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Following Up: Putting rural homelessness on the radar

Following Up: Putting rural homelessness on the radar

Research project led by Lakehead University professor looks at experiences of rural and remote homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Case count dips as health unit reports 12 new cases

Case count dips as health unit reports 12 new cases

Number of active cases dips, but remains high at 122 in Thunder Bay district.
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A theft disrupted the Thunder Bay health unit's COVID-19 vaccination clinic

A theft disrupted the Thunder Bay health unit's COVID-19 vaccination clinic

A woman broke into an office and stole items including needles.
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Province extends delay of nightclub reopening

Province extends delay of nightclub reopening

Venues like nightclubs, wedding receptions, strip clubs will remain limited to 25 per cent capacity.
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The Northwestern Health Unit announces four new COVID-19 cases

The Northwestern Health Unit announces four new COVID-19 cases

There are 19 active cases in the NWHU's service area.
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Every hospital in Northwestern Ontario will require staff to be vaccinated

Every hospital in Northwestern Ontario will require staff to be vaccinated

Twelve hospital CEOs issue a joint statement about COVID-19 vaccinations
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18 new COVID-19 cases and 19 resolved in the Thunder Bay area

18 new COVID-19 cases and 19 resolved in the Thunder Bay area

The number of people being treated for the virus in hospital has fallen to two.
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Advisory table says Ontario's daily COVID-19 cases could triple by mid-January

Advisory table says Ontario's daily COVID-19 cases could triple by mid-January

The projection excludes the potential impact of the Omicron variant
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TBDHU COVID-19 vaccination clinic shuts down temporarily

TBDHU COVID-19 vaccination clinic shuts down temporarily

The clinic at the CLE is closed until 2:30 p.m.
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“Matter of time” before Omicron reaches NWHU: Young Hoon

“Matter of time” before Omicron reaches NWHU: Young Hoon

NWHU medical officer of health urges caution amid low COVID rates, with health unit “surrounded” by areas in worse shape.
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