Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Thunder Bay News and Information

Hospital announces COVID-19 outbreak

Outbreak involves unspecified number of cases in oncology unit

Dec 5, 2020 5:35 PM Read more >

Eight new COVID-19 cases announced

Health unit announces six new cases in Thunder Bay area, two in district communities Saturday

Dec 5, 2020 12:43 PM Read more >

North Stars, Fighting Walleye won't be allowed fans

District moving into Orange-Restrict means spectators won't be allowed, starting on Monday, until the area moves back to Yellow or Green.

Dec 5, 2020 11:00 AM Read more >

Outbreak declared at Geraldton's John Owen Evans Residence

A staff member tested positive for the coronavirus, leading to the outbreak declaration.

Dec 4, 2020 6:00 PM Read more >

Third Southbridge Roseview resident dies from COVID-19

A Thunder Bay long-term care home is reporting a third death related to COVID-19, according to the company’s website as a result of an outbreak.

Dec 4, 2020 1:36 PM Read more >

Thunder Bay moves into Orange-Restrict

A surge in COVID-19 prompted the province to heighten restrictions in the city and surrounding areas.

Dec 4, 2020 12:36 PM Read more >

Fifteen new cases of COVID-19 announced

Twelve of the cases were reported at Southbridge Roseview nursing home.

Dec 4, 2020 12:01 PM Read more >

Fort William Gardens has partially reopened

City's largest arena operating on limited hours, will host the Thunder Bay North Stars this weekend.

Dec 3, 2020 4:26 PM Read more >

Mauro hopes city moving to orange will ‘get people’s attention’

Thunder Bay Mayor Bill Mauro said it’s not surprising the city is moving to the orange classification given the case numbers and he hopes people will understand the seriousness of the situation.

Dec 3, 2020 3:54 PM Read more >

Outbreak declared at Barrick Hemlo, Williams Mine

Three employees associated with a specific work area at the mine, located near Marathon, have tested positive for COVID-19.

Dec 3, 2020 2:45 PM Read more >