Thunder Bay Daily News | August 29, 2025 (Friday)
.jpg){kind=small}
Machine-translated from Chinese, so it may read oddly. Comments are left as members wrote them. Read the Chinese original
Intro: Today's top stories include Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper being ordered to immediately stop discharging into the Kam River, a "dangerous bear" incident in the Heather Crescent area handled by the MNRF (Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry) with tranquilizers, and Lakehead University's orientation for new students, providing practical local info for newcomers and international students.
Community & Events
"Dangerous bear" spotted in Heather Crescent area| August 29, 2025, Thunder Bay—In the afternoon, a reportedly "fierce" bear appeared near Heather Crescent in the south end. Thunder Bay Police contacted the MNRF, who tranquilized the bear and safely relocated it. (Source: TBNewsWatch) TBNewsWatch.com+2TBNewsWatch.com+2
Business & Economy
No reports today in this section.
Education & Health
LU hosts orientation and welcomes international students| August 29, 2025, Thunder Bay—Lakehead University (LU) welcomed approximately 350 new international students for the new academic year. Campus residences are expected to be at full capacity, and orientation activities proceeded as scheduled. (Source: TBNewsWatch) TBNewsWatch.com
Newcomers & Students
Campus housing full as new students arrive| August 29, 2025, Thunder Bay—LU reminds newcomers and international students that on-campus housing is nearly full, and advises checking guidance from the International Student Services and the Housing Office. (Source: TBNewsWatch) TBNewsWatch.com
Sports & Culture
Lakehead Athletics Hall of Fame adds 19 athletes| August 29, 2025, Thunder Bay—Lakehead University's Athletics Hall of Fame will induct 19 new members on the first weekend of October, including 16 hockey players. (Source: TBNewsWatch) TBNewsWatch.com
Gas & Daily Services
Today's lowest gas price| August 29, 2025, K&A Variety & Gas Bar (684 City Rd.) offers the lowest gas price at $1.18/L. Gas station info is published daily by the "Good Morning, Thunder Bay!" segment. (Source: TBNewsWatch) TBNewsWatch.com
Weather & Transit
Today's weather overview and outlook| August 29, 2025, Thunder Bay—Sunny today with a high near 18 °C; clear tonight with a low around 10 °C and patchy fog. Temperatures will rise into the weekend, with a high near 25 °C on Saturday and up to 28 °C on Sunday. (Source: TBNewsWatch) TBNewsWatch.com
r/ThunderBay Past 24 Hours Discussion List (August 6, 2026) Sorted by post time new to old, includes posts from the past 24 hours, 19 total (max 40). Comments shown only for the latest 4 posts. 1. Finnish Pancakes Original English title: Finnish Pancakes Post content summary: Where is the best place to go for Finnish pancakes? We have never had them before and want to try them for the first time when visiting Thunder Bay. English excerpt (for verification): Where is the best place to go for Finnis
Important Notice Master of Science Thesis Proposal - Biology: Brandon Guoth Title: "Examining the Effects of Livestock Grazing on Alvar Plant Community Assemblages near Carden, Ontario" Supervisor Original link: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/about/news-and-events/events/events-archive/2026/node/349822 Lakehead University Common Links: 
Official website: l
Academic Information Researchers receive $2.7 million NSERC grant to design practical solutions to protect our environment and communities Original link: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/about/news-and-events/news/archive/2026/node/349931 Lakehead University Useful links: 
Student email: myInfo P
Comments0