Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Cases decline in NWHU, but risk continues: Young Hoon

The Northwestern Health Unit reported eight new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, warning of continued risk in Sioux Lookout, Emo areas.

Apr 20, 2021 5:03 PM Read more >

Border to remain closed until at least May 21

Public Safety Minister Bill Blair said the rise of variants of concern are a big factor in the continued border closure.

Apr 20, 2021 3:39 PM Read more >

COVID-19 outbreak at New Gold in Emo

Three employees test positive, others awaiting results at New Gold mine in Emo, Northwestern Health Unit reports.

Apr 20, 2021 2:58 PM Read more >

Thunder Bay sees 60th COVID death, 11 new cases

Number of active cases rises for first time in weeks as Thunder Bay District Health Unit reports 11 new cases, five resolved.

Apr 20, 2021 11:44 AM Read more >

More than 9,000 vaccines given out last week

More than 35 per cent of the eligible population, 16 and older, have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccination.

Apr 20, 2021 8:57 AM Read more >

City protests reduced vaccine supply

City council protests planned reduction in vaccines as province pivots more supply to hot spots.

Apr 19, 2021 9:31 PM Read more >

Hajdu touts childcare, FedNor commitments in new budget

Local MP says 2021 federal budget will help those hit hardest by pandemic.

Apr 19, 2021 7:16 PM Read more >

Communications outage causes some delays at COVID-19 vaccination clinic

Some people stood outside in the cold for close to an hour.

Apr 19, 2021 4:33 PM Read more >

City explains how municipal facilities are affected by the new COVID regulations

Outdoor recreational amenities are closed but playgrounds are open subject to physical distancing.

Apr 19, 2021 3:23 PM Read more >

One more death, eight new COVID-19 cases in the Thunder Bay district

The active case count has fallen below 50.

Apr 19, 2021 11:13 AM Read more >