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Grand Portage Casino announces tentative reopening plan

Grand Portage Casino announces tentative reopening plan

The target date is June 22, but could change if the border stays closed.
Dental procedures resume but backlog expected

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.
Thunder Bay business survey finds 45 per cent closed due to COVID-19

Thunder Bay business survey finds 45 per cent closed due to COVID-19

Area businesses have a mixed attitude toward federal assistance programs
Hospital clarifies use of term 'locum'

Hospital clarifies use of term 'locum'

Dr. Stewart Kennedy says physician who tested positive for COVID-19 maintains two homes, one in Thunder Bay and one in eastern Ontario, where his family lives and does not work at any other hospital in the province.
UPDATE: New COVID-19 case in hospital

UPDATE: New COVID-19 case in hospital

Thunder Bay-area man in his 50s is in hospital, cause of transmission unknown.
COVID-19 Situation Report for June 2nd, 2020

COVID-19 Situation Report for June 2nd, 2020

City council seeks input on hosting evacuees

City council seeks input on hosting evacuees

Council unanimously votes to bring decision made by Municipal Emergency Control Group to council table.
Thunder Bay Transit ponders eventual end to free rides

Thunder Bay Transit ponders eventual end to free rides

'Bio-shield' protection for drivers is being tested
COVID-19 Situation Report for June 1st, 2020

COVID-19 Situation Report for June 1st, 2020

Doctor at Thunder Bay hospital diagnosed with COVID-19

Doctor at Thunder Bay hospital diagnosed with COVID-19

The doctor is a locum who recently returned to Thunder Bay from eastern Ontario
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