their future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/tenants-on-edge-over-dozens-of-fire-code-violations-unpaid-bills-at-thunder-bay-ont-seniors-building/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/tenants-on-edge-over-dozens-of-fire-code-violations-unpaid-bills-at-thunder-bay-ont-seniors-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Satan's Choice in new era of 'rapid recruitment' in Ontario, police say after Windsor-area arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new era of the Satan's Choice outlaw motorcycle gang is picking up steam across Ontario as numbers grow, say police, adding that membership is fluid and hard to monitor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/satans-choice-in-new-era-of-rapid-recruitment-in-ontario-police-say-after-windsor-area-arrest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/satans-choice-in-new-era-of-rapid-recruitment-in-ontario-police-say-after-windsor-area-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Nations say they're being disrespected as tension rises with Thunder Bay police over missing persons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tensions are rising between First Nation leaders and police in Thunder Bay, Ont., following several recent high-profile missing persons cases in the city. Indigenous leaders say the role of searchers from their communities is being disregarded, while the local police chief has warned against the spread of "inaccurate or incomplete information."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/first-nations-say-theyre-being-disrespected-as-tension-rises-with-thunder-bay-police-over-missing-persons/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/first-nations-say-theyre-being-disrespected-as-tension-rises-with-thunder-bay-police-over-missing-persons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat warnings in effect for parts of northwestern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for parts of northwestern Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/heat-warnings-in-effect-for-parts-of-northwestern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/heat-warnings-in-effect-for-parts-of-northwestern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From diagnosis to purpose. How 1 Thunder Bay couple found strength through Huntington's disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Heidi Pauselli got the news in 2015 that she had Huntington's disease, she and her husband Matteo were devastated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/from-diagnosis-to-purpose-how-1-thunder-bay-couple-found-strength-through-huntingtons-disease/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/from-diagnosis-to-purpose-how-1-thunder-bay-couple-found-strength-through-huntingtons-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Author Waub Rice on his latest project, the art of writing, and headlining a Thunder Bay literary festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[On May 22 and 23, the Northwestern Ontario Writers Workshop is hosting Litfest 2026 in Thunder Bay, featuring keynote speaker Waubgeshig Rice. Ahead of the event, the award-winning author of Moon of the Crusted Snow and Moon of the Turning Leaves stopped by the CBC Thunder Bay studio to speak with Superior Morning host Mary-Jean Cormier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/author-waub-rice-on-his-latest-project-the-art-of-writing-and-headlining-a-thunder-bay-literary-festival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/author-waub-rice-on-his-latest-project-the-art-of-writing-and-headlining-a-thunder-bay-literary-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay high school students head to national science fair in Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Student scientists from Thunder Bay, Ont., are getting ready to present their projects at the national level. The CBC's Matt Fratpietro met with some of the participants, as well as their supporting teacher, to talk about what it means to compete alongside some of the country&rsquo;s top young minds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-high-school-students-head-to-national-science-fair-in-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-high-school-students-head-to-national-science-fair-in-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northwest Region reports no new fires May 21; Thunder Bay 12 near Shabaqua called out - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northwest Region reports no new fires May 21; Thunder Bay 12 near Shabaqua called out&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/northwest-region-reports-no-new-fires-may-21-thunder-bay-12-near-shabaqua-called-out-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/northwest-region-reports-no-new-fires-may-21-thunder-bay-12-near-shabaqua-called-out-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Members of several First Nations searching for missing man in Thunder Bay, Ont. - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of several First Nations searching for missing man in Thunder Bay, Ont.&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/members-of-several-first-nations-searching-for-missing-man-in-thunder-bay-ont-cbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/members-of-several-first-nations-searching-for-missing-man-in-thunder-bay-ont-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Members of several First Nations searching for missing man in Thunder Bay, Ont.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Destiny Rae says she&rsquo;s not leaving Thunder Bay, Ont., until she finds her partner, Kelsey Anderson, who was last seen in the northwestern Ontario city nearly two weeks ago. Anderson was last seen May 9 at Old Navy at the Thunder Centre shopping area and has not been heard from since. His disappearance comes just weeks after 23-year-old Ashlynn Bottle and 25-year-old Nodin Skunk of Mishkeegogamang First Nation were reported missing in Thunder Bay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/members-of-several-first-nations-searching-for-missing-man-in-thunder-bay-ont/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/members-of-several-first-nations-searching-for-missing-man-in-thunder-bay-ont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preparations underway for 2 of 3 approved designated encampments in Thunder Bay - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preparations underway for 2 of 3 approved designated encampments in Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/preparations-underway-for-2-of-3-approved-designated-encampments-in-thunder-bay-cbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/preparations-underway-for-2-of-3-approved-designated-encampments-in-thunder-bay-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preparations underway for 2 of 3 approved designated encampments in Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Thunder Bay City Council has finalized approval for all three designated encampment sites recommended by city staff: Freedom Park, Simpson Street and Current River Park. The city council voted and passed each site separately with support from a significant majority at May 19&rsquo;s meeting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/preparations-underway-for-2-of-3-approved-designated-encampments-in-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/preparations-underway-for-2-of-3-approved-designated-encampments-in-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Wheels, One Community: Thunder Bay’s MSTO-NWO Hosts May Day in the Bay - Your Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Wheels, One Community: Thunder Bay&rsquo;s MSTO-NWO Hosts May Day in the Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thunder Bay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/two-wheels-one-community-thunder-bays-msto-nwo-hosts-may-day-in-the-bay-your-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/two-wheels-one-community-thunder-bays-msto-nwo-hosts-may-day-in-the-bay-your-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay, Ont., company receives $1M to support modular home construction - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay, Ont., company receives $1M to support modular home construction&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-ont-company-receives-1m-to-support-modular-home-construction-cbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-ont-company-receives-1m-to-support-modular-home-construction-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay, Ont., company receives $1M to support modular home construction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony and John McCrae say their goal is to make housing more accessible in northern Ontario, one modular unit at a time. The brothers are co-owners of ModBox Modular, a Thunder Bay company that primarily builds modular homes for the region&rsquo;s remote First Nations. Here's what a recent funding boost from the province means for company plans for expansion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-ont-company-receives-1m-to-support-modular-home-construction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-ont-company-receives-1m-to-support-modular-home-construction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay, Ont., company receives $1 million to support modular home construction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony and John McCrae say their goal is to make housing more accessible in northern Ontario, one modular unit at a time. The brothers are co-owners of ModBox Modular, a Thunder Bay, Ont., company that primarily builds modular homes for the region&rsquo;s remote First Nations. Here's what a recent funding boost from the province means for the company's plans for expansion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-ont-company-receives-1-million-to-support-modular-home-construction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-ont-company-receives-1-million-to-support-modular-home-construction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Métis citizen from Thunder Bay recognized with Community Impact Award - Métis Nation of Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[M&eacute;tis citizen from Thunder Bay recognized with Community Impact Award&nbsp;&nbsp;M&eacute;tis Nation of Ontario]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/mtis-citizen-from-thunder-bay-recognized-with-community-impact-award-mtis-nation-of-ontario/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/mtis-citizen-from-thunder-bay-recognized-with-community-impact-award-mtis-nation-of-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Indigenous Advisors to Host Webinar on Sovereign Wealth and the Future of IBAs - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Indigenous Advisors to Host Webinar on Sovereign Wealth and the Future of IBAs&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-indigenous-advisors-to-host-webinar-on-sovereign-wealth-and-the-future-of-ibas-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-indigenous-advisors-to-host-webinar-on-sovereign-wealth-and-the-future-of-ibas-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understand Your Liabilities Before You Rent Aerial Work Platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you work in an industry that depends heavily on large equipment, you know certain risks are always present. Even with all precautions in place, you still cannot eliminate the chances of accidents. You cannot do without these machines either. Hence, you have to rent them. But certain mishaps can cause financial and legal damages well beyond your expectations. You must recognize these liabilities and make suitable provisions from the beginning. This will allow you to rent aerial work platform]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/understand-your-liabilities-before-you-rent-aerial-work-platform/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/understand-your-liabilities-before-you-rent-aerial-work-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Law Firms Are Replacing Traditional Receptionists with AI Solutions ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every business is undergoing digitalization, and the legal industry is no exception. Modern clients have varied expectations, be it professionalism, speed, or availability. Therefore, law firms are adopting AI-powered phone-handling systems that are replacing traditional receptionists. As call volume is high and competition is getting tougher, these solutions can help businesses generate more leads and ensure no business opportunity is missed. It ensures that every call is answered promptly, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/law-firms-are-replacing-traditional-receptionists-with-ai-solutions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/law-firms-are-replacing-traditional-receptionists-with-ai-solutions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire Update – No new Northwest Region fires May 20; Dryden 11 now being held near Sandbar Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[No New Wildfires Reported In Northwest Region; Dryden 11 Now Being Held<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services reported no new wildfires in the Northwest Region by the early evening of May 20, with three active fires remaining across the region. The update is important for communities across Northwestern Ontario as warm, dry and windy conditions can quickly change the regional fire picture.<br />
Three Active Fires Remain In Northwest Region<br />
As of 5:51 p.m. CDT on May 20, the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/wildfire-update-no-new-northwest-region-fires-may-20-dryden-11-now-being-held-near-sandbar-lake/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/wildfire-update-no-new-northwest-region-fires-may-20-dryden-11-now-being-held-near-sandbar-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Weather Focus – May 21, 2026: Frost Alert, Then Sunshine - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Weather Focus &ndash; May 21, 2026: Frost Alert, Then Sunshine&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-weather-focus-may-21-2026-frost-alert-then-sunshine-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-weather-focus-may-21-2026-frost-alert-then-sunshine-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Weather Focus – May 21, 2026: Frost Alert, Then Sunshine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay starts Thursday below freezing under mainly sunny skies, with a Yellow Frost Advisory in effect for the city.<br />
Current Conditions<br />
Observed at Thunder Bay Airport at 7:00 AM EDT:<br />
Condition: Mainly sunnyTemperature: -1.7&deg;CWind Chill: -4Wind: WNW 5 km/hHumidity: 91%Pressure: 103.1 kPa and risingVisibility: 32 km<br />
Frost Advisory<br />
Frost is expected this morning, with temperatures near or below freezing. Patchy frost may return tonight into Friday morning. Sensitive plants, trees, and cro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-weather-focus-may-21-2026-frost-alert-then-sunshine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-weather-focus-may-21-2026-frost-alert-then-sunshine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Technology Is Transforming the Way Fans Follow Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following sports used to feel much slower.<br />
Fans waited for evening highlights, checked newspaper results the next morning, or listened to radio commentary while hoping someone would describe the action properly. If you missed the game, you usually missed the moment too.<br />
Now it&rsquo;s completely different.<br />
A goal gets clipped and uploaded within seconds. Trade rumors spread before official announcements. Fans react to matches live while scrolling stats, memes, and tactical breakdowns on the same]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/how-technology-is-transforming-the-way-fans-follow-sports/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/how-technology-is-transforming-the-way-fans-follow-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rocket.new Is the Best AI App Builder for Developers and Learners Who Are Tired of Tools That Don’t Ship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Developers and learners share one frustration in 2026: AI tools that generate output but don&rsquo;t ship products. Developers are tired of Cursor and Replit sessions that produce code requiring weeks of additional integration work. Learners are tired of Lovable and Bolt prototypes that can&rsquo;t do anything real. Both groups want the same thing: a platform that actually ships. Rocket.new is the only one that delivers. Developers Are Tired of Integration Hell on Cursor and Replit &ndash; Rocke]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/rocketnew-is-the-best-ai-app-builder-for-developers-and-learners-who-are-tired-of-tools-that-dont-ship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/rocketnew-is-the-best-ai-app-builder-for-developers-and-learners-who-are-tired-of-tools-that-dont-ship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FUE Hair Transplant Recovery Timeline: Week by Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[An FUE hair transplant can feel exciting, but the recovery process is just as important as the procedure itself. Many people focus only on the final result, but healthy growth takes time. The transplanted hair does not appear overnight. Your scalp needs to heal, the grafts need to settle, and the new hair growth follows a slow, natural cycle.<br />
Knowing what to expect each week can help you feel more confident and avoid unnecessary stress. Every person heals differently, but this week-by-week timel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/fue-hair-transplant-recovery-timeline-week-by-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/fue-hair-transplant-recovery-timeline-week-by-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenora and Lake of the Woods Weather Focus – May 21, 2026: Mild Start, Warmer Days Ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenora &ndash; WEATHER DESK &ndash; Kenora and Lake of the Woods weather for May 21, 2026: Mild start, chance of showers today, sunny Friday, weekend shower risk, and warmer temperatures next week<br />
Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region are starting Thursday on a milder note, with partly cloudy skies and temperatures already above 6&deg;C. After recent frost concerns across Northwestern Ontario, this forecast finally feels more like late May.<br />
Current Conditions<br />
Observed at Kenora Airport at 5:00]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kenora-and-lake-of-the-woods-weather-focus-may-21-2026-mild-start-warmer-days-ahead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kenora-and-lake-of-the-woods-weather-focus-may-21-2026-mild-start-warmer-days-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sioux Lookout Weather Focus: Frosty Start Gives Way to a Gradual Warm-Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[SIOUX LOOKOUT &ndash; NETNEWSLEDGER WEATHER DESK &ndash; Residents in Sioux Lookout and Eastern Lac Seul are waking up to another reminder that Northwestern Ontario spring can be unpredictable. Despite late May arriving on the calendar, temperatures early Thursday morning are hovering near freezing, and a Yellow Frost Advisory remains in effect.<br />
At 5:00 AM CDT, conditions at Sioux Lookout Airport were partly cloudy and 2.5&deg;C, with humidity at 77 percent and a light south-southeast wind at 10]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/sioux-lookout-weather-focus-frosty-start-gives-way-to-a-gradual-warm-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/sioux-lookout-weather-focus-frosty-start-gives-way-to-a-gradual-warm-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Instagram-Compliant Likes From Real People Can Boost Credibility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instagram has become one of the most competitive social media platforms in the world. Every day, creators, brands, and small businesses fight for attention. With so much content online, people often decide within seconds whether an account looks trustworthy.&nbsp;<br />
One of the biggest signals they notice is engagement. That is why Instagram-compliant likes from real people can make a major difference.<br />
Why Credibility Matters on Instagram<br />
When someone visits an Instagram page, they quickly look at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/how-instagram-compliant-likes-from-real-people-can-boost-credibility/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/how-instagram-compliant-likes-from-real-people-can-boost-credibility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Divers Return from Second Provincials - Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Divers Return from Second Provincials&nbsp;&nbsp;Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-divers-return-from-second-provincials-thunder-bay-news-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-divers-return-from-second-provincials-thunder-bay-news-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Thunder Bay, Court Reporting Is Quietly Disappearing - The Walrus]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Thunder Bay, Court Reporting Is Quietly Disappearing&nbsp;&nbsp;The Walrus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/in-thunder-bay-court-reporting-is-quietly-disappearing-the-walrus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/in-thunder-bay-court-reporting-is-quietly-disappearing-the-walrus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Ontario health authority's ex-CEO, former chief of staff raise concerns after baby's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former CEO for the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority says the organization had achieved accreditation before he left in 2010 and he's disappointed it's no longer in place, especially after hearing of the death of an infant at the Fort Albany Hospital. "It really hits home when it&rsquo;s a young boy that&rsquo;s not even a year old that passes,&rdquo; Pat Chilton told CBC News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/northern-ontario-health-authoritys-ex-ceo-former-chief-of-staff-raise-concerns-after-babys-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/northern-ontario-health-authoritys-ex-ceo-former-chief-of-staff-raise-concerns-after-babys-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Thunder Bay Muslim Association seeking Junot Avenue property - Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[VIDEO: Thunder Bay Muslim Association seeking Junot Avenue property&nbsp;&nbsp;Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/video-thunder-bay-muslim-association-seeking-junot-avenue-property-thunder-bay-news-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/video-thunder-bay-muslim-association-seeking-junot-avenue-property-thunder-bay-news-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening in YOUR Thunder Bay May 21st to May 27th - Your Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[What&rsquo;s happening in YOUR Thunder Bay May 21st to May 27th&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thunder Bay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/whats-happening-in-your-thunder-bay-may-21st-to-may-27th-your-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/whats-happening-in-your-thunder-bay-may-21st-to-may-27th-your-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay cybercrime probe leads to intimate image and harassment charges - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay cybercrime probe leads to intimate image and harassment charges&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-cybercrime-probe-leads-to-intimate-image-and-harassment-charges-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-cybercrime-probe-leads-to-intimate-image-and-harassment-charges-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Thunder Bay women lead the Charge into pivotal PWHL Final Game 4 - Your Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Thunder Bay women lead the Charge into pivotal PWHL Final Game 4&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thunder Bay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/two-thunder-bay-women-lead-the-charge-into-pivotal-pwhl-final-game-4-your-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/two-thunder-bay-women-lead-the-charge-into-pivotal-pwhl-final-game-4-your-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Safety Concerns: What Can Residents Do As Violence and Property Crime Fears Grow - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Safety Concerns: What Can Residents Do As Violence and Property Crime Fears Grow&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-safety-concerns-what-can-residents-do-as-violence-and-property-crime-fears-grow-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-safety-concerns-what-can-residents-do-as-violence-and-property-crime-fears-grow-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel restrictions lifted in northwestern Ontario as wildfire risk remains low]]></title><description><![CDATA[As cooler, rainier weather has eased wildfire risks in northwestern Ontario, a number of travel restrictions have been lifted in the region. However, Sandbar Lake Provincial Park remains closed due to a nearby blaze known as Dryden 11. Here's the latest on the wildfire situation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/travel-restrictions-lifted-in-northwestern-ontario-as-wildfire-risk-remains-low/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/travel-restrictions-lifted-in-northwestern-ontario-as-wildfire-risk-remains-low/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Janet Lynne Stammers (née Fulkerson) - Obituary - Thunder Bay - Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Janet Lynne Stammers (n&eacute;e Fulkerson) - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/janet-lynne-stammers-ne-fulkerson-obituary-thunder-bay-thunder-bay-news-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/janet-lynne-stammers-ne-fulkerson-obituary-thunder-bay-thunder-bay-news-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[William B. Dackiw - Obituary - Thunder Bay - Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[William B. Dackiw - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/william-b-dackiw-obituary-thunder-bay-thunder-bay-news-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/william-b-dackiw-obituary-thunder-bay-thunder-bay-news-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catherine Elaine Murray - Obituary - Thunder Bay - Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catherine Elaine Murray - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/catherine-elaine-murray-obituary-thunder-bay-thunder-bay-news-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/catherine-elaine-murray-obituary-thunder-bay-thunder-bay-news-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aydyn Rizzo - Obituary - Thunder Bay - Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aydyn Rizzo - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/aydyn-rizzo-obituary-thunder-bay-thunder-bay-news-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/aydyn-rizzo-obituary-thunder-bay-thunder-bay-news-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Weather Update – May 20, 2026: More April Than May as Chilly Pattern Continues - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Weather Update &ndash; May 20, 2026: More April Than May as Chilly Pattern Continues&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-weather-update-may-20-2026-more-april-than-may-as-chilly-pattern-continues-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-weather-update-may-20-2026-more-april-than-may-as-chilly-pattern-continues-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Drug Trafficking Investigation Leads to Charges - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Drug Trafficking Investigation Leads to Charges&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-drug-trafficking-investigation-leads-to-charges-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-drug-trafficking-investigation-leads-to-charges-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terry La Froye Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - OregonLive.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Terry La Froye Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;OregonLive.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/terry-la-froye-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-oregonlivecom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/terry-la-froye-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-oregonlivecom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GEORGE WOODBECK Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[GEORGE WOODBECK Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/george-woodbeck-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/george-woodbeck-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fitness to friendship: take a tour of Thunder Bay's 55 Plus Centre - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fitness to friendship: take a tour of Thunder Bay's 55 Plus Centre&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/fitness-to-friendship-take-a-tour-of-thunder-bays-55-plus-centre-cbc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/fitness-to-friendship-take-a-tour-of-thunder-bays-55-plus-centre-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major boost for Thunder Bay sports as Ontario commits $2M to new facility - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major boost for Thunder Bay sports as Ontario commits $2M to new facility&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/major-boost-for-thunder-bay-sports-as-ontario-commits-2m-to-new-facility-cbc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/major-boost-for-thunder-bay-sports-as-ontario-commits-2m-to-new-facility-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major boost for Thunder Bay sports as Ontario commits $2M to new facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Thunder Bay has received $2 million to help build the Tbaytel Multiplex, a state-of-the-art indoor turf facility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/major-boost-for-thunder-bay-sports-as-ontario-commits-2m-to-new-facility/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/major-boost-for-thunder-bay-sports-as-ontario-commits-2m-to-new-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fitness to friendship: take a tour of Thunder Bay's 55 Plus Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CBC's Mary-Jean Cormier recently hit the magical age of 55 this year, and is taking the opportunity to check out the 55 Plus Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont. Here's some of what the space has to offer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/fitness-to-friendship-take-a-tour-of-thunder-bays-55-plus-centre/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/fitness-to-friendship-take-a-tour-of-thunder-bays-55-plus-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay passes new rules for public spaces, limits rollout of designated encampments - Your Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay passes new rules for public spaces, limits rollout of designated encampments&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thunder Bay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-passes-new-rules-for-public-spaces-limits-rollout-of-designated-encampments-your-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-passes-new-rules-for-public-spaces-limits-rollout-of-designated-encampments-your-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These northern Ontario communities are preparing their port for the global market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Rick Dumas says restoring the Port of Marathon will bring significant economic opportunities to northern Ontario through tourism and the transportation of people and goods &mdash; setting the region up for success on a global scale. The federal governmentannounced $2 million for the project Tuesday, which has been in the works for several years. Here's what we know about what could become the closest international port to the Ring of Fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/these-northern-ontario-communities-are-preparing-their-port-for-the-global-market/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/these-northern-ontario-communities-are-preparing-their-port-for-the-global-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay local facing drug trafficking charges - Your Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay local facing drug trafficking charges&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thunder Bay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-local-facing-drug-trafficking-charges-your-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-local-facing-drug-trafficking-charges-your-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Design firm lauded for work on Thunder Bay pavilion - Northern Ontario Business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Design firm lauded for work on Thunder Bay pavilion&nbsp;&nbsp;Northern Ontario Business]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/design-firm-lauded-for-work-on-thunder-bay-pavilion-northern-ontario-business/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/design-firm-lauded-for-work-on-thunder-bay-pavilion-northern-ontario-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay police host coffee event to connect with residents - Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay police host coffee event to connect with residents&nbsp;&nbsp;Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-host-coffee-event-to-connect-with-residents-thunder-bay-news-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-host-coffee-event-to-connect-with-residents-thunder-bay-news-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town working towards regular scheduled flights with Thunder Bay airline - Northwest Ontario News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Town working towards regular scheduled flights with Thunder Bay airline&nbsp;&nbsp;Northwest Ontario News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/town-working-towards-regular-scheduled-flights-with-thunder-bay-airline-northwest-ontario-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/town-working-towards-regular-scheduled-flights-with-thunder-bay-airline-northwest-ontario-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay safety survey shows split public confidence and calls for visible policing - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay safety survey shows split public confidence and calls for visible policing&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-safety-survey-shows-split-public-confidence-and-calls-for-visible-policing-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-safety-survey-shows-split-public-confidence-and-calls-for-visible-policing-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay police seek public help locating missing 36-year-old Kelsey Anderson - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay police seek public help locating missing 36-year-old Kelsey Anderson&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-seek-public-help-locating-missing-36-year-old-kelsey-anderson-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-seek-public-help-locating-missing-36-year-old-kelsey-anderson-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 19, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Focus — Rainy Start, Falling Temperatures, Then a Brighter Midweek Break - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 19, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Focus &mdash; Rainy Start, Falling Temperatures, Then a Brighter Midweek Break&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/may-19-2026-thunder-bay-weather-focus-rainy-start-falling-temperatures-then-a-brighter-midweek-break-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/may-19-2026-thunder-bay-weather-focus-rainy-start-falling-temperatures-then-a-brighter-midweek-break-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young and old runners hit the streets in Thunder Bay, Ont., for the 90th Fire Fighters Ten Mile Road Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite early morning rain, nearly 900 runners hit the streets in Thunder Bay, Ont., on May 18 to compete in the 90th Fire Fighters Ten Mile Road Race. Since 1910, the road race has taken place on the May long weekend, uniting runners across generations and the region &mdash; even drawing in competitors from the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/young-and-old-runners-hit-the-streets-in-thunder-bay-ont-for-the-90th-fire-fighters-ten-mile-road-race/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/young-and-old-runners-hit-the-streets-in-thunder-bay-ont-for-the-90th-fire-fighters-ten-mile-road-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Researchers identify four more sailors from the lost Franklin Expedition]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC's Mary-Jean Cormier stopped by Lakehead&rsquo;s Paleo-DNA lab to find out how modern science is helping researchers identify more sailors from the lost Franklin Expedition, one of Canada&rsquo;s oldest Arctic mysteries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/researchers-identify-four-more-sailors-from-the-lost-franklin-expedition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/researchers-identify-four-more-sailors-from-the-lost-franklin-expedition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algoma Street S., Waverley Street intersection closed for 3 weeks for natural gas pipeline maintenance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Effective Tuesday, the Algoma Street S. and Waverley Street intersection will be closed for three weeks as Enbridge Gas performs scheduled work on a portion of its natural gas distribution system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/algoma-street-s-waverley-street-intersection-closed-for-3-weeks-for-natural-gas-pipeline-maintenance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/algoma-street-s-waverley-street-intersection-closed-for-3-weeks-for-natural-gas-pipeline-maintenance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooler temperatures provide some relief for northwestern Ontario wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cooler, wetter conditions are helping crews contain wildfires in northwestern Ontario, even as residents like Stacey O&rsquo;Sullivan return to scenes of major property loss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/cooler-temperatures-provide-some-relief-for-northwestern-ontario-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/cooler-temperatures-provide-some-relief-for-northwestern-ontario-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Crime Analysis: Property Crime, Violence, Economic Impact and Public Safety - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Crime Analysis: Property Crime, Violence, Economic Impact and Public Safety&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-crime-analysis-property-crime-violence-economic-impact-and-public-safety-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-crime-analysis-property-crime-violence-economic-impact-and-public-safety-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Weather