Skip to content

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Provincial third wave likely to have local impact says DeMille

Provincial third wave likely to have local impact says DeMille

Despite the number of daily COVID-19 cases falling in the district, Dr. Janet DeMille says the next two weeks will determine if the trends go up or down both provincially and locally.
Read more >
Monteith-Farrell pushes province again for hotspot designation

Monteith-Farrell pushes province again for hotspot designation

Thunder Bay-Atikokan NDP MPP also asks when the region will receive more vaccines, Health Minister Christine Elliott responds saying the city will get an even greater vaccine supply if it's determined it's still needed.
Read more >
Some pharmacies are establishing wait lists for COVID-19 vaccinations

Some pharmacies are establishing wait lists for COVID-19 vaccinations

Pharmacies are taking information, but confirming no appointments.
Read more >
Five more people die of COVID-19, active cases fall to under 300

Five more people die of COVID-19, active cases fall to under 300

The total number of deaths associated with COVID-19 is now at 45, though case numbers continue to fall, with 25 reported on Wednesday and active cases down to 286.
Read more >
Vaccine bookings open for Indigenous residents 55+

Vaccine bookings open for Indigenous residents 55+

Vaccination clinics planned for March 30 through April 1 for Indigenous residents born in 1966 or before.
Read more >
"These businesses are dying": Personal care sector calls for support

"These businesses are dying": Personal care sector calls for support

Businesses like salons, gyms, tattoo artists are in dire need of targeted financial support after months of closures, local advocates say.
Read more >
UPDATED: Sioux Lookout zone has Northwestern Health Unit's largest number of COVID-19 cases

UPDATED: Sioux Lookout zone has Northwestern Health Unit's largest number of COVID-19 cases

The case count has fallen by 10 since Monday.
Read more >
COVID case count continues to drop

COVID case count continues to drop

With 29 new cases and 49 resolved, the District of Thunder Bay now stands at 305 active cases, the fewest since Feb. 24.
Read more >
COVID-19 outbreak in Marathon hospital results in a fatality

COVID-19 outbreak in Marathon hospital results in a fatality

Hospital CEO says some residents are ignoring COVID-19 precautions
Read more >
Vaccinations bring relief for Gull Bay First Nation

Vaccinations bring relief for Gull Bay First Nation

Hundreds of members vaccinated at clinics on reserve and in Thunder Bay in past week.
Read more >
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks