News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

WHEREAS, years of research confirms the benefits of high-quality child care for young children’s intellectual, emotional, social and physical development and later life outcomes; and

WHEREAS, child care promotes the well-being of children and responds to the needs of parents and the broader community by supporting quality of life so that citizens can fully participate in and contribute to the economic and social life of their community; and

WHEREAS, trained and knowledgeable..

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As work on the North Core Street Scape project progresses, the intersection of Park Avenue and Court Street has reopened to vehicle traffic.

East and westbound traffic can travel through the intersection on Park Avenue.

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The in-person service hours at the Engineering and Development service counters inside the Victoriaville Civic Centre will change on Monday, Oct. 16.

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OCTOBER 15, 2023

WHEREAS, October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day in Ontario. Every year over 37,000 families in Ontario experience this type of loss and too often, families suffer in silence; and

WHEREAS, In Ontario, Bill 141, an act for research to be done and programs to be developed for pregnancy loss and infant death support was passed in 2015.

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Discussions about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) will be front and center at an event hosted by Community Safety & Well-Being Thunder Bay, in partnership with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit.

The 2nd Annual Community Safety & Well-Being Forum will take place today, with service providers and organizations gathering to discuss safety and well-being issues, including prevention, mitigation, and building resilience to ACEs.

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In preparation for winter, city crews have begun the fall street sweeping program. The fall street sweeping program focuses on removing leaves and debris on the roadway to prevent it from blocking storm sewer drains.

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Thunder Bay Fire Rescue is reminding everyone to stay fire safe when cooking as part of Fire Prevention Week 2023.

Cooking remains the leading cause of residential loss fires in Ontario, but by following a fire safe recipe, disaster can be avoided.

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The Canada Games Complex will re-open to the public on October 18, after a four-and-a-half-month closure for renovations and upgrades.

The Complex was closed in early June, so work to improve energy efficiency and accessibility could be undertaken.

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OCTOBER 7-13, 2023

WHEREAS, Bill 45, An Act to Proclaim “Ontario Cadets Week” was passed into law by the Lieutenant Governor on April 11, 2022. The three Cadet programs of Ontario, the Navy, (Sea) Air, and Army (Jr.

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OCTOBER 7, 2023

WHEREAS, trigeminal neuralgia is a disorder of the fifth cranial nerve that is often called the world’s worst pain; and

WHEREAS, trigeminal neuralgia causes sharp, stabbing, electric-like face pain, and it is not unusual for sufferers to end their lives trying to escape the agonizing pain; and

WHEREAS, the episodes of pain can strike anytime, anywhere, and last for extended periods leaving the person helpless and incapacitated; and

WHEREAS, October 7, 2023, marks International..

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