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March 8, 2021: New cases

Correctional officer and president of OPSEU Local 737, Bill Hayes, says the announcement by the province planning to issue a request for proposals for the construction of the new Thunder Bay correctional facility by this spring “positive and reassuring”.

Thank you Penny for today's picture. 🌡A mix of sun and cloud. Clearing near noon. High 7 °C. Wind chill minus 11 °C in the morning.

Thunder Bay city council voted 7-5 Monday to reject a recommendation to award a tender for over $39 million to Tom Jones Corporation to construct a proposed indoor turf facility.

Skyrocketing case count may have started in the vulnerable populations, but it's spread to every corner of the city, which is fueling record case numbers in Thunder Bay.

Two cases detected at daycare centre, one deemed to be acquired at the facility.

Nine employees recently tested positive, and last worked between Feb. 21 and March 3, company confirms.

The studies will address questions residents still have about the project.

New non-profit group will offer workshops for businesses and other organizations, advocacy and resources for LGBTQ community.

Some visitors have fallen into pressure cracks in the ice.