Study Could Become Powerful Tool for Change
An ongoing survey by the Enhancing the Prevention of Injury and Disability at Work Research Institute seeks feedback on health and safety in Northwestern Ontario workplaces. With 735 responses from 38 sites, the study targets 300 respondents from 20 sectors, including mining and health care, and notes 65 percent of participants are women, mainly from large cities.
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Provinces urged to start breast cancer screening at 40
The Canadian Cancer Society urged lowering the starting age for screening to 40 across provinces and territories. It notes one in eight Canadian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, cites current 50-year guidelines, outlines regional start ages, and stresses timely access and care, especially for Black women.
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Indigenous dialogue eyed to enrich Neebing events
Neebing aims to foster Indigenous and non-native dialogue through regular meetings and events led by Cindy Crowe, an Anishinaabe businesswoman on the economic development committee. The municipality seeks to support Indigenous groups and encourage gatherings, planning, and discussions. residents can share ideas with the development department by phone or email.
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Thunder Bay invites input on 2025 city budget via survey
The City of Thunder Bay seeks resident feedback on the 2025 budget through an online survey and in person at city hall lobby and library locations. Treasurer Keri Greaves says the city will expand budget information online with new resources and tools to boost public engagement before the May 23 deadline.
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