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NORTH BAY, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is requiring all Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs’ (OFSC) trails and trails utilizing Crown Land in the Health Unit district to close effective January 21, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. for the duration of the Stay-at-Home Order …

Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof says as “imperfect” as it may be, the Province’s Stay at Home Order must be respected. On Tuesday, Premier Ford held a press conference to outline the newest measures that were put in place to slow the spread of COVID. Vanthof states “He prefaced it with …

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is requesting that Ontarians voluntarily comply with the new Stay-at-Home Order to limit mobility outside their homes, except for essential reasons, to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus. OPP officers will enforce the Stay-at-Home Order, under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMPCA), …

Province to Expand COVID-19 Immunization Program to Seniors, Frontline Essential Workers in Next Phase of Rollout Plan TORONTO — The Ontario government is preparing to immunize up to 8.5 million people before the end of Phase Two of the government’s vaccine implementation plan, which aims to receive, store and administer …

Health Unit Confirms No COVID-19 Risk to the White Woods School Community NORTH BAY, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is confirming that two members of the White Woods school community tested positive for COVID-19 last week while schools were closed and students were …

On January 7, 2021, the North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a gathering at a residence on Lavigne Road in East Ferris Township. Police attended and found several people from separate residences present. Officers had been investigating an unrelated incident that took place …

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is waiting for confirmation on local distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine. The province is currently in phase one of the Government of Ontario’s three-phase vaccine distribution implementation plan, that was launched in December. This means that when the Health Unit …

(POWASSAN, ON) – The North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an ice hut owner on Wasi Lake in the Municipality of Powassan. On January 9, 2021, police received a call of concerns against Covid-19 regulations of too many people at an ice hut. Officers attended …

WEST NIPISSING, ON – The West Nipissing Emergency Control Group urges residents to take safety measures seriously, as positive COVID-19 cases are confirmed in West Nipissing. Businesses, employers and individuals should remain very cautious and follow protocols to protect themselves and others. It is every individual’s responsibility to respect public …

This pandemic has posed challenges for many businesses and individuals including seniors. Many seniors regretfully had to incur costs during COVID-19 due to new services and household expenses and a change in living or work circumstances. By speaking with local seniors’ advisory groups, management at long-term care homes and engaging …

Nipissing First Nation is advising people of potential high-risk exposure to COVID-19 at a local business. This notice is directed at customers and employees of Kana Leaf located on Osprey Miikan in Nipissing First Nation (NFN). The potential exposure dates include: • December 31, 2020 • January 1, 2021 (closed …

Government providing entrepreneurs with a new “How to” guide TORONTO — The Ontario government is supporting home-based food businesses by providing a guide on how to start a home-based food business, which includes an overview of public health requirements that need to be followed as a food operator. To further …

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has declared the community COVID-19 outbreak, in connection with Nipissing University, over. All nineteen individuals associated with the outbreak are considered resolved. Although the community outbreak is over, this is not the time to be unconcerned; the Health Unit’s district …

Government Providing Grants of up to $20,000 to Small Businesses Impacted by New Public Health Measures TORONTO — As COVID-19 cases continue to rise at an alarming rate, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is imposing a Provincewide Shutdown. Additional …

Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement on Santa Claus’ annual delivery of gifts: “As children across Ontario count down the days to Christmas with excitement, I want to reassure all the boys and girls out there that Santa is still coming this year despite the COVID-19 pandemic. As Premier, …