RCIP Thunder Bay stops drawing from the food service industry and adjusts part of the NOC occupation list.
Update on Sales and Service: Effective immediately, the Sales and Service Sector has closed. We will not be accepting Recommendation Applications from this sector for the remainder of the 2025 year as we have met our 15%
Thunder Bay Daily News | Monday, September 15, 2025
Lead: Today's Thunder Bay focus is on public health and the local food supply chain: a salmonella outbreak linked to pet food has entered the tracking phase; local meat processing expansion receives government funding to strengthen regional food accessibility. Road repairs and fire training are progressing in parallel, reminding commuters and the community of safety precautions. City Hall (Municipal and Policy) Local meat processing expansion project receives government funding support Time and location: September 15, 2025, Thunder Bay Key information: Federal and provincial funding to enhance local meat processing capacity (meat pr
Thunder Bay Daily News | September 12, 2025 (Friday)
Lead: Today's focus centers on two main threads: homelessness response and community employment. The timeline and site selection for the temporary "shelter village" in the Hillyard area continue to draw municipal attention; Confederation College (CC) full-time support staff remain on strike, while AETS (Anishinabek Employment and Training Services) calls for more employers to participate in on-campus job placements. Weekend "What's Pop
Thunder Bay Daily News | September 11, 2025 (Thursday)
Lead: Today, local events combine remembrance with practical training, with economic and community activities advancing in tandem. FireCon holds a 9/11 memorial climb and multiple hands-on training exercises at the Thunder Bay Fire Training Centre; the CEN-CAN resource industry show enters its second day at Fort William Gardens, with a larger exhibitor turnout than previous years; McKellar ward hosts community talks on housing and homelessness; local industrial companies hold open houses for job seekers and partnership opportunities. Below is a summary of key points for new Chinese immigrants and international students to grasp quickly.
Thunder Bay Daily News | September 10, 2025 (Wednesday)
Lead: Today's Thunder Bay news focuses on education and community updates. Confederation College support staff are preparing to strike, Lakehead University researchers are leading a national Indigenous youth mental health project, and the CEN-CAN Expo mining trade show returns to the area. These events directly affect campus life, community development, and the local economy. Community and Events (Community) Resource Industry Expo Returns 2025 CEN-CAN Expo at Thunder Bay on September 10, 2025.
Thunder Bay Daily News | September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)
Lead: Today's Thunder Bay local news focuses on cultural events, traffic safety, and park facility maintenance. Multiple activities and announcements not only showcase community vitality but also relate closely to urban infrastructure development, offering particular reference value for new immigrants and international students. Community and Events (Community) Wake the Giant Music Festival Draws Record Audience On September 9, 2025, Thunder Bay. The Wake the Giant Music Festival was held at the Waterfront, with an estimated 8,500 attendees expected that day, highlighting local cultural vitality.
Thunder Bay Daily News | September 8, 2025 (Monday)
Lead: Today's Thunder Bay news focuses on the start of the school year, traffic safety, and cultural events. French-language schools welcome the new semester, police report a speeding driver charged with multiple offenses, and the Wake the Giant music festival continues to showcase the community's diversity and inclusiveness with a strong lineup and large audience. Education & Health: French-language instruction officially begins. On September 8, 2025, in Thunder Bay, elementary and secondary schools in Northwestern Ontario, including the Francophone community, begin the 2025–202
Thunder Bay Daily News | September 4, 2025 (Thursday)
Lead: Local diversified news gathers today's highlights - Lakehead student orientation experience kicks off, Black Eyed Peas to bring the biggest lineup ever to the Wake the Giant music festival; an outdoor sports store with over 40 years of history is about to close; residents should also watch for possible evening showers and cooler weather, while the "Cheapest Gas in Town" information provides reference for daily life. Newcomers & Students DFC orientation experience officially launched to help new students familiarize themselves with the transit system 2025 Sep
Thunder Bay Daily News | September 3, 2025 (Wednesday)
Lead: On the first day of school, campuses and roads in Thunder Bay were generally smooth—school bus routes ran as planned, though some routes are still recruiting drivers; city council again deadlocked over the "designated tent camp" proposal; this weekend, Marina Park's Wake the Giant music festival will feature one of the Black Eyed Peas' strongest lineups in years. Below, we break down today's news and lifestyle updates worth noting for newcomers and international students by topic. City Hall (Municipal and Policy) City Council's "designated tent camp" authorization plan again stalled on a tie vote. On September 2, 2025, T
Thunder Bay Daily News | September 2, 2025 (Tuesday)
Lead: As the back-to-school week brings a campus return rush to Thunder Bay, public services and urban safety continue to advance: Brodie Resource Library reopens today after summer renovations with enhanced security; a police traffic stop pursuit on May Street and Finlayson Street yesterday resulting in a collision has entered a provincial independent investigation; Thunder Bay Fire Rescue announces large-scale hands-on training next week; community summer facilities enter the closing period; family doctor supply expands; gas prices and weather updates below. City
Thunder Bay Daily News | Monday, September 1, 2025
Lead: Today's local focus is on Labour Day community gatherings, investigation into a serious crash on May Street in the south end, the final day of the season for rides at Chippewa Park, and a heavy rainfall warning; evening weather and gas price updates are available, suitable for newcomers and international students to plan travel and holiday activities. City Police (Public Safety and Law Enforcement) Serious crash on May Street closes multiple sections of road | September 1, 2025, at the intersection of May St. and Finlayson St. — a collision between a pickup truck and an SUV occurred this morning, with at least one person taken to hospital. Police are at the scene investigating.
