Patient Transfer SystemThere are many issues facing the province that, if not unique to Northern Ontario, these challenges are certainly more profound here. One of them is the patient transfer system.However, this issue may have had a turning point -- and if there is in fact a
A Vote of Confidence for NEO KidsDear Editor:As a pediatrician, I cannot begin to tell you how excited I am that the North East Local Health Integration Network has given its support to a comprehensive children’s health centre in Northeastern Ontario.It’s called NEO Kids, and its
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter [caption id="attachment_12684" align="alignleft" width="272"] Zachary Moore[/caption]This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with math aficionado Zachary Moore who is a graduate of Timiskaming
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter HAILEYBURY -- Art is more than the surface of a framed painting.Communication is more than language.Both art and communication are rapidly changing.The truth of those statements can be seen through the current show at the Temiskaming Art Gallery.The exhibition of BRAVO-Sud
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff/Special) – A Temiskaming Hospital nurse has been singled out for providing extraordinary care and compassion to patients.Tony Conti has received a Human Touch award from Cancer Care Ontario (CCO).The provincial organization coordinates cancer treatment and screening as well as kidney care, including dialysis.It
Martial Arts Kick-A-Thon for Bikers Reunion Community Cancer Care programSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — Martial arts students in Mike Beaupre’s Martial Arts Club will be kicking their way towards raising funds for the Bikers Reunion sponsored Community Cancer Care program.The first ever Kick-A-Thon takes place on
Support The Fort campaign raises $13,835.35Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — “It warms the heart to know that people care and this fundraiser has brought us together in a common goal to help those affected by the Fort McMurray wildfire,” said Support The Fort committee member Lois Perry.
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter EVANTUREL/ENGLEHART -- A farmers’ market will be held this summer by the highway outside of Englehart.The farmers market, named The Evanturel and District Harvest to Home Market, will be located on the property between Coffee Time and the intersection of Highway 11 and 3rd
QUEEN’S PARK (Staff) -- Outrage and disbelief erupted both locally and across the province last week after a document was leaked regarding the Ontario Climate Change Action Plan.The document stated the province would change the building code so that new homes and small buildings built in 2030 are
