From the Editor: Though this unfortunate incident took place in Greenstone, it could just as easily have happened in Manitouwadge (I don’t know how the under-age alcohol consumption problem is in other Northshore communities); part of what makes it very difficult for those parents [Read more]
A Capsular Moment Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) By David Bodunde, RPh Despite its jaw breaking name BPH is a term used to describe an enlarged prostate and is very common among men over the age of fifty. Medical science has not quite pinpointed the exact cause, but it is the result of small [Read more]
McGuinty Government Asks Ontarians to Test Smoke Alarms Ontario is marking Fire Prevention Week by asking Ontarians to make sure their smoke alarms are installed correctly and tested regularly. Smoke alarms provide an early warning of smoke or fire to protect family members, but they must be [Read more]
Improving Access to Government Services in Schreiber and Terrace Bay October 6, 2010 Schreiber and Terrace Bay residents have newly integrated ServiceOntario centres and can access health card and driver and vehicle services under one roof, as of October 4, 2010. Routine health card services [Read more]
by Karina Hunter Public computer available to use at no cost. MANITOUWADGE, ON – As of the September 27th 2010, Manitouwadge residents have a newly integrated and renovated ServiceOntario centre where they can access health card and driver and vehicle services under one roof. Driver and [Read more]
October 4, 2010 2:30 PM McGuinty Government Helping Public Sector Connect With Local Farmers More local food will soon be available in the cafeterias of hospitals, schools and other public institutions. The Broader Public Sector Investment Fund will help connect farmers, food processors, and [Read more]
October 1, 2010 Problems at Veterans Affairs are Systematic Reports that the personal information of Canada’s veterans, such as medical and psychiatric records, widely circulated in the Department of Veterans Affairs, have New Democrats calling for a full inquiry into the policies and practices [Read more]
September 29, 2010 1:45 PM McGuinty Government Receives Chief Drinking Water Inspector’s Annual Report Ontarians continue to enjoy access to safe, clean drinking water thanks to the province’s strict water quality standards.The province’s Chief Drinking Water Inspector’s [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE GENERAL HOSPITAL ANNOUNCEMENT The Manitouwadge General Hospital Board of Directors wishes to advise that at the Annual General Meeting of Members held on September 28, 2010, they accepted the resignation of their Interim Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Judith Harris. In her letter of [Read more]
Manitouwadge Cross Country Ski Club receives Local Initiatives Funding. MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Northern Trails Ski Club has received $2,851.16 through FedNor’s Local Initiatives Program. The money was used to partnership with other grant monies to complete the Kiwissa All-Season Trail. [Read more]
SCHREIBER PREVENTION FOR ELDER ABUSE NETWORK WELCOMES LEE STONES AREA CONSULTANT By Estelle Morrill, Chair of Schreiber Elder Abuse Prevention Committee SCHREIBER, ON – The week of September 20th has been busy with Lee Stones, Northwest Region Consultant of the Network for the Prevention of [Read more]
Ontarians Urged To Take Steps To Prevent Rabies On World Rabies Day September 28, 2010 12:00 PM Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Arlene King, is urging people to take measures to prevent rabies on the fourth annual World Rabies Day. Started in 2007 by the US Centers for Disease [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – As of today, Monday, September 27th, the boil water advisory affecting parts of Terrace Bay has been lifted. Please click on this link : TERRACE BAY WATER ADVISORY LIFTED CLICK HERE for complete details from the Township of Terrace Bay. [Read more]
**To read about the CNIB/NDHN Health Fair which David Bodunde attended CLICK HERE. A CAPSULAR MOMENT Diabetic Eye Disease By David Bodunde I paid a visit to the travelling eye van that has been in Manitouwadge for the past two weeks, to have my eye’s checked out by the travelling [Read more]
