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Moosonee declares state of emergency

Moosonee declares state of emergency

There are currently 34 active cases of COVID-19 in the James and Hudson Bay region
Highway 11 closed for serious crash (update: reopened)

Highway 11 closed for serious crash (update: reopened)

It's south of Butler Lake and the road is closed in both directions
Timmins hospital opening new beds, bringing in additional doctor to care for COVID-19 patients

Timmins hospital opening new beds, bringing in additional doctor to care for COVID-19 patients

Five people have been transferred to other care facilities since May 13 and there are currently 10 in-patients with the virus
Mattagami First Nation member concerned with forestry activity

Mattagami First Nation member concerned with forestry activity

Dorothy Naveau says the cutting is happening too close to the reserve
People line up for walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic (4 photos)

People line up for walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic (4 photos)

A walk-in outdoor clinic at Food Basics kicks off weekend vaccination blitz
38 new cases, 4 recoveries reported today

38 new cases, 4 recoveries reported today

The region is at a record 275 active cases
Popular chip stand serves up much more than just fries

Popular chip stand serves up much more than just fries

Le Shack A Patate remains busy despite pandemic, road construction
One killed in commercial motor vehicle crash near Hearst

One killed in commercial motor vehicle crash near Hearst

Driver was brought to hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he was later pronounced deceased
Kids to continue online learning for the time being, says Ford

Kids to continue online learning for the time being, says Ford

Premier cites threat of an injunction by teachers’ unions, concern over potential 11% increase in COVID-19 cases should schools re-open
Charges laid after teenagers assaulted with weapons

Charges laid after teenagers assaulted with weapons

Police are seeking another suspect stemming from the incident