‘Health and Wellness’ Information
Written by Northern Ontario School of Medicine on 19 April 2018
Northern Ontario School of Medicine establishes cross-border project to improve opportunities for First Nation, Metis and Native American populations The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) and University of Minnesota Medical School Duluth (UMMSD) have established a cross-border program to [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 17 April 2018
Ontario and NAN Sign New Treaty Relationship Agreement Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler today marked the signing of a new agreement to strengthen the relationship between the province and Nishnawbe Aski Nation. Premier Wynne and Grand Chief Fiddler were at Queen’s [Read more]
Written by NDP Media on 17 April 2018
OTTAWA, ON – Canadians shouldn’t have to struggle to pay for prescription drugs and a national Pharmacare program is the best answer, according to Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing MP, Carol Hughes. Hughes delivered a petition calling for Pharmacare in parliament and provided some solid [Read more]
Written by Superior North Catholic District School Board on 01 April 2018
TERRACE BAY, ON – During the season of Lent St. Martin Catholic School in Terrace Bay has been learning what it means to enter into a season of spiritual preparation and renewal. The grade one and two class mixed, rolled and baked the traditional bread of Lent, the pretzel (photo below) which [Read more]
Written by Northern Ontario School of Medicine on 19 March 2018
Version française ci-dessous The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) will be hosting the northernmost premiere of the documentary Bending the Arc since its first screening at the Sundance Film Festival in 2017. Date: Thursday, March 22, 2018 Time: [Read more]
Written by NDP Media on 05 March 2018
QUEEN’s PARK, ON – NDP Health critic MPP France Gélinas again took Kathleen Wynne’s Liberal government to task this morning about the hospital overcrowding and hallway medicine crisis – this time taking aim at the capacity issues at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 26 February 2018
Province Supporting First Nation to Expand Culturally Appropriate Care Ontario is funding a feasibility study to build a replacement facility for the Reverend Tommy Beardy Memorial Wee Che He Wayo-Gamik Family Treatment Centre in Muskrat Dam First Nation. The centre provides people struggling [Read more]
Written by NDP Media on 20 February 2018
Gélinas says couple reunification should be a priority in long-term care QUEEN’S PARK, ON – NDP Health critic Nickel Belt MPP France Gélinas once again called on the Liberal Minister of Health this morning to prioritize the reunification of 91 year old Gottfried Adler and his 88 year old [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 15 February 2018
More Patients and Families in the Geraldton Area to receive compassionate palliative care closer to home Ontario is partnering with local communities to add 1 new hospice bed to the Geraldton District Hospital that will provide patients and families in Geraldton with better access to compassionate [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 14 February 2018
Ontario and Indigenous partners are working together to improve access to care and increase the involvement of Indigenous communities in developing and delivering their health services. This includes direct funding for communities to enhance access to care, funding for services as well as training [Read more]
Written by admin on 10 February 2018
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Februrary 10th, a small group of youth (12yrs of age and up) and adults, led by Northern Trails Ski Club volunteer Debbie Aurola, enjoyed a morning of cross-country skiing as part of the Get Active Program. Conditions were great, the trails well-groomed, though perhaps [Read more]
Written by admin on 07 February 2018
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Township of Manitouwadge has announced that the Community (recreation) Centre resumes regular hours of operation Thursday, February 8, 2018 however, Fitness Centre 24/7 access will be restricted until further notice. Fitness Centre members may use the facility during [Read more]
Written by admin on 05 February 2018
MANITOUWADGE, ON – An ammonia leak at the Manitouwadge Recreation (community) Centre has led to the township closing the facility to the public and sharing that: “For the safety of the public and our staff, will remain closed to everyone until further notice. We continue to work to [Read more]
Written by NDP Media on 05 February 2018
QUEEN’S PARK, ON —On Monday, NDP Environment critic Peter Tabuns issued the following statement on the latest findings of mercury contamination on the shores of the Wabigoon River: “Today’s findings confirm what too many First Nation families already know – the threat of [Read more]
Written by Lakehead University on 02 February 2018
Lakehead University Participates in Bell Let’s Talk Day THUNDER BAY, ON – Lakehead University’s Student Health and Counselling Centre partnered with Thunderwolves athletes and Wolfie for Bell Let’s Talk Day on Wednesday, Jan. 31. Several stations were outside [Read more]