Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Decision comes hours after Health Minister Patty Hajdu said there's no reason the vaccine can't be given to anyone 18 and older.

Local opposition MPPs say the government is looking to recess the legislature, an allegation not denied by the house leader in a Sunday statement.

Northwestern Health Unit reports three confirmed cases Sunday, all in its Sioux Lookout health hub.

Thunder Bay-area golf course owners voice opposition to provincial closure order, saying direction remained unclear.

Children's Centre Thunder Bay warns of lasting impacts of school closures, calls for regional approach and education worker vaccination in letter to premier.

Chiefs of five Northwestern Ontario First Nations participate in Nokiiwin Tribal Council PSA encouraging vaccination.

Police can now stop only those they have reason to suspect of violating gathering limits, as Ford government walks back second piece of new COVID restrictions.

Premier Doug Ford said Saturday his government would revise health orders announced less than 24 hours earlier.

Case growth in Sioux Lookout, Emo continues to drive upward trend in Northwestern Health Unit numbers.

Police say they will engage, explain and educate before choosing to enforce the new rules, announced on Friday by Ontario Premier Doug Ford.