Update – May 18, 2026: Damp Victoria Day with More Rain Tonight - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Weather Update &ndash; May 18, 2026: Damp Victoria Day with More Rain Tonight&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-weather-update-may-18-2026-damp-victoria-day-with-more-rain-tonight-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-weather-update-may-18-2026-damp-victoria-day-with-more-rain-tonight-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This whimsical shop in Thunder Bay is channelling medieval times - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[This whimsical shop in Thunder Bay is channelling medieval times&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/this-whimsical-shop-in-thunder-bay-is-channelling-medieval-times-cbc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/this-whimsical-shop-in-thunder-bay-is-channelling-medieval-times-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This whimsical shop in Thunder Bay is channelling medieval times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Huntress Medieval is a one-stop shop for fantasy in Thunder Bay, Ont. The CBC's Amy Hadley stopped by to suit up and scope out her next renfaire fit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/this-whimsical-shop-in-thunder-bay-is-channelling-medieval-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/this-whimsical-shop-in-thunder-bay-is-channelling-medieval-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council working towards regular scheduled flights with Thunder Bay airline - Fort Frances Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council working towards regular scheduled flights with Thunder Bay airline&nbsp;&nbsp;Fort Frances Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/council-working-towards-regular-scheduled-flights-with-thunder-bay-airline-fort-frances-times/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/council-working-towards-regular-scheduled-flights-with-thunder-bay-airline-fort-frances-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobudo to vagal yoga: Thunder Bay martial arts and health expo - Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kobudo to vagal yoga: Thunder Bay martial arts and health expo&nbsp;&nbsp;Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kobudo-to-vagal-yoga-thunder-bay-martial-arts-and-health-expo-thunder-bay-news-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kobudo-to-vagal-yoga-thunder-bay-martial-arts-and-health-expo-thunder-bay-news-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobudo to vagal yoga: Thunder Bay martial arts and health expo - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kobudo to vagal yoga: Thunder Bay martial arts and health expo&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kobudo-to-vagal-yoga-thunder-bay-martial-arts-and-health-expo-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kobudo-to-vagal-yoga-thunder-bay-martial-arts-and-health-expo-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Weather Update: Rain Returns After a Brief Taste of Spring Sunshine - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Weather Update: Rain Returns After a Brief Taste of Spring Sunshine&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-weather-update-rain-returns-after-a-brief-taste-of-spring-sunshine-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-weather-update-rain-returns-after-a-brief-taste-of-spring-sunshine-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Thunder Bay encourages residents to be ‘Bear Wise’ with new garbage carts - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[City of Thunder Bay encourages residents to be &lsquo;Bear Wise&rsquo; with new garbage carts&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/city-of-thunder-bay-encourages-residents-to-be-bear-wise-with-new-garbage-carts-cbc/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/city-of-thunder-bay-encourages-residents-to-be-bear-wise-with-new-garbage-carts-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Thunder Bay encourages residents to be ‘Bear Wise’ with new garbage carts]]></title><description><![CDATA[As bears emerge from hibernation, a Thunder Bay resident has raised concerns about the City of Thunder Bay&rsquo;s new wheeled garbage carts. As an initial phase-in, the city introduced roughly aquarter of the cartsto residential households in 2025 &mdash; the remaining carts are being rolled out this month and will come into use the first week of June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/city-of-thunder-bay-encourages-residents-to-be-bear-wise-with-new-garbage-carts/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/city-of-thunder-bay-encourages-residents-to-be-bear-wise-with-new-garbage-carts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What about endangered turtles? As Ontario fast-tracks transmission line, environmental questions emerge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario's plans to fast-track a major new transmission line between Barrie and Sudbury is raising eyebrows about the possible impact on the environment. Advocates are questioning how the project &mdash; a 500-kilovolt line by Hydro One &mdash; could affect wetlands, lakes, wildlife habitat and species at risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/what-about-endangered-turtles-as-ontario-fast-tracks-transmission-line-environmental-questions-emerge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/what-about-endangered-turtles-as-ontario-fast-tracks-transmission-line-environmental-questions-emerge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario plan to fast-track Barrie to Sudbury transmission line raises environmental questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario's plans to fast-track a major new transmission line between Barrie and Sudbury is raising eyebrows about the possible impact on the environment. Advocates are questioning how the project &mdash; a 500-kilovolt line by Hydro One &mdash; could affect wetlands, lakes, wildlife habitat and species at risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-plan-to-fast-track-barrie-to-sudbury-transmission-line-raises-environmental-questions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-plan-to-fast-track-barrie-to-sudbury-transmission-line-raises-environmental-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay police seek help finding missing 15-year-old Bryce Sinoway - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay police seek help finding missing 15-year-old Bryce Sinoway&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-seek-help-finding-missing-15-year-old-bryce-sinoway-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-seek-help-finding-missing-15-year-old-bryce-sinoway-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SUSAN SIMPSON Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[SUSAN SIMPSON Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/susan-simpson-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/susan-simpson-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Warm Welcome For The Chill: Thunder Bay’s Return To Canadian Soccer - northerntribune.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Warm Welcome For The Chill: Thunder Bay&rsquo;s Return To Canadian Soccer&nbsp;&nbsp;northerntribune.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/a-warm-welcome-for-the-chill-thunder-bays-return-to-canadian-soccer-northerntribuneca/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/a-warm-welcome-for-the-chill-thunder-bays-return-to-canadian-soccer-northerntribuneca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Linklater - Obituary - Thunder Bay - Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Linklater - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/david-linklater-obituary-thunder-bay-thunder-bay-news-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/david-linklater-obituary-thunder-bay-thunder-bay-news-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Linklater - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Linklater - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/david-linklater-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/david-linklater-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfires spread across Northwestern Ontario, with Highway 599 closed near Ignace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northwest Region Reports 17 Active Wildland Fires as Long Weekend Begins<br />
THUNDER BAY &ndash; Wildfire Update &ndash; Ontario fire officials are reporting 17 active wildland fires across the Northwest Region, including several not under control near Fort Frances, Ignace and Thunder Bay-area travel corridors.<br />
The update matters locally as fire activity is affecting highways, Indigenous communities and rural areas across Northwestern Ontario at the start of the long weekend.<br />
Twenty New Fires Confir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/wildfires-spread-across-northwestern-ontario-with-highway-599-closed-near-ignace/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/wildfires-spread-across-northwestern-ontario-with-highway-599-closed-near-ignace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CRAIG DAVIS Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[CRAIG DAVIS Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/craig-davis-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/craig-davis-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RICHARD STEVENS Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICHARD STEVENS Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/richard-stevens-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/richard-stevens-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIMON DESAULNIERS Obituary (2026) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[SIMON DESAULNIERS Obituary (2026) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/simon-desaulniers-obituary-2026-thunder-bay-on-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/simon-desaulniers-obituary-2026-thunder-bay-on-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powering the north: why Ontario wants to fast-track transmission lines in northern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario is moving to fast-track two major transmission projects in northern Ontario as the province&rsquo;s appetite for energy grows in the coming years. While some of the increased demand is predictable, an energy expert says betting on massive transmission lines still comes with risks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/powering-the-north-why-ontario-wants-to-fast-track-transmission-lines-in-northern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/powering-the-north-why-ontario-wants-to-fast-track-transmission-lines-in-northern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SUSANSIMPSONTHEYEARSMAYPASSB Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[SUSANSIMPSONTHEYEARSMAYPASSB Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/susansimpsontheyearsmaypassb-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/susansimpsontheyearsmaypassb-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BARBARA RONKAINEN Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[BARBARA RONKAINEN Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/barbara-ronkainen-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/barbara-ronkainen-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LENA MANDRYK Obituary (2026) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[LENA MANDRYK Obituary (2026) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/lena-mandryk-obituary-2026-thunder-bay-on-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/lena-mandryk-obituary-2026-thunder-bay-on-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JOHN AGOSTINO Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[JOHN AGOSTINO Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/john-agostino-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/john-agostino-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GABRIEL SHAKAKEESIC Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[GABRIEL SHAKAKEESIC Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/gabriel-shakakeesic-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/gabriel-shakakeesic-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pair of First Nations in northwestern Ontario declare joint state of emergency over drug trafficking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two neighbouring First Nations in northwestern Ontario have declared a joint state of emergency &ldquo;due to the rising crime and violence trespassing into their communities.&rdquo; Long Lake #58 First Nation and Ginoogaming First Nation, located about 300 kilometres northeast of Thunder Bay off Highway 11, have reported escalating concerns about drug trafficking and gang-related violence. Here's how they're taking matters into their own hands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/pair-of-first-nations-in-northwestern-ontario-declare-joint-state-of-emergency-over-drug-trafficking/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/pair-of-first-nations-in-northwestern-ontario-declare-joint-state-of-emergency-over-drug-trafficking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement from NAN, Mishkeegogamang as  Search for Two Missing Members Concludes]]></title><description><![CDATA[THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler andMishkeegogamang First Nation Chief Merle Loon have issued the following statement on behalf ofthe families as their search for community members Nodin Skunk and Ashlynn Bottle hasconcluded:<br />
&ldquo;Since their disappearance we have hoped and prayed that Nodin and Ashlynn would befound safe and reunited with their loving family, friends, and community. An extensivesearch effort was launched in Thunder Bay by dedicated teams]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/statement-from-nan-mishkeegogamang-as-search-for-two-missing-members-concludes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/statement-from-nan-mishkeegogamang-as-search-for-two-missing-members-concludes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pair last seen at abandoned grain elevator in Thunder Bay, Ont., no longer considered missing - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pair last seen at abandoned grain elevator in Thunder Bay, Ont., no longer considered missing&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/pair-last-seen-at-abandoned-grain-elevator-in-thunder-bay-ont-no-longer-considered-missing-cbc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/pair-last-seen-at-abandoned-grain-elevator-in-thunder-bay-ont-no-longer-considered-missing-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pair last seen at abandoned grain elevator in Thunder Bay, Ont., no longer considered missing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two young people from Mishkeegogamang First Nation reported missing in Thunder Bay, Ont., are &ldquo;no longer the subject of a missing persons investigation,&rdquo; according to police. Here is what we know about the disappearance of 23-year-old Ashlynn Bottle and 25-year-old Nodin Skunk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/pair-last-seen-at-abandoned-grain-elevator-in-thunder-bay-ont-no-longer-considered-missing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/pair-last-seen-at-abandoned-grain-elevator-in-thunder-bay-ont-no-longer-considered-missing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ALPR alert leads to stolen vehicle recovery and arrest near Terrace Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALPR Alert Leads To Arrest And Recovery Of Stolen Vehicle Near Terrace Bay<br />
SCHREIBER, Ont. &mdash; An automated licence plate reader alert has led to the arrest of a Brampton man and the recovery of a stolen vehicle and trailer on Highway 17 near Terrace Bay.<br />
The Schreiber detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police says officers were on general patrol shortly before 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, when an ALPR system alerted them to a stolen vehicle travelling westbound.<br />
Police Say Driver Fled Afte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/alpr-alert-leads-to-stolen-vehicle-recovery-and-arrest-near-terrace-bay/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/alpr-alert-leads-to-stolen-vehicle-recovery-and-arrest-near-terrace-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay police say a missing persons investigation has ended and is now private - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay police say a missing persons investigation has ended and is now private&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-say-a-missing-persons-investigation-has-ended-and-is-now-private-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 03:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-say-a-missing-persons-investigation-has-ended-and-is-now-private-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay police say a missing persons investigation has ended and is now private]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Missing Persons Investigation Concluded<br />
Thunder Bay &ndash; NEWS &ndash; The Thunder Bay Police Service report that two people who had been the subject of a missing persons investigation are no longer being sought. Police say the matter is now private for the family and no further information will be released.<br />
Police offered no additional explanation other than to say the disappearance of 23-year-old Ashlynn Bottle and 25-year-old Nodin Skunk, are now a private family matter, and tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-say-a-missing-persons-investigation-has-ended-and-is-now-private/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 03:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-say-a-missing-persons-investigation-has-ended-and-is-now-private/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evacuation notice issued for Mine Centre in northwestern Ontario due to wildfire threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) North West Region is advising residents of Mine Centre to evacuate due to the threat of wildfires. Here is what we know about the situation in northwestern Ontario, which marks the first evacuation notice issued since the start of the wildfire season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/evacuation-notice-issued-for-mine-centre-in-northwestern-ontario-due-to-wildfire-threats/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/evacuation-notice-issued-for-mine-centre-in-northwestern-ontario-due-to-wildfire-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broken 1-inch pipe confirmed as cause of flooding at Kenora, Ont., hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flooding that affected all floors of the Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH) in Kenora, Ont., earlier in May, and continues to impact services, was caused by a break in a one-inch pipe in a fourth-floor washroom, the hospital said Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/broken-1-inch-pipe-confirmed-as-cause-of-flooding-at-kenora-ont-hospital/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/broken-1-inch-pipe-confirmed-as-cause-of-flooding-at-kenora-ont-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Thunder Bay, Ont., police sergeant seeks appeal of obstruction-breach of trust convictions, prison term - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-Thunder Bay, Ont., police sergeant seeks appeal of obstruction-breach of trust convictions, prison term&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ex-thunder-bay-ont-police-sergeant-seeks-appeal-of-obstruction-breach-of-trust-convictions-prison-term-cbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ex-thunder-bay-ont-police-sergeant-seeks-appeal-of-obstruction-breach-of-trust-convictions-prison-term-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coroner's inquest into 2020 death of Ontario MPP's nephew rescheduled for June]]></title><description><![CDATA[A coroner&rsquo;s inquest for a northwestern Ontario MPP&rsquo;s nephew has been scheduled to begin next month, almost exactly six years after his death. Here's what we know about the upcoming proceedings in Thunder Bay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/coroners-inquest-into-2020-death-of-ontario-mpps-nephew-rescheduled-for-june/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/coroners-inquest-into-2020-death-of-ontario-mpps-nephew-rescheduled-for-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cory Fortier - Obituary - Thunder Bay - Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cory Fortier - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/cory-fortier-obituary-thunder-bay-thunder-bay-news-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/cory-fortier-obituary-thunder-bay-thunder-bay-news-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cory Fortier - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cory Fortier - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/cory-fortier-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/cory-fortier-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[William “Bill” Hacio - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[William &ldquo;Bill&rdquo; Hacio - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/william-bill-hacio-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/william-bill-hacio-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nipigon OPP seek GTA man after stolen SUV traffic stop near Terrace Bay on Highway 17]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nipigon OPP Seek GTA Man After Stolen Vehicle Stop Near Terrace Bay<br />
TERRACE BAY, Ont. &mdash; Nipigon OPP are asking for the public&rsquo;s help locating a Greater Toronto Area man after police say a driver fled on foot following a traffic stop involving a stolen black Ford SUV towing a travel trailer on Highway 17.<br />
Police Search Continues After Highway 17 Traffic Stop<br />
According to the Ontario Provincial Police, officers were on patrol in the Township of Terrace Bay on Thursday, May 14, at about]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/nipigon-opp-seek-gta-man-after-stolen-suv-traffic-stop-near-terrace-bay-on-highway-17/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/nipigon-opp-seek-gta-man-after-stolen-suv-traffic-stop-near-terrace-bay-on-highway-17/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police in Longlac, Ont., still searching for suspects connected to attempted abduction of young girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are continuing their search for two suspects connected to an alleged abduction attempt in the small northwestern Ontario community last week. Ontario Provincial Police say the incident happened on May 6, around 8:45 a.m. near Nishnabe Miikena and Picnic Point Roads in Longlac, Ont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/police-in-longlac-ont-still-searching-for-suspects-connected-to-attempted-abduction-of-young-girl/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/police-in-longlac-ont-still-searching-for-suspects-connected-to-attempted-abduction-of-young-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Thunder Bay, Ont., police sergeant seeks appeal of obstruction-breach of trust convictions, prison term]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former staff sergeant with the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) is seeking to appeal his obstruction and breach of trust convictions, and his three-year prison sentence. The Court of Appeal filing argues Michael Dimini's sentence is "manifestly excessive and unfit."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ex-thunder-bay-ont-police-sergeant-seeks-appeal-of-obstruction-breach-of-trust-convictions-prison-term/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ex-thunder-bay-ont-police-sergeant-seeks-appeal-of-obstruction-breach-of-trust-convictions-prison-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stock Up and Save on Groceries for Victoria Day Long Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Grocery Savings Guide: Where to Find This Week&rsquo;s Best Flyer Deals<br />
Thunder Bay &ndash; LIVING &ndash; Thunder Bay shoppers looking to stretch their grocery budget have several practical flyer options this week at Giant Tiger, Walmart, Safeway, FreshCo and Real Canadian Superstore.<br />
The strongest savings are on chicken, pork, produce, cheese, rice, snacks and some freezer items, with price-matching opportunities making it possible to reduce extra trips across the city.<br />
Best flyer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/stock-up-and-save-on-groceries-for-victoria-day-long-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/stock-up-and-save-on-groceries-for-victoria-day-long-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Victoria Day Weekend Weather Forecast – Warm, Windy Friday, Showers by Sunday Night - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Victoria Day Weekend Weather Forecast &ndash; Warm, Windy Friday, Showers by Sunday Night&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-victoria-day-weekend-weather-forecast-warm-windy-friday-showers-by-sunday-night-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-victoria-day-weekend-weather-forecast-warm-windy-friday-showers-by-sunday-night-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Victoria Day Weekend Weather Forecast – Warm, Windy Friday, Showers by Sunday Night]]></title><description><![CDATA[THUNDER BAY &ndash; WEATHER &ndash; Thunder Bay heads into the Victoria Day weekend with a mild start, strong winds, and a short taste of early summer before cooler, cloudier weather returns.<br />
At 7:00 AM EDT, Thunder Bay Airport reported 11.5&deg;C, mostly cloudy skies, humidity at 84%, and south-southwest winds at 22 km/h gusting to 37.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Forecast<br />
A few showers end early this morning, then skies clear.<br />
High: 22&deg;CWind: Southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40, increasing to 40 km/h gusting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-victoria-day-weekend-weather-forecast-warm-windy-friday-showers-by-sunday-night/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-victoria-day-weekend-weather-forecast-warm-windy-friday-showers-by-sunday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travellers Weather Report: Sault Ste. Marie to Winnipeg]]></title><description><![CDATA[THUNDER BAY &ndash; WEATHER &ndash; Travellers heading across Northern Ontario and into Manitoba this weekend will experience a wide range of spring weather conditions, from sunshine and mild temperatures to gusty winds and scattered showers.<br />
The Long Weekend has many from Winnipeg to Sault Ste. Marie on the road travelling.<br />
Conditions will vary significantly along Highways 17 and 11, especially between Lake Superior and Northwestern Ontario.<br />
Motorists are strongly encouraged to check Ontario hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/travellers-weather-report-sault-ste-marie-to-winnipeg/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/travellers-weather-report-sault-ste-marie-to-winnipeg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vermilion Bay and Dryden Weather Update: Strong Winds Sweep Through Northwestern Ontario Ahead of Cooler Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Special Weather Statement &ndash; Strong Wind Gusts Expected<br />
DRYDEN &ndash; WEATHER &ndash; Summer-like warmth has arrived briefly across the Dryden and Vermilion Bay region, but the weather story today is really about the wind. A Special Weather Statement remains in effect for the area as powerful westerly gusts are expected to peak this afternoon and early evening.<br />
As of 9:00 AM CDT at Dryden Airport, conditions were sunny and already a warm 18.2&deg;C under falling pressure at 99.4 kPa. South]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/vermilion-bay-and-dryden-weather-update-strong-winds-sweep-through-northwestern-ontario-ahead-of-cooler-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/vermilion-bay-and-dryden-weather-update-strong-winds-sweep-through-northwestern-ontario-ahead-of-cooler-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ivan [Bud] Sherlock - Obituary - Thunder Bay - Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ivan [Bud] Sherlock - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ivan-bud-sherlock-obituary-thunder-bay-thunder-bay-news-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ivan-bud-sherlock-obituary-thunder-bay-thunder-bay-news-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ivan [Bud] Sherlock - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ivan [Bud] Sherlock - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ivan-bud-sherlock-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ivan-bud-sherlock-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don Rosengren - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don Rosengren - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/don-rosengren-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/don-rosengren-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Henry - Obituary - Thunder Bay - Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Henry - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/david-henry-obituary-thunder-bay-thunder-bay-news-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/david-henry-obituary-thunder-bay-thunder-bay-news-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Henry - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Henry - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/david-henry-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/david-henry-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barbecue Season Starts With Safety First in Northwestern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[THUNDER BAY &mdash; The Victoria Day long weekend is the unofficial start of barbecue season across Northwestern Ontario, from backyard decks in Thunder Bay to camps on Lake of the Woods, Rainy Lake and Lake Superior.<br />
Before the first burgers, chicken or steaks hit the grill, safety experts say propane barbecues need a careful spring check &mdash; and cooks should rely on thermometers, not guesswork, to keep food safe.<br />
Start With The Propane Safety Check<br />
After a long winter, a propane barbecue s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/barbecue-season-starts-with-safety-first-in-northwestern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/barbecue-season-starts-with-safety-first-in-northwestern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simon Georges Desaulniers - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simon Georges Desaulniers - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/simon-georges-desaulniers-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/simon-georges-desaulniers-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the Liberal nomination controversy could be an 'unhelpful distraction' for a party looking to rebuild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario&rsquo;s Liberals are embroiled in a nomination controversy which some insiders and experts say threatens to distract from the party&rsquo;s broader rebuild and damages its brand just as it starts to catch up to Premier Doug Ford&rsquo;s government in polls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/why-the-liberal-nomination-controversy-could-be-an-unhelpful-distraction-for-a-party-looking-to-rebuild/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/why-the-liberal-nomination-controversy-could-be-an-unhelpful-distraction-for-a-party-looking-to-rebuild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario forest fire officials warn of quickly-changing conditions ahead of long weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Ontario has seen a much slower start to the wildfire season compared to last year, officials are warning people heading into the May long weekend that conditions can quickly change. Here's the latest on the situation in the northwest region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-forest-fire-officials-warn-of-quickly-changing-conditions-ahead-of-long-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-forest-fire-officials-warn-of-quickly-changing-conditions-ahead-of-long-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McKellar Island Bird Observatory in Thunder Bay, Ont., reports increase in local bird populations - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[McKellar Island Bird Observatory in Thunder Bay, Ont., reports increase in local bird populations&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/mckellar-island-bird-observatory-in-thunder-bay-ont-reports-increase-in-local-bird-populations-cbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/mckellar-island-bird-observatory-in-thunder-bay-ont-reports-increase-in-local-bird-populations-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McKellar Island Bird Observatory in Thunder Bay, Ont., reports increase in local bird populations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The McKellar Island Bird Observatory, which launched in 2014 in Thunder Bay, Ont., has reported an increase in local bird populations. The observatory attributed the increase to habitat revitalization and colder seasonal temperatures slowing migration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/mckellar-island-bird-observatory-in-thunder-bay-ont-reports-increase-in-local-bird-populations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/mckellar-island-bird-observatory-in-thunder-bay-ont-reports-increase-in-local-bird-populations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect arrested in Thunder Bay, Ont., after woman assaulted while out for a run - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suspect arrested in Thunder Bay, Ont., after woman assaulted while out for a run&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/suspect-arrested-in-thunder-bay-ont-after-woman-assaulted-while-out-for-a-run-cbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/suspect-arrested-in-thunder-bay-ont-after-woman-assaulted-while-out-for-a-run-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Province sees big drop in opioid-related death rates as northern Ontario maintains highest numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opioid-related death rates have dropped by more than 50 per cent in Ontario since 2021, according to the latest report from the Office of the Chief Coroner. Still, northern Ontario has consistently seen the highest rates in the province as advocates and health-care experts report increasingly toxic drugs in street supplies. Province sees big drop in opioid-related death rates as northern Ontario maintains highest numbers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/province-sees-big-drop-in-opioid-related-death-rates-as-northern-ontario-maintains-highest-numbers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/province-sees-big-drop-in-opioid-related-death-rates-as-northern-ontario-maintains-highest-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opioid-related death rates in province remain highest in northern Ontario, coroner's office says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opioid-related death rates have dropped by more than 50 per cent in Ontario since 2021, according to the latest report from the Office of the Chief Coroner. Still, northern Ontario has consistently seen the highest rates in the province as advocates and health-care experts report increasingly toxic drugs in street supplies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/opioid-related-death-rates-in-province-remain-highest-in-northern-ontario-coroners-office-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/opioid-related-death-rates-in-province-remain-highest-in-northern-ontario-coroners-office-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect arrested in Thunder Bay, Ont., after woman assaulted while out for a run]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) says it has arrested a suspect in connection with last week&rsquo;s assault at Boulevard Lake. Here is what we know about the situation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/suspect-arrested-in-thunder-bay-ont-after-woman-assaulted-while-out-for-a-run/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/suspect-arrested-in-thunder-bay-ont-after-woman-assaulted-while-out-for-a-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Great West Timber property offered for sale in Thunder Bay - Northern Ontario Business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Great West Timber property offered for sale in Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;Northern Ontario Business]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/former-great-west-timber-property-offered-for-sale-in-thunder-bay-northern-ontario-business/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/former-great-west-timber-property-offered-for-sale-in-thunder-bay-northern-ontario-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Police Report Boulevard Lake assault suspect arrested - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Police Report Boulevard Lake assault suspect arrested&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-report-boulevard-lake-assault-suspect-arrested-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-report-boulevard-lake-assault-suspect-arrested-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Organizations Unite for Moose Hide Campaign Walk to End Violence - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Organizations Unite for Moose Hide Campaign Walk to End Violence&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-organizations-unite-for-moose-hide-campaign-walk-to-end-violence-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-organizations-unite-for-moose-hide-campaign-walk-to-end-violence-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario starts crackdown on ticket resale above face value]]></title><description><![CDATA[Letters notifying resellers of inspection were sent out last week, and investigators are starting to inspect ticket resellers and big companies like StubHub this week, according to Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Stephen Crawford. But resale sites say they're still looking for guidance on how to implement the rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-starts-crackdown-on-ticket-resale-above-face-value/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-starts-crackdown-on-ticket-resale-above-face-value/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenora, Ont., says it's talking to Canadian Armed Forces after flood at city's only hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discussions are underway about bringing in the Canadian Armed Forces for support due to a flood at Lake of the Woods District Hospital in Kenora, Ont. About a quarter of the northwestern Ontario city's only hospital has been damaged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kenora-ont-says-its-talking-to-canadian-armed-forces-after-flood-at-citys-only-hospital/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kenora-ont-says-its-talking-to-canadian-armed-forces-after-flood-at-citys-only-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay man, 34, killed after being hit by train - Sudbury News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay man, 34, killed after being hit by train&nbsp;&nbsp;Sudbury News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-man-34-killed-after-being-hit-by-train-sudbury-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-man-34-killed-after-being-hit-by-train-sudbury-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s Happening in YOUR Thunder Bay May 14th to May 20th - Your Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[What&rsquo;s Happening in YOUR Thunder Bay May 14th to May 20th&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thunder Bay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/whats-happening-in-your-thunder-bay-may-14th-to-may-20th-your-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/whats-happening-in-your-thunder-bay-may-14th-to-may-20th-your-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Once again, this Thunder Bay, Ont., food bank needs a new location in order to stay open - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once again, this Thunder Bay, Ont., food bank needs a new location in order to stay open&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/once-again-this-thunder-bay-ont-food-bank-needs-a-new-location-in-order-to-stay-open-cbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/once-again-this-thunder-bay-ont-food-bank-needs-a-new-location-in-order-to-stay-open-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Once again, this Thunder Bay, Ont., food bank needs a new location in order to stay open]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Current River Churches Food Cupboard in Thunder Bay, Ont., is being forced to relocate for the third time in seven months. The service, based on the city&rsquo;s north end, provides food hampers and essential items to between 90 and 110 people every second Saturday. Here's what the program is looking for in a new place to call home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/once-again-this-thunder-bay-ont-food-bank-needs-a-new-location-in-order-to-stay-open/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/once-again-this-thunder-bay-ont-food-bank-needs-a-new-location-in-order-to-stay-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commercial truck drivers 'set up for failure,' says NDP MPP in Thunder Bay, Ont.