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TERRACE BAY/SCHREIBER, ON – The North Shore Singers (NSS), which has included the talents of residents from Marathon, Terrace Bay, Schreiber and Rossport, delighted audiences across the Northshore and Greenstone at their concerts from 2007 to 2014 . Unfortunately North Shore [Read more]

Click for the full newsletter (will open a new window/tab). Why I wear my daffodil pin Cancer may have taken Karen White’s loved ones, but it hasn’t taken her spirit. Read on to see how Daffodil Month provided the hope and support that helped her heal after cancer ravaged her family.   [Read more]

MARATHON, ON  – Mike Antonietti of TD’s Marathon branch tweeted the photo below to share how Mayor Rick Dumas’ pink moustache is spreading enthusiasm for Breast Cancer Awareness in their community.  Way to GO Mayor Dumas & TD! [Read more]

As you pulled your fall coat out of storage, did you stop and think to yourself, “maybe this needs a little something extra”? The pink ribbon is an internationally recognized symbol in the fight against breast cancer. This October, make a statement that tells the world that you care [Read more]

MANITOUWADGE, ON – Saturday, May 9th, the Manitouwadge Cancer Assistance Group held their annual Share the Care 5km Walk & BBQ. The annual fundraiser, hosted in collaboration with the Manitouwadge Volunteer Firefighters, has become an increasingly important part of the MCAG’s [Read more]

MANITOUWADGE, ON – It’s almost that time again, the Manitouwadge Cancer Assistance Group’s annual Share the Care 5km Walk & BBQ are a sure sign that Spring is here. This year the walk is May 9th from 11am to 1pm, beginning once again from the Rec Centre parking lot the full [Read more]

Créer des emplois et améliorer les soins de santé dans le Nord de l’Ontario Aujourd’hui, Kathleen Wynne, première ministre de l’Ontario, a visité le Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute, où elle a annoncé que le gouvernement allait lui apporter de l’aide pour [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]

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]

MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Manitouwadge Cancer Assistance Group has announced Saturday, May 10th as the date of their annual Share the Care fundraising walk. The walk, and BBQ, have become a tradition for many, a wonderful way to celebrate the arrival of Spring and see the friends and neighbours [Read more]

TERRACE BAY, ON – Once again, our students and families bonded together to raise funds and awareness for a good cause.  Each year, Mr. Mauro has worked diligently at raising awareness and understanding of the health risks that men face.  Through his involvement in this initiative it further [Read more]

MANITOUWADGE, ON – At the regular meeting of council, November 13, 2013, Manitouwadge Cancer Assistance Group members Clare Milks and Anne Williams were in attendance to thank council for the nomination they had made which led to the MCAG being awarded with the June Callwood Award for [Read more]

Patte Foreman and Leena Hupe have built a friendship in large part around their love of drag racing snowmobiles and so it made a lot of sense that when Patte wanted to launch an awareness campaign in honour of Leena, who was diagnosed last year with Glioblastoma*see description below article*, she [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]