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Thunder Bay Lakehead names athletes DOUG DIACZUK PLEASE CALL 345-CARS (2277) of the year /17 KEEPING GUARD: City police officers stand watch over a May Street laneway on Monday, following a murder that took place overnight. 2 Thursday, March 26, 2020 For your daily news visit www.tbnewswatch.com L OCALNEWS Police investigating city’s fourth homicide Toronto man dies in release. Police did confirm a firearm was hospital after shooting used in the incident. No arrests have been made yet, incident on May Street according to police Det. Insp. John CRIME Fennell, but persons of interests have By Karen Edwards - TB Source been identified. He also says it appears Drysdale olice are currently speaking with and a suspect somehow knew each Pwitnesses in connection with an other and that early stages in the incident that left a 28­year­old investigation indicate the incident Toronto man dead. was drug­related. An autopsy of the Officers were dispatched just after deceased will be performed Tuesday 2:30 a.m. on Monday, March 23, to by a pathologist in the city, instead of the 500­block of May Street North. going to Toronto due to the current When officers arrived, they located public health crisis surrounding an adult male with significant injuries COVID­19. who was transported to the Thunder Police say they are also dealing Bay Regional Health Sciences with misinformation regarding this Centre. incident and encourage members of The male, later identified as 28­ the public not to jump to conclusions year­old Adrian Kadeem Drysdale of from any information that hasn’t been Toronto, died from his injuries just verified or confirmed by police. before 3:30 a.m., according to a This is the city’s fourth homicide of DOUG DIACZUK Thunder Bay Police Service media 2020. MURDER SCENE: Thunder Bay Police were called to a North May Street residence early on Monday morning after a shooting. CANCELLED For your daily news visit www.tbnewswatch.com Thursday, March 26, 2020 3 L OCALNEWS Weather Forecast Act like virus here THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Health Unit head urges public to help stem spread of COVID­19 HEALTH By Leith Dunick – TB Source hese are not normal times,” ‘Tsays Janet DeMille, the med­ Mainly sunny Sunny A few flurries ical officer of health at the Thunder Probability of Precipitation: 10% Probability of Precipitation: 10% Probability of Precipitation: 60% Bay District Health Unit. HIGH 3 LOW -8 HIGH 4 LOW -2 HIGH 5 LOW -2 In a video address to the commu­ nity posted Sunday night, DeMille said the COVID­19 outbreak is a SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY serious situation and the public all needs to pay attention and take appropriate actions to prevent the spread of the disease in Thunder Bay and surrounding communities. “We all need to collectively take measures that will reduce the impact of the virus here in Thunder Bay, in the Thunder Bay District Mainly sunny Sunny Cloudy with showers and beyond,” DeMille said. Probability of Precipitation: 20% Probability of Precipitation: 20% Probability of Precipitation: 40% She began her address by HIGH 6 LOW -4 HIGH 3 LOW -1 HIGH 5 LOW -1 confirming there have been no confirmed cases of COVID­19 in the area, noting all tests have come back negative. “Unfortunately, the ability to process and analyze the tests is limited provincially, and even nationally, so we are experiencing a considerable delay in getting the results back. It should be noted though, that people that are getting tested are self­isolating at home,” DeMille said. “So even if they had COVID­19, ASPARAGUS they’re likely not spreading the CLUB product of SIZE Mexico, virus, especially in the community.” no.1 grade Happening elsewhere However, DeMille warned there BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN BREAST is community spread happening fresh elsewhere in Ontario, notably in the 97 Greater Toronto Area. 1 EA/LB It’s not surprising and something 77 4.34/KG that experts assumed would happen FILE STOP THE SPREAD:Janet DeMille, medical officer of health at the Health Unit. 3 eventually. DeMille said people /LB living in the Thunder Bay District 8.31/KG shouldn’t take the city’s relative in place to stem the spread of the COVID­19 locally. isolation as a sign of safety. disease, most notably social­ “Returning travelers must self­ 97 “This will only give us a delay in distancing recommendations. It isolate for 14 days upon their 3 the virus being here and spreading. includes the closing of schools and return. Self­isolation means staying 97 BONESSLESS It won’t stop it,” she said. “Right daycares, bars restaurants and at home, not going out and limiting PORK HALF 1 BECEL MARGARINE now we need to act like the virus is theatres, the cancellation of sports your contact and proximity to other /LB LOIN here and that it is spreading here. and limitations on gatherings. people,” she said. 4.34/KG cryovac package selected varieties 680/907g This may be in the early “In addition we’ve seen DeMille said friends and family NO NAME® stages of community spread many organizations can play a role, offering to pick up FLOUR here. However now is the implement measures to groceries or other supplies. 77 selected varieties time we need to act, to slow “Returning reduce people being able 3 10kg the spread of the virus in travelers to congregate, or gather Stay home our communities.” must self-iso- together. And while there Individually, she encouraged the The first goal is to identify late for 14 still may be people public to stay home as much as KRAFT PEANUT 97 those with high risk of coming together, these possible and avoid non­essential BUTTER 5 having the virus and putting days after measures help increase travel within the community. selected varieties in measures to ensure they their return.” the distance between “Work from home, if you’re able. 750g/1kg don’t cause its spread. The JANET DEMILLE people.” Plan ahead for what you might Prices effective from Friday, March 27 to Thursday, April 2, 2020 second is the above­ DeMille also asked need. For example, plan your meals mentioned flattening the returning travelers from and your grocery shopping so you Shawn’s Nofrills ~ 766­0003 curve, a means to prevent out of country to strictly don’t have to do this very often,” 1020 Dawson Rd. Thunder Bay sharp spikes in incidences. adhere to self­isolation strategies, to DeMille said, noting she’s adhering Darcy’s Nofrills ~ 626­0003 There are significant steps already reduce the chances of spreading to a once­a­week grocery trip. 425 N. Edward St. Thunder Bay 4 Thursday, March 26, 2020 For your daily news visit www.tbnewswatch.com Do you have an opinion to share? L OCALNEWS E­mail the editor at [email protected] FILE TOUGH CALL: Premier Doug Ford plans to close all but essential services in Ontario for two weeks. Province closing businesses down Premier says only essential outlets can remain open POLITICS tial but did not go into detail of the distinc­ By Doug Diaczuk – TB Source tions on Monday. A total of 74 categories of businesses were tarting on Wednesday, all non­essential permitted to stay open, including construc­ Sservices and businesses were tion, grocery stores and ordered to close by the province of pharmacies, media outlets, the Ontario for 14 days. “The answer LCBO and the Beer Store, hotels, Premier Doug Ford made the is clear, we telecommunications and others. announcement on Monday after­ must get A full list can be found on noon from Queen’s Park. ahead of this tbnewswatch.com. “This was a very tough decision, virus to beat “As I said from day one, we will but it was the right decision,” he and we must take all steps neces­ said. “It is not the time for half this virus.” sary to slow the spread of measures. The gravity of this order DOUG FORD COVID­19,” Ford said. “The does not escape me.” health and safety of every Ontarian Businesses were given 36 hours to comes first.” prepare for the mandatory shutdown or The mandatory shutdown could be prepare contigency plans, such as having staff extended beyond the 14 days. work remotely. “Some people will ask why or why now,” Ford said there is a long list of businesses Ford said. “The answer is clear, we must get classified as essential and many as non­essen­ ahead of this virus to beat this virus.” For your daily news visit www.tbnewswatch.com Thursday, March 26, 2020 5 L OCALNEWS Council eyes taxpayer relief CITY HALL the meeting. And for the first time, lead on specific responses, with By Ian Kaufman – TB Source councillors were able to participate council providing direction.