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Posted 4 June 2021

2nd Vaccine Doses Available For 70+

Anyone aged 70 or older can now book their second COVID-19 vaccine dose through pharmacies in the province. Ontario is also extending that option to anyone who got their first dose on or before April 18th. If you prefer to schedule your appointment at a mass vaccination clinic, people in those...

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Posted 4 June 2021

NOSM Becomes Independent, LU Responds

The Northern Ontario School of Medicine is set become the first stand-alone medical university in Canada. The provincial government has passed legislation confirming the change. School Dean, President and CEO Dr. Sarita Verma calls it a historic occasion for the medical school and all of...

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Posted 4 June 2021

NOSM Becomes Independent, LU Responds

The Northern Ontario School of Medicine is set become the first stand-alone medical university in Canada. The provincial government has passed legislation confirming the change. School Dean, President and CEO Dr. Sarita Verma calls it a historic occasion for the medical school and all of...

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Posted 4 June 2021

“Ring of Fire” solar eclipse coming up on June 10

Get ready for a solar eclipse that will be visible in parts of Canada on Thursday, June 10th. It is an annular solar eclipse, where the moon will be in front of the sun to create the phenomenon known as the “ring of fire”.  There will be a partial solar eclipse to view in Thunder Bay starting...

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Posted 4 June 2021

The End of An Era

Today was John’s final day as host of Mornings In The Bay With John Ongaro. Before turning his microphone over to Danny Foresta, John had this to share.

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Posted 4 June 2021

NWHU Reports One New Case Friday

The Northwestern Health Unit is reporting one new confirmed case of COVID-19 Friday morning. The case, which comes from the Sioux Lookout health hub, is the first case reported by the NWHU since May 30th. The regional health authority says they are currently monitoring three active cases, which...

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Posted 4 June 2021

NWHU Reports One New Case Friday

The Northwestern Health Unit is reporting one new confirmed case of COVID-19 Friday morning. The case, which comes from the Sioux Lookout health hub, is the first case reported by the NWHU since May 30th. The regional health authority says they are currently monitoring three active cases, which...

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Posted 4 June 2021

Pilot Not Hurt After Emergency Landing

One person managed to walk away unscathed after a small plane went down in a remote area about 80 kilometres north of Sioux Lookout. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says the commercial aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing on Vermilion River Road Wednesday. The pilot,...

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Posted 4 June 2021

A Jump In The Active Count

A significant increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit reports 21 new cases Friday, which makes the active case count jump to 75: 16 cases obtained from someone else who had COVID-19 Four cases causes are pending One case with no known exposure 13 cases are...

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Posted 4 June 2021

A Jump In The Active Count

A significant increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit reports 21 new cases Friday, which makes the active case count jump to 75: 16 cases obtained from someone else who had COVID-19 Four cases causes are pending One case with no known exposure 13 cases are...

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