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Outbreak declared at long-term care home's Area 2 after staff member tests positive

Ten new cases announced Saturday all in Thunder Bay area, two associated with Southbridge Roseview outbreak

A 29-year-old has received a seven-day license suspension after police observed the driver traveling on the highway at a high rate of speed.

TBT News for Dec. 18, 2020: COVID-19 outbreak at Southbridge Pinewood

Woman declared missing Saturday safely located, police report

Current River's Beefcake Burger Factory wins Novemburger of the Year, selling 637 specialty burgers during last month's campaign. The Prospector Burger Barn sold the most burgers, with 2,135.

Woman reported missing Saturday by Thunder Bay police safely located, force reports

Thank you Jesse for today's picture. 🌡Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud late in the afternoon. High minus 4 °C. Wind chill minus 15 °C in the morning and minus 8 °C in the afternoon.

Thunder Bay District Health Unit says a single staff member tested positive, but that meets the provincial threshold to declare an outbreak.

A survey by the Ontario Health Coalition of staff in long-term care facilities experiencing an outbreak of COVID-19, including one in Thunder Bay, details how staffing shortages are resulting in horrific conditions inside.