First COVID-19 vaccine in northern Ontario provides hope amidst warnings of a long road ahead
After the months of waiting and speculation, the first COVID-19 vaccine in northern Ontario was administered alongside a chorus of applause and cheers at the COVID-19 Assessment Centre in the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. The first recipient was Sean Bolton, a personal support worker with a 19-year career currently working for the Hogarth Riverview Manor long-term care home in Thunder Bay, Ont.
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Sean Bolton, a personal support worker at a Thunder Bay long-term care home was the first to be vaccinated
It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Skok announces his passing in Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre on Friday, December 18, 2020, at the age of 71 years.
Peter was born in Hanau, Germany on March 29, 1949. He grew up in Hamilton, Ontario. He spent many years working in the Grain Elevators and working at the Hydro Camp.
He had a passion for carpentry. He showed great love for his family and friends. He was a good family man, good friend and was loved by all.
Peter is survived by his wife Norma; sons Michael (Kelly) and Richard (Laurie); daughter Jennifer; multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren; siblings Lubba Janonovich, Zina Kusmenko, Andre, Howard (Dianne) Boyezuk; as well as numerous nieces, nephew and other relatives. He is also survived by his loving friend Marcy Berube.
Accused in drug-related attempt murder case granted bail
Brandon Wayne Kelly, 27, of Peterborough, Ont., is facing one count of attempted murder and several firearm-related charges in connection to a May 3 shooting in Thunder Bay.
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THUNDER BAY A Peterborough, Ont., man facing charges of attempted murder in connection to a drug-related shooting was freed on bail on Monday following a detention review in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
Brandon Wayne Kelly, 27, was arrested by Thunder Bay police in June after officers identified him as a suspect in connection to a May 3 shooting in the city.
Police were dispatched to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre after a man had crashed his vehicle into a barricade on the hospital’s property. An investigation revealed the man had been shot prior to his arrival at the hospital.
The latest on the coronavirus outbreak for Dec. 22.
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Posted: Dec 22, 2020 4:12 PM ET | Last Updated: December 22, 2020
Northern Ontario goes from green to grey with impending lockdown, drawing a mixed reaction.
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Women from a charitable organization pose in costume before giving presents to children at the German Heart Centre on Tuesday in Berlin. As is the case in several European nations, Germany is dealing with a winter increase in coronavirus cases. (Hannibal Hanschke/Reuters)
Some northerners praise tough decision to implement lockdown, others want to see northern bubble
Northern Ontario will go into its second COVID lockdown on Boxing Day, despite having far fewer infections than the south.
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Posted: Dec 22, 2020 5:00 AM ET | Last Updated: December 22, 2020
Ontario is going into a province wide shutdown starting Dec. 26, and will last for four weeks in southern ontario, and two weeks in northern Ontario. Premier Doug Ford has asked everyone to stay home including in the days leading up to the measures coming into effect. (Erik White/CBC)