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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Local confirmed cases hits six says Health Unit

Local confirmed cases hits six says Health Unit

All six people are in self-isolation
Using the power of music to battle Covid 19 tension

Using the power of music to battle Covid 19 tension

"...it's about loving music and community, with a way to connect with each other..."
UPDATED: Homeless shiver in cold rain as shelter closed, City offers no help

UPDATED: Homeless shiver in cold rain as shelter closed, City offers no help

'Some of these people are going to die and it's going to be on Al's hands because this is absolutely ridiculous'
Opinion: Cashiers scared and frustrated at the lack of common sense and respect

Opinion: Cashiers scared and frustrated at the lack of common sense and respect

'We are getting more and more scared and frustrated at the lack of sense. Please use our services wisely. Come in and get only what you really need'
You can still meet your pets needs during the Covid situation

You can still meet your pets needs during the Covid situation

"...With the recent provincial announcement about non-essential business closing, people went into a bit of a panic..."
North Bay Meals on Wheels program desperate for volunteers amid COVID19 situation

North Bay Meals on Wheels program desperate for volunteers amid COVID19 situation

"...We typically service around 200 clients a week, but that number has risen to close to 300, and we expect it to continue to rise due to the current COVID19 situation..."
Ontario prohibits gatherings of more than five people

Ontario prohibits gatherings of more than five people

Organized public events include parades, events including weddings, social gatherings, and communal services within places of worship
Gateway Casino employees 'livid' to learn benefits will be cut off April 30

Gateway Casino employees 'livid' to learn benefits will be cut off April 30

Unionized employees at Casino Rama “are livid” that Gateway Casinos and Entertainment, the operator of the local gambling facility, will not be covering their benefits after April 30.
Quebec police set up at Ontario-Quebec border in Temiscaming

Quebec police set up at Ontario-Quebec border in Temiscaming

'Any persons showing symptoms of COVID-19 will not be allowed entrance to Abitibi-Témiscamingue'
Two more local confirmed coronavirus cases

Two more local confirmed coronavirus cases

The two, a man and woman both in their 70s, were taken to the Canadian Forces Base in Trenton on March 10 where they were in quarantine for 10 days