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

Kenora mayor wants Manitoba border closed

Move would apply to residential travel, amid concerns cottagers from Manitoba will flock to Lake of the Woods area over Easter weekend.

Apr 9, 2020 9:33 AM Read more >

Six sent home after COVID-19 case at Lac des Iles Mine

One employee, who tested positive for COVID-19, was on site between March 29 and April 4 and is now at home in self-quarantine; his fellow crew members were sent home to self-isolate.

Apr 8, 2020 9:43 PM Read more >

Collins says temporary closure of businesses on FWFN will be enforced by law

Fort William First Nation is ordering all businesses on the territory to close temporarily for two weeks starting this Friday

Apr 8, 2020 6:28 PM Read more >

COVID-19 unit could be ready within 3 to 5 days

Staff is being trained to work in isolation unit, which can hold up to 36 patients. At present there are three confirmed cases in hospital and 18 presumptive cases.

Apr 8, 2020 5:32 PM Read more >

Boulevard dam project will proceed despite COVID-19

Rehabilitation can begin because the dam is critical infrastructure

Apr 8, 2020 4:43 PM Read more >

COVID-19 Daily Situation Report for April 8th, 2020

Apr 8, 2020 4:32 PM Read more >

‘No more excuses:’ Ford calling for 13,000 COVID-19 tests a day

The province has been testing between 2,000 and 3,000 people per day, but Premier Doug Ford says the province has the capacity to test 13,000 people a day for COVID-19.

Apr 8, 2020 3:57 PM Read more >

United Churches to stream holiday services online

Good Friday service will start at 11 a.m., while Easter Sunday service begins at 10:30 a.m.

Apr 8, 2020 3:18 PM Read more >

Thunder Bay Ventures offers COVID-19 emergency loans

Smaller businesses can apply for up to $20,000 in low-interest loans.

Apr 8, 2020 2:33 PM Read more >

City implements changes in water meter readings, landfill traffic

The changes result from efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Apr 8, 2020 1:51 PM Read more >