Local & Area News

Nomination de la Dre Catherine Zahn à la présidence de Santé Ontario

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Sylvia Jones, vice-première ministre et ministre de la Santé, a souligné le travail remarquable de Bill Hatanaka, qui a occupé pendant cinq ans le poste de président de Santé Ontario, en plus d’annoncer la nomination de la Dre Catherine Zahn à la présidence de Santé Ontario, l’organisme provincial qui a pour mandat de relier, de coordonner et de moderniser la ...

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L’Ontario investit 110 millions de dollars pour connecter plus de 300 000 personnes aux équipes de soins primaires

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Le gouvernement de l’Ontario investit 110 millions de dollars pour donner à 328 000 personnes l’accès à des équipes de soins primaires, ce qui rapproche la province de son objectif d’accès aux soins primaires pour l’ensemble de la population. « Notre gouvernement fait des investissements records pour faire en sorte que toutes les personnes qui souhaitent avoir un fournisseur de ...

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Friday Morning News – February 2nd

Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -1. Wind chill -22 this morning and -3 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -9. Wind chill -7 this evening and -12 overnight. News Tidbits: Today is Groundhog Day – if Wiarton Willie sees his shadow we will see six ...

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Join NOSM University for the President’s Lecture Series celebrating of the joy of family medicine

On February 1, the NOSM University President’s Lecture Series celebrates an unsung aspect of family medicine: joy! Open to Canadian medical students, as well as anyone considering a career in medicine, the 2024 virtual event is themed Reviving the Heart of Health Care: The Joy of Practising Family Medicine. Eight physicians will come together to discuss the opportunities family medicine presents as ...

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Joignez-vous à l’Université de l’EMNO pour la Série de conférences de la rectrice célébrant la joie de la médecine familiale

Le 1er février, la Série de conférences de la rectrice de l’Université de l’EMNO célébrera un aspect méconnu de la médecine familiale : la joie! Cet événement virtuel, ouvert à la population étudiante canadienne en médecine et à toute personne qui envisage une carrière dans ce domaine, a pour thème Reviving the Heart of Health Care: The Joy of Practising Family Medicine (Revivifier le ...

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Ontario Training Thousands of New Long-Term Care Staff

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The Ontario government is investing more than $100 million in two programs that will train more than 32,000 new personal support workers (PSWs) and nurses in long-term care over the next three years. The investments are part of the government’s Your Health plan to recruit and retain tens of thousands of long-term care staff over the coming years. “Our government ...

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Wawa Ladies Curling Standings – February 1

RANK WINS G.P. TAVELLA, Debbie 1 7 8 BLANCHET, Emma 2 5 9 BONITZKE, Wendy 2 5 8 LESCHISHIN, Barb 2 5 7 BURGOYNE, Teri-Lyne 5 4 8 BUSSINEAU, Denise 5 4 7 LOWE, Cheri 5 4 8 PARSONS, Rochelle 5 4 8 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 5 4 8 KLOCKARS, Anna-Lisa 10 3 9 MATHIAS, Danette 10 3 8 SPENCER, Diane ...

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East Algoma OPP – Assault Charges Laid

On January 31, 2024, shortly after 1:00 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a disturbance at a local bar on Woodward Avenue in the Town of Blind River. Investigation determined there was a commotion involving four patrons in and outside the bar. One of the patrons engaged in an argument with the bartender that led to ...

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Thursday Morning News – February 1

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40% chance of flurries early this morning with risk of freezing drizzle. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. Temperature falling to – this morning then rising. Wind chill near -13. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Clearing late this evening. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to ...

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Mayor Pilon attends 2024 ROMA Conference

  Mayor Melanie Pilon attended the 2024 ROMA Conference last week and took part in several learning sessions, delegations, and meetings with other Mayors from across Northern Ontario. This included attending the Northern Ontario Women Mayor’s Caucus meeting to support the start-up of a political advocacy group made up of female politicians from across the North.   Mayor Pilon presented ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United – January 31

Last Sunday we enjoyed sharing our service with St Paul’s United in Marathon. (by internet). This coming Sunday is the Fifth Sunday After Epiphany.   Scripture Readings for this week are: Isaiah 40: 21-31  Those who wait upon God shall renew their strength. 1 Corinthians 9:16-23  I have become all things to all people for the gospel’s sake Mark 1: ...

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Rockin’ The Rock & Manitoulin Country Fest – End of an Era

It is with immense sadness that we announce the end of RTR (Rockin’ The Rock) and MCF (Manitoulin Country Fest). After a significant health scare, Craig and KT have come to the very difficult decision to shut down the festivals. “We have worked towards having another team take over these events, unfortunately, that didn’t come to pass. Simply put, we ...

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