‘Health and Wellness’ Information
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 31 January 2018
Fort William First Nation to Host Ontario’s Indigenous Youth and Community Wellness Secretariat Ontario and First Nations leadership marked a significant milestone today, with the opening of a new office in Fort William First Nation to support Indigenous youth in their community–the first [Read more]
Written by admin on 07 January 2018
In an article published January 3, 2018, CBC Reporter Jeff Waters describes how a former physician in Manitouwadge committed an act of professional misconduct, according to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, leading to the signing of a Cease to Practice document in March 2017. In [Read more]
Written by Geraldton District Hospital on 29 December 2017
GREENSTONE, ON – The Employee Health and Wellness Committee at Geraldton District Hospital is pleased to announce, that through their diligent efforts, and the generosity of those attending on Saturday December 2, 2017, managed to raise $1158.00 at the hospital’s annual Christmas Dance. [Read more]
Written by Superior-Greenstone District School Board on 23 December 2017
NIPIGON, ON – Superior-Greenstone District School Board would like to express our deep appreciation for the help and support of our Best Start partners and agency professionals who have contributed their resources, time, and energy to make our After School Development Programs in the Nipigon [Read more]
Written by admin on 14 December 2017
MANITOUWADGE, ON – December 12th, Students and staff from Manitouwadge High School, Manitouwadge Public School, Our Lady of Lourdes School and Ecole Publique Franco-Manitou gathered at the recreation centre auditorium this week for a holiday luncheon organized by Township of Manitouwadge [Read more]
Written by FedNor on 26 November 2017
Government of Canada invests $1 million to develop remote sensing technologies to help monitor environmental impacts on human health THUNDER BAY, ON – Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor) – Northern Ontario families will benefit from improved detection of [Read more]
Written by admin on 26 November 2017
– November 25th of this year marks the beginning of 16 days of activism denouncing violence against women. It is an opportunity to raise awareness of this situation that many women are still living with today. Women continue to be victims of violence simply because they are women. In Canada, [Read more]
Written by NDP Media on 21 November 2017
‘Kathleen Wynne lets down families counting on mental health supports for their children’ says NDP Children and Youth critic QUEEN’S PARK, ON – In question period on Tuesday, Hamilton Mountain MPP, Monique Taylor, the NDP critic for Children and Youth, demanded that the Liberal [Read more]
Written by Northern Ontario School of Medicine on 21 November 2017
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Catherine (Cathy) Cervin as the School’s First Vice Dean, Academic, effective January 1, 2018. The Vice Dean, Academic position will enhance NOSM’s focus on fulfilling the School’s social [Read more]
Written by Canadan Safety Council on 31 October 2017
National Senior Safety Week November 6 – 12, 2017 Thoughts of reduced stress and activity levels go hand in hand with the idea of retirement, whether the job you’re leaving has been interesting, motivating, dull or mind numbing. A lifetime of hard work and perseverance has finally paid [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 30 October 2017
Premier Kathleen Wynne released the following statement yesterday after meeting with Senator Bernie Sanders: “It’s an honour and a compliment that Senator Bernie Sanders chose to come to Ontario to learn more about single payer, universal health care. In our province, we take pride in a [Read more]
Written by Thunder Bay District Health Unit on 11 October 2017
THUNDER BAY, ON – Over 2017, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit has seen an increase in the number of cases of invasive group A streptococcal (IGAS) infections in our community. This infection develops when the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes gets into the blood, joints, lungs, or [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 17 August 2017
THUNDER BAY, ON – Shelter House is pleased to announce the restart of the Street Outreach Services (SOS) program effective August 15th, 2017 at 2pm. The SOS program was suspended on April 1, 2017 due to a funding shortfall. Through fundraising efforts and the support of the community Shelter [Read more]
Written by North West LHIN on 04 August 2017
THUNDER BAY, ON – The North West LHIN is pleased to announce that Cathy Farrell has been appointed by an Order-in-Council as the new Vice-Chair to the Board of Directors of the North West Local Health Integration Network (North West LHIN), effective July 11, 2017. Cathy was initially appointed [Read more]
Written by LucLevesque on 04 August 2017
Video of the 2017 “Dub Wild Run” Obstacle race in Dubreuilville Ontario. This is an annual event. 2017 was our 3rd year. The 2018 event will be held Saturday July 28th. RELATED LINKS Subscribe to Luc Levesque’s YouTube channel for more videos of sports/events on Dubreuilville [Read more]