Team Rank Wins GP FAHRER, Tom 1 12 15 McCOY, Joe 2 10 15 TERRIS, Tom 3 9 14 ECOLE ST. JOSEPH 4 8 15 LESCHISHIN, Mark 5 7 15 MITRIKAS, Eric 6 5 15 MOORE, Bruce 6 5 15 DERESKI, Louis 8 3 14 GAMES SCHEDULE – March 4, 2019 Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 ESC ...
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Louise Needham Appointed Director of Patient Care Services at LDHC
The Lady Dunn Health Centre is proud to announce that Louise Needham has been appointed to the position of Director of Patient Care Services, effective February 11, 2019. The Director of Patient Care Services is the chief nursing executive, and has a portfolio that leads Medicine Services, Long Term Care, and the Dubreuilville and Missanabie Nursing Stations. Mrs. Needham has ...
Read More »Ontario NDP critic for Long Term Care renews call for standard of hands-on care
Teresa Armstrong, Official Opposition critic for Home Care and Long Term Care, is renewing the Ontario NDP’s call to establish a standard of hands-on care in long-term care facilities of at least four hours per day, on average. Monday in question period, Armstrong urged the Ford Conservatives to pass without delay her private member’s bill, the Time to Care ...
Read More »Mantha – Ford Conservatives forsaking northern children with autism
During question period on Monday, NDP MPP Michael Mantha called on Doug Ford to stop his cuts to autism services that is leaving northern children with autism without the care they need, and making things worse for families in small communities. Mantha, the MPP for Algoma-Manitoulin, shared the story of one northern family with the legislature. (link to video) ...
Read More »Tuesday Morning News – February 26
Weather – Mainly sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 13. Wind chill minus 34 in the morning and minus 19 in the afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 23. Wind chill minus 22 in the evening and minus 31 overnight. Risk of frostbite. ...
Read More »NDP Leader calls on the Ford government to send emergency health team to Cat Lake now
During question period on Monday, NDP Leader Andrea Horwath supported repeated calls from Cat Lake First Nation, and Kiiwetinoong NDP MPP Sol Mamakwa, for the Ford government to send an emergency medical team to the community immediately. Cat Lake First Nation declared a state of emergency due to black mold over a month ago, and the Ford government has yet ...
Read More »Between the Covers – February 25
NEW BOOKS ON THE 7 DAY SHELF this week are; “Fire and Blood” by George R.R. Martin, “The Clockmaker’s Daughter” by Kate Morton, “Never Tell” by Lisa Gardner and “Connection in Death” by J.D. Robb. STAFF PICKS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY ARE; “The Late Show” by Michael Connelly, “The Little Old Lady who Broke all the Rules” by ...
Read More »Storm forces road & other closures throughout Northern Ontario – UPDATE 12:02 am
The current winter storm is wreaking havoc for travel throughout Northern Ontario. Visit Ontario511 for a complete list of provincial road closures School Buses and Schools Northern Area – including Wawa, White River, Chapleau, Dubreuilville & Hornepayne & areas Due to the adverse weather and poor road conditions and in the interest of safety all schools are closed today ...
Read More »TBSO appoints Maria Fuller as new Resident Conductor
After a rigorous selection process, TBSO’s Music Director, Paul Haas, is pleased to formally announce the two-year appointment of Maria Fuller as the orchestra’s new Resident Conductor. Ms. Fuller comes from a musical family, and began studying music in Saskatchewan at the age of four. In addition to conducting, she is an accomplished pianist and trumpet player. As a pianist, ...
Read More »Return after Winter Break
This week MPPs returned to the Legislature after the winter break. Recently the NDP caucus members spent several days meeting to prepare for the weeks and months ahead. Undoubtedly the consensus was that all of us are eager to return to the Legislature to do our best to help guide the government to work toward bettering the lives of all ...
Read More »Friday Mixed Bowling League Standings – February 22
Men’s High Single – Dave Casavant ( 318 ) Women’s High Single – Mary Ellen Douchamie ( 283 ) Men’s High Triple – Mojo Achilles ( 736 ) Women’s High Triple – Mary Ellen Douchamie ( 695 ) Team High Single ( Hdcp’d ) – Wilderness Helicopters Strike Force – ( 1412 ) Team High Triple ( Hdcp’d ) – ...
Read More »Anishinabek Nation mourns the loss of Grandmother Water Walker Josephine Mandamin
The Anishinabek Nation mourns the passing of our Grandmother, our Water Commissioner, our kind and gentle Water Protector, Biidaasige – Josephine Mandamin. “It is a very sad day. We have lost a great advocate, teacher, and role model. She will be so deeply missed by all and will be fondly remembered for all of what she did to protect the ...
Read More »Hwy 17 OPEN (Wawa to Batchawana)
Feb 25, 2019 @ 09:30 Highway 17 between Wawa and Batchawana has been reopened. Feb 24, 2019 @ 10:15 This photo was taken by a resident of the transport being removed at Copper Mine Point just after 10 a.m. He also said that it has been pouring rain for the past couple of hours. Feb 24, 2019 @ ...
Read More »Michigan proves GM Jobs can be saved
There is hope: Oshawa’s General Motors (GM) jobs can be saved, but not if Doug Ford keeps refusing to fight for them. Michigan saw movement in the battle to save their Hamtramck GM plant Friday with the delay of its closure date. “The Michigan government fought for their GM jobs and got results. But the Doug Ford government refuses to commit to saving Oshawa’s GM jobs,” said Oshawa’s NDP MPP Jennifer ...
Read More »Algoma Public Health Office Closed Today
Due to current weather conditions, Algoma Public Health’s Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa offices will be closed for the day. Our offices in Blind River and Elliot Lake will remain open. If you had an appointment for today, you will contacted tomorrow with a new appointment date and time.
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