Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Active cases at 26 across the Northwestern Health Unit, continuing steady decline over month of May.

Active case count dips to 25 as Thunder Bay District Health Unit reports four new cases Saturday.

Active case count falls with two COVID-19 cases reported Friday, as medical officer of health sees positive trend.

Province opens vaccine booking to those aged 12 to 17 on Sunday in surprise announcement.

Easing of outdoor recreation rules by province allows recreational boating to resume, with public health restrictions.

City manager Norm Gale says they will take a safe approach to reopening other city amenities and services as they're permitted to return under provincial regulations.

The active case count dropped slightly from 31 to 28.

Katrina O'Neill, who owns Sew Flippin' Creations, says she wants to spark discussion and convince the powers that be to allow businesses to reopen.

Hospitals in Northern Ontario could accept up to 20 Manitoba COVID-19 patients to help ease over-capacity in that province's intensive care units.

Pharmacies are expected to start receiving Pfizer and Moderna vaccines and if supply continues to increase over the summer there could be more flexibility when it comes to booking an earlier second dose.