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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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Recent Work by Len

Cancer is expensive — study looks at impact on patients' health

Cancer is expensive — study looks at impact on patients' health

Health Sciences North Research Institute will examine the health impact of day-to-day, out-of-pocket costs for cancer patients
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Inquest hears about phone failure during negotiations with suicidal man

Inquest hears about phone failure during negotiations with suicidal man

Inquest into a 2018 police standoff in Garson probes whether a dying phone battery contributed to the suicide of a man who had been talking with crisis negotiators for several hours
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Nurses union says consumption site announcement a ‘death sentence’

Nurses union says consumption site announcement a ‘death sentence’

Dr. Doris Grinspun, who heads up the Registered Nurses Association, said Ontario government is only making things worse for people with addictions
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Nurses union says consumption site announcement a ‘death sentence’

Nurses union says consumption site announcement a ‘death sentence’

Dr. Doris Grinspun, who heads up the Registered Nurses Association, said Ontario government is only making things worse for people with addictions
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BEYOND LOCAL: Ford wants med schools to favour Ontarians, NOSM U already does

BEYOND LOCAL: Ford wants med schools to favour Ontarians, NOSM U already does

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said this week he wants Ontario medical school spaces dedicated to Ontario medical students only, but by virtue of its design, Northern Ontario’s med school is already doing that
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Canada facing a crisis in hospital emergency care

Canada facing a crisis in hospital emergency care

Canadian Medical Association said emergency rooms should be for emergency care, not a substitute for walk-in clinics or a missed doctor's appointment
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Ontario doctors say AI use will improve health care

Ontario doctors say AI use will improve health care

Artificial intelligence technology is already being used in Ontario to predict the future health of people based on existing health data
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Ontario Medical Association calls for action on climate change

Ontario Medical Association calls for action on climate change

Collingwood doc 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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Stand-up comic calls small-town upbringing 'goldmine' for laughs

Stand-up comic calls small-town upbringing 'goldmine' for laughs

Funny man Derek Edwards returning to Sudbury on Saturday May 13 for a comedy show at the Fraser Auditorium. He chatted with reporter Len Gillis about growing up in Timmins and getting back on stage after the pandemic
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Ontario to apologize to miners forced to use McIntyre Powder

Ontario to apologize to miners forced to use McIntyre Powder

Sudbury MPP Jamie West wins agreement from Ontario Legislature to apologize to miners who were forced to inhale McIntyre Powder as part of their job
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