An east-end parent in Thunder Bay said she's worried for her children's safety after losing access to school bus service. Jessica Jones said her seven-year-old and 11-year-old children, who attend OgdenCommunitySchool, now have to walk to school after changes to a Ministry of Education funding formula disqualified them fromschool bus transportation.

Concerned organizations in Rainy River, Ont. say the town's medical system is on life support as they struggle to recruit and retain staff. The northwestern Ontario town is facing dire shortages of both doctors and paramedics according to the mayor.