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Doctor shortage shuts Thessalon emergency department — again

Doctor shortage shuts Thessalon emergency department — again

After just completing a 48-hour shutdown this morning, emergency department will be closed again on Monday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Man charged after making threats to shoot someone: OPP

Man charged after making threats to shoot someone: OPP

60-year-old faces a number of firearms-related charges
3-Fires offers lifeguard training for Indigenous communities

3-Fires offers lifeguard training for Indigenous communities

Program runs from July 21 to 31 at Rainbow Lodge and offers opportunity to progress from Bronze Medallion to Bronze Cross and National Lifeguard certification
99% of Ontario nursing homes now have air conditioning in rooms

99% of Ontario nursing homes now have air conditioning in rooms

Only nine of the 625 nursing homes in Ontario have not complied with Ford government order to install air conditioning in resident rooms
Liberal leadership contestants politely spar over soul of party

Liberal leadership contestants politely spar over soul of party

Too left? Too right? Or is the centre just alright?
Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: When your town runs out of doctors

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: When your town runs out of doctors

This week on the podcast: The doctor shortage plaguing the province reached a scary level this week, forcing an emergency department in northern Ontario to lock its doors for 48 hours. Is there a cure?
Moderate fire hazard throughout the North Shore of Lake Huron

Moderate fire hazard throughout the North Shore of Lake Huron

There are areas of a high hazard in Smooth Rock Falls and Watt Lake
Federal funds sending northern producers to fall fair

Federal funds sending northern producers to fall fair

Forty-five exhibitors will participate in 2023 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto
Fire at 40-unit Durham building displaces residents, businesses

Fire at 40-unit Durham building displaces residents, businesses

Red Cross and city agencies helped 23 people, four cats and two dogs who were displaced due to the fire, while ground floor businesses were damaged significantly