By Richard Coffin Emergency department wait-times are being described as the canary in the coal mine for health system performance. That from Andrew Longhurst, Senior Researcher with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. A new analysis from the centre says the North Bay Regional Health Centre saw wait times for
Province protecting sensitive provincial data while supporting Canadian-made drone technology As part of the government’s plan to protect provincial data and enhance security across the province, Ontario is bringing in new restrictions on the use and purchase of Chinese-made drones by the government and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
New Kenora exam testing centre will help apprentices get certified closer to home and enter the workforce faster The Ontario government is expanding access to careers in the skilled trades in Northwestern Ontario by opening a local apprenticeship exam testing centre in Kenora. Through a new partnership with Seven Generations
Alcohol sale and service extended to 4 a.m. to support local businesses, hospitality workers and fans during global tournament he Ontario government is supporting tourism and local businesses by allowing licensed restaurants and bars to extend the sale and service of alcohol across the province until 4 a.m.
By Richard Coffin The North Bay OPP is advising the public in the Mattawa area to avoid non-essential travel after severe weather Monday night. Police say the there are reports of downed trees and hydro poles blocking roads, with Highway 533 closed overnight. The road reopened just before 6:30