Southern Ontario COVID patients being transferred to northern hospitals
Health Sciences North will receive its first COVID-19 patient transfer from a Greater Toronto Area hospital in the coming days.

Health Sciences North will receive its first COVID-19 patient transfer from a Greater Toronto Area hospital in the coming days.
The head of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine issued a statement Tuesday embracing the province's plan to make it a standalone university.
Two men were arrested after a kidnapping and home invasion in New Sudbury on Monday and now face a list of charges including breaking COVID restrictions.
Ontario Provincial Police say two quick-thinking residents saved two people whose canoe capsized on Bass Lake.
Sudbury's Francophone community is calling recent faculty and program cuts at Laurentian University a betrayal. It's calling for all programs, both before and after the cuts last Monday, to be transferred to the University of Sudbury.
Despite being out of the classrooms, students at the Near North School Board aren’t alone when it comes to their mental health.
OPP officers will be stationed at border crossings on Highway 63 near Temiscaming Quebec, Highway 65 outside New Liskeard, Highway 66 outside Kirkland Lake and Highway 101 east of Matheson.
Third year graduating graphic design students at Canadore College in North Bay are highlighting their work throughout their time in school in an online portfolio showcase.
An outreach hub that serves North Bay's homeless and hungry population is closing its doors.
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) from the Southern Georgian Bay detachment closed a section of Highway 400 just after 5:30 p.m. Saturday following a fatal single-vehicle crash.
Saying 'yes' to Encore paid off for James Martin of Gore Bay. Martin matched the last six of seven Encore numbers in exact order in the Feb. 23 Lotto Max draw to win $100,000.
The Sault Soup Kitchen and United Way both say interest from volunteers has increased, while demand for their services has remained high throughout the pandemic.
The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service said Monday they have received three reports in the last week about people losing money after their online banking accounts were hacked.
Despite the challenges brought on by the pandemic, a small business incubator in Sault Ste. Marie continues to help entrepreneurs start and expand their companies.
Despite the challenges brought on by the pandemic, a small business incubator in Sault Ste. Marie continues to help entrepreneurs start and expand their companies.
A spot check on Highway 101 on April 17 uncovered five people who were violating the province's stay-at-home orders, Timmins police said Tuesday.
As another blast of winter weather lingers in the region, some northern communities could see up to 40 cm of snow and 70 km/h wind gusts triggering snowfall and winter storm warnings.
It's one of the busiest times of the year for cleaning business owner Sylvie Levesque in Timmins. With the city's beloved Spring Cleanup program cancelled for the second time due to COVID-19, she said it's especially important to keep up with spring cleaning traditions.
Highway 11 is closed in both directions from Hearst to Longlac due to poor weather conditions.
Lake Shore Gold has donated $250,000 to the Timmins & District Hospital Foundation to be used to upgrade an operating room within the hospital.
Health Sciences North will receive its first COVID-19 patient transfer from a Greater Toronto Area hospital in the coming days.
Former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted Tuesday of murder and manslaughter for pinning George Floyd to the pavement with his knee on the Black man's neck in a case that touched off worldwide protests, violence and a furious reexamination of racism and policing in the U.S.
A spot check on Highway 101 on April 17 uncovered five people who were violating the province's stay-at-home orders, Timmins police said Tuesday.
The head of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine issued a statement Tuesday embracing the province's plan to make it a standalone university.
Despite being out of the classrooms, students at the Near North School Board aren’t alone when it comes to their mental health.
With Ontario now allowing adults aged 40 and older to sign up for AstraZeneca COVID-19 appointments, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland are in the process of booking their first doses, as opposition leaders schedule their shots too.
Two men were arrested after a kidnapping and home invasion in New Sudbury on Monday and now face a list of charges including breaking COVID restrictions.
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says Canada’s international and U.S. border restrictions will be in place for another month, at least.
Saying 'yes' to Encore paid off for James Martin of Gore Bay. Martin matched the last six of seven Encore numbers in exact order in the Feb. 23 Lotto Max draw to win $100,000.
Former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted Tuesday of murder and manslaughter for pinning George Floyd to the pavement with his knee on the Black man's neck in a case that touched off worldwide protests, violence and a furious reexamination of racism and policing in the U.S.
Crowds nationwide reacted with jubilation Tuesday but also with deep awareness of the progress left to be made after a jury convicted former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin of murder in the killing of George Floyd.
With Ontario now allowing adults aged 40 and older to sign up for AstraZeneca COVID-19 appointments, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland are in the process of booking their first doses, as opposition leaders schedule their shots too.
New Brunswick reported its first case of blood-clotting in a person who received the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has shifted his focus away from the immediate COVID-19 response and is 'devoting his time' to vaccine procurement, according to his deputy premier.
India's Ministry of Railways shared a video of a railway employee saving a child who had fallen onto the tracks from an oncoming train.
Twitter account '@VaxHuntersCan' is a volunteer run group that helps Canadians book their COVID-19 vaccination appointment.
Hester Ford had 53 grandchildren, 120 great grandchildren and 126 great-great grandchildren.
Chef Tallis Voakes tells us about the new Tims for Good sustainability platform, which is designed to promote continuous improvement at Tim Hortons.
A dozen elite European football clubs' proposed breakaway league has sparked controversy and condemnation.