Starting this fall, Ontario health cards, driver's licenses and vehicle registration services will all be found under one roof.
ServiceOntario centres across the province will spend the next 18 months expanding to offer integrated services.
The announcement means health cards, which were available fromonly 27 OHIP offices, can now be picked up from 300 locations.
Health card services in rural communities will grow from only twoto more than 160 centres, while northern communities will see anexpansion from six to 67 integrated offices.
There are only two ServiceOntario centres which offer integrated services at present.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Make Someone Smile Week
You can help make someone smile this week.
Page Florists and Teleflora are teaming up to offer special smiley face flower arrangements.
Donna Friesen explains why she takes part in the program.
Page Florists delivered free flowers to Birchwood Terrace, Saakate House, and Lake of the Woods Hospital.
Page Florists and Teleflora are teaming up to offer special smiley face flower arrangements.
Donna Friesen explains why she takes part in the program.
Page Florists delivered free flowers to Birchwood Terrace, Saakate House, and Lake of the Woods Hospital.
Charlie Angus on 911 Service
The Canadian Radio Television and Telecommunications Commission is being asked to ensure 911 coverage is available across Canada.
911 cell phone service is spotty and unreliable in many parts of the far north.
NDP MP Charlie Angus says the CRTC needs to come up with a coherent plan dealing with the emergency service.
Angus notes the current CRTC policy on wireless 911 calls impedes effective location based emergency dispatch service.
911 cell phone service is spotty and unreliable in many parts of the far north.
NDP MP Charlie Angus says the CRTC needs to come up with a coherent plan dealing with the emergency service.
Angus notes the current CRTC policy on wireless 911 calls impedes effective location based emergency dispatch service.
Health Care Connect
There's a new way for you to find a family doctor.
The Provincial Government recently launched the "Health Care Connect" registration website and toll free number.
Health Minister David Caplan adds there's more good news for the North, noting 70 percent of the Northern Ontario Medical School's first year graduates plan to go into family practices.
The Health Care Connect wesbite can be found through the Ontario website www.ontario.ca
The Provincial Government recently launched the "Health Care Connect" registration website and toll free number.
Health Minister David Caplan adds there's more good news for the North, noting 70 percent of the Northern Ontario Medical School's first year graduates plan to go into family practices.
The Health Care Connect wesbite can be found through the Ontario website www.ontario.ca
AFN FLU CONFERENCE
Aboriginal leaders say many questions need to be answered before a potential resurgence of the H-1-N-1 virus as fall flu season nears.
Treaty Three Grand Chief Diane Kelly says she's concerned about how remote communities will get supplies if the pandemic becomes severe.
Liberal M-P's say squabbling between governments and health boards about who is responsible for the health of aboriginals is stalling vital flu preparations.
Treaty Three Grand Chief Diane Kelly says she's concerned about how remote communities will get supplies if the pandemic becomes severe.
Liberal M-P's say squabbling between governments and health boards about who is responsible for the health of aboriginals is stalling vital flu preparations.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Kenora Bear Sightings
Kenora's Ministry of Natural Resources has responded to 10 bear sightings this summer.
Last year MNR bear technicians dealt with at least double that number.
Technician Krista Proser says last year the Kenora MNR dealt with 20 bear reportings.
The bear wise hotline is 1-866-541-2327.
Last year MNR bear technicians dealt with at least double that number.
Technician Krista Proser says last year the Kenora MNR dealt with 20 bear reportings.
The bear wise hotline is 1-866-541-2327.
First Nations Funding
Kenora MP Greg Rickford says the Federal Government is doing its part to help First Nation communities in Northern Ontario.
Rickford and Indian Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl met with aboriginal leaders in the Sioux Lookout area this week.Rickford says providing education and training opportunities is the focus right now.
He stresses there's always more work to be done but feels the Conservatives are on the right track.
Rickford and Indian Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl met with aboriginal leaders in the Sioux Lookout area this week.Rickford says providing education and training opportunities is the focus right now.
He stresses there's always more work to be done but feels the Conservatives are on the right track.
Two Feathers Project
The Two Feathers Forest Products initiative is moving forward.An Environmental Screening Report is now available for review and public comment.
The project involves Wabigoon Lake, Eagle Lake and Pikangikum First Nation's as well as Red Lake and Finland based Wood Tech.
Processed lumber will be shipped by truck to a plant in Eagle Lake, which will include planer lines and assembly factories for construction of pre-fabricated buildings.
The Environmental report is available on-line at www.twofeatherswood.com.
The project involves Wabigoon Lake, Eagle Lake and Pikangikum First Nation's as well as Red Lake and Finland based Wood Tech.