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lise Vaugeois says she wasn&rsquo;t surprised by the provincial auditor general&rsquo;s report on commercial truck driver training &mdash; but the findings are still incredibly concerning, especially in northern Ontario. The special report, released Tuesday, found that Ontario is not effectively monitoring commercial truck driver training and licensing regimes, resulting in many unqualified drivers on the roads. Here are some local reactions to the report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/commercial-truck-drivers-set-up-for-failure-says-ndp-mpp-in-thunder-bay-ont/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/commercial-truck-drivers-set-up-for-failure-says-ndp-mpp-in-thunder-bay-ont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay police sergeant gets three-year sentence for obstruction, breach of trust - The Globe and Mail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay police sergeant gets three-year sentence for obstruction, breach of trust&nbsp;&nbsp;The Globe and Mail]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-sergeant-gets-three-year-sentence-for-obstruction-breach-of-trust-the-globe-and-mail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-sergeant-gets-three-year-sentence-for-obstruction-breach-of-trust-the-globe-and-mail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay cop sentenced to three years in prison - Ricochet Media]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay cop sentenced to three years in prison&nbsp;&nbsp;Ricochet Media]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-cop-sentenced-to-three-years-in-prison-ricochet-media/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-cop-sentenced-to-three-years-in-prison-ricochet-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay native &amp; 15-year NHL vet named Canucks GM - Your Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay native &amp; 15-year NHL vet named Canucks GM&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thunder Bay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-native-amp-15-year-nhl-vet-named-canucks-gm-your-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-native-amp-15-year-nhl-vet-named-canucks-gm-your-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-staff sergeant in Thunder Bay, Ont., gets 3-year prison sentence for obstruction, breach of trust - MSN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-staff sergeant in Thunder Bay, Ont., gets 3-year prison sentence for obstruction, breach of trust&nbsp;&nbsp;MSN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ex-staff-sergeant-in-thunder-bay-ont-gets-3-year-prison-sentence-for-obstruction-breach-of-trust-msn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ex-staff-sergeant-in-thunder-bay-ont-gets-3-year-prison-sentence-for-obstruction-breach-of-trust-msn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I wish I could turn back time': Ex-Ontario police sergeant gets prison for obstruction, breach of trust | CBC News - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA['I wish I could turn back time': Ex-Ontario police sergeant gets prison for obstruction, breach of trust | CBC News&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/i-wish-i-could-turn-back-time-ex-ontario-police-sergeant-gets-prison-for-obstruction-breach-of-trust-cbc-news-cbc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/i-wish-i-could-turn-back-time-ex-ontario-police-sergeant-gets-prison-for-obstruction-breach-of-trust-cbc-news-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario fire ranger crews sent to Minnesota to help with wildfire situation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Ontario fire ranger crews from Dryden, Pickle Lake and Sudbury, Ont., have been sent to Minnesota due to escalating wildfire activity in the state. The crews, along with three fire engines, were deployed earlier this week as part of the Great Lakes Forest Fire Compact agreement. The partnership allows Ontario, Manitoba, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin to share personnel, equipment and aircraft during periods of escalated fire activity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-fire-ranger-crews-sent-to-minnesota-to-help-with-wildfire-situation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-fire-ranger-crews-sent-to-minnesota-to-help-with-wildfire-situation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Thunder Bay police officer Michael Dimini sentenced to three years in prison - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Thunder Bay police officer Michael Dimini sentenced to three years in prison&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/former-thunder-bay-police-officer-michael-dimini-sentenced-to-three-years-in-prison-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/former-thunder-bay-police-officer-michael-dimini-sentenced-to-three-years-in-prison-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-staff sergeant in Thunder Bay, Ont., gets 3-year prison sentence for obstruction, breach of trust]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former staff sergeant with the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) has been sentenced to three years in prison after being found guilty of breach of trust and obstruction of justice. Here's more about the sentencing of Michael Dimini in the northwestern Ontario city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ex-staff-sergeant-in-thunder-bay-ont-gets-3-year-prison-sentence-for-obstruction-breach-of-trust/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ex-staff-sergeant-in-thunder-bay-ont-gets-3-year-prison-sentence-for-obstruction-breach-of-trust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay's Bourret leads Summerside past North Stars - Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay's Bourret leads Summerside past North Stars&nbsp;&nbsp;Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bays-bourret-leads-summerside-past-north-stars-thunder-bay-news-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bays-bourret-leads-summerside-past-north-stars-thunder-bay-news-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay's Bourret leads Summerside past North Stars - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay's Bourret leads Summerside past North Stars&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bays-bourret-leads-summerside-past-north-stars-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bays-bourret-leads-summerside-past-north-stars-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 34, dead after being struck by train in Thunder Bay - Your Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Man, 34, dead after being struck by train in Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thunder Bay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/man-34-dead-after-being-struck-by-train-in-thunder-bay-your-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/man-34-dead-after-being-struck-by-train-in-thunder-bay-your-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two pedestrians struck, killed by trains in Thunder Bay, Ont., in less than 2 weeks - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two pedestrians struck, killed by trains in Thunder Bay, Ont., in less than 2 weeks&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/two-pedestrians-struck-killed-by-trains-in-thunder-bay-ont-in-less-than-2-weeks-cbc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/two-pedestrians-struck-killed-by-trains-in-thunder-bay-ont-in-less-than-2-weeks-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two pedestrians struck, killed by trains in Thunder Bay, Ont., in less than 2 weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) has confirmed a second train-related death involving a pedestrian in the city in less than a two-week period. Here's what we know about the incidents, as well as tips shared on railway safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/two-pedestrians-struck-killed-by-trains-in-thunder-bay-ont-in-less-than-2-weeks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/two-pedestrians-struck-killed-by-trains-in-thunder-bay-ont-in-less-than-2-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medical AI transcriber for Ontario doctors 'hallucinated,' generated errors: auditor general]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence note-taking tools intended for use by Ontario doctors provided incorrect and incomplete information or demonstrated "hallucinations," and were not evaluated adequately, the province&rsquo;s auditor general says in a new report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/medical-ai-transcriber-for-ontario-doctors-hallucinated-generated-errors-auditor-general/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/medical-ai-transcriber-for-ontario-doctors-hallucinated-generated-errors-auditor-general/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creative Movement Jamboree showcases student talent through dance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lakehead Public Schools&rsquo; Creative Movement Jamboree is taking place at the Fort William Gardens in Thunder Bay, Ont., this year. The event, which began more than 30 years ago, raises money and non-perishable food items for the Regional Food Distribution Association and Lakehead Public Schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/creative-movement-jamboree-showcases-student-talent-through-dance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/creative-movement-jamboree-showcases-student-talent-through-dance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI transcriber for use by Ontario doctors 'hallucinated,' generated errors, auditor finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence note-taking tools intended for use by Ontario doctors provided incorrect and incomplete information or demonstrated "hallucinations," and were not evaluated adequately, the province&rsquo;s auditor general says in a new report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ai-transcriber-for-use-by-ontario-doctors-hallucinated-generated-errors-auditor-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ai-transcriber-for-use-by-ontario-doctors-hallucinated-generated-errors-auditor-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario monitoring 7 additional people considered 'low-risk' hantavirus contacts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario's ministry of health is asking seven more people to isolate in relation to a global hantavirus outbreak, though it says those individuals are considered "low-risk" contacts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-monitoring-7-additional-people-considered-low-risk-hantavirus-contacts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-monitoring-7-additional-people-considered-low-risk-hantavirus-contacts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search continues for pair in Thunder Bay, Ont., who were last seen at abandoned grain elevator - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Search continues for pair in Thunder Bay, Ont., who were last seen at abandoned grain elevator&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/search-continues-for-pair-in-thunder-bay-ont-who-were-last-seen-at-abandoned-grain-elevator-cbc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/search-continues-for-pair-in-thunder-bay-ont-who-were-last-seen-at-abandoned-grain-elevator-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay, Ont., runner shares safety tips after surviving assault; investigation continues - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay, Ont., runner shares safety tips after surviving assault; investigation continues&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-ont-runner-shares-safety-tips-after-surviving-assault-investigation-continues-cbc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-ont-runner-shares-safety-tips-after-surviving-assault-investigation-continues-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay, Ont., runner shares safety tips after surviving assault; investigation continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[The survivor of an assault at Boulevard Lake in Thunder Bay, Ont., is sharing her story in hopes of helping others stay safe. Here's what we know about the incident, which has sparked conversations around safety on the city's recreational trails.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-ont-runner-shares-safety-tips-after-surviving-assault-investigation-continues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-ont-runner-shares-safety-tips-after-surviving-assault-investigation-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay police investigate fatal train-pedestrian collision near South Water and Pearl streets - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay police investigate fatal train-pedestrian collision near South Water and Pearl streets&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-investigate-fatal-train-pedestrian-collision-near-south-water-and-pearl-streets-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-investigate-fatal-train-pedestrian-collision-near-south-water-and-pearl-streets-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Searchers ‘desperate’ to find pair who disappeared two weeks ago in Thunder Bay - APTN News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Searchers &lsquo;desperate&rsquo; to find pair who disappeared two weeks ago in Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;APTN News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/searchers-desperate-to-find-pair-who-disappeared-two-weeks-ago-in-thunder-bay-aptn-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/searchers-desperate-to-find-pair-who-disappeared-two-weeks-ago-in-thunder-bay-aptn-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Undercover truck driving students weren't taught key maneuvers at private colleges: Ontario's auditor general]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario is not effectively monitoring commercial truck driver training and licensing regimes, leading to many unqualified drivers on the roads, the province's auditor general found in a special report released Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/undercover-truck-driving-students-werent-taught-key-maneuvers-at-private-colleges-ontarios-auditor-general/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/undercover-truck-driving-students-werent-taught-key-maneuvers-at-private-colleges-ontarios-auditor-general/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Special education funding in Ontario falling short of growing need: auditor general]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of Ontario students with special education needs is growing faster than overall enrolment, and some schools do not have enough educational assistants either full-time or on a daily basis, the province's auditor general has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/special-education-funding-in-ontario-falling-short-of-growing-need-auditor-general/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/special-education-funding-in-ontario-falling-short-of-growing-need-auditor-general/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DSTs Aren’t Just an Alternative; They’re the Future of Tax-Advantaged Real Estate Investing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nashville, TennesseeThe real estate investment landscape is evolving. What once required hands-on management, late-night maintenance calls, and constant oversight is now being replaced by more efficient, scalable, and tax-advantaged strategies. At the center of this shift is the Delaware Statutory Trust, commonly known as a DST. While many investors still view DSTs as a niche alternative, Reed Haimson, CFP&reg;, Founder and President of Passive Realty Group, believes they represent something muc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/dsts-arent-just-an-alternative-theyre-the-future-of-tax-advantaged-real-estate-investing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/dsts-arent-just-an-alternative-theyre-the-future-of-tax-advantaged-real-estate-investing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fort Frances OPP charge two after $326K drug and weapons seizure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fort Frances OPP Seize Drugs, Currency and Weapons in $326K Investigation<br />
FORT FRANCES &mdash; Ontario Provincial Police have charged two Fort Frances residents following a search warrant that police say resulted in the seizure of cocaine, fentanyl, hydromorphone, oxycodone, Canadian and U.S. currency, evidence of drug trafficking and weapons.<br />
The case is significant for Fort Frances, Rainy River District and Northwestern Ontario because fentanyl and cocaine trafficking investigations can affect]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/fort-frances-opp-charge-two-after-326k-drug-and-weapons-seizure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/fort-frances-opp-charge-two-after-326k-drug-and-weapons-seizure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hydration Drinks Ranked by What They’re For: Workout, Daily, and Racing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hydration drink that works beautifully on a 70-mile training week can wreck your stomach during a marathon, and the keto-friendly mix you keep at your desk will leave a serious sweater short on sodium during a hot Saturday long run. The category looks uniform from the supermarket aisle, but the formulas inside split into 3 honest tiers. Daily mixes are built for steady rehydration without much fuel. Workout mixes carry moderate carbs and sodium for sessions that run an hour or so up to a coupl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/hydration-drinks-ranked-by-what-theyre-for-workout-daily-and-racing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/hydration-drinks-ranked-by-what-theyre-for-workout-daily-and-racing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building Your Professional Circle Through Sport: A Guide for Young Immigrants in Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario is home to one of the most diverse immigrant professional communities in the world. Every year, thousands of skilled newcomers arrive in cities like Toronto, Mississauga, and Ottawa, bringing expertise, ambition, and a willingness to start over. What many of them don&rsquo;t bring, and can&rsquo;t easily import, is a professional network.<br />
Building that network from scratch is one of the defining challenges of immigrant professional life in Canada. And while LinkedIn, industry association]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/building-your-professional-circle-through-sport-a-guide-for-young-immigrants-in-ontario/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/building-your-professional-circle-through-sport-a-guide-for-young-immigrants-in-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dryden and Vermilion Bay Weather – May 12, 2026: Damp Today, Warmer Sunshine Ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[DRYDEN &ndash; WEATHER DESK &ndash; Dryden and Vermilion Bay are starting Tuesday cloudy and cool, with showers expected before a brighter, warmer midweek pattern settles in.<br />
Current Conditions<br />
Observed at Dryden Airport at 6:00 AM CDT:<br />
Condition: CloudyTemperature: 4.8&deg;CWind: Southeast 21 km/hHumidity: 55%Pressure: 100.8 kPaVisibility: 16 km<br />
Today&rsquo;s Forecast<br />
Expect showers through the day, with southeast winds at 20 km/h becoming light this morning.<br />
High: 9&deg;CUV Index: 2, or low<br />
Mi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/dryden-and-vermilion-bay-weather-may-12-2026-damp-today-warmer-sunshine-ahead/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/dryden-and-vermilion-bay-weather-may-12-2026-damp-today-warmer-sunshine-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Weather Update – May 12, 2026: Rain, Cold, and Frustrated Gardeners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay &ndash; WEATHER &ndash; It is nearing the middle of May, but spring warmth is still arriving in fits and starts. If April showers are supposed to bring May flowers, local gardeners may be wondering when the &ldquo;flowers&rdquo; part begins.<br />
This morning is cool, with light rain showers and reports of snowflakes near the airport.<br />
Current Conditions<br />
Observed at Thunder Bay Airport at 7:00 AM EDT:<br />
Condition: Mostly cloudyTemperature: 2.0&deg;CWind: ENE 20 km/hHumidity: 81%Pressure: 101]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-weather-update-may-12-2026-rain-cold-and-frustrated-gardeners/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-weather-update-may-12-2026-rain-cold-and-frustrated-gardeners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Police seek help locating Nodin Skunk and Ashlynn Bottle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Police Continue Search for Missing Pair Last Seen Near Old Pool 8 Grain Elevator<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; Thunder Bay Police Service is continuing to ask for the public&rsquo;s help in locating 25-year-old Nodin Skunk and 23-year-old Ashlynn Bottle.<br />
Police say the two were last seen together on April 26, 2026, at 5:12 p.m. near the old Pool 8 grain elevator in the 400 block of Syndicate Avenue South.<br />
Nodin Skunk and Ashlynn Bottle Last Seen April 26<br />
Nodin Skunk is described as an Indigeno]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-seek-help-locating-nodin-skunk-and-ashlynn-bottle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-seek-help-locating-nodin-skunk-and-ashlynn-bottle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search continues for pair in Thunder Bay, Ont., who were last seen at abandoned grain elevators]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ashlynn Bottle, 23, and Nodin Skunk, 25, were last seen together at the old Pool 8 grain elevator in the 400 block of Syndicate Avenue South on April 26 in Thunder Bay, Ont., on the city&rsquo;s south side. Here's what we know about ongoing efforts to locate the members of Mishkeegogamang First Nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/search-continues-for-pair-in-thunder-bay-ont-who-were-last-seen-at-abandoned-grain-elevators/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/search-continues-for-pair-in-thunder-bay-ont-who-were-last-seen-at-abandoned-grain-elevators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search continues for pair in Thunder Bay, Ont., who were last seen at abandoned grain elevator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ashlynn Bottle, 23, and Nodin Skunk, 25, were last seen together at the old Pool 8 grain elevator in the 400 block of Syndicate Avenue South on April 26 in Thunder Bay, Ont., on the city&rsquo;s south side. Here's what we know about ongoing efforts to locate the members of Mishkeegogamang First Nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/search-continues-for-pair-in-thunder-bay-ont-who-were-last-seen-at-abandoned-grain-elevator/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/search-continues-for-pair-in-thunder-bay-ont-who-were-last-seen-at-abandoned-grain-elevator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search continues for missing pair in Thunder Bay, Ont., last seen at abandoned grain elevators]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ashlynn Bottle, 23, and Nodin Skunk, 25, were last seen together at the abandoned grain elevators April 26 on Duncan Street in Thunder Bay, Ont., on the city&rsquo;s south side. Here's what we know about ongoing efforts to locate the members of Mishkeegogamang First Nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/search-continues-for-missing-pair-in-thunder-bay-ont-last-seen-at-abandoned-grain-elevators/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/search-continues-for-missing-pair-in-thunder-bay-ont-last-seen-at-abandoned-grain-elevators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JOANNE BROWN Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[JOANNE BROWN Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/joanne-brown-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 09:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/joanne-brown-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amid rise in online child exploitation cases, northern Ontario police cite AI, social media as predator tools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police report online child sexual exploitation cases have risen across Canada over a 10-year period, according to Statistics Canada. In northern Ontario, police services say they're dealing with growing caseloads and increasingly complex investigations amid new technologies such as artificial intelligence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/amid-rise-in-online-child-exploitation-cases-northern-ontario-police-cite-ai-social-media-as-predator-tools/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/amid-rise-in-online-child-exploitation-cases-northern-ontario-police-cite-ai-social-media-as-predator-tools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inquest scheduled into 2021 death of man at Kenora, Ont., hospital, transferred from jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[A date has been set for an inquest into the death of a 27-year-old man in Kenora, Ont., more than five years ago. Here is what we know about the upcoming proceedings, which are scheduled to begin June 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/inquest-scheduled-into-2021-death-of-man-at-kenora-ont-hospital-transferred-from-jail/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/inquest-scheduled-into-2021-death-of-man-at-kenora-ont-hospital-transferred-from-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reasons You Don’t Have to Suffer in a Role You Don’t Like Anymore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staying in a job that no longer fits can feel like the safest option, but it often comes at a cost. Whether it&rsquo;s a lack of growth, poor culture, or simply losing interest in the work, feeling stuck is more common than people admit. The good news is that you are not as trapped as it might seem.<br />
Here are some clear reasons why you don&rsquo;t have to keep suffering in a role that no longer works for you.The Job Market Is More Flexible Than EverOpportunities are no longer limited to your imme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/reasons-you-dont-have-to-suffer-in-a-role-you-dont-like-anymore/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/reasons-you-dont-have-to-suffer-in-a-role-you-dont-like-anymore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenora and Lake of the Woods Weather Outlook – Warm Spring Weather Arrives This Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[KENORA &ndash; WEATHER DESK &ndash; Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region are finally beginning to settle into a much warmer spring pattern after weeks of chilly temperatures, frosty mornings, and unsettled conditions.<br />
While the day starts below freezing at -1&deg;C, sunshine and a warming trend through the week will bring a much more comfortable feel across Northwestern Ontario.<br />
Residents can expect sunshine today, increasing cloud tonight, and a more active weather pattern Tuesday before tem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kenora-and-lake-of-the-woods-weather-outlook-warm-spring-weather-arrives-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kenora-and-lake-of-the-woods-weather-outlook-warm-spring-weather-arrives-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Weather Outlook – May 11, 2026: “Here Comes the Sun”… Briefly]]></title><description><![CDATA[THUNDER BAY &ndash; WEATHER &ndash; Thunder Bay starts Monday mostly cloudy and chilly, but today offers at least a hopeful mix of sun and cloud. &ldquo;Here Comes the Sun&rdquo; may be the song of the week, even if the forecast keeps plenty of clouds in the playlist.<br />
Current Conditions<br />
Observed at Thunder Bay Airport at 7:00 AM EDT:<br />
Condition: Mostly cloudyTemperature: 0.7&deg;CWind: WSW 4 km/hHumidity: 72%Pressure: 102.7 kPa and risingVisibility: 32 km<br />
Today will bring a mix of sun and cloud,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-weather-outlook-may-11-2026-here-comes-the-sun-briefly/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-weather-outlook-may-11-2026-here-comes-the-sun-briefly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario's pitch to expand northern farming sparks questions from farmers, food security experts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ontario government says expanding agriculture in the Clay Belt would strengthen food security and support farmers. But some farmers, researchers and environmental advocates say the plan leaves questions about land ownership, infrastructure, rising costs, speculation and whether more northern production will improve local food access.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontarios-pitch-to-expand-northern-farming-sparks-questions-from-farmers-food-security-experts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontarios-pitch-to-expand-northern-farming-sparks-questions-from-farmers-food-security-experts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild Rice project aims to restore and highlight cultural importance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lakehead University is teaming up with Rainy River First Nation in Treaty Three territory to look at the restoration of wild rice in the area, as well as its cultural importance to communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/wild-rice-project-aims-to-restore-and-highlight-cultural-importance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/wild-rice-project-aims-to-restore-and-highlight-cultural-importance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guelph, Ont., student's squirrel obsession earns her spot at Canada-wide science competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kira Egete and her family are obsessed with squirrels. Turns out, it's not such a nutty passion. Now, the Grade 10 student, whose project examines how squirrels see colour, will be among 400 participants at the Canada-Wide Science Fair in Edmonton later this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/guelph-ont-students-squirrel-obsession-earns-her-spot-at-canada-wide-science-competition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/guelph-ont-students-squirrel-obsession-earns-her-spot-at-canada-wide-science-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario police investigating Senior Assassin game after unhoused man sprayed with water gun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in parts of Canada are warning high school students about the risks of playing a game that may have the public mistaking their water guns for real weapons. In one Ontario community, police are investigating students who appear to have targeted an unhoused Indigenous man.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-police-investigating-senior-assassin-game-after-unhoused-man-sprayed-with-water-gun/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-police-investigating-senior-assassin-game-after-unhoused-man-sprayed-with-water-gun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It haunts my dreams': Heather Winterstein&rsquo;s mother reflects on marathon inquest into Ontario ER death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Francine Shimizu-Orgar has frequent nightmares when her mind replays moments from the recent inquest into her daughter's death at the St. Catharines, Ont., hospital. But if the inquiry, which the family pushed for, wasn't held, what happened to 24-year-old Heather Winterstein "would never have come out," Shimizu-Orgar tells CBC from the family home in the Niagara region city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/it-haunts-my-dreams-heather-wintersteinrsquos-mother-reflects-on-marathon-inquest-into-ontario-er-death/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/it-haunts-my-dreams-heather-wintersteinrsquos-mother-reflects-on-marathon-inquest-into-ontario-er-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niverville dominates Thunder Bay, moves to 2-0 at Centennial Cup - The Carillon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Niverville dominates Thunder Bay, moves to 2-0 at Centennial Cup&nbsp;&nbsp;The Carillon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/niverville-dominates-thunder-bay-moves-to-2-0-at-centennial-cup-the-carillon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/niverville-dominates-thunder-bay-moves-to-2-0-at-centennial-cup-the-carillon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enzo Ernest Santin - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enzo Ernest Santin - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/enzo-ernest-santin-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/enzo-ernest-santin-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Spring Clean Up – What Does Your Business Need to Know? - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Spring Clean Up &ndash; What Does Your Business Need to Know?&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-spring-clean-up-what-does-your-business-need-to-know-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-spring-clean-up-what-does-your-business-need-to-know-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr. Jim Smith - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Jim Smith - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/dr-jim-smith-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/dr-jim-smith-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patricia McCormick Obituary (2026) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patricia McCormick Obituary (2026) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/patricia-mccormick-obituary-2026-thunder-bay-on-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/patricia-mccormick-obituary-2026-thunder-bay-on-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy police presence, train stopped in Thunder Bay's north end Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Water Street between Wilson Street and Pearl Street in Thunder Bay, Ont., was closed as of late Friday afternoon, due to a heavy police presence in the area. Here's what we know about the situation so far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/heavy-police-presence-train-stopped-in-thunder-bays-north-end-friday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/heavy-police-presence-train-stopped-in-thunder-bays-north-end-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario, Manitoba step up to support Kenora, Ont., hospital following building flood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH) in Kenora, Ont., says recovery efforts following this week&rsquo;s flood may take longer than expected. Here's the latest on the situation, which has resulted in the cancellation of all scheduled surgeries for the next three weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-manitoba-step-up-to-support-kenora-ont-hospital-following-building-flood/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-manitoba-step-up-to-support-kenora-ont-hospital-following-building-flood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Province funds sustainable diesel pilot project in Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[The province is funding a sustainable diesel pilot project in Thunder Bay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/province-funds-sustainable-diesel-pilot-project-in-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/province-funds-sustainable-diesel-pilot-project-in-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sami Roine - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sami Roine - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/sami-roine-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/sami-roine-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indigenous youth from across Canada in Ontario's Brant County for intensive dance]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 100 young people from 11 First Nation and Inuit communities across Canada are gathering for an intensive dance camp in southern Ontario in a program aimed at empowering Indigenous youth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/indigenous-youth-from-across-canada-in-ontarios-brant-county-for-intensive-dance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/indigenous-youth-from-across-canada-in-ontarios-brant-county-for-intensive-dance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Municipality of Neebing announces emergency road closure, temporary fire ban for next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Municipality of Neebing in northwestern Ontario is issuing a temporary fire ban and emergency road closure next week. Here's what residents need to know.