COVID-19: the basics

Blackburn News has compiled the basic information about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) from Ontario’s Ministry of Health.

COVID figures unchanged in Sarnia-Lambton

There’s been no change to the local COVID-19 caseload in the last 24 hours.

Municipalities reach agreement with Bruce Telecom to provide free outdoor WiFi

The Municipality of Kincardine, Town of Saugeen Shores, and the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie have entered into a unique agreement with Bruce Telecom.

School bus drivers get good grades from school officials

Local school bus drivers are getting praise from school board officials for such a smooth return to school this week.

2020 Positivity Day positively postponed

Positivity Day will continue in Chatham-Kent this fall despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

Midwestern Ontario COVID-19 rates remain low

Local cases of COVID-19 remain low, with most parts of Midwestern Ontario reporting no new cases Thursday.

CKHA bracing for testing surge

The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is bracing for longer lineups at its COVID-19 assessment centre and will make changes if necessary.

Sarnia-Lambton COVID cases to be identified by geographic zone

Lambton County Council approved the more detailed reporting system by weighted vote 29-7 Wednesday.

CK Public Health raises red flag over possible service cuts

The health unit in Chatham-Kent is reporting service cuts and layoffs could be on the horizon if provincial funding doesn’t materialize.

Sarnia-Lambton’s active COVID cases drop to one

For the first time since March 25, Sarnia-Lambton is reporting just one active case of COVID-19.

Sarnia's Chris Hadfield Airport. April 18, 2018. (Video by Colin Gowdy, BlackburnNews)

Consultant’s report says Sarnia should sell Chris Hadfield Airport

The sale of Sarnia’s Chris Hadfield Airport is recommended in an economic development strategy prepared for the city.

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