Cochrane Observer covers the whole Cochrane District, representing the whole Northeast of Ontario. This includes Moosonee and Moose Factory, with regular reports from Moosonee's town council. See all of our Moosonee items below.
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The Weeneebayko Area Health Authority says it has received a new fleet of electrocardiogram (ECG) machines and plans to distribute them to Moose Factory, Moosonee, Fort Albany, Attawapiskat, Kashechewan and Peawanuck by the end of March. For patients in these James Bay communities, ECGs are a common test used to
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Lakeridge Health has reported it received Stage 6 certification from the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM). The announcement was made by Lakeridge Health in Durham Region, Ontario. The HIMSS EMRAM program is an international system that monitors hospitals' progress in putting
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Moosonee Town Council Approves Airport Contract, Receives Policing Update The Moosonee Town Council met on January 23, 2025. Council members approved the awarding of a contract for phase one of airfield electrical rehabilitation at the Moosonee Airport. According to the official minutes, Tisdale Mechanical Contracting Ltd. received the contract for
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The Durham Environment & Climate Advisory Committee (DECAC) is inviting applications for a youth member position. This opportunity is available to high school students in the Durham Region who have a keen interest in environmental and climate issues. Eligible candidates must be in Grade 10, 11, or 12 and reside
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) has added six new electric buses to its fleet. This addition is part of DRT's E-Mission Zero program, which aims to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by 2037. The new buses will help DRT evaluate and plan for a complete transition to zero-emission vehicles.
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The Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) has reported an increase in patient visits to its emergency departments, attributed to a surge in respiratory illnesses. The facilities affected include the Weeneebayko General Hospital in Moose Factory, Moosonee Health Centre, Fort Albany Hospital, and Attawapiskat Hospital. WAHA advises residents to avoid public
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Kingston Charter Services, which handles medical travel booked through the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA), will close Dec. 23, 2024, and reopen Jan. 6, 2025, according to a notice posted on WAHA’s website. The closure affects how some patients in WAHA-served communities may travel for medical appointments over the
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Kingston Charter Services has announced a temporary suspension of its operations from December 23, 2024, to January 3, 2025. Services are expected to resume on January 6, 2025. This information was provided by the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. During the closure period, the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program will utilize
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) has introduced six electric buses as part of its E-Mission Zero program. This initiative aims to achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2037 through a sustainable network of vehicles, infrastructure, and facilities. The new battery electric buses will help DRT evaluate and plan for a transition
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Lynne Innes, President and CEO of the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA), has been recognized with a Premier’s Award in the health sciences category. This award acknowledges her efforts to enhance healthcare quality and accessibility in the western James Bay and Hudson Bay regions of Ontario. The Premier’s
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) has announced the addition of six new electric buses as part of its E-Mission Zero program. This initiative is funded by $12.1 million from the Canada Community-Building Fund. The buses will be stationed at the Oshawa depot and are planned for use on high-volume routes.
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Weeneebayko Area Health Authority President and CEO Lynne Innes received a Premier’s Award in the health sciences category on Feb. 18, according to a WAHA statement posted Feb. 19. The Premier’s Awards, run through Ontario’s college system, recognize college graduates across seven categories. WAHA provides health services