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Self-quarantine mandatory following out-of-country travel

Self-quarantine mandatory following out-of-country travel

Minister of Health Patty Hajdu says returning travelers must also refrain from using public transit on their way to self-isolation.
COVID-19 impacts NW Ontario forest industry (2 photos)

COVID-19 impacts NW Ontario forest industry (2 photos)

White River Forest Products is shutting down for two weeks.
March 23, 2020: COVID-19 (Northwest Newsweek)

March 23, 2020: COVID-19 (Northwest Newsweek)

March 23, 2020: COVID-19
Lakefront lot draw to help Roots to Harvest breakfast program

Lakefront lot draw to help Roots to Harvest breakfast program

Five dollars from each ticket sold between now and May 1 will be donated to the program, which is helping fill the gap that developed when the province closed all its schools.
City to layoff employees across all departments

City to layoff employees across all departments

The layoffs are expected to be for 14 days and CUPE 87 says outside departments seeing 30 less staff on the job.
Calendar parking regulations come to a season end

Calendar parking regulations come to a season end

Calendar parking restrictions have been waived.
Waterfront bus terminal building closes to public

Waterfront bus terminal building closes to public

City’s latest move to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Food packages coming to school food program recipients

Food packages coming to school food program recipients

Breakfast and snack packages to last a week will be available Friday.
Long-term care workers could lose vacations and leave

Long-term care workers could lose vacations and leave

Legislation introduced on Monday by the province also places restrictions on off-site visitation with family and friends for residents.
Video: March 24, 2020: Bombardier shutdown

Video: March 24, 2020: Bombardier shutdown

March 24, 2020: Bombardier shutdown
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