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Severe storm hits northwestern Ontario, tornado warning issued, multiple power outages and road closures THUNDER BAY, July 27, 2025 – Today, a sudden severe storm struck multiple areas in northwestern Ontario. Environment Canada has issued a tornado warning, reminding residents to be cautious of the dangers that extreme weather may bring. According to information released by the meteorological department, this tornado warning covers areas including Kakabeka Falls, Whitefish Lake, Arrow Lake, Atikokan, Shebando

On Wednesday, July 23, Thunder Bay experienced a historically rare downpour. This sudden heavy rain not only broke the single-day rainfall record set 114 years ago, but also forced the temporary cancellation of the Thunder City Speedway racing event originally scheduled for that day, with multiple areas of the city affected to varying degrees. According to meteorological data from Environment Canada, the cumulative rainfall in Thunder Bay over 24 hours that day reached 56.5 mm, far exceeding the old record of 29 mm set on July 23, 1911, making it the highest rainfall on record for that date.

Thunder Bay – To improve traffic efficiency and safety at the intersection of Cumberland Street North and North Water Street, the Municipal Engineering Department will close the Marina Park Overpass starting Tuesday, July 22, 2025, to fully advance roundabout construction at this intersection, expected to last until October. Thunder Bay City Council approved the roundabout project in April 2025, and in the previous design framework, the Marina Park Ove

THUNDER BAY - Afternoon of July 19, 2025: Due to multiple forest fires in Northern Ontario and the Canadian prairie provinces, large amounts of smoke are moving south with the north wind, expected to rapidly worsen the city's air quality starting this evening and possibly lasting until early Sunday morning. Environment and Climate Change Canada issued the latest "Special Air Quality Statement" for the City of Thunder Bay at 1:59 PM EDT, reminding residents that the smoke will reduce visibility and increase health risks, advising them to limit time outdoors and

Official website link: https://www.paranormalcirque.com/ In Thunder Bay it runs July 18-21, four days, at the big tent set up across from the ISC parking lot. Image 1: official website photo, Image 2: stage scene taken near the end, Image 3: sunset's mark. Overall impression: The show is mainly acrobatics + magic, running from 7:30 to 10:00, 2.5 hours, with an intermission of about 20 minutes at the 1h30min mark, where you can go on stage for photos (5 CAD). After entering, at the door there are masks/popcorn/drinks/figurines for sale, and further in you enter the main performance

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CLE Family Carnival: Local Flavor + Classic Traditions Dates: August 6-10, 2025. CLE has been held continuously since 190 and has become one of Thunder Bay's annual highlights. Festival highlights: The main stage features The Northern Pikes, The Caverners, Simply Queen, Carla Sacco, Taylor's Story, hypnotist Corie J, and beloved children's character meet-and-greets—Bluey & Bingo (Wednesday to Friday at noon


VERMILION BAY (Ontario) - July 5, 2025 - A transport truck caught fire at approximately 1:00 p.m. local time today on Highway 17 near Waldhof Road South. The incident has caused a full closure of Highway 17 in both directions, and traffic has not yet resumed. After the incident, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and the OPP (Ontario Provincial Police) quickly arrived at the scene to close the area and urged drivers to take detours to avoid the stretch. No timeline has been announced for when the highway will reopen. Highway 17

Location: 100 block of Cumberland Street North in Thunder Bay. 1. Initial warning: public asked to avoid the area. Time: approximately 8:30 a.m. on July 4, 2025. Police responded quickly to an "incident involving a weapon," dispatching Thunder Bay Police and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to the 100 block of Cumberland Street North. Officers set up a perimeter and contained the scene, then issued a public notice urging residents to "stay


Thunder Bay, Ontario - July 1, 2025 - As Canada Day celebrations unfold, Thunder Bay's downtown and surrounding areas will host a series of diverse, family-friendly events, including cultural ceremonies, family entertainment, sports competitions, and community gatherings. In chronological order: Fireworks time and location Port Arthur Stadium: After the Thunder Bay Border Cats baseball game, post-game fireworks will be held at the stadium, perfect for fans to watch on site. Marina Park Waterfron

According to the municipal official website and the "Get Involved Thunder Bay" platform, the latest information was recently released about the multi-purpose indoor turf sports facility to be built near the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium. - Location: The site is near the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium and Canada Games Complex area, formerly a baseball field Project timeline City council approval: May 26, 2025 Design



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Lakehead University opens dormitories to support forest fire evacuees. As residents in many northern areas are forced to evacuate due to forest fires, Lakehead University in Thunder Bay has stepped in to temporarily use its dormitories as emergency shelters. The university has already taken in more than a hundred people, mainly from affected Indigenous communities such as Pikangikum First Nation. City Councillor Albert Aiello praised the move as reflecting "community solidarity," noting that "the housing and living support provided by the university is a crucial safeguard for those forced from their homes."