Lead: Today, Thunder Bay is full of community vitality, from the traditional rural exhibits at the Hymers Fall Fair to local artisan markets at Station Market and Goods And Co Market, and family-friendly activities at Marina Park, with a wide array of events; meanwhile, the rides at Chippewa Park and live performances by Brother John bring residents the last joys of summer. In addition, gas prices and weather information provide clear references for daily life. Community and Events (Commun
Thunder Bay Daily News | August 30, 2025 (Saturday)
Lead: Today's main focus is on Lakehead University's new progress in promoting local agricultural research, the results of the downtown community volunteer cleanup initiative, and the upcoming launch of the "Battle for Recovery" event locally, providing practical community, education, and event information for new immigrants and international students. Community and Events: Downtown alley volunteer cleanup initiative yields significant results | August 29, 2025, Thunder Bay—City Councillor Brian Hamilton launched a community volunteer initiative to clean up an alley near May Street.
Lead: Today's main topics include Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper being ordered to immediately stop discharging pollutants into the Kam River, a "dangerous bear" incident in the Heather Crescent area handled by the provincial Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) with tranquilizers, and Lakehead University hosting freshman orientation activities, providing practical local information for newcomers and international students. Community and Events "Dangerous Bear" Alarm
Thunder Bay Daily News | August 28, 2025 (Thursday)
Lead: Today's focus includes the Station Market and evening event preview, the drone light show continues, today's lowest gas prices and weather forecast, providing practical life and travel references for newcomers and international students. Community and Events: Station Market kicks off activities today | August 28, 2025, Thunder Bay—This morning the Station Market opens, followed by Goods And Co Market and Muskeg E at Centennial Park
Thunder Bay Daily News | Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Lead: Today's local focus includes a provincial investigation launched into a suspected contamination incident on the Kam River, concerns over planned blasting vibrations at the Nolalu quarry, the pedestrian bridge replacement nearing completion, a possible reversal of the Hillyard temporary shelter village site, plus three drunk driving collisions, a swimming advisory at Mission Marsh, and campus news updates. City Hall (Municipal & Policy) Temporary shelter village site may change | August 27, 2025, Thunder Bay City Hall - At the next council meeting (Tuesday), councillors will vote on whether to revoke the selection of Hillyard (near Ca
Thunder Bay airport to raise short-term parking fees
[Thunder Bay] Thunder Bay International Airports Authority announced that starting November 1, short-term parking fees at the airport will increase by 50%, from $2 per hour to $3 per hour; the daily cap will also be adjusted from $20 to $22. The airport said the revenue from the increase will be used for parking facility expansion and upgrades. It was noted that the airport is advancing a parking lot project totaling approximately $4.5 million, scheduled for completion by the end of October, including adding about 200 new parking spaces and widening existing spaces to improve traffic flow and safety. The airport's business development and oper
Emergency vehicles gathered at CLE late at night; witness says "someone was in a tree"
Around 23:15 on Saturday, August 9, multiple emergency vehicles gathered inside and outside the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition (CLE) grounds. According to a witness on site, about 3 fire trucks, 8 police cars, and 1 ambulance arrived in succession, with personnel mainly dealing with a situation near a tree; meanwhile, some onlookers said "someone was in a tree." These details have not yet been officially confirmed. Based on event operation information, the organizer announced this year's CLE opening dates as August 6 to 10, with daily hours from noon to midnight; as of press time, no announcement of temporary closure or interruption has been made by the organizer. The venue address is located at
Severe thunderstorms sweep through Thunder Bay: Environment Canada issues severe thunderstorm warning, thousands of customers briefly without power
On the morning of Saturday, August 9, Environment Canada issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for a strong convective band moving into the area, indicating that strong wind gusts, hail up to the size of a nickel, and brief heavy rainfall were all possible, and warning of an increased risk of utility disruptions; as the thunderstorm approached, officials advised residents to seek shelter immediately to ensure safety. Affected by the storm, utility company Synergy North reported three separate power outages in the city, affecting a total of about 3,500 customers, with the earliest expected to be restored that
Thunder Bay issues heat warning; Northwest Arterial and Expressway upgrades to proceed in tandem
[Thunder Bay] On August 7, the city government and provincial departments released separate updates on weather and transportation infrastructure: on one hand, the city is under a heat warning; on the other, the Northwest Arterial Road and Thunder Bay Expressway upgrades have been explicitly defined as a package of projects that "coordinate with each other and proceed in parallel." According to the update, Thunder Bay has entered a heat warning period, with forecast highs around 29°C and a humidex expected to reach 36 to 39, with the warning lasting until Saturday evening. Meteorological authorities remind that the heat can affect everyone's health