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

Hajdu reminding people to stay home

People are advised to stay home this long weekend and not travel to other jurisdictions that may not have the healthcare capacity to handle an outbreak of COVID-19.

May 15, 2020 2:20 PM Read more >

COVID-19 Situation Report for May 15, 2020

May 15, 2020 2:09 PM Read more >

DeMille urges public to use caution as economy reopens

Dr. Janet DeMille is urging the public to use caution as Ontario beings to reopen its economy.

May 15, 2020 11:36 AM Read more >

Second Walmart employee tests positive for COVID-19

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is advising customers who may have been at the Memorial Avenue location on May 3 and between May 6 and 9 to monitor for symptoms

May 14, 2020 4:38 PM Read more >

Hospital makes pitch to ramp up elective surgery

The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is making a pitch to ramp up elective surgery.

May 14, 2020 3:31 PM Read more >

Marinas, golf courses, campgrounds to reopen on Saturday

The province announced more seasonal businesses and service will be permitted to reopen this weekend as it prepares to enter the first stage of its reopening framework next week.

May 14, 2020 2:28 PM Read more >

COVID-19 Situation Report for May 14th, 2020

May 14, 2020 1:38 PM Read more >

Lac Des Illes Mine to restart after COVID-19 outbreak declared over

All 25 COVID-19 cases among workers have been resolved and production is expected to resume on May 26.

May 14, 2020 12:39 PM Read more >

Students reach out to seniors with acts of kindness

McKenzie Public School students sent artwork and cards to seniors

May 14, 2020 9:20 AM Read more >

Hospital CEO calling on province to make pandemic pay more inclusive

In an open letter to the Premier of Ontario and the Ministry of Health, hospital CEO Jean Bartkowiak said some workers not being eligible for pandemic pay has created divisiveness among staff

May 13, 2020 4:46 PM Read more >