Jon Thompson
@jonthompson.bsky.social
Journalist. Belongs to Northwestern Ontario. Ricochet Media.
“Thunder Bay” now streaming on Crave.
Past words & baritone for Canadaland, CBC, TVO, APTN.
“Thunder Bay” now streaming on Crave.
Past words & baritone for Canadaland, CBC, TVO, APTN.
OK, so it’s cold.
December 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM
OK, so it’s cold.
In case school didn't teach us why the non-partisan bureaucracy exists, it's a bipartisan agreement for the political level not to interfere with day-to-day operations of service delivery. That's true of board trustees as well.
It's remarkable how this is being dismantled with zero public concern.
It's remarkable how this is being dismantled with zero public concern.
December 2, 2025 at 9:10 PM
In case school didn't teach us why the non-partisan bureaucracy exists, it's a bipartisan agreement for the political level not to interfere with day-to-day operations of service delivery. That's true of board trustees as well.
It's remarkable how this is being dismantled with zero public concern.
It's remarkable how this is being dismantled with zero public concern.
Say what you will about Thunder Bay, it’s a perfect place to put a city.
November 4, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Say what you will about Thunder Bay, it’s a perfect place to put a city.
Nishnawbe Aski Nation, Marten Falls First Nation and the family of Corey Belesky appeal to the public for information about his murder on its third anniversary.
They also call for Thunder Bay Police Service to increase officer resources to the case.
They also call for Thunder Bay Police Service to increase officer resources to the case.
November 3, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Nishnawbe Aski Nation, Marten Falls First Nation and the family of Corey Belesky appeal to the public for information about his murder on its third anniversary.
They also call for Thunder Bay Police Service to increase officer resources to the case.
They also call for Thunder Bay Police Service to increase officer resources to the case.
Nishnawbe Aski Police Service has lifted a shelter-in-place advisory at Brunswick House, where a man was shot on Sunday.
Police have not located the alleged gunman but according to the release, "police now believe there is no ongoing threat to public safety..."
Police have not located the alleged gunman but according to the release, "police now believe there is no ongoing threat to public safety..."
October 16, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Nishnawbe Aski Police Service has lifted a shelter-in-place advisory at Brunswick House, where a man was shot on Sunday.
Police have not located the alleged gunman but according to the release, "police now believe there is no ongoing threat to public safety..."
Police have not located the alleged gunman but according to the release, "police now believe there is no ongoing threat to public safety..."
20hrs after Thunder Bay police chief Darcy Fleury refused to answer media questions on a CBC piece alleging a new Satan's Choice chapter, TBPS now says there's no evidence.
Why wouldn't you tell us yesterday?
"Yesterday we were here for a purpose, which was the announcement we wanted to make..."
Why wouldn't you tell us yesterday?
"Yesterday we were here for a purpose, which was the announcement we wanted to make..."
October 15, 2025 at 3:19 PM
20hrs after Thunder Bay police chief Darcy Fleury refused to answer media questions on a CBC piece alleging a new Satan's Choice chapter, TBPS now says there's no evidence.
Why wouldn't you tell us yesterday?
"Yesterday we were here for a purpose, which was the announcement we wanted to make..."
Why wouldn't you tell us yesterday?
"Yesterday we were here for a purpose, which was the announcement we wanted to make..."
Nishnawbe Aski Police Service is requesting members of Brunswick House First Nation to shelter in place on Sunday night.
It’s the 2nd time this week police has called for a NAN community to shelter in place due to armed individuals at large.
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It’s the 2nd time this week police has called for a NAN community to shelter in place due to armed individuals at large.
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October 13, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Nishnawbe Aski Police Service is requesting members of Brunswick House First Nation to shelter in place on Sunday night.
It’s the 2nd time this week police has called for a NAN community to shelter in place due to armed individuals at large.
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It’s the 2nd time this week police has called for a NAN community to shelter in place due to armed individuals at large.
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Aroland Chief Sonny Gagnon says his members have also been sheltering in place over gun violence in Ginoogaming.
“It’s to a point where people are under their beds or have a gun handy so they don’t come into houses. It’s a very fluid situation in my community.”
“It’s to a point where people are under their beds or have a gun handy so they don’t come into houses. It’s a very fluid situation in my community.”
