Northwestern Ontario wildfires: The Northwest Region entered Monday with 112 active fires, including 12 classified as not under control. Northwestern Ontario has long transportation distances and heavy dependence on diesel for trucking, mining, forestry, construction and remote-community supply chains. Wildfires Become a National Emergency StoryBritish Columbia’s worsening wildfire emergency is now one of Canada’s biggest national stories. Local: Arundel Street Development Heads to Thunder Bay CouncilA major Thunder Bay land-use debate arrives at city hall Tuesday. Thunder Bay Election Field Is Taking ShapeThunder Bay’s 2026 municipal election campaign is moving into a decisive two-week period.