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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Trustees working on school re-opening plans

Trustees working on school re-opening plans

They're meeting face-to-face for a special board meeting July 28
Ontario confirms 103 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 103 new COVID cases today

There are three active cases in Northern Ontario
Get your mask out, order takes effect today

Get your mask out, order takes effect today

It covers the entire Porcupine Health Unit Region
COVID-19 is causing shortages of prescription drugs and it could get worse

COVID-19 is causing shortages of prescription drugs and it could get worse

Second wave of COVID-19 could lead to shortages, especially if U.S. hospitals, health agencies are allowed to import more meds from Canada, official says
70th COVID-19 case confirmed in Timmins area

70th COVID-19 case confirmed in Timmins area

It's a Timmins man in his 70s
Pandemic response program gets $2 million from federal government

Pandemic response program gets $2 million from federal government

NAN update expects supports to be available in August
WATCH: Province passes emergency measures to protect the public and prepare for economic recovery

WATCH: Province passes emergency measures to protect the public and prepare for economic recovery

Ontario Legislature adjourns after significant sitting in response to COVID-19
165 new COVID cases confirmed in Ontario today

165 new COVID cases confirmed in Ontario today

There are 1,540 active cases of COVID-19 in Ontario, which is down from 1,584 included in yesterday's report
Ontario confirms 203 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 203 new COVID cases today

This is the first time this month daily cases have climbed above 200
Canada Child Benefit is getting a boost for 2020-2021

Canada Child Benefit is getting a boost for 2020-2021

This raises the maximum benefit for a family with two children under 6 by $252