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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Thunder Bay jail guards 'come together during a crisis', union leader says (2 Photos)

Thunder Bay jail guards 'come together during a crisis', union leader says (2 Photos)

Correctional officers will be tested for COVID-19 over the next two days.
DeMille urges public to take new COVID-19 measures seriously

DeMille urges public to take new COVID-19 measures seriously

Dr. Janet DeMille said the north is still vulnerable to COVID-19 outbreaks and people need to take the stay at home order seriously to get numbers down.
Cross-country ski trails stay open despite new COVID-19 restrictions (2 Photos)

Cross-country ski trails stay open despite new COVID-19 restrictions (2 Photos)

People at Kamview were 'a little bit on edge' about Ontario's new restrictions.
Major League of Curling hopeful of February return

Major League of Curling hopeful of February return

With five draws remaining before playoffs, games would be held on Wednesdays and Saturdays, starting Feb. 17.
COVID-19 outbreak declared at a Fort Frances daycare

COVID-19 outbreak declared at a Fort Frances daycare

There are now 24 active cases in the District of Rainy River.
Long Lake # 58 First Nation in lockdown due to COVID-19 cases (2 Photos)

Long Lake # 58 First Nation in lockdown due to COVID-19 cases (2 Photos)

Four members of a family were in close contact with someone who had the virus.
Southbridge Roseview reports 21st COVID-19 death

Southbridge Roseview reports 21st COVID-19 death

Twenty-three people have now died of the virus in the District of Thunder Bay.
Eighteen new COVID-19 cases announced

Eighteen new COVID-19 cases announced

Fourteen of the new cases are related to the Thunder Bay District Jail.
Not the time or place for stay-at-home discrepancies: Rickford

Not the time or place for stay-at-home discrepancies: Rickford

Kenora-Rainy River MPP says past behaviour shows the public will move from region to region to access services not available closer to home, which only serves to spread COVID-19 more rapidly.
COVID outbreak at Thunder Bay District Jail expands significantly

COVID outbreak at Thunder Bay District Jail expands significantly

There are now 15 positive cases at the jail and the Thunder Bay Correctional Centre
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