📬 Happy Friday, Thunder Bay!
This week brought icy weather and a few big local updates, from a major court sentencing to a new charity gala announcement, plus an unusual waterfront visitor.
Now it’s weekend time, with cozy museum plans, festive market vibes, a feel-good symphony night, and live music around town. Scroll down and pick your plans.
📝 What We're Buzzing About Today
📢 What Happened This Week: T-Bay News Recap
☁️ Weather Update
🎉 T-Bay Weekend Event Roundup
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📢 What Happened This Week (Dec 15–18, 2025)
❄️ Winter weather reminding us it’s in charge
Thunder Bay is seeing icy and mixed winter conditions, so it’s a good time to slow down, give yourself extra time, and watch for slick roads.
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⚖️ Kingsway Motel case reaches sentencing
A long-running court case has reached its next chapter, with two men sentenced in Thunder Bay following a manslaughter conviction tied to the Kingsway Motel.
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🎟️ A night out for a good cause is coming to TBay
The Thunder Bay Police Service has announced its first-ever charity gala, with ticket sales now open and proceeds staying local to support community programs.
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📢 Flash freeze alert for Thunder Bay
Temperatures are expected to drop quickly, which could turn wet roads and sidewalks icy in a hurry, so extra caution is a smart move.
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🚢 Something different spotted at the waterfront
Locals noticed an unusual visitor at the Pool 6 dock this week, an ocean-going ship making a rare appearance at the Thunder Bay waterfront.
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💰 Local mining company keeps momentum going
Thunder Bay-based Thunder Gold Corp. has increased its funding to support ongoing exploration work just west of the city.
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🚌 Rural school closures due to weather
Forecasted winter conditions prompted rural transportation to be cancelled and several rural schools in the Lakehead District to close today for safety.
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🎭 Events Today and This Weekend (December 19-21, 2025)
Cozy vibes
🎨 En Plein Air: Silver Islet Village and Mine Art | Fri, Dec 19 at 1:00 pm | Thunder Bay Museum
A super chill afternoon to wander through local art and soak up some north shore history vibes indoors.
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🧘 Winter Solstice Celebration | Sat, Dec 20 at 5:00 pm | 1304 Victoria Ave E
If you want a calm reset before the holiday rush, this is a cozy, reflective way to welcome the longest night of the year.
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High energy picks
🎄 Northern Christmas Market | Sat, Dec 20 at 12:00 pm | Sleeping Giant Brewing Co
Big holiday market energy with vendors, treats, and that festive buzz that makes it feel like Christmas is officially here.
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🎻 Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops | Sat, Dec 20 at 7:30 pm | Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
This is the feel good holiday concert night that hits best with friends or family and a little festive spirit.
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Family friendly
🎭 Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some) | Fri, Dec 19 at 7:30 pm | Magnus Theatre
A fun, classic holiday night out if you want laughs and Christmas nostalgia rolled into one show.
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🎨 En Plein Air: Silver Islet Village and Mine Art | Sun, Dec 21 at 1:00 pm | Thunder Bay Museum
Easy Sunday plans that still feel like you did something nice with your day.
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Nightlife and bars
🍸 Jazz and Old Fashioned Fridays (ft Mood Indigo) | Fri, Dec 19 at 6:00 pm | Anchor and Ore (Delta)
Dinner, drinks, and live jazz are such a solid way to kick off a Friday night in town.
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🎷 Jazzy Fridays | Fri, Dec 19 at 6:00 pm | Delta Hotels Thunder Bay
If you want a classy, upbeat start to the weekend, this is a great “get out of the house” kind of night.
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🎶 Bar Polonia Fridays Live Music | Fri, Dec 19 at 8:00 pm | Bar Polonia (209 Cumberland St N)
A straight up local Friday night: live music, good company, and a lively room.
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⚠️ 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.