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FWFN to begin COVID-19 vaccinations this week

FWFN to begin COVID-19 vaccinations this week

The community will receive 600 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and Chief Peter Collins said they are hoping to have all members vaccinated by the end of April.
United Way announces project that gives cloth masks to vulnerable community members

United Way announces project that gives cloth masks to vulnerable community members

Three companies have already stepped forward with donations to the program.
Hospital in ‘tenuous situation’ as COVID-19 admissions rise

Hospital in ‘tenuous situation’ as COVID-19 admissions rise

There are currently 22 COVID-19 patients admitted to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and six in the ICU.
New website aims to support victims, survivors of human trafficking

New website aims to support victims, survivors of human trafficking

Human trafficking is “rampant” in the city, says the co-chair of the Thunder Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking.
Health minister may look at applying emergency brake in Thunder Bay

Health minister may look at applying emergency brake in Thunder Bay

Christine Elliott on Tuesday said the province wants to look at more data before making a recommendation for the district.
Decline in district jail COVID cases brings relief to correctional officers

Decline in district jail COVID cases brings relief to correctional officers

There were only five remaining cases on Tuesday.
Wabaseemoong woman facing charges after Treaty 3 Police seize alcohol and drugs

Wabaseemoong woman facing charges after Treaty 3 Police seize alcohol and drugs

A 29-year-old woman is facing charges following the seizure of drugs and alcohol of a vehicle related to a drug investigation on Friday night.
Dentist to face disciplinary hearings following allegations of professional misconduct

Dentist to face disciplinary hearings following allegations of professional misconduct

In May 2018, Dr. James Mao was convicted of two counts of assault with a needle. The Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario has filed two notices of hearing against Mao alleging several charges of professional misconduct in connection to his criminal court proceedings.
Impaired driver involved in multi-vehicle collision

Impaired driver involved in multi-vehicle collision

A 52-year-old en route to a scheduled commercial vehicle road training session is facing impaired driving charges following a collision.
Sexual assault victim wins $1,000,000 court judgment

Sexual assault victim wins $1,000,000 court judgment

A woman filed a civil lawsuit against a man who assaulted her in the 1990s.
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