QUEEN’S PARK, ON —On Monday, NDP Environment critic Peter Tabuns issued the following statement on the latest findings of mercury contamination on the shores of the Wabigoon River: “Today’s findings confirm what too many First Nation families already know – the threat of [Read more]
Government of Canada invests $1 million to develop remote sensing technologies to help monitor environmental impacts on human health THUNDER BAY, ON – Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor) – Northern Ontario families will benefit from improved detection of [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Over 2017, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit has seen an increase in the number of cases of invasive group A streptococcal (IGAS) infections in our community. This infection develops when the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes gets into the blood, joints, lungs, or [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – With an increase in whooping cough (pertussis) cases reported in the city and district over the last 4 months, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit is urging that individuals ensure they are up to date with their immunization against this disease, particularly those [Read more]
Medical Radiation Technologists (MRTs) across Canada will be celebrated for their work during Medical Radiation Technologists’ Week, November 8-14, 2015. These nationally certified technologists and therapists are committed to delivering compassionate care to patients, while delivering [Read more]
During the last five months, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) has been collaborating with Northern Ontarians to develop the School’s Strategic Plan for 2015-2020. Wednesday, September 17, 2014 will be the final day to complete the School’s Strategic Planning survey (available in [Read more]
Together, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) and the people and communities of Northern Ontario are creating a Strategic Plan for the School for the years 2015-2020. From May to September 2014, NOSM’s Dean and CEO Dr. Roger Strasser, Associate Dean of Community Engagement and Senior [Read more]
Mike Brown, M.P.P. Algoma-Manitoulin BROWN: NEW REPORT FROM ONTARIO’S CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH SAYS THERE IS NO DIRECT CAUSAL LINK BETWEEN WIND TURBINES AND ADVERSE HEALTH AFFECTS QUEEN’S PARK – [Read more]