Father's Day weekend, free fishing in Ontario without a license [Thunder Bay News] To celebrate Father's Day, the Ontario government has announced a free fishing event during the weekend of June 15-16. During this period, the public can enjoy fishing in public waters across the province without a fishing license or outdoor card. The province reminds that although no license is required, all anglers must still strictly comply with relevant regulations, pay attention to protecting the local ecological environment, and jointly maintain the sustainable development of Ontario's natural resources. Thunder Bay hosts a mining-themed celebration, commemorating the city's glorious mining history and future development [Thunder Bay News] To



According to the June climate outlook released by Environment Canada, temperatures in the northwestern region (covering northern British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan) will generally be 2-3°C above normal, with both daytime and nighttime temperatures higher than usual. Meteorologist Steven Flisfeder noted that while temperatures will briefly return to near-normal in the second week of June, they will climb rapidly again in the third and fourth weeks. Meanwhile, rainfall in the area has been significantly below average, leading to drier vegetation and creating conditions conducive to forest fires. New fire activity has already emerged in several parts of the northwest, with multiple active fire sites burning.
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Recently, two significant traffic updates have emerged in Thunder Bay. First, Alloy Drive has been forced to close for emergency repairs, significantly impacting local traffic. The city stated that the repair work is urgent, primarily to address road surface damage and underground pipeline issues, ensuring road safety and preventing further damage. The exact reopening time for the road has not yet been determined, and the municipal works department is actively carrying out repairs, advising residents to plan alternate routes in advance to minimize travel inconvenience. Meanwhile, the Thunder Bay city council has officially advanced the red-light camera project, which aims to improve urban traffic safety.

1. Overview of the First Round of Invitations: Employer Job Offer Streams Launched. Ontario's IRCC is finally back to work. Today marks the first provincial nomination invitations of the year, and this round targeted three streams, all under the Employer Job Offer category: the International Student Stream, the Foreign Worker Stream, and the In-Demand Skills Stream, with over 3,500 invitations issued in total. Notably, this round introduced a regional targeting mechanism, covering northern and eastern regions as well as four communities under the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot. However, master's and PhD graduates without work experience were not invited, which aligns with recent


Recently, Environment Canada issued a Special Air Quality Statement for Thunder Bay, located in northwestern Ontario, to remind local residents of the negative effects of smoke from nearby forest fires on air quality. According to Environment Canada, the smoke comes from multiple forest fires that continue to burn around Thunder Bay. The smoke has not only significantly reduced visibility in the city, but has also noticeably increased the concentration of particulate matter in the air, which may pose varying degrees of risk to residents' health.


Recently, multiple communities in northwestern Ontario have seen a succession of black bear sightings, sparking concern and worry among residents. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) warned that as the weather warms and food sources increase, black bear activity becomes more frequent, reminding the public not to feed wildlife to avoid danger. Front-yard "scare": black bear visit to a doorstep causes panic. A surveillance camera installed at a Red Rock resident's home captured an adult black bear strolling boldly into their front yard. The homeowner said, "I was really scared at the time, because it was too close to the front door." The video quickly went viral on social media, and many residents said they had also recently seen black bear activity near their communities. Police warning: feed

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Thunder Bay sees major progress this week in transportation infrastructure and commercial expansion, covering road improvements, public transit service upgrades, and retail market development. 1. Partial closure of Cumberland Street for construction Due to the construction of a new roundabout and underground infrastructure works, a section of Cumberland Street near the Red River Road intersection has been temporarily closed this week. Municipal authorities advise drivers and pedestrians to plan alternate routes in advance to avoid delays. The project aims to ease traffic congestion, improve road safety and traffic efficiency, and is expected to be completed after construction ends.

