Article content
City council is calling on the provincial and federal governments to step up COVID-19 vaccinations in communities – like North Bay and others – that are still behind when it comes to getting shots in arms compared to their southern counterparts.
Council passed a motion Tuesday evening, introduced by deputy mayor Tanya Vrebosch and seconded by Coun. Bill Vrebosch, to have unused vaccines in large areas of the province redistributed to regions still in Phase 1 of the Ontario government’s vaccination plan.
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.
Try refreshing your browser. North Bay council pushes for vaccine equality Back to video
Article content
The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit has begun booking COVID-19 vaccine appointments for those between 60 and 69 years of age.
Individuals in the health unit region, born in 1961 or before, can now book an appointment at one of the upcoming vaccine clinics, either online at www.ontario.ca/BookVaccine or by calling the health unit from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 1-800-563-2808. Appointments cannot be made in person through the health unit.
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.
Try refreshing your browser. Health unit opens vaccine appointments to 60-69 age group Back to video
Article content
The city has agreed to move forward on the first watershed study on Trout Lake – the sole source of drinking water for North Bay – in nearly 30 years.
North Bay council awarded a $112,809.38 contract, plus HST, Tuesday evening to J.L Richards & Associates Ltd. to conduct the study and prepare a management plan for the lake.
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.
Try refreshing your browser. Council approves study of Trout Lake, city s sole source of drinking water Back to video
A staff report provided to council ahead of the meeting says the study and management plan are important to ensure the lake and inflowing streams are appropriately protected.
Article content
The Ontario government has declared a third provincial emergency – and will put in place a stay-at-home order – due to rising COVID-19 cases in the province.
The province made the announcement Wednesday afternoon, citing consultations with the chief medical officer of health and other health experts.
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.
Try refreshing your browser.
The decision comes after the province issued a four-week province-wide shutdown that began April 3.
A statement released by the province points to the threat to Ontario’s hospital system capacity and the increased risk posed by COVID-19 variants.
“The COVID-19 situation is at a critical stage and we must act quickly and decisively to stay ahead of these deadly new variants,” Premier Doug Ford said.
Health unit opens vaccine appointments to 60-69 age group saultstar.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from saultstar.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.