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

Province declares state of emergency

The declaration will see businesses and organizations legally required to close and $304 million investment from the province to fight the spread of COVID-19

Mar 17, 2020 9:34 AM Read more >

SilverCity closing because of coronavirus threat

Movie theatre chain will re-evaluate on April 2.

Mar 16, 2020 9:25 PM Read more >

City of Thunder Bay deepens COVID-19 response, closing facilities

Closures include Canada Games Complex, 55-Plus Centre, while transit and some childcare continues

Mar 16, 2020 6:14 PM Read more >

Thunder Bay Police Service make changes to services amid COVID-19 pandemic

Effective immediately, anyone who needs access to the lobby of the Balmoral Street headquarters will be subject to a self-screening questionnaire in an effort to limit non-emergency contact with members of the Thunder Bay Police Service.

Mar 16, 2020 4:46 PM Read more >

Magnus Theatre and Northwest Film Fest cancellations announced

Magnus and North of Superior Film Assn cite concerns with COVID-19

Mar 16, 2020 3:05 PM Read more >

Catholic diocese cancels Sunday masses

Precautions are being taken because of the COVID-19 virus

Mar 16, 2020 2:03 PM Read more >

No confirmed cases of COVID-19 in city, containment measures still underway

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit said 32 people have been tested and 16 results have come back negative

Mar 16, 2020 1:39 PM Read more >

Folklore Festival cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns

The popular annual festival usually draws in more than 10,000 people

Mar 16, 2020 1:03 PM Read more >

COVID-19 forces closure of one Thunder Bay food bank

Most of the volunteers are elderly or care for older family members

Mar 16, 2020 12:28 PM Read more >

Fort William Historical Park closed due to COVID-19

The park will be closed at least through April 5

Mar 16, 2020 11:14 AM Read more >