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Ford takes issue with exemption for Manitobans visiting Ontario cottages

Ford takes issue with exemption for Manitobans visiting Ontario cottages

Manitoba's decision to exempt those with cottages from self-isolation requirements upon returning home raised the ire of Premier Doug Ford
Health unit warns of COVID-19 exposure on second Air Canada flight

Health unit warns of COVID-19 exposure on second Air Canada flight

Passengers on Jan. 26 flight from Toronto warned of possible exposure, following similar announcement for Jan. 25 flight
Health unit announces five new COVID-19 cases

Health unit announces five new COVID-19 cases

Thunder Bay District Health Unit announces new cases at jail, correctional centre, and a district First Nation
Mayor seeks changes to lockdown rules for small businesses

Mayor seeks changes to lockdown rules for small businesses

Provincial rules must set level playing field for large and small business, recognize regional differences, argues Mayor Bill Mauro
COVID-19 exposure on Air Canada flight

COVID-19 exposure on Air Canada flight

Travellers on an Air Canada flight into Thunder Bay on Jan. 25 could have been exposed to the virus, the health unit warned
Ginoogaming First Nation confronts growing COVID outbreak

Ginoogaming First Nation confronts growing COVID outbreak

Canadian Rangers will be deployed to assist First Nation hit by outbreak that grew to nine active cases Saturday
COVID-19 claims another life in Thunder Bay District

COVID-19 claims another life in Thunder Bay District

Newest fatality brings total death toll to 27; Health unit reports 14 new cases
Fort William First Nation reports COVID-19 case

Fort William First Nation reports COVID-19 case

Band leadership emphasizes importance of stay-at-home orders as it responds to new COVID-19 case
Second COVID-19 outbreak at Hogarth Riverview Manor

Second COVID-19 outbreak at Hogarth Riverview Manor

Outbreak declared after staff member associated with the Birch/Spruce Grove area tests positive; second outbreak in two days at the home
Rising COVID-19 cases, outbreaks must be brought under control: DeMille

Rising COVID-19 cases, outbreaks must be brought under control: DeMille

Medical officer of health, Dr. Janet DeMille, said decisions on lockdown measures will depend on trends in COVID-19 cases and the situation at two correctional facility outbreaks
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