📬 Hello, Thunder Bay!
Here’s your quick weekend-ready Buzz.
Up top, we’ve got a community safety recap, including charges laid in a hidden camera investigation, a cyber case involving online exploitation, and a drug trafficking stop tied to Thunder Bay, plus a useful City snowplow map update to help you get around. Then we’ve rounded up 17 real events from Fri to Sun, from cozy markets and theatre to comedy, winter carnival fun, and a few nightlife picks if you’re heading out.
Let’s get into it. 🐝
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📰 What Happened This Week in Thunder Bay (Feb 9–12)
🌆 Community & City Updates
❄️ Snowplow Status Map is now live
You can now use the City’s Snowplow Status Map to see when streets were last serviced and plan safer winter travel.
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🛟 Safety & Service Updates
📷 Hidden camera report leads to charges
Police say a hidden camera allegation during renovation work led to charges, and investigators are still asking anyone with information to reach out.
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💻 Online exploitation investigation results in charges
Thunder Bay Police say a cyber crime investigation led to charges after a tip about online child exploitation material, and the matter has a future court date.
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🚨 Charges laid following drug trafficking investigation
Police say a drug trafficking investigation led to charges after a Syndicate Avenue North home search and the seizure of suspected cocaine, fentanyl, and cash.
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🏪 Robbery investigation leads to charges
The Thunder Bay Police Service reports officers have laid charges connected to north-end business robberies after a suspect was identified and remanded into custody.
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🎭 Events Today and This Weekend (Feb 13-15)
Cozy & Feel-Good
🛍️ Valentines Day Maker's Market at the Conservatory | Sat, Feb 14 • 11:00 AM | Thunder Bay Conservatory
It is a nice drop-in market to wander through plants and pick up small handmade gifts for the weekend.
🧺 The Market at North End Rec | Sat, Feb 14 • 10:00 AM | North End Recreation Centre
It is an easy Saturday stop for local vendors and a quick browse before the day gets busy.
🎨 Family Oven Bake Clay at Sweet Resilience | Sun, Feb 15 • 9:00 AM | Sweet Resilience
It is a fun all-day clay session that feels like a cozy creative reset for families.
High-Energy & Live Entertainment
🎭 On Thin Ice (World Premiere) By Drew Hayden Taylor | Fri, Feb 13 • 7:30 PM | Magnus Theatre
It is a wintery mystery comedy thriller night out right in the heart of downtown.
🎭 On Thin Ice (World Premiere) By Drew Hayden Taylor | Sat, Feb 14 • 2:00 PM | Magnus Theatre
It is a great afternoon show option if you want theatre without staying out late.
🎭 On Thin Ice (World Premiere) By Drew Hayden Taylor | Sat, Feb 14 • 7:30 PM | Magnus Theatre
It is a solid Saturday night plan when you want something different than the usual dinner-and-home routine.
🎣 Fly Fishing Film Festival | Fri, Feb 13 • 7:00 PM | Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
It is a feel-good film night for anglers and anyone craving a little outdoors inspiration in the middle of winter.
😂 Snowed In Comedy Tour | Sat, Feb 14 • 7:30 PM | Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
It is a big laugh kind of night that works well as a classic Saturday outing.
🎤 Love is a Joke Comedy and Talent Show | Sun, Feb 15 • 7:00 PM | Paramount Theatre
It is a lively Sunday show that is perfect when you want to end the weekend with a laugh.
Family-Friendly & All Ages
🎪 Voyageur Winter Carnival | Sat, Feb 14 • 11:00 AM | Fort William Historical Park
It is a full day of winter carnival energy with lots to do indoors and outdoors.
🎪 Voyageur Winter Carnival | Sun, Feb 15 • 11:00 AM | Fort William Historical Park
It is a great Sunday plan for families who want one more big winter day before Monday hits.
🛷 Winter FunDays | Sun, Feb 15 • 2:00 PM | Baggage Building Arts Center
It is a simple, local way to get outside and keep the kids moving in the afternoon.
🏁 Ice Racing - Don Kettering Memorial | Sat, Feb 14 • 12:00 PM | Thunder Bay Autosport Club
It is a fun midday outing to watch the action out on Mission Bay.
🏁 Ice Racing - Don Kettering Memorial | Sun, Feb 15 • 12:00 PM | Thunder Bay Autosport Club
It is an easy Sunday adventure if you want something different than errands and screens.
Nightlife, Bars & Restaurants
🍷 The Pairing: Valentine's Tasting | Sat, Feb 14 • 5:30 PM | Goods & Co. Market
It is a fun date-night style tasting that still feels relaxed and local.
💃 Valentine's Latin Dance Night | Sat, Feb 14 • 9:30 PM | 1181 Golf Links Rd, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
It is a high-energy late night with Latin music that is great for dancing or just vibing with friends.
🎸 Blues Society Saturdays | Sat, Feb 14 • 11:00 AM | 698 Arthur Street West, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
It is a laid-back live music hang that works as a daytime bar stop with a bit of groove.
⚠️ Event Reminder
Event details may change. Dates, times, and venues are subject to updates or cancellations by the organizers. Always double check the official event page before attending.
🐝 Signing off from T-Bay Buzz
Thanks for reading and staying connected to our community. Stay safe, stay warm, look out for one another, and I’ll see you next Friday with more local updates.
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