A federal committee focusing on violence against aboriginal women will be paying a visit to northwestern
Ontario this week.
The Status of Women committee is traveling across Canada, and B.C. MP Cathy McLeod says they want to hear about community solutions to violence against women.
McLeod says they will be releasing a report with recommendations to the Federal Government in the Spring.
The committee will be stopping in Sioux Lookout and Thunder Bay.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
OPP investigate Snowmobile Accident
OPP are once again asking outdoor enthusiasts to take it easy when hitting the trails.
Kenora OPP say an 11-year-old girl is in Hospital in Winnipeg after falling from a snow machine and being struck by a machine following behind.
The girl is in stable condition.
Police are asking young riders to ensure they are properly trained to drive machines in a safe and fun manner.
Kenora OPP say an 11-year-old girl is in Hospital in Winnipeg after falling from a snow machine and being struck by a machine following behind.
The girl is in stable condition.
Police are asking young riders to ensure they are properly trained to drive machines in a safe and fun manner.
Hospital Bed Shortage Easing
Lake of the Woods District Hospital says its seen a slight easing of its bed shortage.
Chief Executive Officer, Marc Belcaen says at the end of December that had 24
alternate level of care patients in the hospital.
That's down from 26 the month previous.
He adds that only 10 of those patients were actually waiting for a long term care bed
to open up.
That's down from 13 in November.
Belcaen says the number is still high, but suggests the situation isn't as critical
as it had been earlier this fall.
Chief Executive Officer, Marc Belcaen says at the end of December that had 24
alternate level of care patients in the hospital.
That's down from 26 the month previous.
He adds that only 10 of those patients were actually waiting for a long term care bed
to open up.
That's down from 13 in November.
Belcaen says the number is still high, but suggests the situation isn't as critical
as it had been earlier this fall.
Northern Harbor seeking support for expansion
A local businessman is looking for support from city council for his plans to expand
Northern Harbor.
Gary Hall is looking to add 400 docking spaces over the next 30 years, and add an R.V.
park and an arts park.
Alex Clark is working with Hall on the project and told council that there is support in
the community for the expansion.
Clark says they are having a difficult time convincing the MNR that the project should
proceed, and they are looking for support from as many groups as possible as they
go to the next level and start talking to government ministers.
Northern Harbor.
Gary Hall is looking to add 400 docking spaces over the next 30 years, and add an R.V.
park and an arts park.
Alex Clark is working with Hall on the project and told council that there is support in
the community for the expansion.
Clark says they are having a difficult time convincing the MNR that the project should
proceed, and they are looking for support from as many groups as possible as they
go to the next level and start talking to government ministers.
Thistle Pavillion due for renovations
The Thistle Pavillion is due for some much needed renovations.
City council is being asked to support the work, which includes
replacing the roof, and refurbishing the wash rooms.
Councillor Sharon Smith says there is already money set aside for
the work.
The total project will cost over 150 thousand dollars.
Smith say they also want to increase storage down at the pavillion
so its easier to set up for special events on the Harborfront.
City council is being asked to support the work, which includes
replacing the roof, and refurbishing the wash rooms.
Councillor Sharon Smith says there is already money set aside for
the work.
The total project will cost over 150 thousand dollars.
Smith say they also want to increase storage down at the pavillion
so its easier to set up for special events on the Harborfront.
New Fire Hall ready to move into
It looks like Kenora's Fire and Emergency Services Department will be moving into the new fire hall on Barsky's Hill a few days ahead of schedule.Last week, fire chief Warren Brinkman indicated they wanted to have the move complete by the middle of the month.
Yesterday, Brinkman indicated that the move into their new building is substantially complete and should be done by today or tomorrow at the latest.
He says the final items to make the move are some fire hoses, fire trucks and some
files.
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