Thunder Bay 2025/11/10 isMonday. Local preparations are in their final day before Remembrance Day (November 11), with public safety reports, regional highway expansion progress, and memorial event arrangements as today's focus.

Public Safety | 'Road Rage' Causes Rollover, Two Drivers Charged

Police report that over the weekend, a 'road rage' incident in the Water Street / Cumberland Street South area escalated and led to a vehicle rollover; after investigation, charges have been laid against both drivers involved. Police again remind drivers to avoid lane disputes, weaving, and blocking each other in cold road conditions; video evidence is still being collected.

Fleeing Teen Found Last Night: Drones Used in Search

A teenager who escaped from a correctional facility near Highway 61 was quickly found last night through multi-agency cooperation; from the initial report to re-custody took less than 90 minutes, with police deploying drones and ground forces for a coordinated search.

Regional Traffic | Two Sections of Highway 11/17 Open to 'Parallel' Traffic, NOMA Calls for Accelerated Full Completion

The provincial government announced that Trans-Canada（Highway 11/17） in the Thunder Bay—Nipigon corridor, two sections of 'four-lane parallelization' are now open to traffic. The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) welcomes this and urges expedited completion of remaining sections to unlock inter-regional capacity and safety benefits. Industry updates also reveal that the newly opened sections include Coughlin Road—Highway 582 and Highway 587—Pearl Lake , both designed as divided four-lane highways with a median.

City Travel | Arthur Street Afternoon Collision Causes One-Way Closure

This afternoon, a collision between a motorcycle and a passenger car occurred on Arthur Street , damaging both vehicles, which were towed away, and the road was temporarily closed in one direction. Traffic authorities advise that during near-freezing and wet road conditions, drivers should slow down early, increase following distance, and avoid emergency work zones.

Memorial & Community | Remembrance Day Ceremony Schedule and Control Notices

The time windows for multiple memorial events in the city have been confirmed: the north end Waverley Park Cenotaph will hold a ceremony tomorrow at 10:20 a.m.;Fort William Gardens will feature an entry procession, horn sounding, three-gun salute, and wreath laying;Fort William First Nation will begin its memorial at Anemki Wajiw Cenotaph at 10:15 a.m., with short-term traffic and pedestrian controls on related roads. Organizers urge attendees to follow on-site instructions and drivers to plan detours.

Today's and This Week's City Events

The local events list has been updated, covering community lectures, charity fundraisers, and family programs. It is recommended to check the daily events page before heading out for specific times and location changes.

Travel & Weather

Notice: Tonight will have noticeable wind chill, and early morning 'near-freezing slippery' risk increases; for cross-region commutes via Thunder Bay Expressway and Highway 61/11/17 junctions, allow extra travel time and maintain following distance.