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/municipality-of-neebing-announces-emergency-road-closure-temporary-fire-ban-for-next-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/municipality-of-neebing-announces-emergency-road-closure-temporary-fire-ban-for-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated food access guide in Thunder Bay, Ont., highlights available programs, services]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the cost of living continuing to climb across the region, community partners in Thunder Bay, Ont., have released an updated guide of where to get food in the northwestern Ontario city. Meanwhile, advocates continue to push for change to address the underlying causes of food insecurity &mdash; namely, income inequality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/updated-food-access-guide-in-thunder-bay-ont-highlights-available-programs-services/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/updated-food-access-guide-in-thunder-bay-ont-highlights-available-programs-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay, Ont., city council approves designated encampments, public spaces bylaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay, Ont., city council has voted in favour of three designated encampment sites for people experiencing homelessness, as well as a use of public spaces bylaw. Here's what needs to happen next in order to get the sites up and running and the bylaw ready to be implemented.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-ont-city-council-approves-designated-encampments-public-spaces-bylaw/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-ont-city-council-approves-designated-encampments-public-spaces-bylaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated food access guide in Thunder Bay, Ont., highlights available programs, services - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updated food access guide in Thunder Bay, Ont., highlights available programs, services&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/updated-food-access-guide-in-thunder-bay-ont-highlights-available-programs-services-cbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/updated-food-access-guide-in-thunder-bay-ont-highlights-available-programs-services-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay, Ont., city council approves designated encampments, public spaces bylaw - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay, Ont., city council approves designated encampments, public spaces bylaw&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-ont-city-council-approves-designated-encampments-public-spaces-bylaw-cbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-ont-city-council-approves-designated-encampments-public-spaces-bylaw-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Province funds sustainable diesel pilot project in Thunder Bay - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Province funds sustainable diesel pilot project in Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/province-funds-sustainable-diesel-pilot-project-in-thunder-bay-cbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/province-funds-sustainable-diesel-pilot-project-in-thunder-bay-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy police presence, train stopped in Thunder Bay's north end Friday - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heavy police presence, train stopped in Thunder Bay's north end Friday&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/heavy-police-presence-train-stopped-in-thunder-bays-north-end-friday-cbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/heavy-police-presence-train-stopped-in-thunder-bays-north-end-friday-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scheduled surgeries cancelled for next 3 weeks due to flood at Kenora, Ont., hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lake of the Woods District Hospital in Kenora, Ont., saysWednesday&rsquo;s floodwas caused by an infrastructure failure on the fourth floor, &ldquo;resulting in water impacting several areas of the hospital.&rdquo; Here's the latest on the situation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/scheduled-surgeries-cancelled-for-next-3-weeks-due-to-flood-at-kenora-ont-hospital/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/scheduled-surgeries-cancelled-for-next-3-weeks-due-to-flood-at-kenora-ont-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay city council approves designated encampments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay, Ont., city council has voted in favour of three designated encampment sites for people experiencing homelessness, as well as a new use of public spaces bylaw. The CBC&rsquo;s Sarah Law explains what this means for the northwestern Ontario community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-city-council-approves-designated-encampments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-city-council-approves-designated-encampments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay District Health Unit launches 2026 campaign, “Syphilis is Here”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) recently launched a 2026 campaign "Syphilis is Here", to raise awareness on how residents can protect themselves in the district. Over the last decade, the TBDHU has reported a substantial increase in syphilis cases, currently having one of the highest provincial rates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-district-health-unit-launches-2026-campaign-syphilis-is-here/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-district-health-unit-launches-2026-campaign-syphilis-is-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting prepped to deal with emergencies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency Preparedness Week aims to educate people about how to ready themselves for the unexpected, whether it&rsquo;s a house fire, severe weather or a power outage. Thunder Bay Fire Rescue encourages residents to take a few simple steps now that could make all the difference later.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/getting-prepped-to-deal-with-emergencies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/getting-prepped-to-deal-with-emergencies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children's aid system faces heightened calls for change after Ontario couple's murder, torture convictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The judge in the trial for an Ontario couple who'd been caring for two brothers was clear in laying blame: Becky Hamber and Brandy Cooney are the ones who committed murder and other crimes. He also noted that the Children's Aid Society (CAS) had "zero to do" with their guilt or innocence. Still, the case raises concerns about the child protection system and has showcased systemic issues that need to be addressed immediately, say advocates and other observers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/childrens-aid-system-faces-heightened-calls-for-change-after-ontario-couples-murder-torture-convictions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/childrens-aid-system-faces-heightened-calls-for-change-after-ontario-couples-murder-torture-convictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay police seize $90K in cash and drugs - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay police seize $90K in cash and drugs&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-seize-90k-in-cash-and-drugs-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-seize-90k-in-cash-and-drugs-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPP seize $175K in suspected drugs in Sioux Lookout trafficking investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[OPP seize suspected cocaine, fentanyl and other drugs in Sioux Lookout trafficking probe<br />
SIOUX LOOKOUT &mdash; Three people, including two youths whose identities are protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, have been charged after Ontario Provincial Police stopped a vehicle on Highway 72 as part of a drug trafficking investigation.<br />
Police report that the investigation began in March 2026 and focused on the movement of illicit drugs from Toronto to Sioux Lookout.<br />
The case matters regional]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/opp-seize-175k-in-suspected-drugs-in-sioux-lookout-trafficking-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/opp-seize-175k-in-suspected-drugs-in-sioux-lookout-trafficking-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small Businesses in Northern Ontario face pressure. Here is how Small Business Can Compete]]></title><description><![CDATA[Small Businesses Face a New Retail Reality as Online Giants Reshape Main Street<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; Locally owned small businesses in Thunder Bay, Dryden, Kenora and across Northern Ontario are facing a retail environment that has been changed by COVID-19, online shopping, Amazon, big-box delivery systems and ultra-low-price marketplaces such as Temu.<br />
The challenge is not just price. It is convenience, visibility, shipping speed, consumer habits and the decline of casual foot traffic in malls an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/small-businesses-in-northern-ontario-face-pressure-here-is-how-small-business-can-compete/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/small-businesses-in-northern-ontario-face-pressure-here-is-how-small-business-can-compete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay police seize suspected cocaine and cash in Munro Street-area investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay police seize suspected cocaine and cash in Munro Street-area investigation<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; A Thunder Bay Police Service Intelligence Unit investigation has resulted in a significant drug seizure and charges against a 30-year-old Ajax, Ont., person.<br />
Police say the investigation began in April 2026. On Tuesday, May 5, officers located and arrested a suspect, then searched a home and vehicle in the Munro Street area. Police report seizing more than 700 grams of suspected cocaine and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-seize-suspected-cocaine-and-cash-in-munro-street-area-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-seize-suspected-cocaine-and-cash-in-munro-street-area-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former NHL goalie Carey Price among those calling for changes to Indian Act]]></title><description><![CDATA[More witnesses weighed in Tuesday on legislation that would make changes to registration under the Indian Act, including eliminating the second-generation cut-off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/former-nhl-goalie-carey-price-among-those-calling-for-changes-to-indian-act/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/former-nhl-goalie-carey-price-among-those-calling-for-changes-to-indian-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early morning flood at Kenora, Ont., hospital results in several service disruptions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several services at Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH) in Kenora, Ont., have been disrupted due to a flood that has affected all floors of the building. Here's what we know about the situation so far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/early-morning-flood-at-kenora-ont-hospital-results-in-several-service-disruptions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/early-morning-flood-at-kenora-ont-hospital-results-in-several-service-disruptions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver Positioning as Major Mining Hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Vancouver&rsquo;s Mining Hub Highlights Canada&rsquo;s Critical Minerals Race<br />
VANCOUVER &mdash; A new study from the Mining Association of British Columbia says mining contributes more than $3.5 billion in annual economic output to Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island, even though the region has no active operating mines.<br />
For Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario, the finding is a reminder that the mining economy increasingly depends on urban service hubs, transportation corridors, Indigeno]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/vancouver-positioning-as-major-mining-hub/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/vancouver-positioning-as-major-mining-hub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 6, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Outlook – Snowflakes in May Continue Across Northwestern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[THUNDER BAY &ndash; WEATHER &ndash; Thunder Bay continues to ride the line between spring and lingering winter this morning, with light snow falling at the airport and temperatures hovering just above freezing. In the Waterfront District this morning, there is the odd flake of snow quietly drifting down.<br />
Street cleaning across the city continues, the focus is on main downtown areas right now, and the city reports that bike lane opening is delayed.<br />
While rain showers may mix in later today, cold]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/may-6-2026-thunder-bay-weather-outlook-snowflakes-in-may-continue-across-northwestern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/may-6-2026-thunder-bay-weather-outlook-snowflakes-in-may-continue-across-northwestern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Fine Art of Not Arguing With People Who Brought a Shovel]]></title><description><![CDATA[A light-hearted look at why some arguments are best left untouched<br />
Thunder Bay &ndash; LIVING &ndash; There is an old adage, often attributed to Mark Twain, that reads: &ldquo;Never argue with an idiot. They will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience.&rdquo;<br />
It is sharp, funny and useful &mdash; even if the attribution is shaky.<br />
The Center for Mark Twain Studies says Twain never wrote or said the line, and Quote Investigator traces the modern wording through a long trai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/the-fine-art-of-not-arguing-with-people-who-brought-a-shovel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/the-fine-art-of-not-arguing-with-people-who-brought-a-shovel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPP Advise of Increased Police Activity in Gingoogaming First Nation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police Presence Increased Near Chapais Point Road in Ginoogaming First Nation<br />
GINOOGAMING FIRST NATION, Ont. &mdash; Greenstone OPP are assisting the Anishinabek Police Service with an ongoing investigation in the area of Chapais Point Road in Ginoogaming First Nation.<br />
Police say residents and members of the public can expect a higher-than-normal police presence in the area while the investigation continues.<br />
Public Asked to Avoid the Area<br />
As a public safety precaution, police are advising people]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/opp-advise-of-increased-police-activity-in-gingoogaming-first-nation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/opp-advise-of-increased-police-activity-in-gingoogaming-first-nation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Much Cover Do You Really Need in a Term Insurance Plan?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buying a term plan is not just about picking a large number and hoping it is enough. Most people either underinsure themselves or blindly follow rules like &ldquo;10x your income&rdquo; without understanding what actually goes into that number.<br />
The right coverage depends on your life stage, responsibilities, and future goals. If you get this wrong, your family either struggles financially, or you overpay for unnecessary coverage.<br />
Why Choosing the Right Cover Matters<br />
A term plan is designed to re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/how-much-cover-do-you-really-need-in-a-term-insurance-plan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/how-much-cover-do-you-really-need-in-a-term-insurance-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jody Humphrey Redefines the Role of Financial Education in Today’s Economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The financial services industry has never been more critical or more misunderstood than it is today. In an era defined by economic uncertainty, rapid technological advancement, and shifting career landscapes, financial knowledge is no longer a luxury reserved for professionals; it is a necessity for individuals, families, and leaders alike. From wealth preservation and risk management to entrepreneurship and long-term security, the ability to understand and navigate financial systems determines]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/jody-humphrey-redefines-the-role-of-financial-education-in-todays-economy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/jody-humphrey-redefines-the-role-of-financial-education-in-todays-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New space for managed alcohol program in Thunder Bay, Ont., honours former resident]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kwae Kii Win Managed Alcohol Program in Thunder Bay, Ont., is moving into a larger, newly-renovated building. Here's what those involved have to say about the program's importance in the northwestern Ontario community, as well as the family of a former participant who is being honoured there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/new-space-for-managed-alcohol-program-in-thunder-bay-ont-honours-former-resident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/new-space-for-managed-alcohol-program-in-thunder-bay-ont-honours-former-resident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford losing support in wake of jet controversy, polls suggest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doug Ford&rsquo;s now grounded plan to buy a private jet highlights a trend of softening support for the premier and his government, say some experts and polling analysts, who warn that the controversy could be a sign of deeper popular unease with the Tories&rsquo; agenda.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ford-losing-support-in-wake-of-jet-controversy-polls-suggest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ford-losing-support-in-wake-of-jet-controversy-polls-suggest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New space for managed alcohol program in Thunder Bay, Ont., honours former resident - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[New space for managed alcohol program in Thunder Bay, Ont., honours former resident&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/new-space-for-managed-alcohol-program-in-thunder-bay-ont-honours-former-resident-cbc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/new-space-for-managed-alcohol-program-in-thunder-bay-ont-honours-former-resident-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louise Arbour named Canada’s next Governor General, with AFN and Thunder Bay reaction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louise Arbour named Canada&rsquo;s next Governor General after King&rsquo;s approval<br />
OTTAWA &mdash; Prime Minister Mark Carney announced May 5 that King Charles III has approved the appointment of the Honourable Louise Arbour as Canada&rsquo;s next Governor General, making the former Supreme Court justice and international human rights leader the King&rsquo;s representative in Canada.<br />
The appointment matters in Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario because the office connects Canada&rsquo;s const]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/louise-arbour-named-canadas-next-governor-general-with-afn-and-thunder-bay-reaction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 01:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/louise-arbour-named-canadas-next-governor-general-with-afn-and-thunder-bay-reaction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grade 7 students push for recycling program in Constance Lake First Nation school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Grade 7 students in Constance Lake First Nation are trying to bring recycling back to their school but say a lack of transportation is standing in the way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/grade-7-students-push-for-recycling-program-in-constance-lake-first-nation-school/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/grade-7-students-push-for-recycling-program-in-constance-lake-first-nation-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Not a close call': Judge finds Ontario couple who tried to adopt 2 brothers guilty of murder, torture]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Ontario judge has found Burlington couple Becky Hamber and Brandy Cooney guilty of murdering a 12-year-old boy and torturing his younger brother, who were both in their care. The prospective parents "deeply resented" the boys "having come into their lives and not having turned out to be what was expected," he says in a nearly 300-page decision released Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/not-a-close-call-judge-finds-ontario-couple-who-tried-to-adopt-2-brothers-guilty-of-murder-torture/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/not-a-close-call-judge-finds-ontario-couple-who-tried-to-adopt-2-brothers-guilty-of-murder-torture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New opioid use disorder guide combines Western science and Indigenous knowledge]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the toxic drug crisis continues to plague communities across northwestern Ontario, First Nations are training community members in best practices for working with those experiencing addiction. Here are some of the highlights of the new Opioid Use Disorder Guide released by the Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/new-opioid-use-disorder-guide-combines-western-science-and-indigenous-knowledge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/new-opioid-use-disorder-guide-combines-western-science-and-indigenous-knowledge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WARREN DOUGLAS Obituary (2026) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[WARREN DOUGLAS Obituary (2026) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/warren-douglas-obituary-2026-thunder-bay-on-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/warren-douglas-obituary-2026-thunder-bay-on-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay law professor's constitutional challenge rejected - Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay law professor's constitutional challenge rejected&nbsp;&nbsp;Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-law-professors-constitutional-challenge-rejected-thunder-bay-news-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-law-professors-constitutional-challenge-rejected-thunder-bay-news-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Auditor General report finds Canada 'fell short' on transforming funding for First Nations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Auditor General of Canada says the federal government 'fell short' in transforming how it delivered long-term funding to First Nations communities and organizations. The New Fiscal Initiatives for First Nations program meant to deliver long-term socio-economic grants to First Nations communities and organizations over 10 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/auditor-general-report-finds-canada-fell-short-on-transforming-funding-for-first-nations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 01:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/auditor-general-report-finds-canada-fell-short-on-transforming-funding-for-first-nations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPP seize $4.1M in fentanyl, cocaine and counterfeit tablets in Project REDLINE]]></title><description><![CDATA[OPP Seize $4.1M in Drugs, Dismantle Interprovincial Trafficking Networks<br />
THUNDER BAY &ndash; NATIONAL CRIME NEWS &ndash; Ontario Provincial Police say several independent drug-trafficking networks operating between eastern Ontario and Montreal have been dismantled after officers seized more than $4.1 million in suspected fentanyl, cocaine and counterfeit prescription tablets.<br />
The case matters in Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario because fentanyl, cocaine and counterfeit pills often move throu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/opp-seize-41m-in-fentanyl-cocaine-and-counterfeit-tablets-in-project-redline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/opp-seize-41m-in-fentanyl-cocaine-and-counterfeit-tablets-in-project-redline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Several First Nations in northwestern Ontario brace for May snowstorm on Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several First Nations in northwestern Ontario are under snowfall warnings, as between 15 and 30 centimetres of snow is possible starting Monday afternoon or evening. The yellow-level warnings were first issued Monday morning by Environment and Climate Change Canada. Here's what we know about the storm system moving into the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/several-first-nations-in-northwestern-ontario-brace-for-may-snowstorm-on-monday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/several-first-nations-in-northwestern-ontario-brace-for-may-snowstorm-on-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay police seek help locating missing 23-year-old Ashlynn Bottle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Police Seek Help Locating Missing Woman Ashlynn Bottle<br />
THUNDER BAY &ndash; The Thunder Bay Police Service is asking for public assistance in locating 23-year-old Ashlynn Bottle, who has been reported missing. Bottle was last seen on April 26, 2026. Police are asking anyone who may have seen her or who has information about her whereabouts to come forward.<br />
Ashlynn Bottle last seen April 26<br />
Police describe Bottle as an Indigenous woman, standing five feet three inches tall, with a thin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-seek-help-locating-missing-23-year-old-ashlynn-bottle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-seek-help-locating-missing-23-year-old-ashlynn-bottle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario SPCA Reminds Pet Owners to Include Household Pets in Emergency Plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Make Pets Part of Your Emergency Plan This Emergency Preparedness Week<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; Emergency Preparedness Week is a reminder for Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario families to plan for every member of the household, including pets.<br />
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is urging residents to prepare for emergencies before they happen so animals are not left behind during storms, evacuations, power outages or other crises.<br />
Ontario SPCA Urges Families to Prepare Ahead<br />
The Ontario SPCA says]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-spca-reminds-pet-owners-to-include-household-pets-in-emergency-plans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-spca-reminds-pet-owners-to-include-household-pets-in-emergency-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 4, 2026: Geraldton–Greenstone Weather – Rain Today, Snow Returns Tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geraldton &ndash; WEATHER &ndash; Spring is taking a sharp turn back toward winter across the Greenstone region this week. Geraldton is waking up to rain and gusty winds, but colder air moving in will bring a return to snow and flurries through midweek.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Weather Overview<br />
Current Conditions<br />
Observed at Geraldton Airport at 7:00 AM EDT:<br />
Condition: Light rainTemperature: 3.1&deg;CWind: SSE 17 km/h, gusting to 30 km/hHumidity: 86%Pressure: 98.7 kPa (low)Visibility: 16 km<br />
Periods of show]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/may-4-2026-geraldtongreenstone-weather-rain-today-snow-returns-tonight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/may-4-2026-geraldtongreenstone-weather-rain-today-snow-returns-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 4 2026 – Northern Ontario First Nations Weather Report – Cooler Than Usual]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cool, Unsettled Pattern with Flurries Lingering<br />
THUNDER BAY &ndash; WEATHER DESK &ndash; A broad stretch of Northern Ontario, including remote and coastal First Nations communities, is experiencing a return to colder-than-normal early May weather. A low-pressure system is bringing gusty winds, mixed precipitation, and below-seasonal temperatures, especially across the north and James Bay coast.<br />
Regional Overview<br />
Sandy Lake First Nation &amp; Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI)<br />
These inland norther]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/may-4-2026-northern-ontario-first-nations-weather-report-cooler-than-usual/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/may-4-2026-northern-ontario-first-nations-weather-report-cooler-than-usual/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 4, 2026: Kenora and Lake of the Woods Weather – A Cold Reality Check Before the Warm-Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[KENORA &ndash; WEATHER &ndash; The Lake of the Woods region is offering a glimpse of what Thunder Bay often sees next&mdash;a sharp return to colder, unsettled spring weather. While Kenora will warm later this week, today and the next couple of days feel more like a step backward into late winter.Today&rsquo;s Weather Overview<br />
Current Conditions<br />
Observed at Kenora Airport at 5:00 AM CDT:<br />
Condition: Light rain showerTemperature: 3.8&deg;CWind: WNW 23 km/h, gusting to 37 km/hHumidity: 92%Pressure:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/may-4-2026-kenora-and-lake-of-the-woods-weather-a-cold-reality-check-before-the-warm-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/may-4-2026-kenora-and-lake-of-the-woods-weather-a-cold-reality-check-before-the-warm-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 4, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Outlook – Windy, Wet, and Turning Cooler]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay starts Monday mild but unsettled, with mostly cloudy skies, gusty southwest winds, and falling pressure. Showers are expected today before colder air arrives tonight, changing rain showers to flurries.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Weather Overview<br />
Current Conditions<br />
Observed at Thunder Bay Airport at 6:00 AM EDT:<br />
Condition: Mostly cloudyTemperature: 12.8&deg;CWind: SSW 23 km/h, gusting to 36Humidity: 38%Pressure: 98.6 kPa and fallingVisibility: 24 km<br />
Today brings showers, with winds becoming west a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/may-4-2026-thunder-bay-weather-outlook-windy-wet-and-turning-cooler/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/may-4-2026-thunder-bay-weather-outlook-windy-wet-and-turning-cooler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benefits of Buying a Beachfront Property]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owning a beachfront property has long been associated with luxury, relaxation, and a certain sense of escape from everyday life. But beyond the postcard-worthy views and soothing sound of waves, there are practical and financial advantages that make this type of investment especially appealing. Whether you are considering a holiday home, a rental property, or even a permanent residence, beachfront real estate offers a unique combination of lifestyle and value.<br />
A Lifestyle That Feels Like a Perma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/benefits-of-buying-a-beachfront-property/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/benefits-of-buying-a-beachfront-property/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Online Casino Market Sees Surge in Player Interest Amid Digital Entertainment Boom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadians are spending more time than ever on digital entertainment platforms, and the online casino sector is no exception. New data from industry analysts suggest that participation in regulated online gaming has climbed steadily across the country over the past two years, driven by better mobile accessibility, improved consumer protections, and a growing appetite for convenient leisure options &mdash; particularly in regions like Northwestern Ontario, where geography and long winters make dig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/canadian-online-casino-market-sees-surge-in-player-interest-amid-digital-entertainment-boom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/canadian-online-casino-market-sees-surge-in-player-interest-amid-digital-entertainment-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 5 Best Family Lawyers in Abbotsford, BC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Handling family law issues in Abbotsford, BC, requires knowledge of how various firms practice, charge, and litigate. The choice is usually a trade-off between full-service litigation experience, specialization at a boutique, and fee disclosure. This updated April 2026 guide evaluates five Abbotsford law firms based on prices, processes, and client suitability.<br />
1. Gill &amp; Gill Law<br />
