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Posted 25 March 2026

OFSAA curling championships underway in Thunder Bay

It was a tough start for two northwestern Ontario high school teams at the all-Ontario curling championships being played at the Port Arthur Curling Club in Thunder Bay. Hammarskjold Vikings girls team built a 4-1 lead against Marymount Academy from Sudbury, but gave up 3 in the 5th end, 2...

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Posted 25 March 2026

Highway 17 closed from Shabaqua to Ignace

An accident has closed both lanes of Highway 17 from Shabaqua to Ignace. Emergency crews are on the scene. An eyewitness told our newsroom that two transport trucks collided. Check Ontario 511 for live details. Updates to come.

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Posted 25 March 2026

Thunder Bay Expressway closed – Red River to John Street

Emergency crews are on scene at an accident between Red River Road and John Street on the Thunder Bay Expressway. Reports that the accident happened just after 8:00am, which caused the closure shortly after. Developing story, more updates to come.

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Posted 25 March 2026

Make it a “safe night out”!

Today’s story comes from the University of British Columbia, where a team of chemists has spent the last 13 years developing what could become a game‑changer for safety on a night out.  Photo by Michael Discenza on Unsplash They’ve created a discreet little stir stick that can instantly...

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Posted 25 March 2026

The “Group Chat Ghost”: Why we exit and how to do it without starting a war

The morning show got a little spicy this week on Mornings in the Bay as Linda joined Danny and John to tackle the ultimate modern-day social dilemma: The Group Chat Exit.We’ve all been there. You’re trying to work, and your phone starts vibrating off the desk because your friends are debating...

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Posted 24 March 2026

The Thunder From the Tundra: The Comic Strippers Have Waited a Decade for Thunder Bay

Some shows begin with a marketing strategy. Others begin with a photo of a few average torsos posed as if they belong on a glossy poster. The Comic Strippers began with a simple realization: “We have torsos. We can do that.” For years, the performers behind the touring hit have...

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Posted 24 March 2026

Police seeking assistance in missing person case

The Thunder Bay Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 39-year-old Rodney Carson. He is described as a white male standing 6’5” weighing roughly 250-290 pounds with dirty blonde hair, a short beard, and hazel eyes. Carson was last seen three weeks ago and was...

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Posted 24 March 2026

Federal minimum wage going up

The federal minimum wage is going up as of April 1st. It will now be $18.15…that’s an increase from $17.75. The federal government says since the introduction of the standalone federal minimum wage, it’s gone up 21 percent since 2021. Patty Hajdu is the Minister of Jobs and Families...

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Posted 24 March 2026

Warning system not triggered before deadly Air Canada crash in New York

A runway warning system failed to send an alarm before a fatal crash between an Air Canada plane and a fire truck in New York, according to the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board. It was Sunday around 11:30 p.m. when the plane carrying 72 passengers slammed into the truck at LaGuardia...

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Posted 24 March 2026

Boreal Springboard initiative looking to re-energize NWO forestry

Economic development groups in Northwestern Ontario are joining forces to launch a forestry startup accelerator. The Boreal Springboard initiative is kicking off a 3-month accelerator program for select startups. The program will provide funding, business development resources, investment...

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