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Students in Thunder Bay, Ont., share music and movement of powwows with their peers
As northwestern Ontario’s powwow season kicks off, young dancers and drummers based in Thunder Bay, Ont., are showcasing their skills to others in hopes of inspiring the next generation. Here's what some performers shared during a high school event on Thursday focused on educating the community about powwow teachings and practices.
Pilot lands helicopter in lake after it loses power while fighting northwestern Ontario wildfire
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is gathering more information after a helicopter lost power over a lake while fighting a wildfire near Sandy Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario. Here's what we know so far.
Hundreds of wildfire evacuees from Webequie First Nation return home from Barrie, Ont.
Evacuees from Webequie First Nation in northwestern Ontario are on flights home after spending two weeks in Barrie due to a wildfire near their community. However, hundreds of people from other First Nations in the region remain in southern Ontario, with no departure date set in stone. Here's the latest on efforts to support those affected.
From addiction to high school graduation: Thunder Bay, Ont., woman shares story of recovery
A Thunder Bay, Ont., woman shares her experience with abuse, grief, addiction and recovery as she prepares to receive her high school diploma next week, supported by her son and the city's recovery community.
Lakehead University professor says wildfire adaptability varies among species
As nearly a dozen First Nations in northwestern Ontario face special air quality warnings due to wildfire smoke, the region's wildlife is also affected.
As 2 dozen wildfires burn across northwestern Ontario, 4 First Nations still under evacuation
While burn bans have been lifted across much of northwestern Ontario, provincial authorities warn people to remain cautious while crews contend with two dozen fires in the region. Here's the latest on the wildfire situation and air quality statements in effect, as the area's largest fire spans more than 175,000 hectares.
First Nation leaders, advocates rally in Thunder Bay, Ont., to demand Bill 5's repeal
The backlash against Bill 5 hasn’t died down, despite the provincial legislation being passed at Queen’s Park last week. The bill aims to accelerate development — namely mining — as a way of strengthening Ontario's economy amid the U.S. trade war. Here's what participants of a rally in Thunder Bay, Ont., shared about why they want the bill repealed.
Drug analyzer goes mobile in Thunder Bay, Ont., in wake of consumption site's closure
A new mobile outreach van is offering free drug checking in Thunder Bay, Ont., following the closure of the city's only supervised consumption site, where the service was formerly offered. In the community with the highest opioid-related death rate in the province, here's what advocates hope the service achieves.
Wildfire near Sandy Lake First Nation a 'sleeping giant' as evacuation flights pause
Sandy Lake First Nation says flights out of the remote community in northwestern Ontario are on pause after over 2,000 people were flown out due to nearby wildfire Red Lake 12. Here's the latest on the region's largest blaze, which spans more than 163,000 hectares, and how community members are supporting each other.
Patience, kindness key to aiding wildfire evacuees from Sandy Lake First Nation
Support workers at the evacuation hub in Thunder Bay, Ont., have been working non-stop to make sure wildfire evacuees from Sandy Lake First Nation have what they need. The Canadian Armed Forces were called in on Sunday to assist with evacuation efforts in the remote Oji-Cree community. Here's how things are going at Thunder Bay's evacuation hub, and why those involved say it's important to pay attention to people's mental health during this time.