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Wednesday, December 12, 2001

Top stories

NEWS:

OPP recruiting in Sioux Lookout

The Ontario Provincial Police held a recruitment seminar at Queen Elizabeth District High School last week.

NEWS:

Shortage of health care professionals poses threat to Northwest

Northwestern Ontario’s shortage of health care professionals emerged as a critical issue for 2001, while similar gaps in computer, high-tech and information technology training, a lack of information on the region’s needs and a general absence of trainers hamper area development.

NEWS:

With talks stymied for weeks, picketing school staff snap at board with letter

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) remains on strike, with little change since talks with the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board (KPDSB) broke off last month.

Cover Photo:

Kids Christmas crafts

Pharmasave held its L’Oréal – sponsored Kids Craft Day last Saturday under the gentle piloting of manager Michelle Castle. Featured activities were face-painting, Christmas cracker–making, colouring and a variety of other crafty occupations. Here are Zakary (6) and Caleb (3) Roberts-Dodd with Michelle creating special Pharmasave Christmas crackers.