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

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

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization says other work will continue.

Apr 7, 2020 4:29 PM Read more >

COVID-19 Community Relief Fund grows by $50K

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

Apr 7, 2020 3:57 PM Read more >

Province calling on all healthcare workers to ‘join the fight’ against COVID-19

An online portal will match retired health care professionals, students, and people trained outside of the country with employers needing support on the frontlines in the fight against COVID-19.

Apr 7, 2020 3:31 PM Read more >

Fort William First Nation ordering businesses to close on Friday

Two-week order comes in effect at 6 p.m. on Friday, residents being urged not to leave reserve except for urgent medical care; non-residents won't be allowed in unless deemed an essential worker.

Apr 7, 2020 2:28 PM Read more >

COVID-19 Daily Situation Report for April 7th, 2020

Apr 7, 2020 2:22 PM Read more >

Construction continues despite COVID-19 restrictions

Lobby group for workers says claims for COVID-19 compensation will be problematic.

Apr 7, 2020 2:11 PM Read more >

Humane Society suspends adoptions and non-urgent veterinary care

The majority of animals have been sent to foster homes as the shelter temporarily suspends pet adoptions due to COVID-19 outbreak.

Apr 7, 2020 12:43 PM Read more >

Provincial land tax payments in Northern Ontario deferred for 90 days

Property owners and businesses outside of municipal boundaries will have an extra 90 days to make land tax payments.

Apr 7, 2020 11:26 AM Read more >

Lack of dining and washroom facilities creates 'nightmare' for truckers (3 Photos)

Truckers in Thunder Bay say new complications related to COVID-19 are making a difficult job even more stressful

Apr 6, 2020 6:10 PM Read more >

Students transition to learning at home

The Learn at Home program began on Monday and the Lakehead Public Board is preparing to loan 1,000 devices to families for online learning.

Apr 6, 2020 5:00 PM Read more >