People who had been denied federal disability benefits were thrown a curve ball as new rules have stripped them of their right to have an appeal in person. Where in the past individuals were able to meet face to face with an adjudicator, they will no longer be legally entitled to this method of [Read more]
Author of Pathlight; Annie Wenger-Nabigon, MSW, RSW is originally from the U.S., earning her Canadian Citizenship in 2013. Annie & her Husband live in Pic River First Nation. Annie Wenger-Nabigon, MSW, RSW has been a cinical social worker since 1979 working in mental health, family therapy, and [Read more]
GREENSTONE, ON – The Municipality of Greenstone is advising residents of a BOIL WATER ADVISORY for the community of GERALDTON – noting that: “Residents are advised that a boil water advisory is currently in effect (dated June 28th on their website), due to a system-wide [Read more]
Addisyn in the pool with her new swim leg. Submitted photo. GERALDTON, ON – Being a left leg amputee hasn’t stopped Addisyn Franceschini, 7, of Geraldton, from living a full and active life. In fact, she can do everything everyone else can do, sometimes with the help of a special device. With [Read more]
Author of Pathlight; Annie Wenger-Nabigon, MSW, RSW is originally from the U.S., earning her Canadian Citizenship in 2013. Annie & her Husband live in Pic River First Nation. Annie Wenger-Nabigon, MSW, RSW has been a cinical social worker since 1979 working in mental health, family therapy, and [Read more]
Ontario is protecting young people from skin cancer through a new law that bans commercial tanning bed operators from selling or providing tanning services to youth under the age of 18. As of May 1, commercial tanning bed operators are no longer allowed to sell, promote or provide tanning services [Read more]
The Screen for Life Van a large RV that travels around Northwestern Ontario offering cancer screening services to women including screening mammograms and colorectal cancer screening test are available to women ages 50-74 while cervical cancer screening services are offered for women 30yrs and [Read more]
Spring is here! Spring is here! Spring is definitely here and I do so hope it is here to stay! That vaunted patience is just about all gone. Friday, June 6th, take care of yourself (or bring a loved one) for our Blood Pressure Clinic with Norma Kauk. We’re also expecting Renee Mellish, the [Read more]
UPDATE: : Prayers & Tobacco for Makayla Sault) “There was a meeting today with CAS and they will not be investigating further. They have closed the file and do not see Makayla as a child in need of protection!! She is released to take onongwatri:yo: and stay with her [Read more]
By Kerry Foster, Echo Bay, Ontario This past May 13 marked the 22nd anniversary of the public teaching of Falun Dafa (an ancient cultivation practice), with proclamations, speeches, parades, and numerous grand events held all across the world. Many countries political leaders conveyed their [Read more]
From CBC’s NATIONAL: A terminally ill British teenager who raised millions of dollars for charity has died at the age of 19. Stephen Sutton was diagnosed with terminal cancer four years ago, and drew up a bucket list. He achieved 34 of his 46 goals. ________________ Below is the Note Stephen [Read more]
Primary Care Today Conference was held on May 7-11 at the International Centre in Toronto, Ontario.Marathon Family Health Team’s Physician Recruiter, Brett Redden, attended this years event. He was able to promote both our community and its health care team to the over 4000 physicians and [Read more]
GREENSTONE, ON – Officials at the Geraldton District Hospital and the Thunder Bay District Health Unit have declared an outbreak of a respiratory illness on the John Owen Evans Residence located at the Geraldton District Hospital. All admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities on [Read more]
