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Health Unit 'supportive' of ban on spectators for school athletics

Health Unit 'supportive' of ban on spectators for school athletics

'We know the decision of spectators not being permitted at practices or games has not been favourable in the community'
Employees fired over vax policy 'made a bad choice' says hospital top boss

Employees fired over vax policy 'made a bad choice' says hospital top boss

'The employees went through a progressive discipline process. By the book. They chose to be non-compliant with our policy. They made the choice. It was a bad choice. It's very unfortunate but when you make choices, you have to live with the consequences.'
Hospital CEO thanks Fedeli, Ontario for 'amazing' $20.2 million investment

Hospital CEO thanks Fedeli, Ontario for 'amazing' $20.2 million investment

President and CEO Paul Heinrich says of NBRHC, 'We should be extremely proud that that gem exists in our community.'
Health Unit: Mobile vax clinics reaching people across district

Health Unit: Mobile vax clinics reaching people across district

'The use of the mobile vaccine clinic has allowed us to reach people in locations that we wouldn’t have been able to before'
Terminations started at local hospital over COVID non-compliance

Terminations started at local hospital over COVID non-compliance

'I can confirm that as of today this number is under 10' says spokesperson
Municipally mandated employee vaccination policy takes effect

Municipally mandated employee vaccination policy takes effect

'Non-compliance with this policy may result in discipline up to and including termination'
Health Unit: 'Impact of Thanksgiving long weekend' will play role in Halloween decision

Health Unit: 'Impact of Thanksgiving long weekend' will play role in Halloween decision

Will there be local trick-or-treating this year?
Five area long term care homes get funding to increase staff

Five area long term care homes get funding to increase staff

Legislation is pending that will enshrine its commitment to four hours of care into law
COVID puts the kibosh on kid's Firehall Halloween event

COVID puts the kibosh on kid's Firehall Halloween event

'Our annual Halloween Night for Kids is a popular event and has typically attracted far greater numbers than what is currently permitted'
Two active COVID cases at Near North District schools

Two active COVID cases at Near North District schools

Two cases at Parry Sound Public School have been resolved