Tag: Ontario
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What to Know About Flu and COVID-19 Shots in London This Fall
Understanding the Fall Vaccine Rollout in the London Region As Ontario enters respiratory virus season, health authorities in the London region are preparing to offer flu and COVID-19 vaccines to residents who want protection this fall. Public health agencies emphasize accessibility, safety, and the option to receive both vaccines in a single visit. Who Is…
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Milky Way Photo Wins: Siddharth Patel, Canadian Dark-Sky Advocate
Meet Siddharth Patel: A kid with big dreams and a brighter night sky In a world where city lights streak across the night, one 12-year-old photographer from London, Ontario, proved that a clear night sky is still within reach. Siddharth Patel’s image of the Milky Way, captured far from the glare of urban lights, earned…
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Inspiring Hope through Research: Ontario’s Associate Minister Vijay Thanigasalam Visits CAMH to Learn About Groundbreaking Mental Health Research
Inspiring Hope through Research: A Renewed Commitment from CAMH When Ontario’s Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Vijay Thanigasalam, first toured CAMH’s Queen Street site in June, he witnessed the front lines of innovation in mental health care. Today, he returned with a clear goal: to dive deeper into how CAMH leads in research,…
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Inspiring Hope with Research: Introducing Ontario’s Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions to CAMH Research
Opening the Door to Survivors’ Futures When the Ontario legislature welcomed Vijay Thanigasalam, the Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, to CAMH, it marked more than a routine tour. It was a public reaffirmation of CAMH’s role as a leader in research that translates into real-life improvements for people facing mental health challenges. Minister…
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Doug Ford shoplifting incident: premier confronts thief
Ontario Premier Doug Ford recounts a dramatic pursuit of a shoplifter Ontario Premier Doug Ford has publicly described a summer incident in which he left his security detail behind and chased after a suspected shoplifter at a Home Depot in Etobicoke. Speaking to a packed room at the Empire Club, Ford recalled how he slipped…
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Doug Ford shoplifting incident sparks safety debate in Ontario
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s account sparks safety debate Ontario Premier Doug Ford has reignited a national conversation about security, policing, and the appropriate response to alleged shoplifting after recounting a summer incident in which he said he chased a suspect and threatened to administer a beating. Ford’s remarks, made at the Empire Club, have drawn…
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Brunswick House First Nation under Shelter-in-Place after Brunswick shooting
Ongoing investigation after Sunday shooting in Brunswick House First Nation Residents of Brunswick House First Nation in the Chapleau area are facing a precautionary shelter-in-place as the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) Major Crimes Unit continues to investigate a shooting that occurred in the community on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 12. Police say an injured male…
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Shooting Triggers Shelter-In-Place in Brunswick House First Nation
Overview of the incident Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred in the Brunswick House First Nation community, located near Chapleau, Ontario. The incident unfolded on Sunday afternoon, prompting a precautionary shelter-in-place advisory for residents in the broader Brunswick House area. The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) Major Crimes Unit is leading the investigation, with…
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Brunswick House First Nation Shooting: Shelter-In-Place
Update on Brunswick House First Nation shooting and shelter-in-place advisory A shooting incident in Brunswick House First Nation on Sunday afternoon has prompted a precautionary shelter-in-place order as investigators from the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) Major Crimes Unit work to determine what happened and who is responsible. The ongoing investigation has led authorities to…
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Ontario Declares Measles Outbreak Over After 2,300+ Infections
Ontario Declares Measles Outbreak Over Following Almost a Year Public Health Ontario has announced that the measles outbreak in the province is officially over. The end of the outbreak comes after a year of spread that affected hundreds of communities and prompted renewed attention to vaccination and public health surveillance across Canada. How the End…