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Thunder Bay Moves to COVID-19 Response Level Orange – Restrict

Posted on Friday, December 04, 2020 08:00 AM

Thunder Bay will enter the Province’s Orange – Restrict (intermediate measures) category effective Monday, Dec. 7. The Orange category is outlined by the Province as “enhanced measures, restrictions and enforcement, avoiding any closures.”

“The Province has made the decision to move the Thunder Bay District Health Unit into the Orange category,” said Mayor Bill Mauro. “Rising numbers represent an increased health risk to our population, and if it continues, could ultimately further impact the operation...

MECG Urges Community to Take More Care

Posted on Thursday, December 03, 2020 11:45 AM

The City’s Municipal Emergency Control Group (MECG) met today with community partners as part of its ongoing management of the COVID-19 situation. They discussed ongoing efforts to manage the virus and anticipate Thunder Bay may see additional restrictions as early as Monday if Thunder Bay moves into the Province’s Orange Restrict (intermediate measures) category. The Orange category of the Province’s COVID-19 Response Framework is outlined by the Province as “enhanced measures, restrictions and...

Prince Arthur’s Landing Skating Rink to Open Dec. 7

Posted on Thursday, December 03, 2020 07:15 AM

The skating rink at Prince Arthur’s Landing will officially open on a daily basis from 12 pm to 8 pm beginning on Monday, Dec. 7.

Changes have been put in place for safety during COVID-19. At this time, the Water Garden Facility will remain closed until further notice. While the facility is closed, users are encouraged to come prepared and dress accordingly.

Additional benches will be placed around the rink for users to put their skates on, and portable washrooms will be available. Rink users must...

Increasingly Toxic Drug Supply Leading to More Overdoses

Posted on Tuesday, December 01, 2020 08:45 AM

There continues to be increased calls to Thunder Bay Police and Superior North EMS for opioid poisonings (fatal and non-fatal) as a result of a toxic drug supply in Thunder Bay.In the first 15 weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario, 695 people died of a confirmed or suspected opioid-related death, representing a 38% increase compared to the 15 weeks immediately preceding the pandemic. Provincial data indicates this is largely affecting males between the ages of 25-44, and we have reason to believe...

Visitors to City Facilities to Screen for Travel as of Monday

Posted on Friday, November 27, 2020 12:15 PM

As of Monday, Nov. 30 at 12:01 am, the City’s active screening tool will not permit members of the public to enter any city facility if they have travelled outside of Northwestern Ontario in the previous 14 days.

Dr. Janet DeMille, Medical Officer of Health, strongly recommends that due to the rapidly changing and rising case numbers across the country, travel outside of Northwestern Ontario is not advisable and should be for essential reasons only.

“We anticipated that increased travel could be a...