Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Northwestern Health Unit COVID cases climb again

Half the 14 new cases are in the Kenora health hub.

May 5, 2021 12:01 PM Read more >

Five new COVID-19 cases announced

Thunder Bay has 45 active cases, one more than on Tuesday.

May 5, 2021 10:12 AM Read more >

Thunder Bay receives an award for encouraging cycling

The city gets the Share the Road Cycling Coalition's Silver Award.

May 4, 2021 4:46 PM Read more >

Hymers Fall Fair goes virtual for second year

Organizers announce cancellation of longtime Labour Day tradition due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 4, 2021 11:59 AM Read more >

Active case count lowest since mid-November

Six new cases, one new variant of concern case announced by health unit.

May 4, 2021 10:36 AM Read more >

Thunder Bay hospital stands by for more patient transfers from southern Ontario

The hospital has received two patient transfers to date.

May 3, 2021 5:42 PM Read more >

Two Thunder Bay flights on April 25 may have exposed passengers to COVID-19

The flights were Westjet to Toronto and Bearskin to Sudbury

May 3, 2021 5:04 PM Read more >

Unions happy teachers getting vaccinated

Teachers and other education workers will be able to start booking vaccination appointments on Thursday in Thunder Bay.

May 3, 2021 4:07 PM Read more >

Lac Seul First Nation hit with growing COVID-19 outbreak

First Nation near Sioux Lookout has confirmed 11 cases, ordering a code red lockdown.

May 2, 2021 3:20 PM Read more >

NWHU reports 7 new COVID-19 cases

Active cases rise to 90 in Northwestern Health Unit, with new infections reported in Fort Frances, Kenora, Sioux Lookout health hubs.

May 2, 2021 12:33 PM Read more >