The Northwestern Health Unit says its continuing to work on plans for the upcoming flu season.
Staff are meeting this week in part to get ready for what's expected to be a busy flu season.
Dr. Jim Arthurs is the acting medical officer of health and says while plans are important, they also have to be flexible.
Arthurs adds that he's not planning any widespread immunization program for the schools this fall, even though people aged 5-20 are thought to be the most at risk for the swine flu.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Post Office Makeover
The federal building in Kenora is getting a makeover.
The federal government is going to spend 330 thousand dollars to refurbish the red brick structure.
Work will include upgrades to the washrooms, new carpetsand repairs to the crawl space
foundation walls.
The upgrades are scheduled to be complete by March of 2010.
The funding comes from the government's Economic Action Plan.
The federal government is going to spend 330 thousand dollars to refurbish the red brick structure.
Work will include upgrades to the washrooms, new carpetsand repairs to the crawl space
foundation walls.
The upgrades are scheduled to be complete by March of 2010.
The funding comes from the government's Economic Action Plan.
September Weather
It was a September to remember for most communities innorthwestern Ontario.
Environment Canada says temperatures averaged aboutsix degrees above normal.
Geoff Coulson is a climatologist and says surprisingly,there was still a fair bit of rainfall in Kenora last month.
Coulson says Kenora, Sioux Lookout, Dryden, Red Lake and Pickle Lake actually set records for the warmest September onrecord.
Environment Canada says temperatures averaged aboutsix degrees above normal.
Geoff Coulson is a climatologist and says surprisingly,there was still a fair bit of rainfall in Kenora last month.
Coulson says Kenora, Sioux Lookout, Dryden, Red Lake and Pickle Lake actually set records for the warmest September onrecord.
Ignace Hunting Fine
Three Ignace hunters have been fined a total of 900 dollars for illegally camping on crown land.
The Ministry of Natural Resources says the trio had set up camp sites in three separate locations in the fall of 2008 and winter of 2009.
The camps had been used during moose hunting season and left up all winter long.
The hunters were fined for unauthorized use of crown land.
The Ministry of Natural Resources says the trio had set up camp sites in three separate locations in the fall of 2008 and winter of 2009.
The camps had been used during moose hunting season and left up all winter long.
The hunters were fined for unauthorized use of crown land.
Pickle Lake Death
The Special Investigations Unit says the results are inconclusive into a police-shooting death of a Peterborough man in Northwestern Ontario.
The agency examined the death of Levi Schaeffer, who was killed on June 24th near Pickle Lake.
Despite the inconclusive results, the S-I-U found no basis for criminal charges against the unidentified O-P-P officer.
The S-I-U says notes made by police officers after the incident were not independent, nor written in a timely manner.
The agency examined the death of Levi Schaeffer, who was killed on June 24th near Pickle Lake.
Despite the inconclusive results, the S-I-U found no basis for criminal charges against the unidentified O-P-P officer.
The S-I-U says notes made by police officers after the incident were not independent, nor written in a timely manner.
First Nation Health Care
Lake of the Woods Hospital and area first nations could be teaming up in the near future.
The hospital board discussed possible partnerships between the hospital and first nation when it comes to building a new facility.
Board Member Anita Cameron says the first nations community wants to provide input.
Cameron notes the hospital needs to talk to more than just the first nation's chief and council, and should talk to other first nation organizations as well.
The hospital board discussed possible partnerships between the hospital and first nation when it comes to building a new facility.
Board Member Anita Cameron says the first nations community wants to provide input.
Cameron notes the hospital needs to talk to more than just the first nation's chief and council, and should talk to other first nation organizations as well.
Take Back The Night
Two women's organizations will be banding together to raise awareness of gender violence.
Women's Place Kenora will be teaming up with the aboriginal women's group Sister's In Spirit to offer Take Back the Night on Saturday.
Women's Place Spokesperson Erica Olson says the event gets underway at 4pm.
In the Kenora, Dryden and Fort Frances area there have been 30 women reported missing, or murdered.
Women's Place Kenora will be teaming up with the aboriginal women's group Sister's In Spirit to offer Take Back the Night on Saturday.
Women's Place Spokesperson Erica Olson says the event gets underway at 4pm.