Processed lumber will be shipped by truck to a plant in Eagle Lake, which will include planer lines and assembly factories for construction of pre-fabricated buildings.
The Environmental report is available on-line at www.twofeatherswood.com.
Provincial Funding
The Ministry of Northern Development and Mines has awarded three contracts worth almost 25 million dollars, to fix up three bridges and44 kilometers of roads in northwestern Ontario.
Carillion Canada has been given the contract to rehabilitate 18kilometers of the Trans-Canada between Vermillion Bay and Dryden.
The project also includes improvements to the Eagle River Bridge andconstruction of a new eastbound passing lane.
L.H. North will be carrying out 8.3 million dollars of work on the Butler Creek Bridge near Vermillion Bay and the Wabigoon Bridge.
Pioneer Construction has won the contract to re-surface 26 kilometersof Highway 71 south of Nestor Falls.
That project will cost 2.8 million dollars.
Carillion Canada has been given the contract to rehabilitate 18kilometers of the Trans-Canada between Vermillion Bay and Dryden.
The project also includes improvements to the Eagle River Bridge andconstruction of a new eastbound passing lane.
L.H. North will be carrying out 8.3 million dollars of work on the Butler Creek Bridge near Vermillion Bay and the Wabigoon Bridge.
Pioneer Construction has won the contract to re-surface 26 kilometersof Highway 71 south of Nestor Falls.
That project will cost 2.8 million dollars.
Missing Boater Minaki
A 24-year-old Winnipeg man is missing following a collision between two boats Saturday on the Winnipeg River near Minaki.
Police say two other occupants of one of the boats suffered nonlife-threatening injuries.
Police and volunteers spent the weekend searching for the missingman and O-P-P divers joined the search yesterday.
Police say two other occupants of one of the boats suffered nonlife-threatening injuries.
Police and volunteers spent the weekend searching for the missingman and O-P-P divers joined the search yesterday.
Monday, July 20, 2009
The OPP's Marine Unit is expected to resume the search today for a missing 25 year old Winnipeg Man.
Early Saturday morning, David Christopher Pundyk was thrown from a boat on the Winnipeg River near Minaki, following a freak boating accident.
Around 3:30 AM, two boats travelling together collided.
Two other people had to be taken to hospital for treatment of injuries.
The OPP have been searching the shoreline and islands in the area.
Pundyk was a teacher at Sisler High School in Winnipeg and was staying at his parents cottage near Minaki.
Early Saturday morning, David Christopher Pundyk was thrown from a boat on the Winnipeg River near Minaki, following a freak boating accident.
Around 3:30 AM, two boats travelling together collided.
Two other people had to be taken to hospital for treatment of injuries.
The OPP have been searching the shoreline and islands in the area.
Pundyk was a teacher at Sisler High School in Winnipeg and was staying at his parents cottage near Minaki.
Valerie Cain Found
The OPP say they have located a Keewatin woman who had been reported missing almost a week ago in the Red Lake area.
Valerie Cain was located Saturday morning around 8:30 in relativelygood condition, despite having spent six nights in the bush.
Cain was found near the Chukuni River, about 30 kilometers south of Red Lake.
Her 1999 Ford Explorer had been found a day earlier by a float plane pilot, and the OPP concentrated their search efforts in that area ofHighway 105.
She was transported to Margaret Cochenor Hospital in Red Lake suffering from dehydration and extensive insect bits, but was otherwise found to be in good condition.
Valerie Cain was located Saturday morning around 8:30 in relativelygood condition, despite having spent six nights in the bush.
Cain was found near the Chukuni River, about 30 kilometers south of Red Lake.
Her 1999 Ford Explorer had been found a day earlier by a float plane pilot, and the OPP concentrated their search efforts in that area ofHighway 105.
She was transported to Margaret Cochenor Hospital in Red Lake suffering from dehydration and extensive insect bits, but was otherwise found to be in good condition.
Fantino swears in new OPP officers
Plenty of pomp and ceremony at the Kenora Curling Club over the weekend as 33 members of the Kenora Police Service were officiallysworn in as OPP officers.
Julian Fantino is the commissioner of the OPP and was on hand for thefestivities.
He says the OPP is pleased with its expanded role in policing the City of Kenora.
Fantino says the new officers will notice a few changes in procedurewith the OPP, but the overall service of policing the City of Kenora willbe much the same.
Julian Fantino is the commissioner of the OPP and was on hand for thefestivities.
He says the OPP is pleased with its expanded role in policing the City of Kenora.
