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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Vaccine approval encouraging, but it's not time to let guard down

Vaccine approval encouraging, but it's not time to let guard down

With 118 active cases, precautions must be taken to prevent further community spread until the vaccine is widely available.
Health Canada approves Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

Health Canada approves Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

Country expected to get first 249,000 doses before the end of the year.
UPDATED: 14 new COVID-19 cases announced by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

UPDATED: 14 new COVID-19 cases announced by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

Twelve of the cases are in the city and surrounding area.
Fourth resident of Southbridge Roseview dies from COVID-19

Fourth resident of Southbridge Roseview dies from COVID-19

The number of positive cases among residents and staff has reached 73.
COVID-19 Situation Report for December 8th, 2020

COVID-19 Situation Report for December 8th, 2020

Tracie smith and Dr. Kennedy talk about our Hospital's response to the recent outbreak on our 1A Oncology Unit.
Over 300 workers at Barrick's Hemlo mine are self-isolating due to COVID-19

Over 300 workers at Barrick's Hemlo mine are self-isolating due to COVID-19

The Town of Marathon has closed municipal facilities as a precaution.
Two area winners in Northern Ontario Business Awards

Two area winners in Northern Ontario Business Awards

Wataynikaneyap Power and Manroc each won awards.
10 new COVID-19 cases in the Thunder Bay area

10 new COVID-19 cases in the Thunder Bay area

Nine cases are the result of surveillance testing at the Roseview long-term care home.
COVID-19 case reported in Kenora region

COVID-19 case reported in Kenora region

News brings total active cases in Northwestern Health Unit's territory to 10 as of Tuesday.
PPE packages offered to small Thunder Bay businesses

PPE packages offered to small Thunder Bay businesses

Thunder Bay Ventures is donating additional COVID-19 protection packages
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