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COVID-19 vaccinations should go smoother and quicker than booking the appointment.
That’s the hope of city and health unit staff who are coordinating the vaccination rollout across the district.
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The Nugget was able to visit Memorial Gardens Tuesday morning and get a tour and run-through of what will happen next Monday at 9 a.m. when the first set of residents aged 80 and older, who have signed up for the vaccine, will get their shot.
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For some North Bay and Area residents it was easy peasy, while others wanted to throw their computer or telephone out the window.
Monday was the first day the province’s online booking system went live to book appointments for a COVID-19 vaccine.
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The first to test it out was those aged 80 and older.
Many seniors had their children or relatives do the work and experience the frustration or joy.
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It can be challenging for businesses whose customers come from China, Russia and Korea, especially when the borders are closed due to COVID-19.
Mark Downey, CEO of Fur Harvesters Auction Inc. in North Bay, was proud to announce to the business community during a funding announcement Friday morning that through the pandemic, the company was able to keep its doors open and not lay off staff.
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“Normally, our business depends on an international clientele travelling to North Bay, which was made impossible by COVID-19. With our normal business operations disrupted at the same time that we were in expansion mode, (Northern Ontario Recovery Program) funding has been a real shot in the arm, helping us to keep our doors open and our staff employed,” he said.
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It can be challenging for businesses whose customers come from China, Russia and Korea, especially when the borders are closed due to COVID-19.
Mark Downey, CEO of Fur Harvesters Auction Inc. in North Bay, was proud to announce to the business community during a funding announcement Friday morning that through the pandemic, the company was able to keep its doors open and not lay off staff.
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“Normally, our business depends on an international clientele travelling to North Bay, which was made impossible by COVID-19. With our normal business operations disrupted at the same time that we were in expansion mode, (Northern Ontario Recovery Program) funding has been a real shot in the arm, helping us to keep our doors open and our staff employed,” he said.
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