THUNDER BAY, ON – Habitat for Humanity Thunder Bay is renovating two homes in Marathon, Ontario, and is desperately seeking families in need. For the very first time, the not-for-profit organization is looking to provide homes for families outside of Thunder Bay, but is having a difficult [Read more]
Government To Move Forward With New Legislation This Fall From: Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care The Ontario government is taking action to make the province’s cancer system safer for patients, following the release of Dr. Jake Thiessen’s review into Ontario’s cancer drug [Read more]
The conference “Exploring Rural Land Use” held earlier this year was the catalyst for several discussions and articles about rural land issues and trends. Recently released post-conference report www.uoguelph.ca/fare/institute/post-conference.html. Presentations for all the speakers [Read more]
The Health Unit has issued a swimming advisory for the following beaches: Chippewa Park – Main Beach Chippewa Park – Sandy Beach Swimming advisories do not close the beach or stop people from swimming. They let swimmers know about the water conditions. Swimming in water with high levels [Read more]
Gluten Free Pad Thai Now that we have covered some of the basics about a gluten free diet, I thought that this week I would give you guys one of my favourite supper-time recipes! Thai food has been a favourite of mine since the first time I tried it, so it is something that I [Read more]
Gravelle and Mauro announce funding increase for Superior North EMS Ontario is strengthening land ambulance services to ensure continued access to emergency health care for the residents of Thunder Bay and the area through a 4.8% funding increase to the Superior North EMS, the district’s [Read more]
Originally from the U.S., Annie earned her Canadian Citizenship in 2013. Annie & her Husband live in Pic River First Nation. She works as full-time as an Adult Mental Health and Addictions Therapist at the Marathon office of North of Superior Counseling Programs. Annie Wenger-Nabigon, MSW, [Read more]
Travelling to or visiting the city of Thunder Bay? Please note: The Health Unit has issued a swimming advisory for the following beach: Sunnyside Beach at Boulevard Lake Swimming advisories do not close the beach or stop people from swimming. They let swimmers know about the water conditions. [Read more]
Review of Deaths Related to Air Ambulance Transport Leads to Recommendations FROM: Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services A report into the deaths of patients transported by Ornge, released today, makes 25 recommendations to improve safety within Ontario’s air ambulance [Read more]
From: Home Child Care Association of Ontario Home Child Care Association of Ontario calls for all Home Child Care to be Licensed in Ontario TORONTO, ON – In response to recent tragedies in unlicensed home child care settings, the Home Child Care Association of Ontario (HCCAO) is calling on [Read more]
Ontario Government Increasing Sport and Recreation Opportunities for Ontario Families Ontario is helping people of all ages in communities across the province get active, stay fit and live healthier lives. Through the Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund, the province is supporting over [Read more]
From Ministry of Education Tuesday, July 9, the ministry was informed of a child who had passed away in an unlicensed child care setting. After being notified of the incident, ministry staff reviewed files to determine whether any complaints had been received or site visits conducted to this [Read more]
Originally from the U.S., Annie earned her Canadian Citizenship in 2013. Annie & her Husband live in Pic River First Nation. She works as full-time as an Adult Mental Health and Addictions Therapist at the Marathon office of North of Superior Counseling Programs. Annie Wenger-Nabigon, MSW, [Read more]
A few years back I wrote about the challenges for bees (especially honey bees) as colony collapse disorder was a growing concern and phenomenon. Recent news items show the problems aren’t reversing but are only getting worse. This is significantly bad news and the implications could be felt [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Manitouwadge Family Health Team’s Amazing Walk II wrapped-up last week with an ‘Evening in Venice‘ at the Manitouwadge Arena. The family health team had worked diligently to transform the arena with picnic tables, storefronts and much more seeming to [Read more]
