Although Badar Munir is not sick and needs no clinical help, he visits the World Vision Emergency Medical Camp every day in Koto village near Lower Dir.

August 30, 2010- Toronto, ON – SmartBoater.ca and the Lifesaving Society urge Canadians both young and old to wear their lifejackets when on or near the water. There is still plenty of summer left and they want to ensure that everyone safely enjoys their on-water activities.

Water safety starts with watching your children at all times when they are near the water and keeping them within arm’s reach. And when you are out on the water, make sure that you and your children are all wearing lifejackets.

Par le Dr David Butler Jones, M.D., administrateur en chef de la santé publique du Canada

By Dr. David Butler-Jones, MD, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada

The end of summer means that it’s time for children to head back to school. Whether they travel on foot, by bicycle, by bus or by car, it’s important to teach your child how to get to school safely. Below are some actions you and your child can take to prevent injuries when travelling to and from school.

The nutrient-richness of Canadian beef is recognized by dietitians across the country, and the Beef Information Centre (BIC) is key to ensuring these health professionals are provided with factual based information.

Recently, BIC introduced the Nutrient-Rich Advertorial Series in the Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research, which is distributed to 6,200 registered dietitians across Canada. The first advertorial was published in the spring 2010 edition, while the second advertorial is scheduled for the fall 2010 edition.

Par le Dr David Butler-Jones, M.D., administrateur en chef de la santé publique du Canada

Chaque année, l’arrivée de l’été est synonyme d’augmentation du temps passé à l’extérieur. Pour beaucoup d’entre nous, les mois estivaux sont l’occasion de partager des moments en famille et avec des amis, et quand il s’agit de recevoir, rien ne bat un repas sur une table à pique-nique ou la grillade au barbecue!

By Dr. David Butler-Jones MD, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada

Each year, the arrival of summer is synonymous with spending increased time outside. For many of us, these months mean sharing moments with family and friends, and when it comes to entertaining, nothing compares to sitting around a picnic table or grilling on the barbeque!

On hot and sunny summer days, smog thrives. But smog is not limited to the visibly hazy, thick polluted air commonly found in cities. Smog can be found nearly everywhere, even when you can’t see it or smell it in the air around you.

And if you think smog stays outside, think again.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

First event benefiting the new Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation supports specialized care, research and education

Toronto, Thursday, June 17, 2010 – Children with a wide range of disabilities, including brain and spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, autism, epilepsy and genetic disorders, stand to benefit from a $165,000 contribution raised by RSM Richter, one of Canada’s largest independent accounting, business advisory and consulting firms.

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Plus de 2,5 millions de dollars sont recueillis pour la cause de la fibrose kystique lors de la 6e marche annuelle Destination guérisonMD