October 9, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Aroland Chief Sonny Gagnon says his members have also been sheltering in place over gun violence in Ginoogaming.
“It’s to a point where people are under their beds or have a gun handy so they don’t come into houses. It’s a very fluid situation in my community.”
“It’s to a point where people are under their beds or have a gun handy so they don’t come into houses. It’s a very fluid situation in my community.”
Eabametoong First Nation Chief Soloman Atlookan to Ontario & Canada:
“You want our resources and you can’t even lend a hand to help us out with our crisis situation. It’s getting really bad. Please respond to us. Our young people are dying.”
“You want our resources and you can’t even lend a hand to help us out with our crisis situation. It’s getting really bad. Please respond to us. Our young people are dying.”
October 9, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Eabametoong First Nation Chief Soloman Atlookan to Ontario & Canada:
“You want our resources and you can’t even lend a hand to help us out with our crisis situation. It’s getting really bad. Please respond to us. Our young people are dying.”
“You want our resources and you can’t even lend a hand to help us out with our crisis situation. It’s getting really bad. Please respond to us. Our young people are dying.”
Neskantaga First Nation Coun. Lashaunda Waswa says predators are targeting youth with drugs.
Says she has lost friends to drugs, some of whom haven’t died yet.
She calls on NAN, Ontario, Canada to do more and take action.
Says she has lost friends to drugs, some of whom haven’t died yet.
She calls on NAN, Ontario, Canada to do more and take action.
October 9, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Neskantaga First Nation Coun. Lashaunda Waswa says predators are targeting youth with drugs.
Says she has lost friends to drugs, some of whom haven’t died yet.
She calls on NAN, Ontario, Canada to do more and take action.
Says she has lost friends to drugs, some of whom haven’t died yet.
She calls on NAN, Ontario, Canada to do more and take action.
“There is no public safety up north.”-Neskantaga First Nation Chief Gary Quisses
October 9, 2025 at 7:22 PM
“There is no public safety up north.”-Neskantaga First Nation Chief Gary Quisses
Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler issues state of emergency across NAN territory over drugs, gang violence.
He on Canada & Ontario to meet & resource it.
“It has come to the point in some cases where our chiefs and council feel they’re losing control,” he says.
He on Canada & Ontario to meet & resource it.
“It has come to the point in some cases where our chiefs and council feel they’re losing control,” he says.
October 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler issues state of emergency across NAN territory over drugs, gang violence.
He on Canada & Ontario to meet & resource it.
“It has come to the point in some cases where our chiefs and council feel they’re losing control,” he says.
He on Canada & Ontario to meet & resource it.
“It has come to the point in some cases where our chiefs and council feel they’re losing control,” he says.
Fascinating interpretation of “public infrastructure” in this joint statement from Northwestern and Northeastern Ontario municipal leaders today.
September 26, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Fascinating interpretation of “public infrastructure” in this joint statement from Northwestern and Northeastern Ontario municipal leaders today.
Thunder Bay Police Service has launched a search into the city’s landfill as part of the homicide investigation into the death of Deborah Anishinabie. This will include a search for partial human remains.
September 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Thunder Bay Police Service has launched a search into the city’s landfill as part of the homicide investigation into the death of Deborah Anishinabie. This will include a search for partial human remains.
Largest demonstration yet outside of Thunder Bay-Superior North MP Party Hajdu’s office this hour.
“Draw The Line” is attracting around 100 who are demonstrating for climate justice, against genocide in Palestine, and opposing nuclear waste burial in Northern Ontario.
“Draw The Line” is attracting around 100 who are demonstrating for climate justice, against genocide in Palestine, and opposing nuclear waste burial in Northern Ontario.
September 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Largest demonstration yet outside of Thunder Bay-Superior North MP Party Hajdu’s office this hour.
“Draw The Line” is attracting around 100 who are demonstrating for climate justice, against genocide in Palestine, and opposing nuclear waste burial in Northern Ontario.
“Draw The Line” is attracting around 100 who are demonstrating for climate justice, against genocide in Palestine, and opposing nuclear waste burial in Northern Ontario.
AFN is now considering a resolution on Jordan’s Principle. Resolution #51 includes a clause to “reject” Patty Hajdu’s Feb. 10 letter regarding a “‘region by region’ approach.”