In the Kenora, Dryden and Fort Frances area there have been 30 women reported missing, or murdered.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Albanese Health Unit
Fort Frances councillor John Albanese will remain on the Northwestern Health Unit Board of director for another three years.
The chair of the health unit had his position recently reappointed by the province.
Albanese has been on the board for the past twenty years, the last five as its chair.
The chair of the health unit had his position recently reappointed by the province.
Albanese has been on the board for the past twenty years, the last five as its chair.
Forest Fires
The fire season in northwestern Ontario is starting to wind down, but there are still a fewsmall blazes cropping up.
The Ministry of Natural Resources says they had to respond to a couple of fires in theKenora District over the past couple of days.
Both started on islands on Lake of the Woods and were caused by lightning.
One of the blazes was near Nestor Falls and was put out by volunteerfire crews.
The other was located southwest of Blueberry Island and grew to about 0.1hectares, before being extinguished by fire ranger crews.
The Ministry of Natural Resources says they had to respond to a couple of fires in theKenora District over the past couple of days.
Both started on islands on Lake of the Woods and were caused by lightning.
One of the blazes was near Nestor Falls and was put out by volunteerfire crews.
The other was located southwest of Blueberry Island and grew to about 0.1hectares, before being extinguished by fire ranger crews.
Abitibi Bowater NOACC
Don't be afraid to print those e-mails.
That message from John Harrison, manager of AbitibiBowater's mill in Fort Frances.
Speaking at the Northwestern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce meeting, Harrison says there is nothing wrong with using paper, and questions why government thinks there is.
Harrison says the vast majority of paper produced is being recycled into products such as boxes and feminine hygiene products.
That message from John Harrison, manager of AbitibiBowater's mill in Fort Frances.
Speaking at the Northwestern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce meeting, Harrison says there is nothing wrong with using paper, and questions why government thinks there is.
Harrison says the vast majority of paper produced is being recycled into products such as boxes and feminine hygiene products.
H1N1 Williams
Local health care agencies are gearing up for a busy flu season.
Not only will there be the seasonal flu shots available, but starting in November,vaccinations for the HINI virus should be ready to administer.
Dr. David Williams is the Associate Medical Officer of Health for the province andsays to date, the outbreaks of the swine flu have been mild, but they are preparing for the worst.
Williams is meeting this week with staff from the Northwestern Health Unitto prepare for the upcoming flu season.
Not only will there be the seasonal flu shots available, but starting in November,vaccinations for the HINI virus should be ready to administer.
Dr. David Williams is the Associate Medical Officer of Health for the province andsays to date, the outbreaks of the swine flu have been mild, but they are preparing for the worst.
Williams is meeting this week with staff from the Northwestern Health Unitto prepare for the upcoming flu season.
Drug Sweep
15-Thunder Bay residents and 1-North Bay man have been charged following a 10-month police drug investigation.
Two of the accused are aged 16 and 17.Police say the undercover investigation focused on drug traffickers operating in and around the Thunder Bay area.
Police laid a total of 84 charges, including trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime.
Officers seized cocaine, marijuana, marijuana plants and a rifle.
Two of the accused are aged 16 and 17.Police say the undercover investigation focused on drug traffickers operating in and around the Thunder Bay area.
Police laid a total of 84 charges, including trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime.
Officers seized cocaine, marijuana, marijuana plants and a rifle.
Drug Problem Dryden
Dryden Police Chief Shayne MacKinnon says the rash of recent home invasions and robberies in the community is mostly drug related.
MacKinnon says the potential for violent crime is always high when it involves the trafficking of illegal and prescription drugs.
He says Dryden is not unlike any other community in Northwestern Ontario and stresses Police are continuing their fight to get drugs off the streets.
MacKinnon says the potential for violent crime is always high when it involves the trafficking of illegal and prescription drugs.
He says Dryden is not unlike any other community in Northwestern Ontario and stresses Police are continuing their fight to get drugs off the streets.
Fatal Fire in Fort
One person is dead following an overnight fire at the Lakeview Trailer Court in Fort Frances.
Emergency personnel and fire crews were called around 11 o'clock last night.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
The name of the deceased has not yet be released.
Emergency personnel and fire crews were called around 11 o'clock last night.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
The name of the deceased has not yet be released.
Thunder Bay Drug Bust
Fifteen Thunder Bay residents and one North Bay man have been charged following a 10 month police drug investigation.
