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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Shelter House

Outbreak declared after four positive cases, spread detected at facility.

Jan 11, 2022 3:51 PM Read more >

School staff ready to return to class, though warily

Concerns still abound about potential staff shortages, safety in the classroom with the Omicron variant still spreading like wildfire.

Jan 11, 2022 3:30 PM Read more >

Future of home childcare program uncertain as city ends involvement

City of Thunder Bay says it struggled to find enough licensed home childcare providers for the program, faced funding reduction.

Jan 11, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

OPP investigate fake gunshot video in Kenora

The person responsible could be charged with public mischief.

Jan 11, 2022 2:30 PM Read more >

Jan. 7, 2022: Class action settlement (Northwest Newsweek)

Jan. 17, 2022: Class action settlement

Jan 11, 2022 2:05 PM Read more >

Regional hospital's COVID-19 admissions continue to climb

The number of patients with COVID-19 has almost doubled in less than a week.

Jan 11, 2022 2:05 PM Read more >

Paramedic sent to hospital following collision

Paramedic suffers non-life threatening injuries following a collision.

Jan 11, 2022 1:20 PM Read more >

COVID-19 case count stays steady

Number of district residents in hospital with COVID-19 also remained at 10, as health unit reports 93 new cases.

Jan 11, 2022 11:56 AM Read more >

Gary Lamont facing new sexual assault charge

Lamont previously pleaded guilty to five counts of sexual assault in 2016 and was sentenced to five years.

Jan 11, 2022 11:26 AM Read more >

Active COVID-19 cases fall for second straight day in Northwestern Health Unit service area

The number of new cases was offset by resolved cases.

Jan 11, 2022 10:38 AM Read more >