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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

COVID-19 likely in city already, health officials say

COVID-19 likely in city already, health officials say

By flattening the curve, hospital officials confident it can be contained, if and when tests confirm the virus has landed in Thunder Bay, adding they're in great shape to treat an influx of patients.
Ontario rolls out online learning tools

Ontario rolls out online learning tools

Education Minister Stephen Lecce holds out possibility school closures will last beyond April 5
Blues Society reschedules Blues Blast 2020

Blues Society reschedules Blues Blast 2020

Event was originally scheduled to take place on March 28, but has a new date of Sept. 12.
Treaty Three police close offices to public

Treaty Three police close offices to public

Service asks residents to engage with police by phone amid COVID-19 pandemic
Municipal Emergency Control Group prepping for outbreak's arrival

Municipal Emergency Control Group prepping for outbreak's arrival

Despite a lack of cases in Thunder Bay, the organization says it is taking the threat seriously and getting ready to react once it does land in the city.
Tailgate food bank trial under way

Tailgate food bank trial under way

Pilot project between RFDA and local food banks exploring ways to feed the hungry during coronavirus pandemic.
Health card, drivers' licence validation periods extended

Health card, drivers' licence validation periods extended

Extension will remain in place until chief medical officer of health deems one-on-one interactions safe at ServiceOntario outlets.
Thunder Bay real estate agents cancel open houses

Thunder Bay real estate agents cancel open houses

Real estate companies are complying with a recommendation
Gap, Old Navy, SportChek among retailers planning to close

Gap, Old Navy, SportChek among retailers planning to close

Canadian Tire stores will remain open, but with reduced hours.
Tbaytel takes steps to combat COVID-19 outbreak

Tbaytel takes steps to combat COVID-19 outbreak

Utility will waive long distance and SMS charges for those outside the country through May 15, have added 30 of their most popular television channels to everyone's TV packages.
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