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Ontario expands COVID-19 data collection

Ontario expands COVID-19 data collection

Those who test positive will be asked about their race, income and languages spoken
COVID-19 Situation Report for June 15th, 2020

COVID-19 Situation Report for June 15th, 2020

Study to look at mental health supports for firefighters during pandemic

Study to look at mental health supports for firefighters during pandemic

A researcher at Lakehead University will be looking at strategies for dealing with mental health issues among firefighters during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Intercity Shopping Centre slowly reopening

Intercity Shopping Centre slowly reopening

Many stores had yet to reopen this weekend, but customers were slowly starting to trickle back after the province announced malls could reopen, beginning on Friday.
Kreiners trying to make the best of OUA decision

Kreiners trying to make the best of OUA decision

Jared Kreiner, who plays for the LU men's basketball team, and father Jon, who coaches the Thunderwolves women's team, have seen their seasons put on hold by the OUA because of COVID-19.
As libraries resume services, Thunder Bay's remains cautious

As libraries resume services, Thunder Bay's remains cautious

Thunder Bay Public Library emphasizes safety while laying out seven-phase approach to reopening
Close downtown streets? Businesses are divided

Close downtown streets? Businesses are divided

Nine Red River Road businesses signed a petition against a partial closure of the road, intended to boost recovery as shops reopen
Lifting of travel self-isolation restriction carefully thought out: DeMille

Lifting of travel self-isolation restriction carefully thought out: DeMille

Declining number of cases and the near impossibility of expecting people to hole up for 14 days during summertime given as reasons for ending the two-week quarantine requirement.
Two new COVID-19 cases announced, both hospitalized

Two new COVID-19 cases announced, both hospitalized

THUNDER BAY - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit announced two new confirmed COVID-19 cases Friday. Both individuals are hospitalized with the virus.
Too early to open long-term care to visitors, says Unifor

Too early to open long-term care to visitors, says Unifor

The union representing thousands of workers in the long-term care sector say its too early to open up facilities to visitations and will put patients and staff at an unnecessary risk
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