July 19, 2011 – 10pm Provincial Overview and Emergency Management Temperatures were over 30 degrees Celsius and winds were strong and gusting in the Northwest Region on July 19. There were nineteen new fires reported by the evening and several of them are already over 100 hectares in size and [Read more]
WAWA, ON – The many forest fires in Northwestern Ontario have caused concerns in many First Nations communities with officials in thos communities deciding to evacuate their residents. Communities across Northern Ontario have agreed to host these evacuees and at 4:15pm this afternoon a State of [Read more]
McGuinty Government Supports Fight Against Exploitation And Forced Labour Ontario is investing in projects to rescue victims of human trafficking, and to improve police capacity to investigate and charge criminals involved in human trafficking. Seven police initiatives aimed at preventing human [Read more]
When people stop by a farmers market, as I have been fortunate enough to do recently, they may not see the importance of these bustling open-air market places in terms of food security. The truth is most of us like to stop by and grab something fresh, check out what local artisans might be [Read more]
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Catherine Cervin as the new Associate Dean of NOSM’s Postgraduate Education portfolio, beginning October 1, 2011. “The Northern Ontario School of Medicine,” said NOSM Dean, Dr. Roger Strasser, “is [Read more]
McGuinty Government Works With Hospitals To Prevent Infections Ontario is reminding hospitals to take advantage of all the resources available to help them combat hospital-acquired infections. Infections that start in hospitals, like C. Difficile, are an unwelcome reality in modern health care [Read more]
The North West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) has approved one-time funding of approximately $760,000 for 10 additional interim long-term care beds at Kenora’s Pinecrest Home for the Aged. These temporary beds will be in place for two years. The beds will help reduce the number of [Read more]
Wherever you’re at, exercises can go with you. Here are 6 key exercises you can do this summer anywhere at anytime without needing a gym. Some of these exercises require the use of a simple but, effective rubber band that’s easy to pack next to that yellow bikini. Reverse lunges with shoulder [Read more]
Canada missed an opportunity to add chrysotile asbestos to the U.N.’s list of hazardous substances in mid-June adding to our already degraded international reputation which now includes multiple fossil of the year awards and our foot dragging on signing the UN Declaration of Rights of Indigenous [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – Canada Day, Friday, July 1st the North Shore Family Health Team held their Mount Neverest Finale. Though there was less than anticipated participation on this day, the Mount Neverest Challenge was very successful and helped to kick-start a healthier lifestyle for many [Read more]
Rates Increased and Accommodation Included In New Northern Health Travel Grant The government is making it easier for northerners to access health care by raising the reimbursement mileage rate and providing support for accommodation costs under the Northern Health Travel Grant Program, Ontario [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – The 6th annual Penn Lake Pursuit Triathlon is set for July 23-24 and there is a new component this year. Organizers have announced that they will introduce Chip Timing to the 2011 race thanks to Thunder Bay Chip Timing. The 375m swim course is now completely marked with [Read more]
McGuinty Government Takes Next Step In School Eyecare Plan The McGuinty government is helping more Ontario children succeed in the classroom by helping them see better. Parents of junior kindergarten students will be encouraged to bring their child in for a free eye exam at participating eye [Read more]
SCHREIBER, TERRACE BAY, ON – Wednesday, June 15th, 2 groups in Schreiber and another in Terrace Bay, participated in Community Walks as part of the ongoing North Shore Family Health Team Mount Neverest Challenge. The Schreiber Crews, one led by Township of Schreiber Recreation [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – Monday June 6, 2011, Terrace Bay Council formally approved the formation of the new Supportive Housing Committee of Council with the committee holding its first meeting on Wednesday June 8, 2011 in the Council Chambers. Council had requested volunteers to serve on the [Read more]
