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Northern Ontario schools to reopen to students on Monday

Northern Ontario schools to reopen to students on Monday

Local teacher's union leader says he supports the province's decision to send students back to class, despite the region remaining in lockdown status.
St. Joseph’s Hospital staff member tests positive for COVID-19

St. Joseph’s Hospital staff member tests positive for COVID-19

Concerns have been raised regarding how the case was communicated with family members of patients
Passengers on Dec. 28 flight may have been exposed to COVID-19

Passengers on Dec. 28 flight may have been exposed to COVID-19

Thunder Bay District Health unit say some passengers on Air Canada flight from Toronto may be at risk.
Province extending northern lockdown for two weeks

Province extending northern lockdown for two weeks

The medical officer of health recommended the lockdown be extended to prevent more surges of the COVID-19 cases.
Riverside COVID-19 drive-thru testing centre opens

Riverside COVID-19 drive-thru testing centre opens

A new COVID Assessment Centre will open in Fort Frances starting on Friday.
Ontario dentists want COVID-19 vaccine

Ontario dentists want COVID-19 vaccine

Ontario Dental Association says dentists are keeping patients out of hospital emergency departments.
Dec.23, 2020: Year in Review (Northwest Newsweek)

Dec.23, 2020: Year in Review (Northwest Newsweek)

Dec.23, 2020: Year in Review
Oddfellows demolition to close section of May Street

Oddfellows demolition to close section of May Street

Closure, which begins on Friday, expected to last up to a week.
Nine new COVID-19 cases announced

Nine new COVID-19 cases announced

Active case count grows from 48 to 54.
Fort Frances impaired driving investigation leads to drug charges

Fort Frances impaired driving investigation leads to drug charges

Two individuals are facing charges following an investigation by Rainy River District OPP.
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