Pricing and Fees: Gill &amp; Gill Law charges by the hour and provides complimentary consultations. In BC, the ty]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/the-5-best-family-lawyers-in-abbotsford-bc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/the-5-best-family-lawyers-in-abbotsford-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Confederation College in Thunder Bay, Ont., supports federal government’s $6B investment into skilled trades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Confederation College&rsquo;s president in Thunder Bay, Ont., says the institution is glad the federal government is making a $6 billion investment over five years in the skilled trades. The flagship measure, called Team Canada Strong in the spring economic update, will be used to recruit, train and hire up to 100,000 paid placements for new skilled trade workers, aged 15 to 30.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/confederation-college-in-thunder-bay-ont-supports-federal-governments-6b-investment-into-skilled-trades/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/confederation-college-in-thunder-bay-ont-supports-federal-governments-6b-investment-into-skilled-trades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Confederation College in Thunder Bay, Ont., supports federal government’s $6B investment into skilled trades - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Confederation College in Thunder Bay, Ont., supports federal government&rsquo;s $6B investment into skilled trades&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/confederation-college-in-thunder-bay-ont-supports-federal-governments-6b-investment-into-skilled-trades-cbc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/confederation-college-in-thunder-bay-ont-supports-federal-governments-6b-investment-into-skilled-trades-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road to the 2026 Centennial Cup: Thunder Bay North Stars - Hockey Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Road to the 2026 Centennial Cup: Thunder Bay North Stars&nbsp;&nbsp;Hockey Canada]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/road-to-the-2026-centennial-cup-thunder-bay-north-stars-hockey-canada/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/road-to-the-2026-centennial-cup-thunder-bay-north-stars-hockey-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SANDY STAFFORD-MAEPEA Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[SANDY STAFFORD-MAEPEA Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/sandy-stafford-maepea-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/sandy-stafford-maepea-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeffrey Meady Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeffrey Meady Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/jeffrey-meady-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/jeffrey-meady-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person rescued after falling through ice in Thunder Bay - Your Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Person rescued after falling through ice in Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thunder Bay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/person-rescued-after-falling-through-ice-in-thunder-bay-your-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/person-rescued-after-falling-through-ice-in-thunder-bay-your-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Fire Rescue warns residents after ice rescue at a local park - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Fire Rescue warns residents after ice rescue at a local park&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-fire-rescue-warns-residents-after-ice-rescue-at-a-local-park-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-fire-rescue-warns-residents-after-ice-rescue-at-a-local-park-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Politics: 2026 civic election opens with early filings for mayor, council and wards - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Politics: 2026 civic election opens with early filings for mayor, council and wards&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-politics-2026-civic-election-opens-with-early-filings-for-mayor-council-and-wards-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-politics-2026-civic-election-opens-with-early-filings-for-mayor-council-and-wards-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lorne Otway - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lorne Otway - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/lorne-otway-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/lorne-otway-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 2, 2026: Thunder Bay Weekend Weather – Sunny Saturday, Breezy Sunday, Showers Ahead - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 2, 2026: Thunder Bay Weekend Weather &ndash; Sunny Saturday, Breezy Sunday, Showers Ahead&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/may-2-2026-thunder-bay-weekend-weather-sunny-saturday-breezy-sunday-showers-ahead-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/may-2-2026-thunder-bay-weekend-weather-sunny-saturday-breezy-sunday-showers-ahead-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebration of Life: Hector Couch - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebration of Life: Hector Couch - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/celebration-of-life-hector-couch-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/celebration-of-life-hector-couch-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Service Announcement: Dario and Daniel Cont - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Service Announcement: Dario and Daniel Cont - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/service-announcement-dario-and-daniel-cont-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/service-announcement-dario-and-daniel-cont-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Thunder Bay, Ont. organization travelled to Australia to push for women's leadership - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Thunder Bay, Ont. organization travelled to Australia to push for women's leadership&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/this-thunder-bay-ont-organization-travelled-to-australia-to-push-for-womens-leadership-cbc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/this-thunder-bay-ont-organization-travelled-to-australia-to-push-for-womens-leadership-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Thunder Bay, Ont. organization travelled to Australia to push for women's leadership]]></title><description><![CDATA[ONWA says connections and momentum from the Women Deliver Conference 2026 will help drive action for Indigenous women and communities in Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/this-thunder-bay-ont-organization-travelled-to-australia-to-push-for-womens-leadership/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/this-thunder-bay-ont-organization-travelled-to-australia-to-push-for-womens-leadership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JOHN LOCKER Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[JOHN LOCKER Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/john-locker-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 10:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/john-locker-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PAUL COLOSIMO Obituary (2026) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[PAUL COLOSIMO Obituary (2026) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/paul-colosimo-obituary-2026-thunder-bay-on-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 10:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/paul-colosimo-obituary-2026-thunder-bay-on-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario map highlights highway oddities from submerged roads to abandoned bridges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonathan Silverman, a first year civil engineering student at the University of Waterloo, has created an Ontario Oddities map that highlights weird things people might see on a road trip, including signs that are wrong, abandoned bridges and roadways or even submerged highways.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-map-highlights-highway-oddities-from-submerged-roads-to-abandoned-bridges/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-map-highlights-highway-oddities-from-submerged-roads-to-abandoned-bridges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSALIE AGOSTINO Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROSALIE AGOSTINO Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/rosalie-agostino-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/rosalie-agostino-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROBERT WHATLEY Obituary (2026) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROBERT WHATLEY Obituary (2026) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/robert-whatley-obituary-2026-thunder-bay-on-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/robert-whatley-obituary-2026-thunder-bay-on-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Festival Area Renewal Project to relocate Thunder Bay, Ont., waterfront celebrations in 2027 - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festival Area Renewal Project to relocate Thunder Bay, Ont., waterfront celebrations in 2027&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/festival-area-renewal-project-to-relocate-thunder-bay-ont-waterfront-celebrations-in-2027-cbc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/festival-area-renewal-project-to-relocate-thunder-bay-ont-waterfront-celebrations-in-2027-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Festival Area Renewal Project to relocate Thunder Bay, Ont., waterfront celebrations in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Festival Area Renewal Project &mdash; costing roughly $5 million, split between the city, provincial and federal governments &mdash; has begun this spring at the waterfront in Thunder Bay, Ont. While closed for a significant time, the City of Thunder Bay said construction will improve the overall public space and enhance infrastructure design for stormwater management.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/festival-area-renewal-project-to-relocate-thunder-bay-ont-waterfront-celebrations-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/festival-area-renewal-project-to-relocate-thunder-bay-ont-waterfront-celebrations-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Colosimo - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Colosimo - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/paul-colosimo-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/paul-colosimo-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Election season officially underway in Thunder Bay - Your Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Election season officially underway in Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thunder Bay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/election-season-officially-underway-in-thunder-bay-your-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/election-season-officially-underway-in-thunder-bay-your-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay rail car maker, college sign workforce training agreement - Northern Ontario Business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay rail car maker, college sign workforce training agreement&nbsp;&nbsp;Northern Ontario Business]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-rail-car-maker-college-sign-workforce-training-agreement-northern-ontario-business/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-rail-car-maker-college-sign-workforce-training-agreement-northern-ontario-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay fourth grader campaigning for “America’s Favorite Student” - Your Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay fourth grader campaigning for &ldquo;America&rsquo;s Favorite Student&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thunder Bay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-fourth-grader-campaigning-for-americas-favorite-student-your-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-fourth-grader-campaigning-for-americas-favorite-student-your-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Election Primer: What Thunder Bay civic candidates can and cannot promise voters in the 2026 election - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Election Primer: What Thunder Bay civic candidates can and cannot promise voters in the 2026 election&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/election-primer-what-thunder-bay-civic-candidates-can-and-cannot-promise-voters-in-the-2026-election-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/election-primer-what-thunder-bay-civic-candidates-can-and-cannot-promise-voters-in-the-2026-election-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Syphilis rates soar in Thunder Bay area - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Syphilis rates soar in Thunder Bay area&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/syphilis-rates-soar-in-thunder-bay-area-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/syphilis-rates-soar-in-thunder-bay-area-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 1, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather – Sunglasses Return as May Begins with Sunshine - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 1, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather &ndash; Sunglasses Return as May Begins with Sunshine&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/may-1-2026-thunder-bay-weather-sunglasses-return-as-may-begins-with-sunshine-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/may-1-2026-thunder-bay-weather-sunglasses-return-as-may-begins-with-sunshine-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This northwestern Ont., resident saw a bird of prey under attack and stepped in to save it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say early intervention and proper care are key after a local resident rescues an injured Northern Harrier Raptor from a field.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/this-northwestern-ont-resident-saw-a-bird-of-prey-under-attack-and-stepped-in-to-save-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/this-northwestern-ont-resident-saw-a-bird-of-prey-under-attack-and-stepped-in-to-save-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overdose awareness walk in Thunder Bay, Ont., aims to put city's drug crisis in the spotlight - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overdose awareness walk in Thunder Bay, Ont., aims to put city's drug crisis in the spotlight&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/overdose-awareness-walk-in-thunder-bay-ont-aims-to-put-citys-drug-crisis-in-the-spotlight-cbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/overdose-awareness-walk-in-thunder-bay-ont-aims-to-put-citys-drug-crisis-in-the-spotlight-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overdose awareness walk in Thunder Bay, Ont., aims to put city's drug crisis in the spotlight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Franki Dacosta says she wants her brother to be remembered for his kindness, his humour and the way he showed up for the people in his life. Joey Dacosta died in November 2025 after struggling with addiction. An overdose awareness walk is being held this Saturday in Thunder Bay, Ont., in his memory, hosted by the DEK Foundation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/overdose-awareness-walk-in-thunder-bay-ont-aims-to-put-citys-drug-crisis-in-the-spotlight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/overdose-awareness-walk-in-thunder-bay-ont-aims-to-put-citys-drug-crisis-in-the-spotlight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Syphilis rates soar in Thunder Bay area - Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Syphilis rates soar in Thunder Bay area&nbsp;&nbsp;Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/syphilis-rates-soar-in-thunder-bay-area-thunder-bay-news-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/syphilis-rates-soar-in-thunder-bay-area-thunder-bay-news-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay - $2-Million Gift From Joyce Family Foundation Expands Access to Education at Lakehead University - Education News Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay - $2-Million Gift From Joyce Family Foundation Expands Access to Education at Lakehead University&nbsp;&nbsp;Education News Canada]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-2-million-gift-from-joyce-family-foundation-expands-access-to-education-at-lakehead-university-education-news-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-2-million-gift-from-joyce-family-foundation-expands-access-to-education-at-lakehead-university-education-news-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas tops $2 a litre in Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gas tops $2 a litre in Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/gas-tops-2-a-litre-in-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 05:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/gas-tops-2-a-litre-in-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay’s Mayors: The Leaders Who Shaped the City Since Amalgamation - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay&rsquo;s Mayors: The Leaders Who Shaped the City Since Amalgamation&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bays-mayors-the-leaders-who-shaped-the-city-since-amalgamation-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 02:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bays-mayors-the-leaders-who-shaped-the-city-since-amalgamation-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay’s Mayors: The Leaders Who Shaped the City Since Amalgamation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay mayors from Saul Laskin to Ken Boshcoff and the civic legacies they left<br />
Thunder Bay&rsquo;s civic story is the story of a young city still defining itself. The full account of the city&rsquo;s mayors begins with amalgamation in 1970, when Port Arthur, Fort William and parts of Neebing and McIntyre became the City of Thunder Bay.<br />
From Saul Laskin&rsquo;s dignified role as the first mayor to Assef&rsquo;s colourful populism and Ken Boshcoff&rsquo;s return to office, each mayor left a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bays-mayors-the-leaders-who-shaped-the-city-since-amalgamation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 02:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bays-mayors-the-leaders-who-shaped-the-city-since-amalgamation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nominations for the 2026 Municipal Election Open May 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay &ndash; Local Politics &ndash; The candidate nomination period for the 2026 Municipal Election opens Friday, May 1.<br />
Individuals interested in running for office as Mayor, City Councillor, or School Board Trustee must file nomination papers with the Office of the City Clerk, in person at City Hall, 500 Donald St. E. Filing fees are associated with each nomination.<br />
Nominations will be accepted from May 1, 2026 until August 21, 2026, at 2:00 pm.<br />
Appointments are required to file nominat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/nominations-for-the-2026-municipal-election-open-may-1/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/nominations-for-the-2026-municipal-election-open-may-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dexter Lawrence Extends Impact Beyond Football With Community Involvement ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dexter Lawrence has established himself as one of the most formidable defensive linemen in the NFL, anchoring the interior for the New York Giants with a blend of power and consistency.&nbsp;<br />
Recently, the New York Giants traded Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals in a major offseason move, acquiring the No. 10 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The deal reflects a reset for New York while signaling a win-now approach for Cincinnati, which adds one of the league&rsquo;s top interior defenders to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/dexter-lawrence-extends-impact-beyond-football-with-community-involvement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/dexter-lawrence-extends-impact-beyond-football-with-community-involvement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advocates in northwestern Ont., say citizen science can play a key role in managing blue-green algae]]></title><description><![CDATA[Groups of dedicated researchers and volunteers in northwestern Ontario have been working to raise awareness about blue-green algae in freshwater systems and the risks that come with it. Now, they&rsquo;re advocating for their work to be integrated into the reporting and monitoring systems already in place in the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/advocates-in-northwestern-ont-say-citizen-science-can-play-a-key-role-in-managing-blue-green-algae/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/advocates-in-northwestern-ont-say-citizen-science-can-play-a-key-role-in-managing-blue-green-algae/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daniela Erika Nekuliak - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniela Erika Nekuliak - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/daniela-erika-nekuliak-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/daniela-erika-nekuliak-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebration of Life: Greg DuBois - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebration of Life: Greg DuBois - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/celebration-of-life-greg-dubois-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/celebration-of-life-greg-dubois-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring Up to Clean Up Celebrates 30th Anniversary at 2026 Launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spring Up to Clean Up marks 30 years of community action in Thunder Bay<br />
THUNDER BAY &mdash; EcoSuperior and the City of Thunder Bay are launching the 30th annual Spring Up to Clean Up campaign, inviting residents, schools and businesses to help clear litter from sidewalks, neighbourhoods and green spaces throughout May.<br />
The milestone matters locally because the cleanup has become one of the city&rsquo;s longest-running community environmental efforts, with a direct impact on parks, streets and w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/spring-up-to-clean-up-celebrates-30th-anniversary-at-2026-launch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/spring-up-to-clean-up-celebrates-30th-anniversary-at-2026-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada 'cash flow' issues hurting small businesses owed money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carey Perkins is among several small business owners counting on funding through the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada they have not received.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/indigenous-tourism-association-of-canada-cash-flow-issues-hurting-small-businesses-owed-money/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/indigenous-tourism-association-of-canada-cash-flow-issues-hurting-small-businesses-owed-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Synergy North customers in Thunder Bay and Kenora will see modest hydro bill increases starting May 1st - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Synergy North customers in Thunder Bay and Kenora will see modest hydro bill increases starting May 1st&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/synergy-north-customers-in-thunder-bay-and-kenora-will-see-modest-hydro-bill-increases-starting-may-1st-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/synergy-north-customers-in-thunder-bay-and-kenora-will-see-modest-hydro-bill-increases-starting-may-1st-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Synergy North customers in Thunder Bay and Kenora will see modest hydro bill increases starting May 1st]]></title><description><![CDATA[THUNDER BAY &mdash; Electricity customers in Thunder Bay and Kenora will see a modest increase on their monthly bills starting May 1 after the Ontario Energy Board approved Synergy North&rsquo;s 2026 distribution rates. The change is small on a typical household bill, but it will still be noticed by families and businesses already watching utility costs closely.<br />
Residential and small business bills both set to rise<br />
According to Synergy North, a typical residential customer using 750 kilowatt-hou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/synergy-north-customers-in-thunder-bay-and-kenora-will-see-modest-hydro-bill-increases-starting-may-1st/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/synergy-north-customers-in-thunder-bay-and-kenora-will-see-modest-hydro-bill-increases-starting-may-1st/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers begin month-long effort to clean up Thunder Bay - Your Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volunteers begin month-long effort to clean up Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thunder Bay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/volunteers-begin-month-long-effort-to-clean-up-thunder-bay-your-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/volunteers-begin-month-long-effort-to-clean-up-thunder-bay-your-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Electricity rates going up in Kenora and Thunder Bay - Your Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Electricity rates going up in Kenora and Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thunder Bay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/electricity-rates-going-up-in-kenora-and-thunder-bay-your-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/electricity-rates-going-up-in-kenora-and-thunder-bay-your-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil near US$125 could push Canadian gas toward $1.90 to $2.00 a litre and diesel even higher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil near US$125 would hit Canadian drivers fast as Hormuz crisis tightens fuel markets<br />
THUNDER BAY &ndash; Business &ndash; As of Thursday, April 30, Brent crude briefly touched US$126.41 a barrel &mdash; its highest level since March 2022 &mdash; before easing back, as the war involving Iran and the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz kept traders focused on the risk of a prolonged supply shock.<br />
For Canadians, that is not just a market story. If oil holds near US$125, gasoline and diesel prices in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/oil-near-us125-could-push-canadian-gas-toward-190-to-200-a-litre-and-diesel-even-higher/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/oil-near-us125-could-push-canadian-gas-toward-190-to-200-a-litre-and-diesel-even-higher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On This Day in 1945: Adolf Hitler Takes His Own Life in Berlin Bunker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Berlin, April 30, 1945 &mdash; With the thunder of Soviet artillery shaking the ruined capital of the Third Reich, Adolf Hitler, the Nazi dictator whose war of conquest plunged Europe into catastrophe, committed suicide on this day, in his underground bunker beneath the Reich Chancellery.<br />
Hitler, 56, died as the Red Army closed in on the centre of Berlin.<br />
His death came only days before the total collapse of Nazi Germany and the end of the Second World War in Europe. Beside him was Eva Braun, wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/on-this-day-in-1945-adolf-hitler-takes-his-own-life-in-berlin-bunker/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/on-this-day-in-1945-adolf-hitler-takes-his-own-life-in-berlin-bunker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding the Courts: What is Bail and What Happens if a Person Breaches Release Conditions?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explainer: What Happens After a Bail Release in Thunder Bay and What a Breach Can Mean<br />
THUNDER BAY &ndash; LEGAL &ndash; It is often hard for many in Thunder Bay to understand. Police arrest a suspect after a long investigation, and in the Thunder Bay Superior Court, the justice then releases that person on bail.<br />
For those following cases in the courts, or reading news reports, often one of the charges is &ldquo;Breach of Conditions&rdquo;.<br />
This article will seek to provide information to explai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/understanding-the-courts-what-is-bail-and-what-happens-if-a-person-breaches-release-conditions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/understanding-the-courts-what-is-bail-and-what-happens-if-a-person-breaches-release-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 30, 2026: Fort Frances Weather – Mainly Cloudy with a Sunny Weekend Warm-Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[THUNDER BAY &ndash; Weather Desk &ndash; Fort Frances starts Thursday below freezing with a chilly north breeze, but the forecast is trending brighter. Sunshine returns Friday, and Saturday brings the standout weather of the week with a high of 16&deg;C.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Weather Overview<br />
Current Conditions<br />
Observed at Fort Frances at 7:00 AM CDT:<br />
Condition: Not observedTemperature: -1.1&deg;CWind Chill: -4Wind: North at 8 km/hHumidity: 77%Pressure: 102.1 kPa and rising<br />
Today will be mainly cloudy,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/april-30-2026-fort-frances-weather-mainly-cloudy-with-a-sunny-weekend-warm-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/april-30-2026-fort-frances-weather-mainly-cloudy-with-a-sunny-weekend-warm-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 30, 2026: Dryden and Vermilion Bay Weather – Cloudy and Cool with Sunshine Ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[DRYDEN &ndash; WEATHER &ndash; Dryden and Vermilion Bay are starting Thursday under cloudy skies with temperatures below freezing. The day remains mostly grey and cool, but clearer skies arrive tonight, setting up a sunny Friday and a milder Saturday.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Weather Overview<br />
Current Conditions<br />
Observed at Dryden Airport at 7:21 AM CDT:<br />
Condition: CloudyTemperature: -1.3&deg;CWind Chill: -4Wind: North at 8 km/hHumidity: 67%Pressure: 102.1 kPaVisibility: 16 km<br />
Today will be mainly cloudy, w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/april-30-2026-dryden-and-vermilion-bay-weather-cloudy-and-cool-with-sunshine-ahead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/april-30-2026-dryden-and-vermilion-bay-weather-cloudy-and-cool-with-sunshine-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 30, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Forecast – Sunshine Peeks Through the Spring Chill - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 30, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Forecast &ndash; Sunshine Peeks Through the Spring Chill&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/april-30-2026-thunder-bay-weather-forecast-sunshine-peeks-through-the-spring-chill-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/april-30-2026-thunder-bay-weather-forecast-sunshine-peeks-through-the-spring-chill-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family at camp near Weenusk River survives close encounter with polar bear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Family at camp near Weenusk River had to shoot an aggressive polar bear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/family-at-camp-near-weenusk-river-survives-close-encounter-with-polar-bear/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/family-at-camp-near-weenusk-river-survives-close-encounter-with-polar-bear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring Up to Clean Up helps keep Thunder Bay tidy for 30 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[EcoSuperior is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its annual Spring Up to Clean Up initiative in Thunder Bay, Ont. The CBC's Amy Hadley had the chance to take part and learn how small efforts can make a big difference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/spring-up-to-clean-up-helps-keep-thunder-bay-tidy-for-30-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/spring-up-to-clean-up-helps-keep-thunder-bay-tidy-for-30-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southern Ontario drug traffickers prompt state of emergency in Long Lake #58 First Nation]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a state of emergency remains in place in Long Lake #58 First Nation over the toxic drug crisis, the northwestern Ontario community is creating new safety and wellness roles to help protect vulnerable members.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/southern-ontario-drug-traffickers-prompt-state-of-emergency-in-long-lake-58-first-nation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/southern-ontario-drug-traffickers-prompt-state-of-emergency-in-long-lake-58-first-nation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas tops $2 a litre in Thunder Bay - Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gas tops $2 a litre in Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/gas-tops-2-a-litre-in-thunder-bay-thunder-bay-news-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/gas-tops-2-a-litre-in-thunder-bay-thunder-bay-news-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Police Service Intelligence Unit investigation leads to charges - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Police Service Intelligence Unit investigation leads to charges&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-service-intelligence-unit-investigation-leads-to-charges-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-service-intelligence-unit-investigation-leads-to-charges-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kashechewan First Nation declares full-scale evacuation due to flooding risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kasheshewan First Nation has declared a full-scale evacuation due to the risk of flooding from the Albany River.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kashechewan-first-nation-declares-full-scale-evacuation-due-to-flooding-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kashechewan-first-nation-declares-full-scale-evacuation-due-to-flooding-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joyce Mary Jewett Szezpanski - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joyce Mary Jewett Szezpanski - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/joyce-mary-jewett-szezpanski-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/joyce-mary-jewett-szezpanski-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lloyd William Sitch - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lloyd William Sitch - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/lloyd-william-sitch-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/lloyd-william-sitch-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruth Muir - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ruth Muir - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ruth-muir-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ruth-muir-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Filomena Theresa Pepe - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filomena Theresa Pepe - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/filomena-theresa-pepe-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/filomena-theresa-pepe-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dorothy Marie Glenn - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dorothy Marie Glenn - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/dorothy-marie-glenn-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/dorothy-marie-glenn-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stephen House - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen House - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/stephen-house-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/stephen-house-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Susan Elaine Ferguson - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Susan Elaine Ferguson - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/susan-elaine-ferguson-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/susan-elaine-ferguson-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Douglas M. Savela - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Douglas M. Savela - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/douglas-m-savela-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/douglas-m-savela-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 29, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Forecast – Grey Skies, Chilly Air, and a Curious Sky Mystery - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 29, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Forecast &ndash; Grey Skies, Chilly Air, and a Curious Sky Mystery&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/april-29-2026-thunder-bay-weather-forecast-grey-skies-chilly-air-and-a-curious-sky-mystery-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/april-29-2026-thunder-bay-weather-forecast-grey-skies-chilly-air-and-a-curious-sky-mystery-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carol Shafto to be featured by Thunder Bay Arts Gallery - thealpenanews.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carol Shafto to be featured by Thunder Bay Arts Gallery&nbsp;&nbsp;thealpenanews.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/carol-shafto-to-be-featured-by-thunder-bay-arts-gallery-thealpenanewscom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/carol-shafto-to-be-featured-by-thunder-bay-arts-gallery-thealpenanewscom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toilet paper isn’t going digital: Thunder Bay pulp mill CEO ‘very optimistic’ - Tree Frog creative]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toilet paper isn&rsquo;t going digital: Thunder Bay pulp mill CEO &lsquo;very optimistic&rsquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tree Frog creative]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/toilet-paper-isnt-going-digital-thunder-bay-pulp-mill-ceo-very-optimistic-tree-frog-creative/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/toilet-paper-isnt-going-digital-thunder-bay-pulp-mill-ceo-very-optimistic-tree-frog-creative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Ontario's new HST rebate will actually work for homebuyers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last month, the Ontario government announced plans to remove the Harmonized Sales Tax on new homes for one year, touting it as a measure that would &ldquo;help families realize the dream of homeownership&rdquo; and spur more home construction. But how will it actually work? CBC's Talia Ricci breaks down everything homebuyers need to know.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/how-ontarios-new-hst-rebate-will-actually-work-for-homebuyers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/how-ontarios-new-hst-rebate-will-actually-work-for-homebuyers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crossing guards in Thunder Bay, Ont., honour fallen colleagues fatally struck while on duty - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crossing guards in Thunder Bay, Ont., honour fallen colleagues fatally struck while on duty&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/crossing-guards-in-thunder-bay-ont-honour-fallen-colleagues-fatally-struck-while-on-duty-cbc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/crossing-guards-in-thunder-bay-ont-honour-fallen-colleagues-fatally-struck-while-on-duty-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crossing guards in Thunder Bay, Ont., honour fallen colleagues fatally struck while on duty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crossing guards in Thunder Bay, Ont., are wearing yellow ribbons on April 28, the National Day of Mourning, to commemorate two fallen colleagues fatally struck by vehicles while on duty. One crossing guard lost their life in Hamilton in November 2025 and the other died in Ottawa in March 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/crossing-guards-in-thunder-bay-ont-honour-fallen-colleagues-fatally-struck-while-on-duty/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/crossing-guards-in-thunder-bay-ont-honour-fallen-colleagues-fatally-struck-while-on-duty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay opens new Waterfront Transit Terminal on April 29 - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay opens new Waterfront Transit Terminal on April 29&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-opens-new-waterfront-transit-terminal-on-april-29-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-opens-new-waterfront-transit-terminal-on-april-29-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay's new bus terminal set for its official opening - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay's new bus terminal set for its official opening&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bays-new-bus-terminal-set-for-its-official-opening-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bays-new-bus-terminal-set-for-its-official-opening-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airline fuel costs begin impacting service at Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airline fuel costs begin impacting service at Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/airline-fuel-costs-begin-impacting-service-at-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/airline-fuel-costs-begin-impacting-service-at-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay street sweeping underway - Your Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay street sweeping underway&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thunder Bay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-street-sweeping-underway-your-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-street-sweeping-underway-your-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario considering social media, cellphone ban on school properties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra says the province will be working closely with the federal government on a social media ban for kids under a certain age. He also says he is considering implementing a near-total ban of cellphones on school properties, with some medical exemptions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-considering-social-media-cellphone-ban-on-school-properties/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-considering-social-media-cellphone-ban-on-school-properties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay wins back-to-back financial reporting awards - Your Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay wins back-to-back financial reporting awards&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thunder Bay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-wins-back-to-back-financial-reporting-awards-your-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-wins-back-to-back-financial-reporting-awards-your-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neebing, Ont., installs temporary bridge as flood watches remain in effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[A temporary bridge has been installed in Neebing, Ont., following a culvert failure that could have stranded about 100 residents on the other side. Here's the latest on the situation as flood watches remain in effect for parts of northwestern Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/neebing-ont-installs-temporary-bridge-as-flood-watches-remain-in-effect/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/neebing-ont-installs-temporary-bridge-as-flood-watches-remain-in-effect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay airport will temporarily reduce select fees in May to help airlines manage higher fuel costs - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay airport will temporarily reduce select fees in May to help airlines manage higher fuel costs&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-airport-will-temporarily-reduce-select-fees-in-may-to-help-airlines-manage-higher-fuel-costs-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-airport-will-temporarily-reduce-select-fees-in-may-to-help-airlines-manage-higher-fuel-costs-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay wins national financial reporting award for the second year in a row - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay wins national financial reporting award for the second year in a row&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-wins-national-financial-reporting-award-for-the-second-year-in-a-row-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-wins-national-financial-reporting-award-for-the-second-year-in-a-row-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay man sentenced for the brutal murder of his stepmother - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay man sentenced for the brutal murder of his stepmother&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-man-sentenced-for-the-brutal-murder-of-his-stepmother-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-man-sentenced-for-the-brutal-murder-of-his-stepmother-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From smiles to support: Cookie campaign returns in Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[From smiles to support: Cookie campaign returns in Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/from-smiles-to-support-cookie-campaign-returns-in-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/from-smiles-to-support-cookie-campaign-returns-in-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 28, 2026: Thunder Bay Rainfall Warning Remains in Effect Early - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 28, 2026: Thunder Bay Rainfall Warning Remains in Effect Early&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/april-28-2026-thunder-bay-rainfall-warning-remains-in-effect-early-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/april-28-2026-thunder-bay-rainfall-warning-remains-in-effect-early-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Special weather statement in effect for Thunder Bay area - Your Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Special weather statement in effect for Thunder Bay area&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thunder Bay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/special-weather-statement-in-effect-for-thunder-bay-area-your-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/special-weather-statement-in-effect-for-thunder-bay-area-your-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hammarskjold High School students transform city park garbage cans into art]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three students from Hammarskjold High School are transforming local park garbage cans into works of art in Thunder Bay, Ont. Painting took roughly six to seven weeks for each student to complete.