Municipalities Newsletter

An additional 6,000 patients are at risk of losing primary care in near future if trends continue; Sault MPP Romano to launch task force to look for solutions to crisis

The process for a doctor to become certified in Ontario is long and expensive, at a time when doctors are desperately needed.

York Region medical officer of health says virus spread, population increase, immunity deficiency is impacting local emergency departments

Sign says ServiceOntario location will be opening Feb.1 at the new location; resident says process should be more transparent

Historic agreement officially signed by all parties; it is anticipated that funds from settlement with Canada, Ontario will begin to flow into First Nations as early as this spring

'We just got to figure out a smarter way to go around Fergus:' says mayor Shawn Watters

The city says the cameras are about increasing safety and changing driving habits and 'is not designed to make the city a bunch of money'

'I remain disappointed at the lack of serious reforms to improve primary care, despite the government rhetoric,' says Dr. Alia Ali, who also takes umbrage with hurdles facing foreign-born doctors

‘I understand the reason for this report is to create a process where we can leverage more for the town, which is good — it just feels like we’re inviting MZOs,’ says councillor

John Gould never thought he'd have to find a new home for his beloved wife after moving her into long-term care four years ago