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The idea of a Northern Ontario COVID-19 bubble is not only ludicrous and dystopian it is a political adventure that is dead on arrival. The mayors of North…
Bigger: Premier Ford has committed to explore options for highway checkpoints
Greater Sudbury mayor among those calling for northern COVID-19 bubble
Feb 3, 2021 9:59 AM By: Sudbury.com Staff
Mayor Brian Bigger. (File)
Following a call by Greater Sudbury Mayor Brian Bigger and several other prominent Sudburians for a Northern Ontario COVID-19 bubble, the mayor said he was able to speak to Ontario Premier Doug Ford about the issue Tuesday evening.
The mayor said Ford committed to being in contact with Minister Sylvia Jones, Ontario s Solicitor General, to explore what options there may be when it comes to implementing road checks on Highway 69 toward Greater Sudbury.
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Rates of new cases in Chippewa County, Michigan continue to reflect the ongoing risk of exposure from community spread according to the Algoma Health Unit.
The agency says residents of the Algoma District should avoid cross-border travel and use optional options instead, and if someone must cross the border to follow COVID-19 protocols.
The health unit says the advisory stays in effect until February 24
th at which point an update will be provided.
Echoing those sentiments, Greater Sudbury Mayor Brian Bigger says stay home after a deadly weekend in the city that saw two people in the city pass away from COVID-19.
Greater Sudbury Mayor Brian Bigger says he is looking for answers from Premier Doug Ford on how they can protect the city s residents and the people of northern Ontario.