Two of the accused are aged 16 and 17.
Police say the undercover investigation focused on drug traffickers operating in and around the Thunder Bay area.
Police laid a total of 84 charges, including trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime.
Officers seized cocaine, marijuana, marijuana plants and a rifle.
Two of the accused are aged 16 and 17.
Police say the undercover investigation focused on drug traffickers operating in and around the Thunder Bay area.
Police laid a total of 84 charges, including trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime.
Officers seized cocaine, marijuana, marijuana plants and a rifle.
Paper Industry Fights back
Don't be afraid to print those e-mails.
That message from John Harrison, manager of AbitibiBowater's mill in Fort Frances.
Speaking at the Northwestern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce meeting, Harrison says there is nothing wrong with using paper, and questions why government thinks there is.
Harrison says the vast majority of paper produced is being recycled into products such as boxes and feminine hygiene products.
That message from John Harrison, manager of AbitibiBowater's mill in Fort Frances.
Speaking at the Northwestern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce meeting, Harrison says there is nothing wrong with using paper, and questions why government thinks there is.
Harrison says the vast majority of paper produced is being recycled into products such as boxes and feminine hygiene products.
LHIN's Prepare Health Report
A three year health services plan for the region is nearing completion.
The Northwestern Local Health Integration Network has been working on the integrated services plan for the past three years.
Kristin Sheilds is a spokesperson for the LHIN's and says their plan included extensive public consultations.
Sheilds says the Share Your Story, Shape Your Care initiative was recently given a prestigious international award for public participation.
The Northwestern Local Health Integration Network has been working on the integrated services plan for the past three years.
Kristin Sheilds is a spokesperson for the LHIN's and says their plan included extensive public consultations.
Sheilds says the Share Your Story, Shape Your Care initiative was recently given a prestigious international award for public participation.
Health Unit readies for Flu Season
The province is working with the Northwestern Health Unit to ensure there is enough vaccine for everyone wanting it this fall and winter.
Dr. David Williams is Ontario's Associate Medical Officer of Health and is meeting this week with health unit staff on plans to roll out immunization programs.
He says its ultimately up to local health units to decide how they want to do their vaccinations.
Williams says the HINI vaccination likely won't be available locally until the beginning of November.
He adds that the most vulnerable populations, including remote first nations will be among the first to receive the vaccine.
Dr. David Williams is Ontario's Associate Medical Officer of Health and is meeting this week with health unit staff on plans to roll out immunization programs.
He says its ultimately up to local health units to decide how they want to do their vaccinations.
Williams says the HINI vaccination likely won't be available locally until the beginning of November.
He adds that the most vulnerable populations, including remote first nations will be among the first to receive the vaccine.
Two new forest fires
The fire season in northwestern Ontario is starting to wind down, but there are still a few small blazes cropping up.
The Ministry of Natural Resources says they had to respond to a couple of fires in the Kenora District over the past couple of days.
Both started on islands on Lake of the Woods and were caused by lightning.
One of the blazes was near Nestor Falls and was put out by volunteerfire crews.
The other was located southwest of Blueberry Island and grew to about 0.1hectares, before being extinguished by fire ranger crews.
The Ministry of Natural Resources says they had to respond to a couple of fires in the Kenora District over the past couple of days.
Both started on islands on Lake of the Woods and were caused by lightning.
One of the blazes was near Nestor Falls and was put out by volunteerfire crews.
The other was located southwest of Blueberry Island and grew to about 0.1hectares, before being extinguished by fire ranger crews.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
OPP Lakehead University Student Complaint
The O-P-P is looking into a complaint by a Lakehead University student.
Sergeant Pierre Chamberland says the written complaint from Ayoub Ansari will be taken ``very seriously.''
Ansari alleges police stranded him and his companions in Terrace Bay when his car was impounded after being stopped for excessive speeding earlier this month.
In his letter, Ansari alleges when he and his companions asked police for help following the speeding incident, they were rebuffed and one officer used foul language.
Sergeant Pierre Chamberland says the written complaint from Ayoub Ansari will be taken ``very seriously.''
Ansari alleges police stranded him and his companions in Terrace Bay when his car was impounded after being stopped for excessive speeding earlier this month.
In his letter, Ansari alleges when he and his companions asked police for help following the speeding incident, they were rebuffed and one officer used foul language.
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