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Posted 8 May 2026

Water Street closed from Wilson to Pearl after train incident

Emergency crews are on scene at the train crossing through Wilson and South Water Street as of Friday afternoon. Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the area around 3:00 pm in response to a call for service. Water Street is closed from Wilson to Pearl. (Jacob...

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Posted 8 May 2026

Biofuel plant to open at Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper

Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper is getting a new roommate, as Greenwater Technology plans to set up shop in an old wafer board facility at the mill. Greenwater will be developing a pilot plant for biofuel, to test out new technologies for creating diesel fuel with wood byproducts. The $15.5...

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Posted 8 May 2026

Dee chats with The Reklaws about their new tour & music, their AGT experience, and more – listen here.

The news is out! The Reklaws are hitting the road on their biggest tour yet, and Thunder Bay gets them this fall. The Hometown Heroes Tour with Dean Brody is rolling across Canada with 21 dates – one in August, a couple in September, and then November is basically a write‑off for them because...

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Posted 8 May 2026

Colon cancer screening extended to more Ontario residents

Ontario is lowering the age at which one can be screened for colon cancer. As of July 1st, the eligible age will drop from 50 to 45 and 40 for those considered to be the highest at-risk. Health Minister Sylvia Jones says it was prompted by new research that supports detection earlier than...

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Posted 8 May 2026

Boulevard Lake assault victim says teenage brother & sister helped her escape: “They’re heroes”

Police are actively searching for a suspect in a violent assault near Boulevard Lake Thursday morning. Residents are advised to exercise caution around the area in the meantime. At around 8:10 am on Thursday morning, 37-year-old schoolteacher Rebecca Carr says she was going for a jog by...

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Posted 8 May 2026

Beloved naturalist Sir David Attenborough celebrates 100 years of life and legacy

Sir David Attenborough, the beloved narrator behind some of the most iconic wildlife series ever produced, is celebrating his 100th birthday today — marking a century of life and a career that has profoundly shaped how millions understand the natural world. If you’re a fan of nature...

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Posted 8 May 2026

Red Lake Miners appoint highly decorated new head coach

The Red Lake Miners have hired Kurt Walsten as the team’s new head coach and general manager. Walsten has the most coaching wins in SIJHL history, two Bill Salonen Cup Championships, two SIJHL Coach of the Year awards, and three CJHL Coach of the Year honourable mentions. “I am really...

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Posted 8 May 2026

Large emergency service presence seen at Cumberland and Water

Five fire trucks, a hazardous materials response unit and an ambulance were reported outside of Andras Court apartments on 122 Cumberland Street South Friday morning. Crews left the scene around 945 am (Jacob Henriksen-Willis / May 8 2026) At least one man was being treated by...

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Posted 7 May 2026

The Devil Wears Prada 2: The Girls’ Night We All Deserved

There are certain cultural moments that simply shape a generation. Some people had historical events. We had The Devil Wears Prada. If you grew up in the 2000s, this movie was practically a personality trait. It was the blueprint for sleepovers, girls’ nights, random channel-surfing wins,...

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Posted 7 May 2026

Police seeking assistance in locating missing 19 year old

19-year old Dennis Lesnick has been declared missing. He was last seen on April 30 in the Belton Road area. Lesnick is described as a white male, standing 5’6”, with a thin build, shoulder length blonde hair, and blue eyes. Police note that he adjusts his facial hair, he can be seen...

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