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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Still no confirmed cases of COVID-19 at local jail

Still no confirmed cases of COVID-19 at local jail

Since March 16, the government has made changes at provincial correctional institutions to reduce the inmate population in order to help reduce the impacts of a potential COVID-19 outbreak for those in custody. At the Thunder Bay District Jail, the population has reduced from 181 to 142.
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“Inadequately protected:” Health workers call for action

“Inadequately protected:” Health workers call for action

An open letter from labour groups calls for province to give workers greater say in PPE use, up testing.
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Province invests $37 million to assist First Nations during COVID-19 pandemic

Province invests $37 million to assist First Nations during COVID-19 pandemic

The money will be used to provide emergency funds for goods and services and assist children and businesses impacted by the pandemic.
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Three more COVID-19 cases documented in Thunder Bay area

Three more COVID-19 cases documented in Thunder Bay area

Two of the three cases have been hospitalized seeking treatment.
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Fort William Rotary House Lottery delayed until October

Fort William Rotary House Lottery delayed until October

Ticket sales are only at 32 per cent, down 29 percentage points over this time last year.
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Firefighters taking on fewer medical calls due to COVID-19

Firefighters taking on fewer medical calls due to COVID-19

A change in response criteria aims to reduce the spread of the virus.
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Ordered to close doors, cannabis retailers look to future

Ordered to close doors, cannabis retailers look to future

One store owner fears users will turn to black market after province deems businesses non-essential.
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Construction halted on new elementary school

Construction halted on new elementary school

Work also stopped at new athletic centre at Lakehead University; Salvation Army's new Journey to Life Centre is allowed to continue construction.
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On-site work on nuclear waste disposal in NW Ontario suspended

On-site work on nuclear waste disposal in NW Ontario suspended

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization says other work will continue.
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COVID-19 Community Relief Fund grows by $50K

COVID-19 Community Relief Fund grows by $50K

Bombardier, Resolute donate $25,000 apiece, fund grows to $229,000.
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