Champlain Region News Today

Various items received by the Standard-Freeholder newsroom leading up to June 21, 2022.

A report commissioned by the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health and members of the Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition shares hundreds of stories of people experiencing anti-Indigenous racism while seeking care.

Mayor Jim Watson has asked city staff whether the city of Ottawa can implement its own mandatory mask bylaw for public transit when the Ontario governments restrictions end this month

The top health officials in Ottawa and eastern Ontario are urging residents to limit close contacts and wear a mask indoors, with COVID-19 levels on the rise across the region.

Policy mirrors ones established at other hospitals in Cornwall and Winchester.

Signing bonuses are a sign of the times as desperate hospitals seek nurses

Article content The COVID-19 pandemic has created a backlog of nearly 16 million medical services that could take years to work through, the Ontario Medical Association says. “The effects of the pandemic will be felt for many years,” OMA president Dr. Adam Kassam said Wednesday. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or Ontario has a backlog of nearly 16 million medical services: Ontario Medical Association Back to video By comparing OHIP billings, t...

Adirondack Backcountry Information Welcome to the Adirondacks The Welcome to the Adirondacks webpage is the place to go if you are interested in learning more about the Adirondacks. It provides information about the Forest Preserve and conservation easement lands, outdoor recreation opportunities, and Leave No Trace (leaves DEC website). Be sure to check out the links to additional information and tips for recreating safely and minimizing your impacts on natural resources, recreational infrastr...