Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Feds to scrap PCR test requirement for short trips

Fully vaccinated Canadians will no longer need to take the test for trips under 72 hours as of Nov. 30.

Nov 20, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Children’s vaccines expected to roll out within the month

Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 received Health Canada approval Friday.

Nov 19, 2021 6:54 PM Read more >

Testing expands in “significant” St. Martin school outbreak

COVID-19 outbreak could grow beyond existing nine cases, medical officer of health says.

Nov 19, 2021 3:57 PM Read more >

Health unit reports 7 new COVID-19 cases

Thunder Bay District Health Unit reports seven new cases, all in the Thunder Bay area.

Nov 19, 2021 10:08 AM Read more >

St. Martin school closed amid growing COVID-19 outbreak

Students will move to virtual learning as of Friday, with nine cases tied to Catholic elementary school so far.

Nov 18, 2021 5:33 PM Read more >

Health Canada expected to approve Pfizer vaccine for children

Approval of vaccine for children 5 to 11 expected to come on Friday, with rollout likely close behind.

Nov 18, 2021 4:32 PM Read more >

Health unit reports another COVID-19 death

Thunder Bay District Health Unit reports district's 66th COVID-19 related death.

Nov 18, 2021 10:23 AM Read more >

COVID-19 outbreak declared at St. Martin School

Five individuals associated with the school have now tested positive.

Nov 17, 2021 6:26 PM Read more >

Vaccination rates shot up at some Thunder Bay nursing homes prior to deadline

Two Southbridge facilities already had 100 per cent vaccination rates last month

Nov 17, 2021 5:39 PM Read more >

Feds expected to drop PCR test requirement for short trips across the border

The official announcement may be made Friday.

Nov 17, 2021 4:58 PM Read more >