Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Health unit reports 3 new COVID-19 cases

Active case count falls slightly in Thunder Bay District Health Unit, but remains at highest level since June.

Sep 9, 2021 10:35 AM Read more >

Vaccine policy for city workers coming to council

Mayor requested vaccine policy covering frontline staff; CUPE says rules should allow accommodation.

Sep 8, 2021 2:10 PM Read more >

Four new COVID-19 cases in the Thunder Bay district

The active case count has reached 15.

Sep 8, 2021 10:29 AM Read more >

UPDATED: Proportion of district residents who are fully vaccinated edges up to 75 per cent

Vaccination rates are expected to climb because of Ontario's vaccine passport plan.

Sep 7, 2021 11:44 AM Read more >

Six new COVID-19 cases in the Thunder Bay district

The active case count stands at 11.

Sep 7, 2021 10:10 AM Read more >

Kenora school closes class over COVID-19 case

Elementary school Pope John Paul II reported closure Sunday over one positive COVID-19 case.

Sep 6, 2021 3:30 PM Read more >

Vaccine certificates “good news,” though questions remain

Policy will protect population, but no indication it will apply to employees, who have been hardest hit by workplace outbreaks.

Sep 3, 2021 8:14 AM Read more >

Reaching provincial vaccine target will be “very challenging” in Northwest

Vaccine uptake in Northwestern Health Unit has stalled short of target province says is necessary to avoid lockdowns.

Sep 2, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

Health Unit reports pair of new COVID-19 cases

Two new cases reported reside in First Nations communities.

Sep 2, 2021 9:30 AM Read more >

Ontario reinstates renewal requirements for driver's licences, stickers and health cards

The government recommends renewing documents online.

Sep 1, 2021 5:00 PM Read more >