Archive - Feb 9, 2009

TVO program THE AGENDA's visit to Thunder Bay identifies the positives in First Nations

From TBay Chronicle Journal

‘Prosperity for all‘ NAN goal

PETER BURKOWSKI - 02/09/2009

Thunder Bay proved to be a “delightful surprise” for TVO‘s flagship current affairs program.

Steve Paikin‘s “The Agenda” gathered volunteers in the area on Sunday for Agenda Camp, a day-long meeting to discuss the Aboriginal economy.

Prescription drug misuse by doctors and their clients being probed by the Ontario government

As the Chiefs of the First Nations across the Sioux Lookout Health Zone meet to discuss the challenges facing their communities this week in Thunder Bay, the Ontario government announces a probe into the misuse of OxyContin.

From Healthzone.ca

Ontario to probe abuse of painkiller OxyContin

February 09, 2009 - Kevin Donovan, STAFF REPORTER