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Potential Blues Festival return stuck in holding pattern

Potential Blues Festival return stuck in holding pattern

Most artists have been reluctant to set touring plans for 2021 until they see how the COVID-19 pandemic plays out.
American lawmakers want border opening plan

American lawmakers want border opening plan

Twenty-nine members of the U.S. House of Representatives' Northern Border Caucus have asked both countries to consider expediting a plan to allow expanded travel between the two countries.
Province extends emergency orders until July 22

Province extends emergency orders until July 22

The emergency orders include redeployment of frontline staff in long-term care facilities and restrictions on events and gatherings.
Hajdu not open to reopening borders at this time

Hajdu not open to reopening borders at this time

Federal health minister says there's no reason to import potential new COVID-19 cases from south of the border, where numbers continue to soar to record highs. .
Gateway Casinos hopes for reopening under Stage Three

Gateway Casinos hopes for reopening under Stage Three

Over 140 casino staff in Thunder Bay have been laid off since mid-March
Health Unit looking at mandatory mask issue

Health Unit looking at mandatory mask issue

Dr. Janet DeMille says it might make more sense for the province to enact legislation, rather than doing it on a district-by-district basis.
Province's proposed COVID-19 recovery bill draws criticism

Province's proposed COVID-19 recovery bill draws criticism

The proposed legislation has received criticism that it is not doing enough to help those most impacted by the pandemic and includes changes not related to recovery.
Precious Bundles gets $40K to help families needing clothing (2 Photos)

Precious Bundles gets $40K to help families needing clothing (2 Photos)

Clients of Roots to Harvest or Our Kids Count can request a summer clothing bundle.
UPDATED: City splash pads have reopened (3 Photos)

UPDATED: City splash pads have reopened (3 Photos)

Safety protocols are in place to maintain physical distancing.
Wake The Giant music festival postponed to 2021

Wake The Giant music festival postponed to 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic means the festival can't be held this September.
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