The Ontario government is protecting and supporting workers by committing to create Canada’s first-ever Occupational Exposure Registry to track harmful exposure levels, help diagnose workplace diseases faster, improve worker compensation, and reduce costs to the healthcare system. The registry will help address many of the 41 recommendations resulting from the […]
District News
By Kevin Jeffrey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Tbay Newswatch
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Tbay Newswatch
An injection of provincial dollars will help fund the number of beds at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Health Minister Sylvia Jones made the announcement Thursday of nearly $7.8 million for 34 beds aimed to support alternative level of care, transitional beds and acute mental health beds. “This […]
By Patrick Quinn
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Nation
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Nation
As still smouldering fires are left for the changing seasons to extinguish, Indigenous firefighters and emergency coordinators across Canada are looking back at this summer’s disastrous wildfires to improve future responses. These discussions were a focus at this year’s Indigenous Public Safety Conference, held September 14-15 in Montreal. It was […]
Press release
Confederation College is excited to announce its Community Partners’ Evening taking place on October 12, 2023. This prestigious fundraising event will be held at the College’s main campus in Ryan Hall at the Shuniah Building from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. As an integral part of the college’s calendar, the Community […]
Press Release
DRYDEN — The Ontario government is providing $113,419 to help the Dryden OPP provide specialized support to people who are experiencing a mental health crisis. The funding is being delivered through the Mobile Crisis Response Team Enhancement Grant program and enables police to utilize trained crisis workers when responding to […]
Press release
The Ontario government is expanding Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment and Training Services (KKETS) training programs to include in-class apprenticeship training for carpentry. This program will provide jobseekers in Matawa First Nations communities an opportunity to get state-of-the-art training in an in-demand sector and pursue rewarding and well-paying careers close to home. […]
By Brian Williams
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
London Free Press
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
London Free Press
Hundreds rallied in downtown London, ON. Monday afternoon to back Palestine in a sudden war with neighbouring Israel following an unexpected attack on the latter that’s sent shockwaves around the globe. The rally was organized by a group called the Canadian Palestinian Social Association. It drew a large crowd to […]
Curious about how Canadian provinces and territories stack up when it comes to public health metrics? A recent study by Canadian health experts at lighthousedentalcentre.com found that Yukon is the healthiest region in Canada! They scored an impressive 85. On the other hand, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick are the […]
Press release
Funds Raised During the Four-Month Cycling Event Series to Go Toward MS Research and Programs by MS Canada. After a successful MS Bike season, MS Canada is pleased to share that it has raised $4.3 million and counting. Fundraising efforts were ongoing until September 30th, and the organization predicts the total […]
By Rocco Frangione,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The North Bay Nugget
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The North Bay Nugget
A lobby group in Northeastern Ontario wants the provincial government to increase funding to the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) and it’s getting quick and positive support from its member municipalities. The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) wants the province to permanently increase NOSM’s annual base funding by […]
Press Release
(FORT FRANCES) – On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, Treaty Three Police Service (T3PS) executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant in Couchiching First Nation where a vehicle, cash and controlled substances (oxycodone and hydromorphone) were seized estimated to be in excess of $100,000. Members of the OPP […]
Press release
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 100 years — has announced “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 8-14, 2023. This year’s focus on cooking safety comes in response […]
