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Northern Ontario medical training network grows with new hospital hubs and community clerkship sites
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (228+ words) The federal government is providing nearly $2 million toward a major expansion of Northern Ontario School of Medicine University (NOSM) that will result in nearly double the number of students training at the school within four years. Announced on April 1, the…...
Mattawa supports Papineau-Cameron’s call for more vets
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (214+ words) The Town of Mattawa has supported a motion from the Township of Papineau-Cameron to increase enrollment capacity at the Ontario Veterinary College, in Guelph. Shelley Belanger, Deputy Mayor of Papineau-Cameron put forward the motion in late February. The motion emphasized…...
Industrial electricians, welders among top in-demand trades in 2026
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (932+ words) Traditional trades skills, like electrical and welding, remain in demand in 2026, but the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) means there's lots of need for tech-savvy workers, too. That according to Skills Ontario, the advocacy and education group that promotes the…...
Health care remains Nipissing’s top hiring sector as spring recruitment begins
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (361+ words) The Nipissing District recorded 467 job postings in February, a 13.8% decrease from January's start-of-year peak. While activity saw a minor year-over-year decline of 4.5%, analysts noted that the volume remains stable, sitting slightly above the previous four-year average. In contrast to its…...
LETTER: Being old sucks mentally and physically
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (432+ words) That blunt line captures the frustration running through this account of midlife job searching. The writer is not alone. Many workers in their 50s and 60s describe sending out resume after resume with little meaningful response. After years of education and professional…...
Spotlight: The Career Files: Blessing Owusu-Cobby on her adventures in teaching
1+ week, 1+ day ago (614+ words) A dedicated educator for a combined classroom of Grade 7/8 students, Blessing Owusu-Cobby is passionate about fostering inclusive learning spaces. She integrates culturally responsive practices into her teaching at the York Region District School Board (YRDSB) to create meaningful learning experiences…...
Lieutenant Governor of Ontario will visit Sturgeon Falls next week
2+ week, 14+ hour ago (386+ words) Ontario Lieutenant Governor Edith Dumont will make an official two-day visit to Sturgeon Falls this Monday and Tuesday,with stops planned at city hall, local schools, and community organizations. The visit is being held during the Francophonie Month and is…...
Controversial VP out as Canadore realigns under new president
2+ week, 4+ day ago (231+ words) Canadore College has restructured its management team under new president Sandra Efu, and controversial VP Shawn'Chorney is out. Chorney is the main focus of a'Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario hearing scheduled for'May 13 and 14, unless a settlement is reached beforehand. If…...
Nipissing student union food pantry sees demand rise as semester ends
3+ week, 4+ day ago (904+ words) It's that time of year when student funds are low, and the cupboards are nearly bare. Nipissing University Student Union (NUSU) is helping students who are struggling by fundraising and accepting donations for its food pantry. "Typically, near the end…...
Job postings surge in Nipissing and Parry Sound after December slowdown
3+ week, 5+ day ago (377+ words) The latest local jobs report for January points to a market increasingly geared toward stability: more than four out of five postings were permanent roles, while bilingual requirements and criminal record checks appeared frequently across key sectors. The regional labour…...