This week, a number of municipalities are doing what they can do address climate change, and escaping the cold in Northern Ontario.
First, a very common health concern for many people is hygiene, in particular, how well teeth are taken care of. For many this can be a problem through no fault of their own, including seniors. There’s a new program to help low-income seniors with dental care in the province. Tim Davidson has this report.
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Now, there’s some conversation about climate change in different parts of Northwestern Ontario.
Fort Frances is hoping to succeed where other northwestern Ontario municipalities have failed.
Council this week approved plans to ban plastic shopping bags. Randy Thoms looks back at that vote, which includes discussion with a city councillor and the Mayor.
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Still with climate change, we now head a bit further east to Thunder Bay.
In a symbolic move, the city is declaring a climate emergency. Thunder Bay City Council says they are recognizing climate change as a serious issue, following the lead of the federal government and 475 other Canadian cities.
Colin Redston tells us it was decided this past week.
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There is a statement pointing out volunteers drive communities.
That is especially true in northwestern Ontario, where the public is often asked to step forward to host community events. There’s two individuals in Dryden who are taking the lead to ensure residents have an escape from the cold weather and snow.
Mike Ebbeling takes a look at a returning event and a new feature coming to the area.
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