THUNDER BAY, ON – Today, Dr. Janet DeMille, Medical Officer of Health of the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU), confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in the TBDHU region. A male in his sixties who resides in Thunder Bay is the first confirmed case of COVID-19 for TBDHU. His spouse is [Read more]
Please be patient, the video below can take a few moments to load/appear as Facebook videos do not embed with the speed of some others. The Township of Terrace Bay has asked former local educators to share their thoughts. March 26th the Township shared a message to all residents, near and far, from [Read more]
Message from President and CEO Paul Andre and Board Chair Sandra Haddad Our vision of every worker home safe and healthy has taken on an even deeper meaning during the COVID-19 pandemic. WSN is helping to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 infection by keeping our offices closed and our employees [Read more]
From CBC News, click here to Subscribe. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses the country as travellers returning to Canada from abroad face a new order requiring them to self-isolate, the latest measure from a government trying to deal with both a rise in COVID-19 cases and growing economic [Read more]
THUNDER BAY and ORILLIA, ON – Convocation is a special time where the Lakehead University community, family and friends come together to celebrate and share the accomplishments of our exceptional graduates. Unfortunately, with the ongoing uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic, it [Read more]
From CBC News click here to Subscribe Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is addressing the country after the government’s proposed bill for an $82-billion aid package for Canadians was passed in the House of Commons. To read more: http://cbc.ca/ From CBC News RELATED LINKS Subscribe to CBC News to [Read more]
From Seeker, click here to subscribe to their channel. As the novel coronavirus accelerates across the United States, and we continue to practice social distancing, you might find yourself staring at countertops, door handles, and packages wondering if they’re safe to touch, or whether they could [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – Due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, the Township of Terrace Bay’s Municipal Emergency Control Group (MECG) has met numerous times, most recently on March 24th at 10am to discuss updates from the Federal and Provincial governments; updates from health agencies that we [Read more]
Many Ontario Municipalities in partnership with the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) are cautioning residents and visitors to keep in mind what toilets are designed to dispose of. The following press release has been issued by municipalities and the OCWA (along with the instruction that [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – March 23, 2020 the Town of Marathon declared a state of emergency to the Province of Ontario due to Public Health Concerns in response to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. The letter below is automatically loaded when visiting the town’s website in addition to other [Read more]
ABPA Calls on Government Stimulus for First Nation Businesses THUNDER BAY, ON – The Anishnawbe Business Professional Association (ABPA) is calling on the federal and provincial government to put measures in place for First Nation businesses in Northern Ontario as COVID-19 becomes a rapidly [Read more]
As the first week of Canada’s efforts to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic settles in, the only consistency is the understanding that we are working with a moving target. Daily briefings by the Prime Minister and key cabinet members have shed light on some aspects of Canada’s response, but so [Read more]
From CBC News Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is updating Canadians on the measures the government is taking to slow the spread of COVID-19. RELATED LINKS Visit the Government of Canada website, as recommended by the Prime Minister in his speech, for specific details of help being provided and what [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – The Township of Schreiber has shared the following statement on their Facebook page regarding facility closures and program cancellations: Dear Residents, In light of the public health emergency pertaining to the Corona Virus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Township will be taking [Read more]
NORTHERN ONTARIO – The McCausland Hospital (Terrace Bay) shared the following information on their Facebook Page regarding how healthcare facilities in Terrace Bay and Marathon are addressing COVID-19. The North of Superior Health Care group emphasizes in the statement below that “It is [Read more]
