More Support For Local Vets Office

The minister of veteran affairs will be hearing calls from more Northern Ontario communities. Kenora city council has passed a resolution to lobby the Julian Fantino to keep the nine offices around the country open. Councillor Ron Lunny says it`s important to stand up for the Thunder Bay office. The resolution will also be passed along to the regions MP's Greg Rickford, John Rafferty, and Bruce Hyer. The offices are slated to close at the end of January.

Mike Richards Donates 17K

Another huge success at the Mike Richards Charity Golf Tournament in Kenora. A cheque presentation was held where the NHL star donated over 17 thousand dollars to the community foundation. Richards says giving back is a key goal of his no matter how big or small. Richards charity events have raised over 100 thousand dollars overall for the community foundation.

RNAO's Grinspun In Fort Hope Today

The head of the Registered Nurses' Association is in Fort Hope today.  Doris Grinspun wants to see firsthand how the community's nursing station is dealing with the health care needs of Fort Hope.  Grinspun wants to find ways her organization can help recruit and retain nurses for remote northern communities.