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Time to upgrade care for 77,000 nursing home residents says union

Time to upgrade care for 77,000 nursing home residents says union

In the fall of 2016,  Bill 33 the Time to Care Act, was introduced to mandate exactly this kind of daily care standard for our loved ones in long term care. Without a legislated, minimum standard, many nursing home residents are spending long hours alone, waiting for their basic needs to be met.
Three locals competing at 2017 National Women’s Under-18 Championships

Three locals competing at 2017 National Women’s Under-18 Championships

Stockfish, Dominico and Grant reunite with Team Ontario
Drugs found in Halloween treat bag

Drugs found in Halloween treat bag

'This sample pack of sleep aids may have originated from a residence south of Front Street'
Two face serious gun and drug charges. Chief holding news conference

Two face serious gun and drug charges. Chief holding news conference

Two arrests were made by members of the NBPS Street Crime Unit
Don't bother taking your smokes to the hospital

Don't bother taking your smokes to the hospital

The North Bay Regional Health Centre is tobacco-free beginning today
College faculty welcome news that management wants to renew talks

College faculty welcome news that management wants to renew talks

'Let's get back to the table. Let's get the job done and get back to classes'
Fire Station over-run by zombies, princesses and super heroes

Fire Station over-run by zombies, princesses and super heroes

'We just thought it would be fun. We wanted to get out and see what was going on, check it out with the kiddos and start a tradition' James Palmer
UPDATE: Three dead, 'People were literally running for their lives' Highway 400 closed

UPDATE: Three dead, 'People were literally running for their lives' Highway 400 closed

The collision involved approximately 14 vehicles including at least 3 transport trucks and 2 fuel tankers, OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt told reporters near the scene
Dionne Home on the move; council fears 'bait and switch'

Dionne Home on the move; council fears 'bait and switch'

'The way I recall the table first being set when that group came to council it was just ‘please don’t move it to another community...It feels like the old bait and switch now they’re asking us for $35,000'
Is it me you're looking for: local costume goes viral

Is it me you're looking for: local costume goes viral

'I find it very encouraging and I'm happy that I have the ability to make random people all over the world laugh'