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Jul 21, 2026 at 08:32 July 17, 2026 In response to the devastating wildfires affecting communities across Northwestern Ontario, United Way of Thunder Bay and the Thunder Bay Community Foundation have partnered to establish the Northwestern Ontario Wildfire Community Support Fund. The new Fund was created in response to inquiries from individuals, workplaces, organizations, and United Ways across Canada seeking ...

One person transported to hospital with serious injuries. On July 19, 2026, at approximately 8:10 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Algoma Paramedic Services, Township of Jocelyn Fire Department and St Joseph Township Fire and Rescue responded to a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 548 between A Line Road and Hilton Road. Upon arrival, emergency crews located a grey ...

A person is facing impaired driving charges after police observed a suspicious vehicle parked on a sidewalk. On July 19, 2026, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol on Riverside Drive in the Town of Thessalon. At approximately 12:50 a.m., officers observed a white pickup truck parked partially on the sidewalk and partially on the roadway. While ...

A person was arrested after police responded to a car crash on Milliken Mine and Lookout Tower Road.   On July 16, 2026, at approximately 11:40 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a dark brown Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) that was crashed in the ditch off Lookout Tower Road. Once on scene, police observed the vehicle in ...

July 20, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario “Today, the United States administration announced its intention to impose a new 50% tariff on a significant number of Canadian goods. This is the latest in a series of unilateral U.S. trade actions that began with the U.S. imposing a series of tariffs in direct violation of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), the free trade ...

Le 20 juillet 2026 Ottawa (Ontario) « Aujourd’hui, l’administration américaine a annoncé son intention d’imposer de nouveaux droits de douane de 50 % sur un nombre important de produits canadiens. Il s’agit de la dernière d’une série d’actions commerciales unilatérales initiées par les États-Unis par l’imposition d’une série de droits de douane en violation directe de l’Accord Canada–États-Unis–Mexique (ACEUM), l’accord ...

A 19-year-old driver is facing multiple charges following a traffic stop in the Municipality of Shuniah. On Thursday, July 16, 2026, at approximately 6:27 p.m., an officer with the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 11/17 at Highway 527 in Shuniah. During the traffic stop, the officer observed open containers of alcohol ...

19 juillet 2026 Ottawa (Ontario) «  Aujourd’hui, la Coupe du Monde de la FIFA 2026 tire à sa fin. Le Canada a eu le privilège de co-organiser ce tournoi historique aux côtés du Mexique et des États-Unis et, pour la première fois, d’accueillir des matchs de soccer masculin de la Coupe du Monde. Des générations de Canadiennes et de Canadiens parleront encore ...

July 19, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario “Today, the FIFA World Cup comes to a close. Canada had the honour of co-hosting this historic tournament alongside Mexico and the United States – marking the first time men’s World Cup matches were played in Canada. Canadians will be talking about our team’s performance on the pitch for generations. The Men’s National Team’s first-ever ...

Premier Doug Ford visited Thunder Bay today, visiting the TBay Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services Base, the Fort William Gardens Arena, speaking to many about the situation and measures being implemented to combat the fires, and support the evacuees. posted on x at 17:20 This afternoon, I visited the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services base in Thunder Bay ...

Jul 17, 2026 at 19:46 Ontario NDP Deputy Leader Sol Mamakwa (Kiiwetinoong), MPPs Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay—Superior North), and Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk—James Bay) are expressing their support for the Chiefs of Ontario’s recent statement calling for the Governments of Ontario and Canada to remove jurisdictional barriers to the provision of emergency assistance, and to coordinate immediate emergency supports in collaboration ...

Jul 17, 2026 at 13:38 Emergency Sewer Force Main Failure and Temporary Wastewater Bypass The Township of Manitouwadge is currently responding to a sewer force main failure within the municipal wastewater collection system. Since the issue was identified, municipal staff and contractors have been working to restore normal operation of the sewer system. The complexity of the failure and the ...

On July 15, 2026, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a wanted person in Elliot Lake. At approximately 11:15 p.m. police received a disturbance call on Chalmers Crescent. It was later learned that one of the people involved was wanted from Kirkland Lake for failing to attend court to answer to prior charges. Alex BLACK, 20-years-old, of Elliot ...

Chief Michano of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg is coordinating the collection of various items to help the residents of Namaygoosisagagun (Collins FN) which was destroyed by a fast moving forest fire Monday night. Donations are being accepted today, Thursday, July 16th from 10-4 at Bud & Cando’s Gas Bar in Biigtigong (18 Pic River Rd., Marathon). Chief Michano of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg is ...

July 15, 2026 Over 800 wildfires are burning across Canada, with the largest alone rivaling the size of Washington, D.C., sending heavy smoke across the country and into communities on both sides of the border. Canadians living near these fires are already facing hazardous air quality, and that same smoke is now settling over the United States, including my home ...