Health Sciences North is among a number of Hospitals experiencing delays due to an issue with the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. The system plays a vital role in accessing important patient information, care plans and medical history.
Work on Callander’s Swale Street is expected to begin this spring and end by the fall.
Exact dates have not been set yet, but the town has selected a construction company for the work, is based in Cache Bay, West of Sturgeon Falls.
Timmins residents will have their say on a chance to change the ward system this fall. At this week’s regular meeting, the current council voted unanimously to proceed with a bylaw at a future meeting, approving the referendum.
A well-known Northern Ontario brownfield redeveloper, BMI Group, is in the process of acquiring the shuttered Espanola pulp and paper mill from Domtar. A release this week says its subsidiary company has inked an asset purchase agreement with the mill owners to pick up the former pulp and paper mill, which closed in 2023.
The board of directors of United Way Centraide North East Ontario in Sudbury has announced the upcoming retirement of executive director Mary Lou Hussak. After leading the organization since 2020, Hussak will be stepping down from her role, but will remain with United Way to assist with the transition and ensure a seamless handover to her successor.
North Bay OPP gave notification yesterday about an increased police presence on Queens Avenue in Municipality of Powassan. It was all due to an ongoing investigation. There was no threat to public safety.
Major wait times continue to be a reality at HSN. They’re not alone when it comes to northeastern Ont. Hospitals. At least three hospitals in northeastern Ontario are being affected by technical issues involving electronic medical records.
A Drinking water advisory in place on Sudbury’s Skead Road. A water main break prompted a drinking water advisory for Greater Sudbury residents in the Old Skead Road area.
As of May 1, West Nipissing’s mayor will be granted ‘strong mayor’ powers. These are a set of expanded authorities provided by the Ontario government to help expedite municipal decision-making.
Timmins Police are looking for a woman who has been reported missing. Alicia is described as Caucasian, 5’5” and around 100 pounds with a thin build, shoulder length brown hair and blue eyes.
When last seen, the 31-year-old was wearing dark blue jeans and a camouflage coat.
The cause remains undetermined after a mobile residential fire overnight on Old Highway 17 North. Shortly before 1:30 a.m. today, Sault Ste. Marie Fire crews were able to contain and put out the fire, which was in the 100 block of Old Highway 17 North. PUC Services and EMS were also on scene with paramedics called for precautionary reasons.
