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Health Unit clip featured on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Health Unit clip featured on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

HBO show featured public officials like Thunder Bay's Dan DePeuter giving kids advice on how to have a safe Halloween during COVID-19.
Face mask policy on Thunder Bay Transit is not enforced (2 Photos)

Face mask policy on Thunder Bay Transit is not enforced (2 Photos)

Transit says its focus is on providing information about the need for masks
Ford government promises more hands-on care in nursing homes

Ford government promises more hands-on care in nursing homes

It aims to increase hours of hands-on care from 2.75 to 4 per day
COVID-19 Situation Report for November 2nd, 2020

COVID-19 Situation Report for November 2nd, 2020

Tracie Smith and Dr. Kennedy talk about our hospital's response to the COVID-19 pandemic: Testing and assessment, capacity, and services.
City projects 2020 surplus, thanks to Safe Restart funding

City projects 2020 surplus, thanks to Safe Restart funding

COVID-19 impact, which city leaders feared could reach $13 million, more than offset by savings, assistance from province and feds.
Trick-or-treaters getting creative this year

Trick-or-treaters getting creative this year

Ninja costumes have proven to be among the most popular for kids, who must wear face masks while out collecting goodies this Halloween.
Two new COVID-19 cases travel-related

Two new COVID-19 cases travel-related

Pair of cases announced Friday afternoon in Thunder Bay area bring district's total active cases to four.
Visitor to Kenora positive for COVID-19, had close contacts

Visitor to Kenora positive for COVID-19, had close contacts

Individual from outside of Northwestern Health Unit area had at least three close contacts, including positive case.
Remembrance Day ceremonies will be scaled back this year

Remembrance Day ceremonies will be scaled back this year

Public being discouraged from attending all three ceremonies; annual Fort William Gardens event will be a six-person ceremony at the city hall cenotaph.
UPDATED 3:50 PM: A new tea chain will take over David's Tea locations

UPDATED 3:50 PM: A new tea chain will take over David's Tea locations

Entrepreneur Doug Putnam is reopening stores under the T.Kettle name.
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