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Province extends emergency orders to June 30

Province extends emergency orders to June 30

The province declared a state of emergency on March 17 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and emergency orders have been extended several times.
Health Unit announces two new COVID-19 cases

Health Unit announces two new COVID-19 cases

Both cases listed as being from First Nations communities.
Drive-through graduations a hit with students

Drive-through graduations a hit with students

Lakehead Public Schools high school staff are driving around to each and every graduate's homes this week to present them with caps, gowns and diplomas.
Lakehead University Indigenous students hold online graduation

Lakehead University Indigenous students hold online graduation

Over 100 Indigenous students will celebrate their academic success.
COVID-19 case reported on Rainy River First Nations

COVID-19 case reported on Rainy River First Nations

Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services is conducting contact tracing.
Patios, street closures on the way for downtowns

Patios, street closures on the way for downtowns

City approves measures aiming to support business recovery amid COVID-19 pandemic.
Two Fort Frances men charged for failing to self-isolate

Two Fort Frances men charged for failing to self-isolate

The two men returned from the United States on June 1 and did not self-isolate for 14 days, which is required under the Quarantine Act to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Thunder Bay Airport bracing for slower travel season this summer

Thunder Bay Airport bracing for slower travel season this summer

Passenger volumes are down due to COVID-19 and while more flights will be added this summer, Thunder Bay International Airport officials say the effects of the pandemic will be felt for years, not weeks.
Survey explores impact of COVID-19 on area workers

Survey explores impact of COVID-19 on area workers

The North Superior Workforce Planning Board says it's important to get local information.
Free rides to end, as city looks to contain COVID-19 losses

Free rides to end, as city looks to contain COVID-19 losses

City council votes to resume fare collection on Thunder Bay Transit beginning July 20
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