New Digital Mammography Unit In Place

The new digital mammography unit, Riverside Foundation for Health Care has been raised money for, is now up and running.

Riverside Health Care Facilities CAO Allan Katz says they had enough confidence in the Foundation's campaign to commit to the purchase earlier this summer.

Katz says the unit is one of the best available producing a low amount of radiation and high quality clinical photographs.

Installation of the unit at LaVerendrye Hospital was completed last week.

The Foundation says it has all of the $650-thousand need in donations and commitments in place.

Not All People With Mental Illness Getting Help

The majority of people with mental illnesses or addictions in Ontario aren't getting treatment for their conditions.

That's the conclusion of a new report, which says the burden of mental illness in the province is higher than that of all cancers and infectious diseases combined.

Federal Health Minister Upset

Canada's normally reserved minister of health isn't mincing words when it comes to pharmacies and others who allegedly fleeced the aboriginal health-benefits plan.

Leona Aglukkaq says she's upset and disappointed with allegations that some pharmacists were stealing money from taxpayers.

Teachers Head To Court

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Ontario public school teachers are turning up the heat on Premier Dalton McGuinty.

Unions representing teachers and school support staff will launch court action in Toronto today, challenging his Liberal government's legislation that imposes a two-year contract on teachers.

They are argue Bill 115 strips them of their right to collective bargaining.

Go Local Launched Today

The new Go Local campaign in the Rainy River is being launched today with some western Canada help.

Jessie Radies, creator of Live Local Alberta, is in Fort Frances to provide advice to local officials.

Radies says its part of a renewal seen across north America to bolster local economies.

Radies says the campaigns have the potential of bringing significant benefits to both businesses and consumers.

Travel Policies To Be Reviewed

Travel policies for municipal staff and elected officials will get a review by Fort Frances council.

A committee has been formed to see if changes are needed to the policies or the amount of money paid out for staff and councillors who attending training or meetings.

Mayor Roy Avis says it's part of an annual review with a final report coming out in about a months time.