Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Thunder Bay News and Information

Ontario extends emergency orders

COVID-19 restrictions extended through June 19, but premier hints reopening could be on horizon

Jun 6, 2020 11:07 AM Read more >

COVID-19 Situation Report for June 5th, 2020

Jun 5, 2020 2:40 PM Read more >

Public Health Ontario lab now analyzing COVID-19 tests locally

With tests now being analyzed locally at the Public Health Ontario lab, results can be returned within hours, not days.

Jun 5, 2020 12:24 PM Read more >

Hajdu says new normal here to stay for a while

Canada's health minister also says while she supports recent protests in the wake of the killing of American George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officers, she's hoping protesters remember to observe COVID-19 safety protocols.

Jun 5, 2020 11:18 AM Read more >

Moose Hall turns to Go Fund Me to stay afloat

Popular banquet and shag spot has been closed since mid-March and is rapidly running out of money to survive the pandemic restrictions.

Jun 4, 2020 3:12 PM Read more >

Hoito Restaurant files for bankruptcy

A public online meeting of creditors will be held on June 16.

Jun 3, 2020 8:15 PM Read more >

Critical care doctor's second COVID-19 test was negative

Dr. Stewart Kennedy said despite the negative test, the doctor in question will still be treated as positive until he's cleared to return to work.

Jun 3, 2020 3:05 PM Read more >

COVID-19 Situation Report for June 3rd, 2020

Jun 3, 2020 2:13 PM Read more >

Grand Portage Casino announces tentative reopening plan

The target date is June 22, but could change if the border stays closed.

Jun 3, 2020 11:50 AM Read more >

Dental procedures resume but backlog expected

Dentists can now perform non-emergency services though there is expected to be a backlog of patients requiring treatment.

Jun 3, 2020 10:06 AM Read more >