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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

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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Survey shows rising opposition to childhood vaccinations

Survey shows rising opposition to childhood vaccinations

Angus Reid Institute reports one-in-six parents of minors, or 17 per cent, say they are 'really against' vaccinating their kids, a four-fold increase from 2019
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'Woefully under-resourced': Canada's emergency care in crisis

'Woefully under-resourced': Canada's emergency care in crisis

Canadian Medical Association said emergency rooms should not be used as a substitute for walk-in clinics or missed doctor's appointments
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Winter camping a fun adventure when you’re prepared

Winter camping a fun adventure when you’re prepared

Outdoors expert comments on everything you will need to plan and carry out a winter weekend outdoors adventure
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Ontario doctors can say ‘no’ if patient's family is abusive

Ontario doctors can say ‘no’ if patient's family is abusive

Health professions appeal board said a doctor acted reasonably when he said he no longer wanted to provide care to a patient whose mother was difficult to deal with
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Big changes on the way: Doctors say AI will improve health care

Big changes on the way: Doctors say AI 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 doctors calling for action on climate change

Ontario doctors calling for action on climate change

Veteran physician claims too many single-use medical devices are used and thrown away, rather than having medical equipment that can be used many times
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Study shows how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted cancer care

Study shows how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted cancer care

New report from the Canadian Medical Association Journal shows that cancer care testing, screening and procedures dropped significantly in the first year of 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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Study shows cleaner illicit drug supply would cut overdose rates

Study shows cleaner illicit drug supply would cut overdose rates

Study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal looks at ways to stop people addicted to opioids from overdosing and dying from contaminated street drugs
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