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/hammarskjold-high-school-students-transform-city-park-garbage-cans-into-art/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/hammarskjold-high-school-students-transform-city-park-garbage-cans-into-art/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EDWARD RUBY Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[EDWARD RUBY Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/edward-ruby-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/edward-ruby-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EDWARD RUBY Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy | Obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[EDWARD RUBY Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy | Obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/edward-ruby-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/edward-ruby-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MARIA JOHNSON Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy | Obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[MARIA JOHNSON Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy | Obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/maria-johnson-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/maria-johnson-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RITA KELLER Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy | Obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[RITA KELLER Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy | Obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/rita-keller-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/rita-keller-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay's new bus terminal set for its official opening - Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay's new bus terminal set for its official opening&nbsp;&nbsp;Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bays-new-bus-terminal-set-for-its-official-opening-thunder-bay-news-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bays-new-bus-terminal-set-for-its-official-opening-thunder-bay-news-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Graham Ingham: Thunder Bay International Airport Fees - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Graham Ingham: Thunder Bay International Airport Fees&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/graham-ingham-thunder-bay-international-airport-fees-cbc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/graham-ingham-thunder-bay-international-airport-fees-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airline fuel costs begin impacting service at Thunder Bay - Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airline fuel costs begin impacting service at Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/airline-fuel-costs-begin-impacting-service-at-thunder-bay-thunder-bay-news-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/airline-fuel-costs-begin-impacting-service-at-thunder-bay-thunder-bay-news-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Thunder Bay resident named an Alberta court judge - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Thunder Bay resident named an Alberta court judge&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/former-thunder-bay-resident-named-an-alberta-court-judge-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/former-thunder-bay-resident-named-an-alberta-court-judge-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neebing declares state of emergency amid flood watch, with more rainfall expected]]></title><description><![CDATA[With more rainfall in the forecast, the Municipality of Neebing has declared a state of emergency due to a culvert failure that could temporarily isolate residents in the northwestern Ontario community. Meanwhile, flood watches, special weather statements and rainfall warnings are in effect for much of the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/neebing-declares-state-of-emergency-amid-flood-watch-with-more-rainfall-expected/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/neebing-declares-state-of-emergency-amid-flood-watch-with-more-rainfall-expected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay police investigate fatal train-pedestrian collision near Fort William Road - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay police investigate fatal train-pedestrian collision near Fort William Road&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-investigate-fatal-train-pedestrian-collision-near-fort-william-road-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-investigate-fatal-train-pedestrian-collision-near-fort-william-road-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Weather Update: Rainfall Warning Upgraded as Rural Washouts and Road Closures Reported - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Weather Update: Rainfall Warning Upgraded as Rural Washouts and Road Closures Reported&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-weather-update-rainfall-warning-upgraded-as-rural-washouts-and-road-closures-reported-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-weather-update-rainfall-warning-upgraded-as-rural-washouts-and-road-closures-reported-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring Street Sweeping Now Underway in Thunder Bay - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spring Street Sweeping Now Underway in Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/spring-street-sweeping-now-underway-in-thunder-bay-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/spring-street-sweeping-now-underway-in-thunder-bay-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian killed in collision with train in Thunder Bay - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pedestrian killed in collision with train in Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/pedestrian-killed-in-collision-with-train-in-thunder-bay-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/pedestrian-killed-in-collision-with-train-in-thunder-bay-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flood watch issued for Thunder Bay region as more rain expected - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flood watch issued for Thunder Bay region as more rain expected&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/flood-watch-issued-for-thunder-bay-region-as-more-rain-expected-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/flood-watch-issued-for-thunder-bay-region-as-more-rain-expected-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 27, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Update – Special Weather Statement – Significant Rain - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 27, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Update &ndash; Special Weather Statement &ndash; Significant Rain&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/april-27-2026-thunder-bay-weather-update-special-weather-statement-significant-rain-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/april-27-2026-thunder-bay-weather-update-special-weather-statement-significant-rain-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ironworker Training Centre set for expansion in Thunder Bay - constructconnect.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ironworker Training Centre set for expansion in Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;constructconnect.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ironworker-training-centre-set-for-expansion-in-thunder-bay-constructconnectcom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ironworker-training-centre-set-for-expansion-in-thunder-bay-constructconnectcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worries over boundary water pollution crest in Minnesota and Ontario, as Biden-era mining ban nears reversal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Minnesota-based wilderness protection group is sounding the alarm that a nearly-overturned mining ban in the U.S. will open the door to copper-sulfide mining &mdash; a move they say risks leaking sulfuric acid into shared Boundary Waters at the Canadian border, including Quetico Provincial Park and the Lake Superior watershed in northwestern Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/worries-over-boundary-water-pollution-crest-in-minnesota-and-ontario-as-biden-era-mining-ban-nears-reversal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/worries-over-boundary-water-pollution-crest-in-minnesota-and-ontario-as-biden-era-mining-ban-nears-reversal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worries grow over boundary water pollution in Minnesota and Ontario, as Biden-era mining ban nears reversal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Minnesota-based wilderness protection group is sounding the alarm that a nearly-overturned mining ban in the U.S. will open the door to copper-sulfide mining &mdash; a move they say risks leaking sulfuric acid into shared Boundary Waters at the Canadian border, including Quetico Provincial Park and the Lake Superior watershed in northwestern Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/worries-grow-over-boundary-water-pollution-in-minnesota-and-ontario-as-biden-era-mining-ban-nears-reversal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/worries-grow-over-boundary-water-pollution-in-minnesota-and-ontario-as-biden-era-mining-ban-nears-reversal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many Canadians have avoided the U.S. for over a year. Have we reached the point of no return?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ongoing U.S. travel boycott is showing no signs of letting up. March marked the 14th consecutive month of steep declines, with Canadian return trips to the U.S. plummeting 32 per cent compared to pre-boycott March 2024. 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Yet advocates and experts say the elopement of a nine-year-old from school this week puts the spotlight on inadequate in-school support of Ontario students with disabilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/after-autistic-childs-wandering-from-school-experts-say-ontarios-special-education-needs-more-support/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/after-autistic-childs-wandering-from-school-experts-say-ontarios-special-education-needs-more-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Red Pull puts strength behind community support in Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big Red Pull puts strength behind community support in Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/big-red-pull-puts-strength-behind-community-support-in-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/big-red-pull-puts-strength-behind-community-support-in-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay city council approves substantial pay hikes - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay city council approves substantial pay hikes&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-city-council-approves-substantial-pay-hikes-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-city-council-approves-substantial-pay-hikes-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Janis Eliza Desmoulin (Bidal) - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Janis Eliza Desmoulin (Bidal) - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/janis-eliza-desmoulin-bidal-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/janis-eliza-desmoulin-bidal-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WAYNE SHAW Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy | Obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[WAYNE SHAW Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy | Obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/wayne-shaw-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/wayne-shaw-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay street-safety tips as police expand downtown foot patrols amid rising public concern - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay street-safety tips as police expand downtown foot patrols amid rising public concern&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-street-safety-tips-as-police-expand-downtown-foot-patrols-amid-rising-public-concern-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-street-safety-tips-as-police-expand-downtown-foot-patrols-amid-rising-public-concern-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ron McCollum - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ron McCollum - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ron-mccollum-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ron-mccollum-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay police urge drivers to lock vehicles and keep valuables out of sight to prevent theft - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay police urge drivers to lock vehicles and keep valuables out of sight to prevent theft&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-urge-drivers-to-lock-vehicles-and-keep-valuables-out-of-sight-to-prevent-theft-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-urge-drivers-to-lock-vehicles-and-keep-valuables-out-of-sight-to-prevent-theft-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 25, 2026: Thunder Bay Starts Sunny and Cold Before Clouds Return Tonight - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 25, 2026: Thunder Bay Starts Sunny and Cold Before Clouds Return Tonight&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/april-25-2026-thunder-bay-starts-sunny-and-cold-before-clouds-return-tonight-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/april-25-2026-thunder-bay-starts-sunny-and-cold-before-clouds-return-tonight-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DARLENE BILEC Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[DARLENE BILEC Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/darlene-bilec-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/darlene-bilec-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WILLIAMLYNMISKELLYAUGUST251942 Obituary (2026) - 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The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[WAYNESHAWHAPPYBIRTHDAYINHEAVEN Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/wayneshawhappybirthdayinheaven-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/wayneshawhappybirthdayinheaven-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SYRYDIUK FRANK Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[SYRYDIUK FRANK Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/syrydiuk-frank-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/syrydiuk-frank-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[STEVEN LANKIN Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[STEVEN LANKIN Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/steven-lankin-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/steven-lankin-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RANDY FERGUSON Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[RANDY FERGUSON Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/randy-ferguson-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/randy-ferguson-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MIKKO LANKINEN Obituary (2026) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[MIKKO LANKINEN Obituary (2026) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/mikko-lankinen-obituary-2026-thunder-bay-on-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/mikko-lankinen-obituary-2026-thunder-bay-on-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MICHAEL O'NEIL Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[MICHAEL O'NEIL Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/michael-oneil-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/michael-oneil-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JOSH LAMKE Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[JOSH LAMKE Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/josh-lamke-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/josh-lamke-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EMILY HOLMES Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[EMILY HOLMES Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/emily-holmes-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/emily-holmes-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BEVERLY HRYCYK Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[BEVERLY HRYCYK Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/beverly-hrycyk-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/beverly-hrycyk-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ANTONIO ARVONIO Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[ANTONIO ARVONIO Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/antonio-arvonio-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/antonio-arvonio-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acadia Broadcasting introduces 36 Hours for Your Thunder Bay! - Your Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acadia Broadcasting introduces 36 Hours for Your Thunder Bay!&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thunder Bay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/acadia-broadcasting-introduces-36-hours-for-your-thunder-bay-your-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/acadia-broadcasting-introduces-36-hours-for-your-thunder-bay-your-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Call No One Expected - Thunder Bay 50/50]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Call No One Expected&nbsp;&nbsp;Thunder Bay 50/50]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/the-call-no-one-expected-thunder-bay-5050/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/the-call-no-one-expected-thunder-bay-5050/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay metals explorer takes fresh approach to former Glencore Sudbury property - Northern Ontario Business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay metals explorer takes fresh approach to former Glencore Sudbury property&nbsp;&nbsp;Northern Ontario Business]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-metals-explorer-takes-fresh-approach-to-former-glencore-sudbury-property-northern-ontario-business/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-metals-explorer-takes-fresh-approach-to-former-glencore-sudbury-property-northern-ontario-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario is investing $2M to upgrade Delaney Arena. Here's what that includes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay&rsquo;s Delaney Arena will undergo major upgrades with $2 million in provincial funding aimed at extending its lifespan and improving community access.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-is-investing-2m-to-upgrade-delaney-arena-heres-what-that-includes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-is-investing-2m-to-upgrade-delaney-arena-heres-what-that-includes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former police lawyer found not guilty of obstruction of justice, breach of trust]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Thunder Bay police lawyer has been found not guilty of charges of obstruction of justice and breach of trust.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/former-police-lawyer-found-not-guilty-of-obstruction-of-justice-breach-of-trust/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/former-police-lawyer-found-not-guilty-of-obstruction-of-justice-breach-of-trust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario minister of energy and mines, prioritizes northwestern Ontario transmission line]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of ongoing efforts to accelerate mining development in the region, the Ontario government has declared a new transmission line in northwestern Ontario as a priority project. By making this declaration and designating Hydro One for its construction and development, the government says it&rsquo;s able to fast-track the necessary approvals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-minister-of-energy-and-mines-prioritizes-northwestern-ontario-transmission-line/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-minister-of-energy-and-mines-prioritizes-northwestern-ontario-transmission-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOMA 2026 wraps in Thunder Bay with focus on municipal resilience - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[NOMA 2026 wraps in Thunder Bay with focus on municipal resilience&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/noma-2026-wraps-in-thunder-bay-with-focus-on-municipal-resilience-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/noma-2026-wraps-in-thunder-bay-with-focus-on-municipal-resilience-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay BIAs raise Northern small business challenges at provincial roundtable - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay BIAs raise Northern small business challenges at provincial roundtable&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-bias-raise-northern-small-business-challenges-at-provincial-roundtable-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-bias-raise-northern-small-business-challenges-at-provincial-roundtable-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay police seize cocaine, pills and cash in Algoma Street South drug probe - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay police seize cocaine, pills and cash in Algoma Street South drug probe&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-seize-cocaine-pills-and-cash-in-algoma-street-south-drug-probe-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-seize-cocaine-pills-and-cash-in-algoma-street-south-drug-probe-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay, Ont., police say 62-year-old woman no longer considered a missing person - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay, Ont., police say 62-year-old woman no longer considered a missing person&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-ont-police-say-62-year-old-woman-no-longer-considered-a-missing-person-cbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-ont-police-say-62-year-old-woman-no-longer-considered-a-missing-person-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay, Ont., police say 62-year-old woman no longer considered a missing person]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) says a 62-year-old woman reported missing in mid-March is no longer the subject of a missing persons investigation. Here is what we know about the situation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-ont-police-say-62-year-old-woman-no-longer-considered-a-missing-person/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-ont-police-say-62-year-old-woman-no-longer-considered-a-missing-person/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mineral exploration firm in Thunder Bay cited for workplace safety - Northern Ontario Business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mineral exploration firm in Thunder Bay cited for workplace safety&nbsp;&nbsp;Northern Ontario Business]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/mineral-exploration-firm-in-thunder-bay-cited-for-workplace-safety-northern-ontario-business/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/mineral-exploration-firm-in-thunder-bay-cited-for-workplace-safety-northern-ontario-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 24, 2026: Thunder Bay Rainfall Warning Continues as Heavy Rain Soaks the City - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 24, 2026: Thunder Bay Rainfall Warning Continues as Heavy Rain Soaks the City&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/april-24-2026-thunder-bay-rainfall-warning-continues-as-heavy-rain-soaks-the-city-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/april-24-2026-thunder-bay-rainfall-warning-continues-as-heavy-rain-soaks-the-city-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JOHN McRURY Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy | Obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[JOHN McRURY Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy | Obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/john-mcrury-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/john-mcrury-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family says mom of baby who died was &lsquo;begging for help&rsquo; at remote Ontario hospital, waiting for doctor's call]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of an 11-month-old Cree baby from Attawapiskat who died in a Fort Albany hospital in northeastern Ontario this month says he would still be alive if he had received the health care he needed and deserved. Ontario&rsquo;s Office of the Chief Coroner says it's investigating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/family-says-mom-of-baby-who-died-was-lsquobegging-for-helprsquo-at-remote-ontario-hospital-waiting-for-doctors-call/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/family-says-mom-of-baby-who-died-was-lsquobegging-for-helprsquo-at-remote-ontario-hospital-waiting-for-doctors-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario housing minister announces millions to address homelessness in Thunder Bay, Ont. - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario housing minister announces millions to address homelessness in Thunder Bay, Ont.&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-housing-minister-announces-millions-to-address-homelessness-in-thunder-bay-ont-cbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-housing-minister-announces-millions-to-address-homelessness-in-thunder-bay-ont-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario housing minister announces millions to address homelessness in Thunder Bay, Ont.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melody Macsemchuk says it&rsquo;s important to keep supporting people once they transition out of homelessness and into housing, which is why Thunder Bay, Ont., needs a wide range of shelter options to meet people&rsquo;s needs. The province&rsquo;s minister of municipal affairs and housing, Rob Flack, announced $10.7 million for the northwestern Ontario city Thursday morning. Here's how the funding will be used to support different housing solutions in the community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-housing-minister-announces-millions-to-address-homelessness-in-thunder-bay-ont/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-housing-minister-announces-millions-to-address-homelessness-in-thunder-bay-ont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flood Watches issued in Ignace and Thunder Bay Districts - Your Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flood Watches issued in Ignace and Thunder Bay Districts&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thunder Bay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/flood-watches-issued-in-ignace-and-thunder-bay-districts-your-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/flood-watches-issued-in-ignace-and-thunder-bay-districts-your-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay to receive $27.8 million in provincial municipal funding for roads, transit and core services - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay to receive $27.8 million in provincial municipal funding for roads, transit and core services&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-to-receive-278-million-in-provincial-municipal-funding-for-roads-transit-and-core-services-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-to-receive-278-million-in-provincial-municipal-funding-for-roads-transit-and-core-services-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$10.7 million secured for Thunder Bay emergency housing - Your Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[$10.7 million secured for Thunder Bay emergency housing&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thunder Bay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/107-million-secured-for-thunder-bay-emergency-housing-your-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/107-million-secured-for-thunder-bay-emergency-housing-your-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Classroom to Concert Hall: Thunder Bay Students Join the Symphony - Your Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Classroom to Concert Hall: Thunder Bay Students Join the Symphony&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thunder Bay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/from-classroom-to-concert-hall-thunder-bay-students-join-the-symphony-your-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/from-classroom-to-concert-hall-thunder-bay-students-join-the-symphony-your-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flood watch issued for Thunder Bay and nearby municipalities - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flood watch issued for Thunder Bay and nearby municipalities&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/flood-watch-issued-for-thunder-bay-and-nearby-municipalities-cbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/flood-watch-issued-for-thunder-bay-and-nearby-municipalities-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flood Watch in Effect: Thunder Bay, Municipalities of Neebing, Oliver Paipoonge, Shuniah and the Townships of O’Connor, Conmee, Gillies and Dorion - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flood Watch in Effect: Thunder Bay, Municipalities of Neebing, Oliver Paipoonge, Shuniah and the Townships of O&rsquo;Connor, Conmee, Gillies and Dorion&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/flood-watch-in-effect-thunder-bay-municipalities-of-neebing-oliver-paipoonge-shuniah-and-the-townships-of-oconnor-conmee-gillies-and-dorion-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/flood-watch-in-effect-thunder-bay-municipalities-of-neebing-oliver-paipoonge-shuniah-and-the-townships-of-oconnor-conmee-gillies-and-dorion-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weather warnings issued for parts of northwestern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mix of weather is hitting areas across the northwest on Thursday, with some places under a rainfall warning while other parts are expected to have snow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/weather-warnings-issued-for-parts-of-northwestern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/weather-warnings-issued-for-parts-of-northwestern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flood watch issued for Thunder Bay and nearby municipalities]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mix of weather is hitting areas across the northwest on Thursday, with some places under flood watch warning while other parts are expected to have snow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/flood-watch-issued-for-thunder-bay-and-nearby-municipalities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/flood-watch-issued-for-thunder-bay-and-nearby-municipalities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highway safety among topics of discussion at 2026 NOMA conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year's Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association conference is taking place in Thunder Bay this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/highway-safety-among-topics-of-discussion-at-2026-noma-conference/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/highway-safety-among-topics-of-discussion-at-2026-noma-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 23, 2026: Thunder Bay Starts Blustery as Rainfall Warning Remains in Effect - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 23, 2026: Thunder Bay Starts Blustery as Rainfall Warning Remains in Effect&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/april-23-2026-thunder-bay-starts-blustery-as-rainfall-warning-remains-in-effect-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/april-23-2026-thunder-bay-starts-blustery-as-rainfall-warning-remains-in-effect-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario Building More Supportive and Emergency Housing in Thunder Bay - ontario.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Building More Supportive and Emergency Housing in Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;ontario.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-building-more-supportive-and-emergency-housing-in-thunder-bay-ontarioca/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-building-more-supportive-and-emergency-housing-in-thunder-bay-ontarioca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario Investing Nearly $28 Million to Support Critical Services in Thunder Bay - ontario.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Investing Nearly $28 Million to Support Critical Services in Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;ontario.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-investing-nearly-28-million-to-support-critical-services-in-thunder-bay-ontarioca/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-investing-nearly-28-million-to-support-critical-services-in-thunder-bay-ontarioca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Animals at Fort William Historical Park enjoy fuller troughs with Loop food program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fort William Historical Park is home to various heritage sheep, pigs, cattle and poultry in Thunder Bay, Ont. To better supply these animals with nutritious livestock feed, the park has joined more than 4,000 farmers in the nationwide Loop program. The CBC&rsquo;s Nicky Shaw stopped by to learn all about it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/animals-at-fort-william-historical-park-enjoy-fuller-troughs-with-loop-food-program/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/animals-at-fort-william-historical-park-enjoy-fuller-troughs-with-loop-food-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amid year-long state of emergency, Neskantaga First Nation calls for health-care intervention]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neskantaga First Nation has been under a state of emergency since last April after its only nursing station flooded. Local leaders say access to health care hasn&rsquo;t improved in the remote Ojibway community, which has also been under a boil-water advisory for 31 years, and community members face ongoing challenges accessing timely medical transportation for appointments in other areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/amid-year-long-state-of-emergency-neskantaga-first-nation-calls-for-health-care-intervention/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/amid-year-long-state-of-emergency-neskantaga-first-nation-calls-for-health-care-intervention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rainfall warning issued for Thunder Bay region - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rainfall warning issued for Thunder Bay region&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/rainfall-warning-issued-for-thunder-bay-region-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/rainfall-warning-issued-for-thunder-bay-region-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s Happening in YOUR Thunder Bay April 22–28 - Your Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[What&rsquo;s Happening in YOUR Thunder Bay April 22&ndash;28&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thunder Bay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/whats-happening-in-your-thunder-bay-april-2228-your-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/whats-happening-in-your-thunder-bay-april-2228-your-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 22, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Alert — Heavy Rainfall Warning as Wet Weather Moves In - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 22, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Alert &mdash; Heavy Rainfall Warning as Wet Weather Moves In&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/april-22-2026-thunder-bay-weather-alert-heavy-rainfall-warning-as-wet-weather-moves-in-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/april-22-2026-thunder-bay-weather-alert-heavy-rainfall-warning-as-wet-weather-moves-in-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minister won't commit to national flood insurance program in near future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski said this week she couldn't promise the government will deliver a National Flood Insurance Program "in the near future."