September 4, 2025 at 9:20 PM
AFN is now considering a resolution on Jordan’s Principle. Resolution #51 includes a clause to “reject” Patty Hajdu’s Feb. 10 letter regarding a “‘region by region’ approach.”
Addressing the Assembly of First Nations, Cindy Blackstock raised warning that Canada may be attempting to dip back into jurisdictional questions on child welfare.
She says Thunder Bay MP & then-ISC Minister Patty Hajdu sent two letters to the effect of regional approaches earlier this year.
She says Thunder Bay MP & then-ISC Minister Patty Hajdu sent two letters to the effect of regional approaches earlier this year.
September 4, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Addressing the Assembly of First Nations, Cindy Blackstock raised warning that Canada may be attempting to dip back into jurisdictional questions on child welfare.
She says Thunder Bay MP & then-ISC Minister Patty Hajdu sent two letters to the effect of regional approaches earlier this year.
She says Thunder Bay MP & then-ISC Minister Patty Hajdu sent two letters to the effect of regional approaches earlier this year.
Are the kids all right, though?
Northwestern Ontario teenage mental health and addictions stats.
Northwestern Ontario teenage mental health and addictions stats.
September 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Are the kids all right, though?
Northwestern Ontario teenage mental health and addictions stats.
Northwestern Ontario teenage mental health and addictions stats.
Thunder Bay council is reopening the proposal for fenced-in compound of tiny homes for the unhoused on Tues. Location has been contentious. The coun. bringing it back has no proposed location.
We do have a democratic problem in this city. It's just not the one they say we have.
We do have a democratic problem in this city. It's just not the one they say we have.
September 1, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Thunder Bay council is reopening the proposal for fenced-in compound of tiny homes for the unhoused on Tues. Location has been contentious. The coun. bringing it back has no proposed location.
We do have a democratic problem in this city. It's just not the one they say we have.
We do have a democratic problem in this city. It's just not the one they say we have.
At night, Neskantaga Coun. Lashaunda Waswa read aloud to the dozen or so youth from @waub.bsky.social Rice’s post-apocalyptic, back-to-the-land novel “Moon of the Crested Snow.”
She says the story about cities gone dark & First Nations having to rely on each other for survival is relatable.
She says the story about cities gone dark & First Nations having to rely on each other for survival is relatable.
August 29, 2025 at 2:38 PM
At night, Neskantaga Coun. Lashaunda Waswa read aloud to the dozen or so youth from @waub.bsky.social Rice’s post-apocalyptic, back-to-the-land novel “Moon of the Crested Snow.”
She says the story about cities gone dark & First Nations having to rely on each other for survival is relatable.
She says the story about cities gone dark & First Nations having to rely on each other for survival is relatable.
A few more photos of the site where Neskantaga and Attawapiskat members have been building what they say will be a permanent village to block the road to the Ring of Fire.
August 29, 2025 at 1:42 PM
A few more photos of the site where Neskantaga and Attawapiskat members have been building what they say will be a permanent village to block the road to the Ring of Fire.
At Monday's Premiers meeting, Ontario Premier Doug Ford took this notable departure from "If I have to hop on a bulldozer myself, we're going to start building roads to the Ring of Fire," or “Take us to court, do whatever you want, we’re moving.”
July 22, 2025 at 2:24 PM
At Monday's Premiers meeting, Ontario Premier Doug Ford took this notable departure from "If I have to hop on a bulldozer myself, we're going to start building roads to the Ring of Fire," or “Take us to court, do whatever you want, we’re moving.”
Sioux Lookout has recruited Lac Seul First Nation member Darlene Angeconeb to fill the vacant council seat.
Sioux Lookout will swear her in on Aug. 13.
This bio of hers is lifted from Nishnawbe Aski Nation’s Nikanigawbowin Council.
Sioux Lookout will swear her in on Aug. 13.
This bio of hers is lifted from Nishnawbe Aski Nation’s Nikanigawbowin Council.
July 22, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Sioux Lookout has recruited Lac Seul First Nation member Darlene Angeconeb to fill the vacant council seat.
Sioux Lookout will swear her in on Aug. 13.
This bio of hers is lifted from Nishnawbe Aski Nation’s Nikanigawbowin Council.
Sioux Lookout will swear her in on Aug. 13.
This bio of hers is lifted from Nishnawbe Aski Nation’s Nikanigawbowin Council.