6 stories to start your day for Wednesday, Aug 26

1-new case of COVID-19 in the Timmins area

A new case of COVID-19 has been declared in the Porcupine Health Unit region. It’s at Extendicare Timmins. In a letter to families, the administration says a staff member tested positive, although was asymptomatic and is now in isolation at home.

Bomb threat proves false at the NBRHC

The North Bay Regional Health Centre says it did, in fact, receive a bomb threat yesterday. Prompting a call to local police who investigated. Officers worked closely with hospital staff to search the building and ensure the safety of the hospital community and the security of