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Phase two, designed for mass delivery of the vaccine, will see adults, essential workers and at-risk populations receiving shots from April to July.

Dr. Jim Chirico, the region's medical officer of health, addressed the media Tuesday afternoon and discussed the provincial shutdown, vaccines and rising numbers of COVID-19 cases seen in the area in recent weeks:

Donations of homemade cookies and hand-made warm clothing were among the acts of kindness the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board received over the past couple of weeks:

#GoodMorningWestNipissing! Who would you like to see visit West Nipissing to help bring Chrsitmas cheer? Call us at 753-1400! ~Drew Listen Live: https://vista-radio.s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com//cfsf/index

The province added 2,202 new cases on Tuesday with sixty-nine percent in the hotspots around the GTHA and in Windsor-Essex.

PRIZE HAS BEEN CLAIMED!! CONGRATS RITA Here is tip number 9! I forgot to give it away yesterday so I figured I'd try this. Anytime between now and noon, you can call 753-1400 and repeat this safety tip back to me. I'll update this post as soon as someone claims it ~Drew

Three cases were reported in the Health Unit's 9:30 am update with a resolved case added in the afternoon update:

Up to eight scholarships worth $5,000 each are available to Indigenous students who excel in science, technology, environmental science, math or Indigenous studies.

Do you know what tip #10 is? Follow this link and look for tip #10! Call us after the 8:30 newcast, relay that tip to us, and win a Fire Safety Prize pack! ~Drew

EarlyON’s van will travel to outdoor locations throughout the district to ensure early learning and family supports are accessible throughout the pandemic and beyond.

Tell me what color my hair should be! For Movember this year, I've promised to have you all vote and tell me what colour I should dye my hair on November 30th! And if you have some money to give for men's health, that would also be appreciated ~Drew

The university and Health Unit say six people in the school's athletic community have tested positive for COVID-19:

"It was a last-minute thing, but it was a huge success. You could see it on the kids' and the adults' faces. It was all about the spirit of Christmas," said Yvon Renaud.

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit is one of 10 in Ontario still in the "green" or "prevent" tier of the provincial framework. We take a look at what it would take to move the region into the "yellow" zone:

There were no recoveries reported as the Nipissing District now has nine active cases:

This Sunday on Fascinating People, we revisit our conversation with Chantal Lewington! Chantal runs a local farm, Click Fork, and does some X-Ray work on the side. Hear her story from beginning to now this Sunday at 4pm! ~Drew

Our research findings show that we need to clearly distinguish between sex work and trafficking and that we need to decriminalize sex work." - Rosemary Nagy, co-director of the Northern Ontario Research Alliance on Human trafficking:

The theme for our Literacy Alliance of West Nipissing Word of the Week this month is West Nipissing Creatures and this week’s definition is: ...any of various carnivorous mammals of the dog family related to but smaller than wolves with shorter legs, more pointed muzzle, large erect ears, and long bushy tail What is our Word of the Week according to this definition?... Everyone who participates enters into a draw for a $25 gift card to a local business, courtesy of Literacy Alliance https://www.facebook.com/Literacy-Alliance-of-West-Nipissing-1406891759532704/

Submissions to the Hands Autism Services virtual costume contest are being accepted until November 2:

For us here in West Nipissing it does a lot. For our growers, our food and drink producers, for our farmers, chefs, restaurants, tourism it touches everything. There’s no end to the good this brings us.

The provincial government is spending $2.2 million on three initiatives that will provide educational resources for small business owners to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic:

In lieu of giving out McDonald's gift cards this Friday, I wanted to remind you about the "Fries For Good" program. When you buy some fries at Mcdonald's, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities. Keep in mind that voting on the Moose Multiple Choice this week gives you a chance to win the $25 gift cards on Friday! ~Drew

They look after your children and it's time someone looked after them. The staff at the West Nipissing Child Care Corporation are the Employees of the Week! And Candice's Keto Kitchen have whipped up something great Enjoy a chicken club salad with some butternut squash soup on the side. Don't forget a bacon cheddar muffin for dessert! "They offer free programs to families of the community. They are always so busy planning the next thing to offer families! We are so looking forward to their programs. Way to go!"

Make sure to wear an extra pair of socks if you're planning on using the outdoor rinks this winter.

The season is now scheduled to begin on February 4:

I arrived at Employment Options too late! Everyone had already left for lunch and locked me out!! It's what I get for making this a surprise. Luckily Rachel was there to rescue me. Now her team can enjoy a Low carb chicken quesadilla and a garden salad with vinaigrette dressing from Candice's Keto Kitchen... for dinner? Then wash it all down with some Bubly "I would like to nominate my TEAM! They work hard everyday helping employers find the right candidate for the job openings they have, and help members of our community find the right job for them. Not always an easy task, but they always give 110% of themselves for our clients"

Have you seen the items that are up for auction yet? This is one of the ways the fire station is raising money for the Santa Fund! Action ends on November 27th. If you have an item you wish to auction off, reach out to the Fire Station ~Drew

Contest Question: Did you ever look for Christmas presents? Did you ever find them? I always loved the surprise of opening presents on Christmas Day, so I never looked. My sister on the other hand, simply couldn't wait and found them in the closet most years. Then my parents got sneaky and hid them in a different place each year. The attic, the shed, and dad's truck, just to name a few. How It Works: McDonald's gift cards are up for grabs this Friday! Vote now and have a shot at winning one! Only those who selected the most popular answer after 24h enter the draw.

Another Dinner for Two goes out to Diane! Enjoy a Mr. Sub dinner featuring their new Peppercorn Prime Rib sandwich! If you want a nice dinner for free, check out the Moose Multiple Choice and find out how ~Drew

Want a $25 McDonald's gift card? Answer the trivia question after the 9:50 weather report and you win! Jeanne stopped by to get her card and even gave me some special Halloween cookies! Is it the giving season already? ~Drew

#GoodMorningWestNipissing! Did you ever have a gift spoiled for you or someone else? How did they find out? Call us at 753-1400! ~Drew Listen Live: https://vista-radio.s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com//cfsf/index

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The theme for our Literacy Alliance of West Nipissing Word of the Week this month is COVID-19 Vocabulary and this week’s definition is: ...any of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as non-living extremely complex molecules, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants What is our Word of the Week according to this definition?... Everyone who participates enters into a draw for a $25 gift card to a local business, courtesy of Literacy Alliance https://www.facebook.com/Literacy-Alliance-of-West-Nipissing-1406891759532704/

Contest Question: Will you have something for the trick or treaters that ignore the Health Unit's recommendation? What will you have? How It Works: Call 753-1400 and enter the draw, no matter what your answer is. If you vote here, keep in mind that only the ones who vote for the most popular answer enter to win

#GoodMorningWestNipissing! What do your Halloween decorations look like? Call us at 753-1400! ~Drew Listen Live: https://vista-radio.s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com//cfsf/index

There's "Trick or Treat" and then there's "Knock or Flock!" Ecole élémentaire catholique Saint-Joseph is running a contest where their kids decorated a door for halloween. Check out the designs and vote on your favorites ~Drew

Have you had the Peppercorn Prime Rib sandwich at Mr. Sub? Shannon gets to try it, absolutely free! Congrats on believing in ghosts. Check out today's Moose Multiple choice and get your chance at a free dinner for two! ~Drew

No New Guest This Week! Unfortunately, plans fell through. So instead, here's the first episode we ever played on air! Shannon has survived through tough trials, and used her knowledge and cunning to give back to our community. Learn about her story this Sunday at 4pm ~Drew