Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

New business restrictions must come with support, a clear plan: Robinson

Chamber of Commerce president says clearer details needed on financial supports, plan to ensure safe reopening.

Jan 5, 2022 9:53 AM Read more >

TBSO to temporarily stream concerts for free

New Ontario restrictions mean crowds not allowed at ticketed events, including the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra.

Jan 5, 2022 7:55 AM Read more >

Thunder Bay's Gateway Casino temporarily closes its doors at 12:01 am Wednesday

All casinos and charitable gaming centres will close until at least Jan. 26

Jan 4, 2022 7:15 PM Read more >

City of Thunder Bay releases details of facility and service closures

The temporary closures are required under Ontario's revised COVID-19 restrictions

Jan 4, 2022 6:35 PM Read more >

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Southbridge Lakehead Manor

Outbreak declared at second Southbridge long-term care home Tuesday.

Jan 4, 2022 5:01 PM Read more >

Thunder Bay-area MPPs criticize failure to ensure safe classroom learning

Judith Monteith-Farrell and Michael Gravelle say the government has made things unnecessarily difficult.

Jan 4, 2022 4:00 PM Read more >

UPDATED: Three infected in COVID-19 outbreak at Southbridge Pinewood LTC

Outbreak declared in Walsh Street long-term care home's Sandpiper unit, while details of the spread remained unclear.

Jan 4, 2022 12:48 PM Read more >

Thunder Bay health unit reports another death related to COVID-19

Ten patients are now being treated in hospital

Jan 4, 2022 11:03 AM Read more >

COVID-19 case count in the Northwestern Health Unit reaches a new high

The Kenora and Sioux Lookout health hubs have the great majority of the cases.

Jan 4, 2022 10:12 AM Read more >

City of Thunder Bay responds to new provincial COVID-19 restrictions

Some facilities are already closed, and more announcements are pending.

Jan 4, 2022 8:54 AM Read more >