The COVID-19 Response Team is made up of 18 paramedics, including three community paramedics, all of whom can be deployed…
Month: April 2020
EOHU Issues Three Orders for Essential Businesses
In order to further limit the number of COVID-19 infections in the region, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) has…
Launching a small business amidst the COVID-19 closures
South Glengarry, ON – South Glengarry residents, Angie Parker and Tara Comerford have teamed together to launch a new business.…
Ontario To Help More Essential Staff During the COVID-19 Outbreak
TORONTO ― The Ontario government is further expanding the list of essential workers eligible to receive free emergency child care…
May 2020 Queen’s Park Update by Jim McDonell MPP
At the beginning of April, we faced some grim prospects. The easy option was to continue with our regular daily…
Surprising Advantages of PDF File Format
The PDF file is something we are all familiar with. We download them constantly. We have to read countless ones…
Ontarians asked to “Shine a Light for All They Do” May 1 in a province-wide show of appreciation on Doctors’ Day
TORONTO, April 23, 2020 – Ontarians can show their appreciation for doctors on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, and all doctors who…
The City of Cornwall is encouraging residents to plant backyard gardens this summer.
“Council and I are enthusiastic about the benefits of backyard gardens,” said Mayor Bernadette Clement. “Growing your own vegetables, herbs,…
Broadway Stars Zoom into St. Lawrence College
When COVID-19 forced St. Lawrence College to move its students and classes off-campus, faculty had to adapt their curriculum and lesson plans quickly for alternate delivery.…
Online Pharmacy to Provide Triaged Support to Seniors, Immunocompromised & All Ontarians Impacted by COVID-19
LONDON, ON (April 28, 2020) – The Health Depot Pharmacy is proud to launch their direct-to-door delivery service for prescriptions…
Premier and Ministers Commit to New Phased Approach for a Safe Restart and Recovery
TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government released A Framework for Reopening our Province, which outlines the criteria Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of…
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School Closures Extended to Keep Students, Staff and Families Safe Students Will Still Be Able to Complete School Year TORONTO…
Government Recognizes the Dedication and Sacrifice of Frontline Workers
TORONTO — In recognition of the dedication, long hours and increased risk of working to contain the COVID-19 outbreak, the…
Is It Worth Having a Health Care Spending Account?
Since medical expenses are always going up, you can never be too sure how much to spend. You cannot be…
An Interview with Erick Bouaziz – Starting an Addiction Treatment Clinic
It’s unfortunate to have to say, but addictions in North America have been on the rise. Today, there are more…
Ontario Provides Urgent Relief for Small Businesses and Landlords
Rent Assistance in Addition to Billions in Measures to Support Business During the COVID-19 Outbreak TORONTO — The Ontario government…
COVID 19: PAY WHAT YOU CAN STARTUP SETS AUDACIOUS GOAL
CANADIAN TRAINING COMPANY PIVOTS, OFFERS ONLINE COURSES TO 100,000 STUDENTS TORONTO, ON – In response to COVID-19, a Canadian business…
EOHU Urges Residents: Stay Home, Continue Physical Distancing, Self-Isolate if Sick
The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) is reminding the public that in order to continue slowing the spread of COVID-19,…
Letter to the Editor: A Modernized Approach to Rural Medicine in Uncertain Times
Being a physician in a rural community means I care for people at every stage of life and in every…
The Importance Of Maintaining A Proper Diet
Maintaining a proper diet is quite often confused with being slim. This is a common misconception that often leads to…
Why Staying Fit in Quarantine is Important
We’ve all been affected negatively by the worldwide pandemic that has changed the face of life as we know it.…