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Alzheimer Society of Ontario marks legislative session for dementia care
By Rosalind Russell – The Alzheimer Society of Ontario says the government’s new broad commitment to improving dementia care will improve care for patients across the country. Cathy Barrick, CEO of the Alzheimer Society of Ontario, says Bill 121 has … Continue reading
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Expanding Ornge with two new, very fast planes
By Rosalind Russell – The province is expanding Ornge Air Ambulance’s fleet by adding two larger, high-speed fixed-wing aircraft. It’s part of a 93-million-dollar funding announcement that the province says will better connect people in northern and rural communities to … Continue reading
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Canada Post: Back to work, but slowly
By Rosalind Russell – Mail is set to begin moving again today after a month-long strike by Canada Post employees comes to a close, even as the union representing postal workers challenges the intervention in the labour dispute. Canada Post … Continue reading
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Agnew Lake Tailings Management Area update – transportation halted
By Rosalind Russell – Plans to transport uranium tailings and niobium from Nipissing First Nation to the Agnew Lake Tailings site have been halted. Nairn & Hyman Township Mayor Amy Macey says there is a missing approval from the Canadian … Continue reading
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Manitoulin Island fish farm expanding to produce more walleye
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government is investing over $75 million to update Ontario’s fish hatchery program including Manitoulin Island. Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources, says infrastructure upgrades are planned for three critical fish culture stations to increase … Continue reading
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Apartment fire deemed accidental
By Rosalind Russell – An apartment fire last week in Elliot Lake has been determined to be accidental. Elliot Lake Fire Chief John Thomas says the investigation of the apartment fire at 22-24 Hirshhorn Avenue determined that the ignition source … Continue reading
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Terry Fox has been selected to appear on the next $5 banknote
By Rosalind Russell – A Canadian icon will appear on our new $5 Canadian bank note. The federal government made the revelation in its fall economic statement on Monday. Fox is a Canadian icon who campaigned for cancer research by … Continue reading
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Freeland resigns
By Rosalind Russell – Federal finance minister Chrystia Freeland resigned yesterday from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet. In a statement, the Deputy Prime Minister says that Trudeau told her Friday he no longer wants her to serve as Finance Minister. … Continue reading
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It is back to work for postal workers tomorrow
By Rosalind Russell Postal operations will resume tomorrow. On December 13th, the Minister of Labour established a process with the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to assess the likelihood of Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) … Continue reading
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Giant Tiger caps off Lions Agnes Michon Toy Drive
By Rosalind Russell – Giant Tiger in Espanola has raised funds through donations to ensure kids have an awesome Christmas this year. Owner Dan Vanier says in November they ran a donation campaign at their cash counters to raise funds … Continue reading
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