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

Remote Area Border Crossing program suspended in NW Ontario

The program allows permit holders into Canada without reporting to a Port of Entry.

May 13, 2020 3:47 PM Read more >

COVID-19 Situation Report for May 13th, 2020

May 13, 2020 2:12 PM Read more >

Growing concern over potency of street drugs due to pandemic

The NorWest Community Health Centres safe injection site, Path 525, is seeing a reduction in use and healthcare professionals are concerned people are vulnerable to more potent drugs on city streets.

May 13, 2020 1:01 PM Read more >

Airport passengers may face additional COVID-19 screening

Airlines look to add passenger temperature checks.

May 13, 2020 10:46 AM Read more >

Mayor sounds note of confidence on economic recovery

Mayor points to reasons for optimism in virtual town hall with CEDC president Eric Zakrewski

May 12, 2020 9:08 PM Read more >

Province extends state of emergency to June

The state of emergency in Ontario has been extended to June 2 though Premier Doug Ford says there will be good news coming on Thursday regarding reopening more businesses.

May 12, 2020 3:43 PM Read more >

Ontario NDP pushing for public inquiry into long-term care

The official opposition is calling on the provincial government to launch a full public inquiry into the shortfalls in long-term care while also questioning access to personal protective equipment during COVID-19 pandemic.

May 12, 2020 1:57 PM Read more >

COVID-19 Situation Report for May 12, 2020

May 12, 2020 1:53 PM Read more >

Do COVID-19 rules apply on reserve? Golf course may test the question

Couchiching First Nation, which owns the Heron Landing golf course, asserts provincial regulations don't apply on reserve.

May 12, 2020 10:23 AM Read more >

Snowbirds thrill Thunder Bay with Operation Inspiration visit

Snowbirds commander Mike French spent plenty of time in Thunder Bay as a youngster, visiting his grandmother.

May 11, 2020 4:30 PM Read more >