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Posted 2 July 2025

Community camera registry program expanding to Neebing

The Thunder Bay provincial police detachment has implemented the CAMSafe program in Neebing. The initiative’s goal is to create a database of residential and commercial security cameras in a community that can be used as a police resource when they are investigating crimes. Officers can...

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Posted 2 July 2025

That is a “Canadian invention”?

Photo by Tetiana Bykovets on Unsplash July 1st we celebrated Canada Day. It was great to see so many pics online of friends and family get togethers, and all the fun had at the Waterfront and at Fort William Historical Park. As we continue to celebrate this great country of ours…….here’s...

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Posted 2 July 2025

Local talent shines at Canada Day on the Waterfront

One of Thunder Bay’s most cherished community celebrations returned Canada Day on the Waterfront. It was a lively showcase of local music, dance, and culture, all set against the scenic backdrop of Marina Park. The July 1st event, with the theme Walk Together. Experience Together....

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Posted 2 July 2025

Chippewa Park rides temporarily closed following summer storm

A summer storm that rolled through Thunder Bay on Canada Day has knocked out the power in some areas of Chippewa Park. The amusement rides are temporarily closed until power is restored and safety testing can be completed. Power at the park’s pavilion was also affected, and the canopy...

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Posted 2 July 2025

Canada Day Windstorm in the Bay: The Aftermath

Canada Day celebrations here in Thunder Bay certainly came with an unexpected, dramatic, and frankly, wild twist, especially if you were on the South Side! A tree fell on a shed on Home Avenue on Thunder Bay’s South Side. Photo Credit: Bernie Almgren Neighbours clean up a tree that...

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Posted 2 July 2025

“Your Thunder Bay”: Your Ultimate Guide to Thunder Bay

Today, 99.9 The Bay and Country 105 unveil YourThunderBay.ca, a centralized hub where locals and visitors alike can find everything they needed to know about this vibrant city. Information was scattered across platforms, making it hard to stay connected  and in the know. That’s where Your...

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Posted 2 July 2025

Northwestern Ontario reports 4 new wildfires Tuesday, total remains around 34

Four new wildfires were confirmed Tuesday evening in northwestern Ontario. The total number of active fires in the region remains at 34, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. The new fires were small and spread across the Red Lake and Nipigon districts. Two are...

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Posted 2 July 2025

Cleaning day (a tragedy)

It started like any other Sunday morning. I stretched. I sprawled out on the couch and cuddled with my parents. I begged when they ate their breakfast. But then… something changed. Mom pulled out the spray bottles. Dad started moving furniture. There was talk of “dust bunnies” and...

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Posted 2 July 2025

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD! “Go ahead, take that nap”!

Photo by Aziz Ansari on Unsplash Another day…and another story about ‘just how good taking a nap is for you / and your health’.If you really like to take naps regularly, then you’ll be happy to know it has a bunch of benefits for your brain!  Some people think that taking a nap is lazy....

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Posted 2 July 2025

Shelter House launches garage sale drive to help those in need

Shelter House is asking Thunder Bay residents to turn their yard sales into a way to give back. The organization has launched “Declutter for a Cause,” a city-wide garage sale set for July 12. People are encouraged to host their own garage sales and donate the proceeds to Shelter House,...

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