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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Uncertainty still surrounds city workers' pay status

Uncertainty still surrounds city workers' pay status

City says layers of collective bargaining agreements are being dissected to determine the next course of action after hundreds of municipal employees were sent home because of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Alcohol can now be sold as part of delivery and takeout orders

Alcohol can now be sold as part of delivery and takeout orders

The province announced licensed bars and restaurants can now sell alcohol through takeout and delivery orders but still hold the same responsibilities under the liquor license.
Seasonal home owners asked to stay away from Grand Marais, Minn.

Seasonal home owners asked to stay away from Grand Marais, Minn.

Cook County issues a travel advisory for visitors including seasonal home owners.
Too many riders putting Transit drivers at risk: Union

Too many riders putting Transit drivers at risk: Union

The head of ATU Local 966 says riders are not practicing social distancing restraints, which puts his membership at greater risk of contracting the coronavirus.
Pic River First Nation limits access due to COVID-19

Pic River First Nation limits access due to COVID-19

Biigtigong Nishnaabeg has established a 24-hour checkpoint.
Budget adds $7 billion for health-care, people and jobs

Budget adds $7 billion for health-care, people and jobs

Capacity issues at Ontario hospitals and tax deferments for businesses among the economic and fiscal update highlights.
Non-essential city services will cease ‘until further notice’

Non-essential city services will cease ‘until further notice’

Essential services such as emergency, water, wastewater, and transit will continue to operate; city manager says all employee jobs will be protected
Hospital approved to analyze COVID-19 tests

Hospital approved to analyze COVID-19 tests

When up in running within two weeks, it will cut the turnaround time from five to seven days to four to six hours.
COVID-19 impacts NW Ontario forest industry (2 photos)

COVID-19 impacts NW Ontario forest industry (2 photos)

White River Forest Products is shutting down for two weeks.
Lakefront lot draw to help Roots to Harvest breakfast program

Lakefront lot draw to help Roots to Harvest breakfast program

Five dollars from each ticket sold between now and May 1 will be donated to the program, which is helping fill the gap that developed when the province closed all its schools.
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