Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Catholic board releases back to school plan

All students are currently registered for in-class learning and must opt-in for at-home learning by Aug. 17

Aug 10, 2020 4:37 PM Read more >

Hospital's COVID-19 phone line receives an avalanche of calls

Online booking options may be made available later this week.

Aug 10, 2020 3:50 PM Read more >

City to consider free mask program

Advocates say $40k initiative will ensure those with limited income can access goods and services

Aug 8, 2020 4:27 PM Read more >

Slow return for bowling alleys

With one Thunder Bay bowling alley currently open, bowlers are beginning a slow return to the sport

Aug 8, 2020 1:36 PM Read more >

Lakehead School Board outlines return to school plan

Parents will be required to register students for in-class learning by Aug. 14

Aug 7, 2020 7:47 PM Read more >

COVID-19 Situation Report - Employee Perspective, August 7, 2020

Aug 7, 2020 2:05 PM Read more >

Hospital taking over COVID-19 testing process

Change will streamline process, allow health unit to focus on other work responding to the pandemic, organizations say.

Aug 7, 2020 12:27 PM Read more >

School plan “will keep kids safe,” Ontario promises

Premier, education minister stick by school reopening plan amid criticism over full class sizes for younger students.

Aug 7, 2020 11:21 AM Read more >

“It’s going to be a long process,” Hajdu cautions on vaccines

Comments come after feds announce agreements with pharma companies for millions of doses of potential vaccines.

Aug 7, 2020 9:50 AM Read more >

COVID-19 Situation Report - Employee Perspective, August 6, 2020

Aug 6, 2020 4:05 PM Read more >