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/minister-wont-commit-to-national-flood-insurance-program-in-near-future/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/minister-wont-commit-to-national-flood-insurance-program-in-near-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social housing tenants in Thunder Bay, Ont., to receive on-site support through hub model - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social housing tenants in Thunder Bay, Ont., to receive on-site support through hub model&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/social-housing-tenants-in-thunder-bay-ont-to-receive-on-site-support-through-hub-model-cbc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/social-housing-tenants-in-thunder-bay-ont-to-receive-on-site-support-through-hub-model-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maxine Alison Heather Stenlund - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maxine Alison Heather Stenlund - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/maxine-alison-heather-stenlund-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/maxine-alison-heather-stenlund-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheila Kay Dubray - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sheila Kay Dubray - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/sheila-kay-dubray-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/sheila-kay-dubray-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KING RYLEY Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[KING RYLEY Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/king-ryley-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/king-ryley-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ALEXANDER MATARAZZO Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALEXANDER MATARAZZO Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/alexander-matarazzo-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/alexander-matarazzo-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social housing tenants in Thunder Bay, Ont., to receive on-site support through hub model]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new program has been launched at four social housing buildings in Thunder Bay, Ont., with the goal of better connecting residents to health and social services. Here's what those involved have to say about the initiative, following rising tenant concerns about trespassers and illegal activities in recent years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/social-housing-tenants-in-thunder-bay-ont-to-receive-on-site-support-through-hub-model/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/social-housing-tenants-in-thunder-bay-ont-to-receive-on-site-support-through-hub-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mounties spied on 'Father of Nunavut' in 1970s amid fears of Inuit-Dene alliance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RCMP Security Service spied on Inuit leaders like John Amagoalik as they developed their Nunavut proposal in the 1970s, newly declassified papers show. Between 1972 and 1980, Mounties compiled a three-volume intelligence dossier on the national Inuit organization under the "Native extremism" program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/mounties-spied-on-father-of-nunavut-in-1970s-amid-fears-of-inuit-dene-alliance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/mounties-spied-on-father-of-nunavut-in-1970s-amid-fears-of-inuit-dene-alliance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the unsung heroes of conservation this Earth Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Throughout history, human activity has often damaged the environment, pushing forests and wildlife closer to extinction.But alongside these challenges are quieter, sometimes overlooked stories &mdash; people who have devoted their lives to protecting the natural world for those who come after us.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/meet-the-unsung-heroes-of-conservation-this-earth-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/meet-the-unsung-heroes-of-conservation-this-earth-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$28.9M private jet province bought, plans to sell, could have used only 10% of Ontario airports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The $28.9-million private jet the Ontario government purchased &mdash; and Premier Doug Ford has now committed to sell &mdash; would only have been able to fly in and out of about 10 per cent of recognized airports in the province, according to a CBC News analysis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/289m-private-jet-province-bought-plans-to-sell-could-have-used-only-10-of-ontario-airports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/289m-private-jet-province-bought-plans-to-sell-could-have-used-only-10-of-ontario-airports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$28.9M private jet province bought couldn’t have used most Ontario airports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The $28.9-million private jet the Ontario government purchased &mdash; and Premier Doug Ford has now committed to sell &mdash; would only have been able to fly in and out of about 10 per cent of recognized airports in the province, according to a CBC News analysis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/289m-private-jet-province-bought-couldnt-have-used-most-ontario-airports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/289m-private-jet-province-bought-couldnt-have-used-most-ontario-airports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$28.9M private jet province bought could have used only 10% of Ontario airports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The $28.9-million private jet the Ontario government purchased &mdash; and Premier Doug Ford has now committed to sell &mdash; would only have been able to fly in and out of about 10 per cent of recognized airports in the province, according to a CBC News analysis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/289m-private-jet-province-bought-could-have-used-only-10-of-ontario-airports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/289m-private-jet-province-bought-could-have-used-only-10-of-ontario-airports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario Expands Ironworker Training Centre in Thunder Bay - ontario.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Expands Ironworker Training Centre in Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;ontario.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-expands-ironworker-training-centre-in-thunder-bay-ontarioca/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-expands-ironworker-training-centre-in-thunder-bay-ontarioca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay mass shooting: Anglicans call for end to gunplay - Barbados Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay mass shooting: Anglicans call for end to gunplay&nbsp;&nbsp;Barbados Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-mass-shooting-anglicans-call-for-end-to-gunplay-barbados-today/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-mass-shooting-anglicans-call-for-end-to-gunplay-barbados-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police Warning Communities About Sophisticated Fraud Targeting Indigenous Organizations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Anishinabek Police Service (APS) is warning Indigenous businesses and organizations in its communities to be aware of an active, serious, ongoing fraud threat.<br />
In recent weeks, APS has investigated two cases of Business Email Compromise (BEC) in which Indigenous organizations have been the targets of significant frauds. BEC is a sophisticated fraud in which criminals send an email message that appears to come from a known source making a legitimate request.<br />
Both cases being investigated by A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/police-warning-communities-about-sophisticated-fraud-targeting-indigenous-organizations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/police-warning-communities-about-sophisticated-fraud-targeting-indigenous-organizations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Fire Rescue quickly controlled a Front Street house fire - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Fire Rescue quickly controlled a Front Street house fire&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-fire-rescue-quickly-controlled-a-front-street-house-fire-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-fire-rescue-quickly-controlled-a-front-street-house-fire-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Fire Rescue quickly controlled a Front Street house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Fire Rescue quickly knocks down Front Street house fire<br />
Thunder Bay Fire Rescue crews quickly brought a late-afternoon house fire under control on Front Street on April 20, after callers reported heavy smoke coming from a single-family home.<br />
The incident ended without injuries or fatalities. The building&rsquo;s owner had safely evacuated before firefighters confirmed no one remained inside.<br />
Second alarm called after smoke confirmed<br />
The officer on the first-arriving pumper confirmed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-fire-rescue-quickly-controlled-a-front-street-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-fire-rescue-quickly-controlled-a-front-street-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trial for former Thunder Bay Police Service lawyer nearing its end - Yahoo News Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trial for former Thunder Bay Police Service lawyer nearing its end&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo News Canada]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/trial-for-former-thunder-bay-police-service-lawyer-nearing-its-end-yahoo-news-canada/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/trial-for-former-thunder-bay-police-service-lawyer-nearing-its-end-yahoo-news-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trial for former Thunder Bay Police Service lawyer nearing its end]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trial for a former Thunder Bay Police Service lawyer is nearing its end.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/trial-for-former-thunder-bay-police-service-lawyer-nearing-its-end/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/trial-for-former-thunder-bay-police-service-lawyer-nearing-its-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Corporate Recognition Programs Are Evolving in Modern Workplaces]]></title><description><![CDATA[Modern recognition programs are evolving fast because employees want acknowledgment that feels genuine, visible, and tied to real accomplishments. Many workplaces are shifting away from once-a-year awards and moving toward systems that highlight wins as they happen. These changes help teams stay connected, especially in hybrid environments where people can easily feel overlooked.<br />
Employees also want recognition that feels consistent. When appreciation shows up in their daily workflow, it becomes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/how-corporate-recognition-programs-are-evolving-in-modern-workplaces/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/how-corporate-recognition-programs-are-evolving-in-modern-workplaces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay police seize suspected cocaine, fentanyl and cash in Intelligence Unit investigation - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay police seize suspected cocaine, fentanyl and cash in Intelligence Unit investigation&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-seize-suspected-cocaine-fentanyl-and-cash-in-intelligence-unit-investigation-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-seize-suspected-cocaine-fentanyl-and-cash-in-intelligence-unit-investigation-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay police seize suspected cocaine, fentanyl and cash in Intelligence Unit investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[TBPS Intelligence Unit investigation leads to drug trafficking charges after searches on Anten and John streets<br />
THUNDER BAY &ndash; NEWS &ndash; Thunder Bay Police Service report that four people were arrested after an Intelligence Unit investigation led to searches at two homes and two vehicles on Anten Street and John Street.<br />
Police allege officers seized about 90 grams of suspected cocaine, a small quantity of suspected fentanyl and more than $40,000 in Canadian cash during the April 16, 2026]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-seize-suspected-cocaine-fentanyl-and-cash-in-intelligence-unit-investigation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-seize-suspected-cocaine-fentanyl-and-cash-in-intelligence-unit-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay to celebrate Earth Day - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay to celebrate Earth Day&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-to-celebrate-earth-day-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-to-celebrate-earth-day-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay police using AI program to train 911 operators - Your Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay police using AI program to train 911 operators&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thunder Bay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-using-ai-program-to-train-911-operators-your-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-using-ai-program-to-train-911-operators-your-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Stop Recurring Pest Infestations?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recurring pest infestations&nbsp;<br />
Some homes always have pest problems because they provide consistent access, food, moisture, and shelter. Recurring pest infestations happen when entry points remain open, nesting areas go undetected, and temporary fixes fail to remove root causes. Pests return because the environment still supports their survival and reproduction.<br />
Key TakeawaysRecurring pest infestations are caused by repeatable environmental conditions<br />
Pests keep coming back when entry points]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/how-to-stop-recurring-pest-infestations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/how-to-stop-recurring-pest-infestations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Project Eclipse leads to seizure of over $39,000 in stolen items and 256 charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[THUNDER BAY &ndash; NEWS &ndash; A Thunder Bay Police Service investigation called Project Eclipse has led to the seizure of over $39,000 in stolen items and 256 charges. The Thunder Bay Police Service Break, Enter, and Armed Robbery (BEAR) Unit led the investigation.<br />
The successful completion of this lengthy investigation was made possible through funding provided by the Ontario Government, Ministry of the Solicitor General in which the Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario supported this inves]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/project-eclipse-leads-to-seizure-of-over-39000-in-stolen-items-and-256-charges/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/project-eclipse-leads-to-seizure-of-over-39000-in-stolen-items-and-256-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Municipal Leaders United in Call for Federal Partnership on Highways 11 and 17]]></title><description><![CDATA[THUNDER BAY &ndash; POLITICS &ndash; The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) and the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) are jointly welcoming a letter from Ministers Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria and George Pirie to Federal Minister of Transport Steven MacKinnon calling for federal support to accelerate the continued widening of Highways 11 and 17.<br />
Representing municipalities across Northern Ontario, FONOM and NOMA have long advocated that these highways&mdash;key comp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/northern-municipal-leaders-united-in-call-for-federal-partnership-on-highways-11-and-17/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/northern-municipal-leaders-united-in-call-for-federal-partnership-on-highways-11-and-17/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 21, 2026: Geraldton Starts Frosty but Sunshine Brings a Spring Rebound]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geraldton and the Greenstone region are waking up to another cold April morning, but the forecast finally has a more spring-like feel. Sunshine dominates today and Wednesday, with daytime highs climbing into the low teens before clouds and shower chances return later in the week.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Weather Overview<br />
Current Conditions<br />
As of 7:00 AM EDT Tuesday, April 21, 2026, Geraldton was reporting sunny skies with a temperature of -4.8&deg;C.<br />
The wind chill is making it feel closer to -7. Humidity]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/april-21-2026-geraldton-starts-frosty-but-sunshine-brings-a-spring-rebound/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/april-21-2026-geraldton-starts-frosty-but-sunshine-brings-a-spring-rebound/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 21, 2026: Kenora and Lake of the Woods Ask the Big Question — Is Real Spring Finally Here?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region are waking up to a much more spring-like morning, and for once, the forecast has some real warmth in it. After weeks of cold starts, flurries, and wind chills, temperatures are set to climb into the teens today and near 20&deg;C by Wednesday and Thursday. That said, this is Northwestern Ontario, so spring is not taking the stage without a little drama &mdash; rain chances return, and flurries are still lurking by the weekend.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Weather Overview]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/april-21-2026-kenora-and-lake-of-the-woods-ask-the-big-question-is-real-spring-finally-here/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/april-21-2026-kenora-and-lake-of-the-woods-ask-the-big-question-is-real-spring-finally-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Drivers Should Pack and Prepare for a Long-Distance Trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long-distance driving takes more than a full tank and directions. What you pack, what you keep within reach, and what you prepare for before leaving can make a long trip feel a lot less stressful when weather shifts, road conditions change, or the next stop is farther away than you expected.That&rsquo;s especially true in Canada, where one stretch of highway can feel easy and familiar and the next can feel much more remote. A long haul doesn&rsquo;t always go exactly to plan, so it helps to thin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/what-drivers-should-pack-and-prepare-for-a-long-distance-trip/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/what-drivers-should-pack-and-prepare-for-a-long-distance-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 21, 2026: Thunder Bay Warms Up Under Sunny Skies - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 21, 2026: Thunder Bay Warms Up Under Sunny Skies&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/april-21-2026-thunder-bay-warms-up-under-sunny-skies-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/april-21-2026-thunder-bay-warms-up-under-sunny-skies-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay police recover $39K in stolen property, charge 56 people - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay police recover $39K in stolen property, charge 56 people&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-recover-39k-in-stolen-property-charge-56-people-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-recover-39k-in-stolen-property-charge-56-people-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MICHAEL BAXTER Obituary (2026) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[MICHAEL BAXTER Obituary (2026) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/michael-baxter-obituary-2026-thunder-bay-on-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/michael-baxter-obituary-2026-thunder-bay-on-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LEWIS FISHER Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[LEWIS FISHER Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/lewis-fisher-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/lewis-fisher-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Ignatius High School presents Frozen: The Broadway Musical]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CBC's Matt Fratpietro got a sneak peek at the upcoming production of Frozen: The Broadway Musical at St. Ignatius High School in Thunder Bay, Ont. The Broadway-inspired performance features everything from hand-built sets to "chillingly" spectacular songs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/st-ignatius-high-school-presents-frozen-the-broadway-musical/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/st-ignatius-high-school-presents-frozen-the-broadway-musical/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It seemed to be well co-ordinated': Thunder Bay, Ont., police respond to string of thefts - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA['It seemed to be well co-ordinated': Thunder Bay, Ont., police respond to string of thefts&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/it-seemed-to-be-well-co-ordinated-thunder-bay-ont-police-respond-to-string-of-thefts-cbc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/it-seemed-to-be-well-co-ordinated-thunder-bay-ont-police-respond-to-string-of-thefts-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It seemed to be well co-ordinated': Thunder Bay, Ont., police respond to string of thefts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple people have taken to social media to report personal thefts in Thunder Bay, Ont., in recent days. Meanwhile, the Thunder Bay Police Service has wrapped up a months-long investigation into a series of thefts from local businesses. Here's one person's experience with a robbery over the weekend, and what police are doing to respond to the trend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/it-seemed-to-be-well-co-ordinated-thunder-bay-ont-police-respond-to-string-of-thefts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/it-seemed-to-be-well-co-ordinated-thunder-bay-ont-police-respond-to-string-of-thefts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of Indigenous woman who died in Ontario hospital after 2 ER visits seeks homicide ruling at inquest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of an Indigenous woman is urging an inquest jury examining her death in an Ontario hospital to rule it was a homicide due to biases, and errors made in her assessment and treatment. Heather Winterstein, 24, went to the St. Catharines hospital on Dec. 9, 2021, but a doctor ruled out infection, opted against doing bloodwork and attributed her symptoms to "social issues," the inquest heard. She returned the next day and died of sepsis after hours in the waiting room.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/family-of-indigenous-woman-who-died-in-ontario-hospital-after-2-er-visits-seeks-homicide-ruling-at-inquest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/family-of-indigenous-woman-who-died-in-ontario-hospital-after-2-er-visits-seeks-homicide-ruling-at-inquest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PATRICIA HANNAFORD Obituary (2026) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[PATRICIA HANNAFORD Obituary (2026) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/patricia-hannaford-obituary-2026-thunder-bay-on-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/patricia-hannaford-obituary-2026-thunder-bay-on-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amnesty International concerned Canada is 'rolling back' support for Indigenous rights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amnesty International is concerned Canada is backsliding on Indigenous rights under Prime Minister Mark Carney. The organization warns in its annual global human rights report that new laws passed last year to fast-track major projects have threatened Indigenous peoples' right to self-determination.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/amnesty-international-concerned-canada-is-rolling-back-support-for-indigenous-rights/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/amnesty-international-concerned-canada-is-rolling-back-support-for-indigenous-rights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: 60 people arrested during Thunder Bay Police crack down on thefts - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[VIDEO: 60 people arrested during Thunder Bay Police crack down on thefts&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/video-60-people-arrested-during-thunder-bay-police-crack-down-on-thefts-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/video-60-people-arrested-during-thunder-bay-police-crack-down-on-thefts-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second Cup makes second debut in Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Second Cup makes second debut in Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/second-cup-makes-second-debut-in-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/second-cup-makes-second-debut-in-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay’s Third Week of April: The Great Melt Begins - Your Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay&rsquo;s Third Week of April: The Great Melt Begins&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thunder Bay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bays-third-week-of-april-the-great-melt-begins-your-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bays-third-week-of-april-the-great-melt-begins-your-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebration of Life: Kitty Kukko - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebration of Life: Kitty Kukko - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/celebration-of-life-kitty-kukko-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/celebration-of-life-kitty-kukko-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lillian Rosalie Emily Derochie - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lillian Rosalie Emily Derochie - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/lillian-rosalie-emily-derochie-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/lillian-rosalie-emily-derochie-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Community Auditorium launches Community Survey as part of Rebrand Project - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Community Auditorium launches Community Survey as part of Rebrand Project&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-community-auditorium-launches-community-survey-as-part-of-rebrand-project-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-community-auditorium-launches-community-survey-as-part-of-rebrand-project-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario opens Brampton HART Hub while Thunder Bay’s NorWest-led hub offers local recovery services - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario opens Brampton HART Hub while Thunder Bay&rsquo;s NorWest-led hub offers local recovery services&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-opens-brampton-hart-hub-while-thunder-bays-norwest-led-hub-offers-local-recovery-services-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-opens-brampton-hart-hub-while-thunder-bays-norwest-led-hub-offers-local-recovery-services-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ABPA Amplifies Indigenous Authorship: Thunder Bay Rightsholders Lead “Beyond the IBA” Webinar to Advance Mine Ownership in Northern Ontario APRIL 14, 2026 - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[ABPA Amplifies Indigenous Authorship: Thunder Bay Rightsholders Lead &ldquo;Beyond the IBA&rdquo; Webinar to Advance Mine Ownership in Northern Ontario APRIL 14, 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/abpa-amplifies-indigenous-authorship-thunder-bay-rightsholders-lead-beyond-the-iba-webinar-to-advance-mine-ownership-in-northern-ontario-april-14-2026-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/abpa-amplifies-indigenous-authorship-thunder-bay-rightsholders-lead-beyond-the-iba-webinar-to-advance-mine-ownership-in-northern-ontario-april-14-2026-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 20, 2026: Thunder Bay Starts in the Freezer Before Spring Peeks Back In Tuesday - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 20, 2026: Thunder Bay Starts in the Freezer Before Spring Peeks Back In Tuesday&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/april-20-2026-thunder-bay-starts-in-the-freezer-before-spring-peeks-back-in-tuesday-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/april-20-2026-thunder-bay-starts-in-the-freezer-before-spring-peeks-back-in-tuesday-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northeastern Ontario businesses face steep losses after rapid flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Business owners in North Bay, Mindemoya say swift flooding has caused major damage and disruption.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/northeastern-ontario-businesses-face-steep-losses-after-rapid-flooding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/northeastern-ontario-businesses-face-steep-losses-after-rapid-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay, Ont., police launch new pilot program to address downtown safety concerns - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay, Ont., police launch new pilot program to address downtown safety concerns&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-ont-police-launch-new-pilot-program-to-address-downtown-safety-concerns-cbc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-ont-police-launch-new-pilot-program-to-address-downtown-safety-concerns-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay, Ont., police launch new pilot program to address downtown safety concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public safety is an ongoing issue in downtown cores across the country, and Thunder Bay, Ont., is no exception. In response to concerns from local businesses and community members, the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) has started a new program called Project Support. Here's how the initiative aims to prioritize connections to social services over criminal enforcement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-ont-police-launch-new-pilot-program-to-address-downtown-safety-concerns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-ont-police-launch-new-pilot-program-to-address-downtown-safety-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[THUNDER BAY Thunder Bay students learn life lessons by building a canoe - Education News Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[THUNDER BAY Thunder Bay students learn life lessons by building a canoe&nbsp;&nbsp;Education News Canada]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-thunder-bay-students-learn-life-lessons-by-building-a-canoe-education-news-canada/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-thunder-bay-students-learn-life-lessons-by-building-a-canoe-education-news-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wind projects approved for Thunder Bay and Nipigon areas - TimminsToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wind projects approved for Thunder Bay and Nipigon areas&nbsp;&nbsp;TimminsToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/wind-projects-approved-for-thunder-bay-and-nipigon-areas-timminstodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/wind-projects-approved-for-thunder-bay-and-nipigon-areas-timminstodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person killed on Highway 11/17 near Thunder Bay - Your Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person killed on Highway 11/17 near Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thunder Bay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/one-person-killed-on-highway-1117-near-thunder-bay-your-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/one-person-killed-on-highway-1117-near-thunder-bay-your-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford, province to sell $28.9M private jet 'as quickly as possible' after public backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario is looking to sell the $28.9 million private jet that was recently purchased for Premier Doug Ford's use "as quickly as possible," following backlash days after the purchase was confirmed publicly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ford-province-to-sell-289m-private-jet-as-quickly-as-possible-after-public-backlash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ford-province-to-sell-289m-private-jet-as-quickly-as-possible-after-public-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New research project delves into impact of workplace injuries on families]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new research project from the Thunder Bay &amp; District Injured Workers Support Group (TBDIWSG), alongside Lakehead University and its EPID@Work Research Institute is studying the broader impact of workplace injuries on families. The community-based research project builds on EPID@Work&rsquo;s past research on understanding stigma towards injured workers in how they experience compensation and healthcare systems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/new-research-project-delves-into-impact-of-workplace-injuries-on-families/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/new-research-project-delves-into-impact-of-workplace-injuries-on-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public grocery stores are having a moment. Can they really make food more affordable?]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Toronto to New York City, politicians want to tackle rising food costs with government-run grocery stores. Politicians championing the plan say these stores would sell staple items at lower prices than private grocery stores. But critics say the idea is half-baked and will only waste public money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/public-grocery-stores-are-having-a-moment-can-they-really-make-food-more-affordable/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/public-grocery-stores-are-having-a-moment-can-they-really-make-food-more-affordable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert “Johnny” John Brtko - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robert &ldquo;Johnny&rdquo; John Brtko - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/robert-johnny-john-brtko-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/robert-johnny-john-brtko-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frank R.J. Esquega - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frank R.J. Esquega - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/frank-rj-esquega-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/frank-rj-esquega-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgina Lee Harron - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgina Lee Harron - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/georgina-lee-harron-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/georgina-lee-harron-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor Bradford Green - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taylor Bradford Green - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/taylor-bradford-green-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/taylor-bradford-green-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 18, 2026: Thunder Bay Stays Cold and Windy with Light Snow and Flurries - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 18, 2026: Thunder Bay Stays Cold and Windy with Light Snow and Flurries&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/april-18-2026-thunder-bay-stays-cold-and-windy-with-light-snow-and-flurries-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/april-18-2026-thunder-bay-stays-cold-and-windy-with-light-snow-and-flurries-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MARTY BALL Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[MARTY BALL Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/marty-ball-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/marty-ball-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CARL GUSTAW Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[CARL GUSTAW Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/carl-gustaw-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/carl-gustaw-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KAARLO JARVELA Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[KAARLO JARVELA Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kaarlo-jarvela-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kaarlo-jarvela-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIMONE PERSON Obituary (2026) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[SIMONE PERSON Obituary (2026) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/simone-person-obituary-2026-thunder-bay-on-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/simone-person-obituary-2026-thunder-bay-on-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JUSTINN FIEBER Obituary (2026) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[JUSTINN FIEBER Obituary (2026) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/justinn-fieber-obituary-2026-thunder-bay-on-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/justinn-fieber-obituary-2026-thunder-bay-on-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BERNADINE THIVIERGE Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[BERNADINE THIVIERGE Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/bernadine-thivierge-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/bernadine-thivierge-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giulio Di Stefano Obituary (2026) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giulio Di Stefano Obituary (2026) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/giulio-di-stefano-obituary-2026-thunder-bay-on-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/giulio-di-stefano-obituary-2026-thunder-bay-on-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TAYLOR GREEN Obituary (2026) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[TAYLOR GREEN Obituary (2026) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/taylor-green-obituary-2026-thunder-bay-on-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/taylor-green-obituary-2026-thunder-bay-on-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SHERRY COSTA Obituary (2026) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[SHERRY COSTA Obituary (2026) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/sherry-costa-obituary-2026-thunder-bay-on-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/sherry-costa-obituary-2026-thunder-bay-on-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RUTH MacISAAC Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[RUTH MacISAAC Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ruth-macisaac-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ruth-macisaac-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DANIEL KNOWLES Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[DANIEL KNOWLES Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/daniel-knowles-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/daniel-knowles-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TERRENCE MAHONEY Obituary (2026) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[TERRENCE MAHONEY Obituary (2026) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/terrence-mahoney-obituary-2026-thunder-bay-on-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/terrence-mahoney-obituary-2026-thunder-bay-on-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WILLIAM McDONALD Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[WILLIAM McDONALD Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/william-mcdonald-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/william-mcdonald-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RICHARD ATKINSON Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICHARD ATKINSON Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/richard-atkinson-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/richard-atkinson-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MARTY BALL Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy | Obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[MARTY BALL Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy | Obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/marty-ball-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/marty-ball-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flo Rida headlines 7th Wake the Giant music festival in Thunder Bay, Ontario - APTN News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flo Rida headlines 7th Wake the Giant music festival in Thunder Bay, Ontario&nbsp;&nbsp;APTN News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/flo-rida-headlines-7th-wake-the-giant-music-festival-in-thunder-bay-ontario-aptn-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/flo-rida-headlines-7th-wake-the-giant-music-festival-in-thunder-bay-ontario-aptn-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay's Wake the Giant Gets Flo Rida, the Wallflowers, Plain White T's for 2026 - Exclaim!