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Canada could see 11,000 COVID-19 deaths with controls and as high as 300,000 with no controls

The national modeling says strong preventative measures would see 11,000 people die from COVID-19 while no measures would see 300,000 people die over the course of the pandemic.

Apr 9, 2020 11:54 AM Read more >

Video: April 8, 2020: Outbreak grows

April 8, 2020: Outbreak grows

Apr 9, 2020 11:51 AM Read more >

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue adjusts its operations

Measures include enhanced protection against COVID-19.

Apr 9, 2020 10:42 AM Read more >

Kenora mayor wants Manitoba border closed

Move would apply to residential travel, amid concerns cottagers from Manitoba will flock to Lake of the Woods area over Easter weekend.

Apr 9, 2020 9:33 AM Read more >

Mayor defends decision not to host evacuees

Bill Mauro says the city's emergency services are already 'overwhelmed'

Apr 9, 2020 8:05 AM Read more >

Good Morning, Thunder Bay!

Mainly cloudy. High plus 3 °C.

Apr 9, 2020 5:55 AM Read more >

Six sent home after COVID-19 case at Lac des Iles Mine

One employee, who tested positive for COVID-19, was on site between March 29 and April 4 and is now at home in self-quarantine; his fellow crew members were sent home to self-isolate.

Apr 8, 2020 9:43 PM Read more >

Collins says temporary closure of businesses on FWFN will be enforced by law

Fort William First Nation is ordering all businesses on the territory to close temporarily for two weeks starting this Friday

Apr 8, 2020 6:28 PM Read more >

COVID-19 unit could be ready within 3 to 5 days

Staff is being trained to work in isolation unit, which can hold up to 36 patients. At present there are three confirmed cases in hospital and 18 presumptive cases.

Apr 8, 2020 5:32 PM Read more >

Boulevard dam project will proceed despite COVID-19

Rehabilitation can begin because the dam is critical infrastructure

Apr 8, 2020 4:43 PM Read more >