Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Volunteer group Masks for Thunder Bay Healthcare Workers delivering masks by thousands, but need for volunteers growing.

Provincial government says move will allow “almost 99 per cent” of local economy to reopen.

A new provincial program is also available to natural gas customers.

While other Ontario municipalities press ahead with mandatory mask rules, Thunder Bay says it doesn't have the power to do the same - turning instead to its medical officer of health

Madge Richardson, who heads the North Superior Workforce Planning Board says a lot of people will be crowding a job market that has vastly changed since COVID-19 hit. She adds the Canada Emergency Response Benefit may also be keeping many from looking for work.

TBT News for July 11, 2020: City considers mask rule

Building centres in the city are dealing with empty lumber yards as the pandemic forced the shutdown of lumber mills early on and supply remains limited

In open letter to Ontario education minister, Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa says First Nations schools deprived of COVID-19 funding flowing to those under province's jurisdiction

The premier of Ontario said he has clearly told the federal government that he is not in favour of reopening the Canada/U.S. border to non-essential travel.