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Len Gillis

Len Gillis

Graduating from the Journalism program at Canadore College in the 1970s, Gillis has spent most of his career reporting on news events across Northern Ontario with several radio, television and newspaper companies. He also spent time as a hardrock miner.

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len@villagemedia.ca

Recent Work by Len

Ontario nurses now have the lowest staffing ratio in Canada

Ontario nurses now have the lowest staffing ratio in Canada

New report shows Ontario has 651 registered nurses (RNs) per 100,000 people, which is the lowest ratio in Canada 
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Pirie: For mining critical minerals, Ontario can do it right

Pirie: For mining critical minerals, Ontario can do it right

Mines Minister George Pirie said Ontario not only has the deposits of critical minerals markets like the United States need, but the province has the environmental standards and mining expertise to extract them better than anywhere else in the world
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Public wants province to rein in private clinics, Gélinas says

Public wants province to rein in private clinics, Gélinas says

Sudbury MPP and health critic France Gélinas said more Ontario residents want to move away from privatizing health care
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Company testing pilotless airplane flights to remote communities

Company testing pilotless airplane flights to remote communities

Ribbit is an air cargo startup company that is developing software for automonous flight
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Ontario Medical Association calls for action on climate change

Ontario Medical Association calls for action on climate change

Veteran physician claims way too many single-use medical devices are being used and thrown away as opposed to having medical equipment that can be used many times
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Ministry of Labour launches mine inspection blitz in Ontario

Ministry of Labour launches mine inspection blitz in Ontario

Mining inspectors across the province will conduct workplace inspections at mines and mining plants to focus on training and compliance with Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act
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North to reap the rewards of BEVs, minister tells delegates

North to reap the rewards of BEVs, minister tells delegates

Ontario Mines Minister George Pirie tells delegates to Sudbury battery electric vehicle conference that Northern Ontario's mining industry is going to power the future in a sustainable and clean energy fashion
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Still too much diesel particulate in Ontario mines: researcher

Still too much diesel particulate in Ontario mines: researcher

Even though Ontario has pledged to lower the limit for airborne diesel particulate in mines, a Laurentian University researcher heading up the United Steelworkers Diesel Particulate Project says the level of exhaust emissions are still too high when compared to other countries
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Northern psychiatrist pleased with delay in assisted dying law

Northern psychiatrist pleased with delay in assisted dying law

Psychiatry chairs at NOSM University favour more time, more discussion and more clarity before enacting law on medically assisted dying for mentally ill patients
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Northern export agency has money for small mining businesses

Northern export agency has money for small mining businesses

Companies are encouraged to take advantage of funding to get expert advice in helping them bring their products and services to the rest of the world
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