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Netimizaagamig Nishnaabeg (Pic Mobert First Nation) goes into lock-down

Netimizaagamig Nishnaabeg (Pic Mobert First Nation) goes into lock-down

Residents are not allowed to leave the community as of Tuesday evening.
Province moving to 24/7 off-peak electricity rates

Province moving to 24/7 off-peak electricity rates

The pricing will be available for the next 45 days and will automatically be applied to customer’s electricity bills
Hemlo gold mine stays in operation during COVID-19 pandemic

Hemlo gold mine stays in operation during COVID-19 pandemic

Barrick says it is taking precautions to reduce the threat of COVID-19.
Shelter House suspends SOS Program

Shelter House suspends SOS Program

The suspension of the program is to protect the health and safety of clients, staff, and volunteers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
UPDATE: Bombardier suspending all Canadian operations

UPDATE: Bombardier suspending all Canadian operations

All Canadian operations including air and rail production will be suspended until April 26 due to COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 prompts changes in postal service

COVID-19 prompts changes in postal service

Changes include reduced hours of service and Knock, Drop & Go for parcel delivery.
A list of businesses that can stay open

A list of businesses that can stay open

A total of 74 categories are listed that can remain open.
City eyes financial relief for residents, businesses

City eyes financial relief for residents, businesses

Council will look at options including deferral of taxes, water bills
School closures to last beyond April 6, Ford says

School closures to last beyond April 6, Ford says

The government has not yet made an official announcement on the issue
Community fund for COVID-19 response gets $100,000 donation

Community fund for COVID-19 response gets $100,000 donation

The Thunder Bay Community Foundation teamed up with the United Way.
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