That matters in Northwestern Ontario because trucking, mining, forestry and remote-community aviation are highly fuel-dependent. This has a much stronger Northwestern Ontario connection than the geographic distance suggests. Thunder Bay itself is forecast to reach about 25 C Tuesday, with wildfire smoke contributing to hazy skies. This deserves strong follow-up because Northwestern Ontario mills face unusually long distances to markets. Local: Two Major Apartment Proposals Before Thunder Bay Council TonightTonight may produce the most consequential local story.