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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

First positive case of COVID-19 in a local Long-Term Care Home

First positive case of COVID-19 in a local Long-Term Care Home

'Ministry direction requires a COVID-19 outbreak be declared with a single laboratory-confirmed case in a resident or staff member'
Wave of funerals expected as restrictions start to ease

Wave of funerals expected as restrictions start to ease

'It’s very stressful for the family because some of them have not even been able to go in and say goodbye if their loved one has been in a nursing home or hospital'
Virtual day at the Y Tuesday

Virtual day at the Y Tuesday

The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario to Host a Virtual Day at the YMCA on May 5
New website helps navigate assistance available during COVID-19

New website helps navigate assistance available during COVID-19

'Navigating assistance available should not be difficult'
Boots and Hearts, Big Sky country music festivals cancelled this summer

Boots and Hearts, Big Sky country music festivals cancelled this summer

Republic Live says it will honour all 2020 passes for next year’s Boots and Hearts festival
Mattawa River Canoe Race cancelled

Mattawa River Canoe Race cancelled

'It takes a great deal of time and effort to make the arrangements for a successful event and the lead time we need has been dwindling away'
Graphic Design Showcase goes online

Graphic Design Showcase goes online

'There are many details to organize, especially under these unique pandemic circumstances'
LIVE: Ontario allowing some businesses to open May 4

LIVE: Ontario allowing some businesses to open May 4

Seasonal businesses and services, essential construction projects get green light to open Monday; Marinas, golf courses can prepare for season
What will golf look like in the new normal?

What will golf look like in the new normal?

'If they allow us to operate we have a huge responsibility to protect our staff, to protect our customers, and protect society'
Testing to begin today at local Long-term care homes

Testing to begin today at local Long-term care homes

'Much like how our Assessment Centre has been a true community effort, so is this outreach team'