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay's Wake the Giant Gets Flo Rida, the Wallflowers, Plain White T's for 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;Exclaim!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bays-wake-the-giant-gets-flo-rida-the-wallflowers-plain-white-ts-for-2026-exclaim/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bays-wake-the-giant-gets-flo-rida-the-wallflowers-plain-white-ts-for-2026-exclaim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ice jams, rainy forecast lead Lakehead Region Conservation Authority to issue flood watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lakehead Region Conservation Authority has issued a flood watch for the Whitefish River watershed, including the townships of O'Connor and Gillies, and the Municipality of Oliver Paipoonge near Thunder Bay, Ont. Here's what people should keep in mind while the watch remains in effect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ice-jams-rainy-forecast-lead-lakehead-region-conservation-authority-to-issue-flood-watch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ice-jams-rainy-forecast-lead-lakehead-region-conservation-authority-to-issue-flood-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yvonne Lorraine Charlie - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yvonne Lorraine Charlie - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/yvonne-lorraine-charlie-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/yvonne-lorraine-charlie-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Theophile Renee Guimond Jr. - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theophile Renee Guimond Jr. - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/theophile-renee-guimond-jr-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/theophile-renee-guimond-jr-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nathan Lloyd Blackburde - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan Lloyd Blackburde - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/nathan-lloyd-blackburde-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/nathan-lloyd-blackburde-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benjamin (Ben) Postuma - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Benjamin (Ben) Postuma - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/benjamin-ben-postuma-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/benjamin-ben-postuma-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James (Jamie) Thomas Jarvis - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[James (Jamie) Thomas Jarvis - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/james-jamie-thomas-jarvis-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/james-jamie-thomas-jarvis-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[William Matthew “Bill” Kibzey - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Matthew &ldquo;Bill&rdquo; Kibzey - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/william-matthew-bill-kibzey-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/william-matthew-bill-kibzey-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sherry Costa - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sherry Costa - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/sherry-costa-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/sherry-costa-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake the Giant Music Festival announces its 7th annual festival lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wake the Giant Music Festival has officially announced its seventh annual festival lineup, showcasing headliner and Grammy-nominated hip-hop icon, Flo Rida. The lineup, taking over the waterfront in Thunder Bay, Ont., on Sept. 12, was revealed at Superior Screen Print and Ungalli Clothing Co. on April 17.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/wake-the-giant-music-festival-announces-its-7th-annual-festival-lineup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/wake-the-giant-music-festival-announces-its-7th-annual-festival-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Dead Following Serious Hwy. 17 Collision Northwest of Thunder Bay - Samfiru Tumarkin LLP]]></title><description><![CDATA[3 Dead Following Serious Hwy. 17 Collision Northwest of Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;Samfiru Tumarkin LLP]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/3-dead-following-serious-hwy-17-collision-northwest-of-thunder-bay-samfiru-tumarkin-llp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/3-dead-following-serious-hwy-17-collision-northwest-of-thunder-bay-samfiru-tumarkin-llp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crown rests its case in Walbourne trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Crown has rested its case in the trial of a former Thunder Bay Police Service lawyer. Closing submissions are scheduled for Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/crown-rests-its-case-in-walbourne-trial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/crown-rests-its-case-in-walbourne-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TBPS lay charges against two Thunder Bay men after a vehicle theft investigation and standoff arrest - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[TBPS lay charges against two Thunder Bay men after a vehicle theft investigation and standoff arrest&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/tbps-lay-charges-against-two-thunder-bay-men-after-a-vehicle-theft-investigation-and-standoff-arrest-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/tbps-lay-charges-against-two-thunder-bay-men-after-a-vehicle-theft-investigation-and-standoff-arrest-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario government buys $28.9M private jet for Doug Ford's use]]></title><description><![CDATA[The provincial government has purchased a pre-owned private jet for $28.9 million to be used by Ontario Premier Doug Ford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-government-buys-289m-private-jet-for-doug-fords-use/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-government-buys-289m-private-jet-for-doug-fords-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luigina (Louisa) Leutri - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luigina (Louisa) Leutri - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/luigina-louisa-leutri-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/luigina-louisa-leutri-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allan Bruce Houstoun - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Allan Bruce Houstoun - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/allan-bruce-houstoun-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/allan-bruce-houstoun-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sections of Highway 17 reopens after fatal collision in northwestern Ont., that killed three people]]></title><description><![CDATA[A section of Highway 17 in northwestern Ontario was closed for more than 24 hours following a fatal collision, that killed three people. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said the crash happened around 3:30 a.m. ET Thursday near Raith, Ont. Provincial crews were on the scene to clean up a spill following the collision between two transport trucks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/sections-of-highway-17-reopens-after-fatal-collision-in-northwestern-ont-that-killed-three-people/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/sections-of-highway-17-reopens-after-fatal-collision-in-northwestern-ont-that-killed-three-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Section of Highway 17 reopens after fatal collision in northwestern Ont., that killed three people]]></title><description><![CDATA[A section of Highway 17 in northwestern Ontario was closed for more than 24 hours following a fatal collision, that killed three people. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said the crash happened around 3:30 a.m. ET Thursday near Raith, Ont. Provincial crews were on the scene to clean up a spill following the collision between two transport trucks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/section-of-highway-17-reopens-after-fatal-collision-in-northwestern-ont-that-killed-three-people/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/section-of-highway-17-reopens-after-fatal-collision-in-northwestern-ont-that-killed-three-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experienced Thunder Bay, Ont., city councillors share advice with prospective candidates ahead of election - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experienced Thunder Bay, Ont., city councillors share advice with prospective candidates ahead of election&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/experienced-thunder-bay-ont-city-councillors-share-advice-with-prospective-candidates-ahead-of-election-cbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/experienced-thunder-bay-ont-city-councillors-share-advice-with-prospective-candidates-ahead-of-election-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drew Hayden Taylor&rsquo;s new play about forged Morrisseaus asks 'what's real and what isnt']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Undeniable Accusations of Red Cadmium Light, debuting in Vancouver this weekend, looks at the legacy of oft-forged painter Norval Morrisseau]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/drew-hayden-taylorrsquos-new-play-about-forged-morrisseaus-asks-whats-real-and-what-isnt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/drew-hayden-taylorrsquos-new-play-about-forged-morrisseaus-asks-whats-real-and-what-isnt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 17, 2026: Thunder Bay Faces Rainy Friday Before a Sharp Turn Back to Flurries and Cold - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 17, 2026: Thunder Bay Faces Rainy Friday Before a Sharp Turn Back to Flurries and Cold&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/april-17-2026-thunder-bay-faces-rainy-friday-before-a-sharp-turn-back-to-flurries-and-cold-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/april-17-2026-thunder-bay-faces-rainy-friday-before-a-sharp-turn-back-to-flurries-and-cold-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experienced Thunder Bay, Ont., city councillors share advice with prospective candidates ahead of election]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Thunder Bay is busy preparing for the upcoming municipal election this fall, which marks the first time a mayor will receive the province&rsquo;s strong mayor powers upon being sworn into office. Here's what was shared during Thursday evening's candidate information session at city hall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/experienced-thunder-bay-ont-city-councillors-share-advice-with-prospective-candidates-ahead-of-election/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/experienced-thunder-bay-ont-city-councillors-share-advice-with-prospective-candidates-ahead-of-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patient navigator services slashed in Sioux Lookout, Winnipeg over federal funding concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A program that helps members of dozens of remote First Nations in northwestern Ontario navigate health-care services in urban centres is being pared back due to the non-renewal of federal funding. Last Friday, the Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA) announced its Meno Weecheeheeway Patient Navigator services have been discontinued in both Sioux Lookout and Winnipeg. Here's what we know about what this means for the program going forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/patient-navigator-services-slashed-in-sioux-lookout-winnipeg-over-federal-funding-concerns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/patient-navigator-services-slashed-in-sioux-lookout-winnipeg-over-federal-funding-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DEAN McDONALD Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[DEAN McDONALD Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/dean-mcdonald-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/dean-mcdonald-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day 4 of trial for former Thunder Bay police lawyer concludes - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Day 4 of trial for former Thunder Bay police lawyer concludes&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/day-4-of-trial-for-former-thunder-bay-police-lawyer-concludes-cbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/day-4-of-trial-for-former-thunder-bay-police-lawyer-concludes-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day 4 of trial for former Thunder Bay police lawyer concludes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Day four of testimony in the trial of former Thunder Bay Police Lawyer Holly Walbourne has concluded. The trial will resume Friday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/day-4-of-trial-for-former-thunder-bay-police-lawyer-concludes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/day-4-of-trial-for-former-thunder-bay-police-lawyer-concludes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump expected to OK resolution to lift mining ban on Minnesota wilderness area near Canadian border]]></title><description><![CDATA[Congressional Republicans have sent U.S. President Donald Trump a resolution that would lift a federal ban on mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, about 160 kilometres southwest of Thunder Bay, Ont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/trump-expected-to-ok-resolution-to-lift-mining-ban-on-minnesota-wilderness-area-near-canadian-border/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/trump-expected-to-ok-resolution-to-lift-mining-ban-on-minnesota-wilderness-area-near-canadian-border/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Music World Academy remains at the heart of Thunder Bay’s music scene 50 years on - Sudbury News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Music World Academy remains at the heart of Thunder Bay&rsquo;s music scene 50 years on&nbsp;&nbsp;Sudbury News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/music-world-academy-remains-at-the-heart-of-thunder-bays-music-scene-50-years-on-sudbury-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/music-world-academy-remains-at-the-heart-of-thunder-bays-music-scene-50-years-on-sudbury-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Thunder Bay police chief facing jail time for "HomeSense Investigation" - Your Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-Thunder Bay police chief facing jail time for "HomeSense Investigation"&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thunder Bay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ex-thunder-bay-police-chief-facing-jail-time-for-homesense-investigation-your-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ex-thunder-bay-police-chief-facing-jail-time-for-homesense-investigation-your-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay college receives $1M for trades training - Northern Ontario Business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay college receives $1M for trades training&nbsp;&nbsp;Northern Ontario Business]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-college-receives-1m-for-trades-training-northern-ontario-business/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-college-receives-1m-for-trades-training-northern-ontario-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Section of highway closed as freezing rain, fog makes for dangerous road conditions in northwest region]]></title><description><![CDATA[A serious collision has closed down a section of Highway 17 between Shabaqua Corners and Ignace, Ont., Thursday morning as Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) warn of reduced visibility and slippery road conditions across parts of the region. The collision was first reported just before 4:00 a.m. ET Thursday, and OPP say it involved two trucks. People are being asked to avoid the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/section-of-highway-closed-as-freezing-rain-fog-makes-for-dangerous-road-conditions-in-northwest-region/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/section-of-highway-closed-as-freezing-rain-fog-makes-for-dangerous-road-conditions-in-northwest-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northwestern Ontario in for an 'array' of weather conditions as low pressure system hits the region]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mix of snow, rain, ice pellets and even possible thunderstorms are expected across northwestern Ontario Thursday evening, continuing into Friday. Environment Canada has already issued several alerts for the northwest, with the northernmost part of the region under a winter storm watch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/northwestern-ontario-in-for-an-array-of-weather-conditions-as-low-pressure-system-hits-the-region/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/northwestern-ontario-in-for-an-array-of-weather-conditions-as-low-pressure-system-hits-the-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northwestern Ont., in for an 'array' of weather conditions as low pressure system hits the region]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mix of snow, rain, ice pellets and even possible thunderstorms are expected across northwestern Ontario Thursday evening, continuing into Friday. Environment Canada has already issued several alerts for the northwest, with the northernmost part of the region under a winter storm watch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/northwestern-ont-in-for-an-array-of-weather-conditions-as-low-pressure-system-hits-the-region/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/northwestern-ont-in-for-an-array-of-weather-conditions-as-low-pressure-system-hits-the-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 16, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Update — Foggy Start, Cloudy Day, Then Freezing Drizzle Risk Returns - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 16, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Update &mdash; Foggy Start, Cloudy Day, Then Freezing Drizzle Risk Returns&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/april-16-2026-thunder-bay-weather-update-foggy-start-cloudy-day-then-freezing-drizzle-risk-returns-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/april-16-2026-thunder-bay-weather-update-foggy-start-cloudy-day-then-freezing-drizzle-risk-returns-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MATTHEW HUDYMA Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[MATTHEW HUDYMA Obituary (2026) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/matthew-hudyma-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/matthew-hudyma-obituary-2026-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JOHN STAVROPOULOS Obituary (2026) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[JOHN STAVROPOULOS Obituary (2026) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/john-stavropoulos-obituary-2026-thunder-bay-on-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/john-stavropoulos-obituary-2026-thunder-bay-on-the-thunder-bay-chronicle-journal-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay students learn life lessons by building a canoe - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay students learn life lessons by building a canoe&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-students-learn-life-lessons-by-building-a-canoe-cbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-students-learn-life-lessons-by-building-a-canoe-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We will not stop fighting for justice,' says family of missing Fort Frances, Ont., woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brit Anderson has been waiting more than two years for answers about her sister&rsquo;s disappearance in Fort Frances, Ont., and her family is continuing to ask community members who may have seen or heard something to come forward. Here's what we know about Melanie Lapish's disappearance, which police have described as &ldquo;criminally suspicious.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/we-will-not-stop-fighting-for-justice-says-family-of-missing-fort-frances-ont-woman/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/we-will-not-stop-fighting-for-justice-says-family-of-missing-fort-frances-ont-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay students learn life lessons by building a canoe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grade 8 students at Algonquin Avenue Public School in Thunder Bay, Ont., are getting hands-on experience building their very own birch bark canoe. Here's what the project means to those involved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-students-learn-life-lessons-by-building-a-canoe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-students-learn-life-lessons-by-building-a-canoe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reintegration from corrections a 'critical juncture' in northern Ontario's drug crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report from the John Howard Society of Ontario highlights the growing severity of the toxic drug crisis and the effects on those involved in northern Ontario&rsquo;s criminal justice system. The report, released Tuesday, explores the link between incarceration and drug-related deaths in the region, and says people from northern communities and First Nations become increasingly at risk of harm upon leaving correctional facilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/reintegration-from-corrections-a-critical-juncture-in-northern-ontarios-drug-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/reintegration-from-corrections-a-critical-juncture-in-northern-ontarios-drug-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guns in Toronto shootout, Hamilton killing linked to U.S. trucker's smuggling scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. court documents reviewed by CBC News provide a rare glimpse into a cross-border pipeline for crime guns. A former trucker from Florida has been sentenced to more than four years in prison after smuggling handguns into Canada that were later recovered at 10 crime scenes in Ontario and Quebec.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/guns-in-toronto-shootout-hamilton-killing-linked-to-us-truckers-smuggling-scheme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/guns-in-toronto-shootout-hamilton-killing-linked-to-us-truckers-smuggling-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guns in Toronto, Hamilton and Thunder Bay linked to U.S. trucker's smuggling scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. court documents reviewed by CBC News provide a rare glimpse into a cross-border pipeline for crime guns. A former trucker from Florida has been sentenced to more than four years in prison after smuggling handguns into Canada that were later recovered at 10 crime scenes in Ontario and Quebec.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/guns-in-toronto-hamilton-and-thunder-bay-linked-to-us-truckers-smuggling-scheme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/guns-in-toronto-hamilton-and-thunder-bay-linked-to-us-truckers-smuggling-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assembly of First Nations head rejects RCMP 'regret' for secret Indigenous surveillance program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The head of the Assembly of First Nations is rejecting the RCMP's recent statement of regret for a secret surveillance program that targeted hundreds of Indigenous people. Such statements are "not a sufficient response," Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says in a letter to the prime minister.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/assembly-of-first-nations-head-rejects-rcmp-regret-for-secret-indigenous-surveillance-program/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/assembly-of-first-nations-head-rejects-rcmp-regret-for-secret-indigenous-surveillance-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay / Confederation College - City and College Formalize Partnership to Support Growth and Innovation - Education News Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay / Confederation College - City and College Formalize Partnership to Support Growth and Innovation&nbsp;&nbsp;Education News Canada]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-confederation-college-city-and-college-formalize-partnership-to-support-growth-and-innovation-education-news-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-confederation-college-city-and-college-formalize-partnership-to-support-growth-and-innovation-education-news-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Testimony continues at trial for former Thunder Bay Police Service lawyer - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Testimony continues at trial for former Thunder Bay Police Service lawyer&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/testimony-continues-at-trial-for-former-thunder-bay-police-service-lawyer-cbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/testimony-continues-at-trial-for-former-thunder-bay-police-service-lawyer-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple building fire may delay timeline of future development on Simpson Street in Thunder Bay, Ont.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coun. Brian Hamilton of the McKellar Ward in Thunder Bay, Ont., says a structural fire in the 600 block of Simpson Street may change the timeline of future street development. The fire department responded to the structural fire shortly after 3 a.m. on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/multiple-building-fire-may-delay-timeline-of-future-development-on-simpson-street-in-thunder-bay-ont/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/multiple-building-fire-may-delay-timeline-of-future-development-on-simpson-street-in-thunder-bay-ont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple building fire may delay timeline of future development on Simpson St. in Thunder Bay. Ont.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coun. Brian Hamilton of McKellar Ward said a structural fire in the 600 block of Simpson St. may change the timeline of future street development. The fire department responded to the structural fire shortly after 3 a.m. on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/multiple-building-fire-may-delay-timeline-of-future-development-on-simpson-st-in-thunder-bay-ont/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/multiple-building-fire-may-delay-timeline-of-future-development-on-simpson-st-in-thunder-bay-ont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Testimony continues at trial for former Thunder Bay Police Service lawyer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Day three of the trial for former Thunder Bay Police Service Holly Walbourne has wrapped up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/testimony-continues-at-trial-for-former-thunder-bay-police-service-lawyer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/testimony-continues-at-trial-for-former-thunder-bay-police-service-lawyer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6-month-old Cree girl has her Walking Out ceremony on Parliament Hill]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Cree Walking Out ceremony on Parliament Hill on Wednesday morning at sunrise, arranged by Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty, was both a celebration and a learning opportunity for members of Parliament, she said, about the vibrant present and future of Indigenous cultures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/6-month-old-cree-girl-has-her-walking-out-ceremony-on-parliament-hill/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/6-month-old-cree-girl-has-her-walking-out-ceremony-on-parliament-hill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attempted murder charged laid in Thunder Bay - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attempted murder charged laid in Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/attempted-murder-charged-laid-in-thunder-bay-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/attempted-murder-charged-laid-in-thunder-bay-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wind projects approved for Thunder Bay and Nipigon areas - Northern Ontario Business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wind projects approved for Thunder Bay and Nipigon areas&nbsp;&nbsp;Northern Ontario Business]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/wind-projects-approved-for-thunder-bay-and-nipigon-areas-northern-ontario-business/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/wind-projects-approved-for-thunder-bay-and-nipigon-areas-northern-ontario-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man faces more than two dozen charges in vehicle theft probe in northwestern Ont. - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Man faces more than two dozen charges in vehicle theft probe in northwestern Ont.&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/man-faces-more-than-two-dozen-charges-in-vehicle-theft-probe-in-northwestern-ont-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/man-faces-more-than-two-dozen-charges-in-vehicle-theft-probe-in-northwestern-ont-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Fire Rescue battled major multi-structure fire on Simpson Street early Wednesday - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Fire Rescue battled major multi-structure fire on Simpson Street early Wednesday&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-fire-rescue-battled-major-multi-structure-fire-on-simpson-street-early-wednesday-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-fire-rescue-battled-major-multi-structure-fire-on-simpson-street-early-wednesday-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Police first in Canada to use AI for 911 operator training - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Police first in Canada to use AI for 911 operator training&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-first-in-canada-to-use-ai-for-911-operator-training-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-police-first-in-canada-to-use-ai-for-911-operator-training-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeannette Lepage - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeannette Lepage - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/jeannette-lepage-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/jeannette-lepage-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kathleen Morrison (Guerette) - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kathleen Morrison (Guerette) - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kathleen-morrison-guerette-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/kathleen-morrison-guerette-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebration of Life: Patricia Currie - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebration of Life: Patricia Currie - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/celebration-of-life-patricia-currie-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/celebration-of-life-patricia-currie-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebration of Life: Heather Scarcello - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebration of Life: Heather Scarcello - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/celebration-of-life-heather-scarcello-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/celebration-of-life-heather-scarcello-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamie Jarvis - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie Jarvis - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/jamie-jarvis-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/jamie-jarvis-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walde (Walter) Saarimaki - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walde (Walter) Saarimaki - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/walde-walter-saarimaki-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/walde-walter-saarimaki-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Susan Elizabeth Vander Wal, née Wormsbecher - Obituary - Thunder Bay - TBNewsWatch.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Susan Elizabeth Vander Wal, n&eacute;e Wormsbecher - Obituary - Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;TBNewsWatch.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/susan-elizabeth-vander-wal-ne-wormsbecher-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/susan-elizabeth-vander-wal-ne-wormsbecher-obituary-thunder-bay-tbnewswatchcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakehead Region Conservation Authority issues flood outlook for region]]></title><description><![CDATA[A flood outlook statement has been issued by the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority as rainfall is expected across the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/lakehead-region-conservation-authority-issues-flood-outlook-for-region/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/lakehead-region-conservation-authority-issues-flood-outlook-for-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Fire Rescue asks drivers to avoid Simpson and Hardisty after early morning defensive fire - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Fire Rescue asks drivers to avoid Simpson and Hardisty after early morning defensive fire&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-fire-rescue-asks-drivers-to-avoid-simpson-and-hardisty-after-early-morning-defensive-fire-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-fire-rescue-asks-drivers-to-avoid-simpson-and-hardisty-after-early-morning-defensive-fire-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 15, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Update — Damp Morning, Drizzle Risk, Then a Better Weekend Ahead - NetNewsLedger]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 15, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Update &mdash; Damp Morning, Drizzle Risk, Then a Better Weekend Ahead&nbsp;&nbsp;NetNewsLedger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/april-15-2026-thunder-bay-weather-update-damp-morning-drizzle-risk-then-a-better-weekend-ahead-netnewsledger/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/april-15-2026-thunder-bay-weather-update-damp-morning-drizzle-risk-then-a-better-weekend-ahead-netnewsledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATED: Highway 17 reopened after lane closure East of Thunder Bay - Your Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[UPDATED: Highway 17 reopened after lane closure East of Thunder Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thunder Bay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/updated-highway-17-reopened-after-lane-closure-east-of-thunder-bay-your-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/updated-highway-17-reopened-after-lane-closure-east-of-thunder-bay-your-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[String of vehicle thefts, police standoff result in 2 suspect arrests in Thunder Bay, Ont.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) has arrested and charged two people following an investigation into multiple vehicle thefts as well as an hours-long police standoff. Here's what we know about the case.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/string-of-vehicle-thefts-police-standoff-result-in-2-suspect-arrests-in-thunder-bay-ont/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/string-of-vehicle-thefts-police-standoff-result-in-2-suspect-arrests-in-thunder-bay-ont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Provincial, municipal fire officials look to apply lessons learned from last wildfire season in the year ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Provincial and municipal fire officials in northwestern Ontario say they&rsquo;re focusing on leveraging new resources and applying lessons learned from last year, now that Ontario&rsquo;s wildfire season is officially underway. The Ontario Government said the addition of 68 new positions to provincial crews puts the province in a good position for the months ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/provincial-municipal-fire-officials-look-to-apply-lessons-learned-from-last-wildfire-season-in-the-year-ahead/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/provincial-municipal-fire-officials-look-to-apply-lessons-learned-from-last-wildfire-season-in-the-year-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario plans to tie high school attendance to grades and mandate final exams. It's getting mixed reactions]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Ontario education legislation proposes to count attendance and class participation into high schoolers' final marks and to mandate final exams, drawing a mix of reaction from students, parents and education experts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-plans-to-tie-high-school-attendance-to-grades-and-mandate-final-exams-its-getting-mixed-reactions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/ontario-plans-to-tie-high-school-attendance-to-grades-and-mandate-final-exams-its-getting-mixed-reactions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did Winners close some of its bathrooms? Questions swirl amid debate over toilet access]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frustrated shoppers allege the TJX-owned chains Winners, HomeSense and Marshall's have recently shut down bathrooms in some Canadian locations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/did-winners-close-some-of-its-bathrooms-questions-swirl-amid-debate-over-toilet-access/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/thunder-bay/did-winners-close-some-of-its-bathrooms-questions-swirl-amid-debate-over-toilet-access/</guid></item></channel></rss>