MP Marcus Powlowski presented a petition in the House of Commons calling on the Government of Canada to publicly announce a plan for COVID-19 human challenge trials. The petition, which was the work of the challenge trials advocacy group 1Day Sooner, received 543 signatures from across Canada between September 18 […]
COVID-19
Press Release
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) strongly advises that residents in the region avoid travelling to Manitoba unless it is essential. Community transmission of COVID-19 is happening within the province. Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases in Manitoba, both the Province of Manitoba and the City of Winnipeg have changed their […]
The Canadian Press
Ontario is reporting 1,050 new cases of COVID-19 today and 14 additional deaths related to the the novel coronavirus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 408 of the new cases are in Toronto, 212 are in Peel Region, 86 in Halton Region, 76 in York Region and 57 in Durham Region. […]
Press Release
The Northwestern Health Unit received a report on Saturday afternoon of one new positive COVID-19 test result in the Kenora area. Follow up with the person involved and their contacts has started according to protocol. Anyone who is identified as a contact for this case will be contacted directly. For […]
The Canadian Press
Shawn Jeffords
Shawn Jeffords
Ontario is reporting 948 new cases of COVID-19 today, and seven new deaths due to the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 315 cases are in Toronto, 269 in Peel Region, 81 in York Region and 64 in Ottawa. The province says it has conducted 27,908 tests since the last […]
The Canadian Press
New COVID-19 restrictions take effect in Manitoba today as the province moves to curb the spread of the virus, particularly in its capital city. The Winnipeg region faces tighter restrictions than the rest of the province, including a ban on indoor service at bars and restaurants, and a limit of […]
The Canadian Press
TORONTO – Ontario is reporting 934 new cases of COVID-19 today, and 10 new deaths due to the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 420 cases are in Toronto, 169 in Peel Region, 95 in York Region and 62 in Ottawa. The province says it has conducted 35,621 tests since […]
Matt Simeoni An open letter from Matt Simeoni Chair, Board of Directors Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. On behalf of the Board, I extend my appreciation to all Hospital staff and professional staff for an extraordinary response and sacrifice during this pandemic. It cannot be overstated that their dedication […]
Staff
Impala Canada, the parent company of the Lac des Iles Mine, has confirmed that two individuals associated with the mine have tested positive for COVID-19. “Both individuals have been off-site for a week, self-isolating and doing well,” the company released on its Facebook page. “We are staying in touch to […]
Staff
FIREFLY is proceeding back cautiously into in-person services where required, but the online platform remains its preference, due to the COVID-19 second wave. FIREFLY offers a range of child and youth services, including occupational therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech-language services. It also offers youth mental health services. They have maintained services […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
Happy Halloween to all kids in our district. Even with COVID restrictions may you all enjoy your treats, costumes, and survive social distancing. Clocks turn back an hour this weekend. Good idea to set them back Saturday before going go to bed. Crossroads School will hold its next parent council […]
The Canadian Press
Paola Loriggio
Paola Loriggio
Health officials in Ontario and Manitoba are pointing to recent Thanksgiving celebrations as they continue to see high numbers of new COVID-19 infections despite strengthening restrictions in hot spot areas. In Ontario, where new cases reached a peak over the weekend, Health Minister Christine Elliott said the holiday took place […]
