ABPA Calls on Government Stimulus for First Nation Businesses THUNDER BAY, ON – The Anishnawbe Business Professional Association (ABPA) is calling on the federal and provincial government to put measures in place for First Nation businesses in Northern Ontario as COVID-19 becomes a rapidly [Read more]
As the first week of Canada’s efforts to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic settles in, the only consistency is the understanding that we are working with a moving target. Daily briefings by the Prime Minister and key cabinet members have shed light on some aspects of Canada’s response, but so [Read more]
From CBC News Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is updating Canadians on the measures the government is taking to slow the spread of COVID-19. RELATED LINKS Visit the Government of Canada website, as recommended by the Prime Minister in his speech, for specific details of help being provided and what [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – The Township of Schreiber has shared the following statement on their Facebook page regarding facility closures and program cancellations: Dear Residents, In light of the public health emergency pertaining to the Corona Virus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Township will be taking [Read more]
NORTHERN ONTARIO – The McCausland Hospital (Terrace Bay) shared the following information on their Facebook Page regarding how healthcare facilities in Terrace Bay and Marathon are addressing COVID-19. The North of Superior Health Care group emphasizes in the statement below that “It is [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The hospital and township are sharing the information below with the public regarding their facilities/services. Santé Manitouwadge Health (click to visit site for additional info links) shares this statement on their website: PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ACCESS TO OUR FACILITY [Read more]
Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) also has answers to questions about how they are addressing COVID-19 at this page https://www.tbdhu.com/coronavirus RELATED LINKS Subscribe to Thunder Bay District Health Unit on YouTube Visit TBDHU website [Read more]
Statement from Premier Ford, Minister Elliott, and Minister Lecce on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) TORONTO, ON — Today, Premier Doug Ford, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement in response to the [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Township of Manitouwadge is cautioning anyone in the community of the following advisory from Thunder Bay District Health Unit Environmental Health Programs Public Health Inspector Ken Adams, C.P.H.I.(C) : All persons consuming water from the Manitouwadge Drinking Water [Read more]
Program Will Help Keep Seniors Healthy TORONTO, ON — Ontario is investing in programs that keep seniors healthy in their communities longer. Each year in Ontario, preventable dental issues like gum disease, infections and chronic pain lead to more than 60,000 emergency department visits by [Read more]
Supporting Aging in Place in Terrace Bay TERRACE BAY, ON – Tomorrow evening (Nov.21 at 6:30pm) Lakehead University will be providing an overview of the work they will be doing in partnership with Terrace Bay, and what the community can expect in terms of research participation. This [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Teaming up for Whole-Person Care – the 2019 Northwestern Ontario Palliative Care Booster – takes place October 24 and 25 in Thunder Bay at Delta Hotels by Marriot. Lakehead University’s Centre for Education and Research on Aging & Health (CERAH) and [Read more]
Investments in Hospital Infrastructure Will Help End Hallway Health Care GERALDTON, ON — Many patients and families across the province are waiting in crowded emergency departments that do not have the capacity to meet growing demands. In response, Ontario is investing in hospital infrastructure [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Organizers, volunteers and participants enjoyed great weather September 18th for the Manitouwadge Family Health Team’s Chase the Rainbow Paint Run sponsored by the NWMO, Jim Moffat Enterprises and the Ontario Clean Water Agency. The 5km challenge wrapped up with a fun [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Manitouwadge Family Health Team, in partnership with the Township and it’s public library, and with support from the CNIB Eye Van, held its annual Wellness Fair this past Friday, September 13 at the Recreation Centre Auditorium from 5-8pm. During this time the [Read more]
