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

Drive-through COVID-19 testing offered again at Health Unit

Three hundred people participated in the first drive-through clinic.

Apr 21, 2020 2:08 PM Read more >

"It's not business as usual": City council debates role during pandemic

Council restricts agenda items through end of May, but some councillors worry about falling behind.

Apr 21, 2020 1:43 PM Read more >

UPDATED: Bombardier plant reopens next week

Union president says protocols will be in place to mitigate the risk of COVID-19.

Apr 21, 2020 12:17 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Gravelle urges province to keep Lac Des Iles Mine closed

Mine management says they have no intention of reopening the mine on April 28, as claimed by former mines minister in letter to provincial ministers.

Apr 21, 2020 12:03 PM Read more >

OPP charge man for violating COVID-19 emergency orders

Police dispersed a large gathering in Kenora.

Apr 21, 2020 11:39 AM Read more >

VIDEO: Therapy dogs make virtual visits during COVID-19 (4 Photos)

St. John Ambulance therapy dog program clients miss their canine friends.

Apr 21, 2020 10:17 AM Read more >

New Talk-In Clinic available for mental health services

Modeled after its walk-in clinic, Thunder Bay Counseling and Children’s Centre Thunder Bay are offering talk-in and video counseling services five days a week

Apr 20, 2020 7:39 PM Read more >

Public cannot let its guard down in COVID-19 fight

New modeling data shows Ontario may have reached the peak of COVID-19 community spread, but public health officials and the provincial government say the fight is not over and restrictions will not be lifted for some time.

Apr 20, 2020 6:47 PM Read more >

City reverses decision to close cemeteries

Mayor Bill Mauro says he and councillors were 'uncomfortable' with the closure

Apr 20, 2020 5:34 PM Read more >

Thunder Bay Police cancel officer vacations due to COVID-19

Police say the measure is temporary, but its duration is uncertain.

Apr 20, 2020 3:16 PM Read more >