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Changes coming to Canadian Blood Services

Canadian Blood Services plans to replace nurses with skilled workers to do patient screenings.

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Points North - Nickel Belt MP wants greater protection for Trout LakeJun 17, 2013 | 7:31Points North Nickel Belt MP wants greater protection for Trout Lake Audio
Points North Nickel Belt MP wants greater protection for Trout Lake Jun 17, 2013 | 7:31Claude Gravelle put forward legislation last week that aims to protect North Bay's source for drinking water, Trout Lake.
Points North - Sudbury high school wins national blood donation competitionJun 17, 2013 | 5:31Points North Sudbury high school wins national blood donation competition Audio
Points North Sudbury high school wins national blood donation competition Jun 17, 2013 | 5:31Lockerby Composite School beat out schools across Canada in the Young Blood for Life challenge.
Points North - Sudburians rally against cuts to refugee health careJun 17, 2013 | 6:01Points North Sudburians rally against cuts to refugee health care Audio
Points North Sudburians rally against cuts to refugee health care Jun 17, 2013 | 6:01A small group of people gathered in downtown Sudbury to protest cuts to services provided to refugees.
Points North - Ontario announces Craft Brewing WeekJun 17, 2013 | 9:04Points North Ontario announces Craft Brewing Week Audio
Points North Ontario announces Craft Brewing Week Jun 17, 2013 | 9:04The Ontario is toasting locally made lagers and perfected pilsners from around the region.
Points North - Sibling aggression affects children's mental healthJun 17, 2013 | 5:41Points North Sibling aggression affects children's mental health Audio
Points North Sibling aggression affects children's mental health Jun 17, 2013 | 5:41New research out of the University of New Hampshire has found this sibling aggression is connected to mental health problems for some children.
Points North - Former Sudburian releases bookJun 14, 2013 | 6:54Points North Former Sudburian releases book Audio
Points North Former Sudburian releases book Jun 14, 2013 | 6:54Michael Walton's work as a police officer that led him to write his very first novel, APOK.
Points North - Northern Lights Artists: ElisapieJun 14, 2013 | 8:06Points North Northern Lights Artists: Elisapie Audio
Points North Northern Lights Artists: Elisapie Jun 14, 2013 | 8:06Elisapie has won numerous award for her music, including a Juno award for aboriginal recording of the year.
Points North - Compensation not guaranteed for people exposed to "Agent Orange"Jun 14, 2013 | 6:46Points North Compensation not guaranteed for people exposed to "Agent Orange" Audio
Points North Compensation not guaranteed for people exposed to "Agent Orange" Jun 14, 2013 | 6:46A new report has revealed some workers were exposed to levels of 2,4,5,T at more than 600 times above what was considered safe.
Points North - Elliot Lake Inquiry takes a 3 week breakJun 14, 2013 | 4:01Points North Elliot Lake Inquiry takes a 3 week break Audio
Points North Elliot Lake Inquiry takes a 3 week break Jun 14, 2013 | 4:01After months of testimony about the events that led to the deadly mall roof collapse in Elliot Lake, the commission of inquiry is taking a break.
Points North - Sudbury man found not criminally responsible for 2010 shootingJun 14, 2013 | 5:05Points North Sudbury man found not criminally responsible for 2010 shooting Audio
Points North Sudbury man found not criminally responsible for 2010 shooting Jun 14, 2013 | 5:05The man accused of shooting Sudbury businessman Tony Monteleone has been found not criminally responsible.
Points North - New program launched to help parametics lift properlyJun 14, 2013 | 5:22Points North New program launched to help parametics lift properly Audio
Points North New program launched to help parametics lift properly Jun 14, 2013 | 5:22An new program is hoping to promote good back health for paramedics in Sudbury.
Points North - Tracking turtlesJun 13, 2013 | 4:43Points North Tracking turtles Audio
Points North Tracking turtles Jun 13, 2013 | 4:43Do you remember the blanding's turtle that was found in Junction Creek several years back? The stewardship committee is still tracking those turtles. The CBC's Steve Howard spoke to Sarah Woods from the Junction Creek Stewardship Committee.
Points North - Waiting for answersJun 13, 2013 | 3:40Points North Waiting for answers Audio
Points North Waiting for answers Jun 13, 2013 | 3:40After a more than two year wait, a much anticipated report was released at Queen's Park. It was looking at the use of 2,4,5-T in Ontario. Here's some of what was said at a press conference, starting with Minister of Natural Resources David Orazietti.
Points North - Keeping bears at bayJun 13, 2013 | 9:19Points North Keeping bears at bay Audio
Points North Keeping bears at bay Jun 13, 2013 | 9:19If your future plans include a tromp in the bush, you might want to make lots of noise. Barry Mercer tries out some bear deterrents.
Points North - Citizenship ceremony takes place in SudburyJun 12, 2013 | 5:25Points North Citizenship ceremony takes place in Sudbury Audio
Points North Citizenship ceremony takes place in Sudbury Jun 12, 2013 | 5:25It's not as easy as you might think to become an official Canadian citizen and it takes quite a while. The CBC's Jenifer Norwell stopped by a ceremony for 34 people who successfully finished the process.

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