Fantino says the new officers will notice a few changes in procedurewith the OPP, but the overall service of policing the City of Kenora willbe much the same.
International Help for Lake of the Woods?
The Lake of the Woods Water Sustainability Foundation is lobbying the International Joint Commission to bring the lake under its jurisdiction.
The IJC oversees international waterways along the Canada/U.S.border.
Todd Sellars says it would be a great step forward if they can get international support for their work.
Sellars is hoping the IJC will agree to bring Lake of the Woods underits jurisdiction in the next year or so.
The IJC oversees international waterways along the Canada/U.S.border.
Todd Sellars says it would be a great step forward if they can get international support for their work.
Sellars is hoping the IJC will agree to bring Lake of the Woods underits jurisdiction in the next year or so.
H1N1 update
There are now 68 confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus in northwestern Ontario.
The Ontario Ministry of Health provided an update of the spread of theswine flu virus late Friday afternoon.
In the Northwestern Health Unit's cachment area, there were 8 newcases of H1N1 reported in the past week.
There was also one new case of influenza "A".
The health officials says its unusual to see cases of the flu at this timeof the year.
The Ontario Ministry of Health provided an update of the spread of theswine flu virus late Friday afternoon.
In the Northwestern Health Unit's cachment area, there were 8 newcases of H1N1 reported in the past week.
There was also one new case of influenza "A".
The health officials says its unusual to see cases of the flu at this timeof the year.
KPS says goodbye
Several hundred people came out Frioay afternoon to say goodbye tothe employees of the Kenora Police Service.
The ceremony took place in the parking lot of the Kenora Police Station.
Chief Dan Jorgensen says he's still a little bitter about how city councildecided to get rid of the KPS.
Members of the Kenora Police Service were presented plaques in recognition to their service to the community.
Saturday morning, 33 members of the KPS will be sworn in by OPP commissioner Julian Fantino.
The ceremony took place in the parking lot of the Kenora Police Station.
Chief Dan Jorgensen says he's still a little bitter about how city councildecided to get rid of the KPS.
Members of the Kenora Police Service were presented plaques in recognition to their service to the community.
Saturday morning, 33 members of the KPS will be sworn in by OPP commissioner Julian Fantino.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Opawica Mining
Opawica Explorations has updated its resource estimate for its Atikwa Lake property near Kenora.
The new figures were derived from a database of new information from recent drilling activity.
A total of 16 holes were drilled.
The study shows other exploration targets on the property seperate from the Maybrun gold copper zones.
The new figures were derived from a database of new information from recent drilling activity.
A total of 16 holes were drilled.
The study shows other exploration targets on the property seperate from the Maybrun gold copper zones.
Keewatin Fire
An electrical malfunction is being blamed on a small house fire inKeewatin.
The fire broke out shortly after 1:00 yesterday afternoon in the kitchenarea.
Five trucks were dispatched to the scene and were able to containthe fire to the room of origin.
No one was injured and there was minimal water damage as a resultof the blaze.
The fire broke out shortly after 1:00 yesterday afternoon in the kitchenarea.
Five trucks were dispatched to the scene and were able to containthe fire to the room of origin.
No one was injured and there was minimal water damage as a resultof the blaze.
Women's Place Funds
Women's Place Kenora is welcoming 64-thousand dollars from the Federal Government.
Kenora MP Greg Rickford was in Kenora yesterday to announce the funding on behalf of the Minister of State for the Status of Women.
Rickford says he's happy the Conservatives can help shape the lives of Northwestern Ontario's youth.
The money will go towards domestic abuse training and teen workshops.
Kenora MP Greg Rickford was in Kenora yesterday to announce the funding on behalf of the Minister of State for the Status of Women.
Rickford says he's happy the Conservatives can help shape the lives of Northwestern Ontario's youth.
The money will go towards domestic abuse training and teen workshops.
Treaty Three Residential School
Grand Council Treaty #3 says it would like to see the Indian Residential School Truth and Reconciliation Commission to hold at least onehearing in northwestern Ontario.
The new co-chairs of the commission were officially sworn in yesterday.
Grand Chief of Treaty Three, Diane Kelly attended the swearing inceremony and says residential school survivors in the region wantto put their experiences on the public record.
She adds that there were 11 residential schools in the Treaty Threearea and at least one hearing should take place in their territory.
The new co-chairs of the commission were officially sworn in yesterday.
Grand Chief of Treaty Three, Diane Kelly attended the swearing inceremony and says residential school survivors in the region wantto put their experiences on the public record.
She adds that there were 11 residential schools in the Treaty Threearea and at least one hearing should take place in their territory.
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