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

State of emergency expected to be extended as province still lags in COVID-19 testing

Ontario is testing 6,000 people per day and as the emergency act is expected to be extended for 28 days, Premier Doug Ford says determining when the province reopens depends on more modeling and needs a cautious approach.

Apr 13, 2020 3:31 PM Read more >

COVID-19 Daily Situation Report for April 13th, 2020

Apr 13, 2020 3:10 PM Read more >

NOMA expressing capacity concerns for hosting First Nation evacuees

The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association is calling on the provincial and federal government for a proactive approach for assisting First Nation evacuees due to flooding or forest fires.

Apr 13, 2020 2:16 PM Read more >

Thunder Bay woman makes COVID-19 masks for charity (2 Photos)

The proceeds will be donated to Roots to Harvest.

Apr 13, 2020 1:09 PM Read more >

City-wide "Safe Food Bank" begins on Friday

Safety measures will be in place to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19.

Apr 13, 2020 11:58 AM Read more >

Testing delays leave hospital staff in limbo

More than 50 hospital staff self-isolating due to contact with possible COVID-19 cases.

Apr 13, 2020 11:07 AM Read more >

Five more Lac des Iles Mine employees test positive for COVID-19

Several other tests are pending at the mine, located 85 kilometres north of Thunder Bay; mine going on temporary care and maintenance mode on Monday.

Apr 12, 2020 6:32 PM Read more >

Charity continues from a distance at Dew Drop Inn

Amid COVID-19 concerns, soup kitchen surprises patrons with hot turkey dinner to go

Apr 12, 2020 4:48 PM Read more >

7 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Thunder Bay

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