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Up one levelLakeshore’s Community Services and Wellness Expo
Providing awareness on services and programs available to Lakeshore’s families
50,000 Ontarians are poisoned each year, according to the Ontario Poison Centre
TORONTO, March 15 /CNW/ - Every year, more than 50,000 people in Ontario are poisoned. An estimated 95 per cent of these poisonings occur in the home, resulting from the improper use and storage of such common household items as cleaners, car products, medications, vitamins, cosmetics, perfumes, plants and even toothpaste.
Bike to Work Contest 2007
It's that time of the year again. With summer approaching it's time to get back out on the bike. Once again the Windsor Bicycling Committee is holding Bike to Work in June. Ride your bike to work in June and you could win great prizes.
World No Tobacco Day 2007
Windsor-Essex County – World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) is a worldwide event that encourages smokers to unite and break free from their dependence on tobacco. WNTD also serves as a reminder that all tobacco use is deadly.
Windsor Business Urged to "Shape Up" in Support of Health Coalition's Call For Action
The Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce is calling on the business community to use the extra sunshine during the summer solstice to begin a commitment to being more active.
Extreme Heat Alert Rescinded
Windsor-Essex County – Dr. G. Allen Heimann, Medical Officer of Health for Windsor-Essex County, has rescinded the Extreme Heat Alert for Windsor-Essex County.
Walk the Dog and Win! Contest 2007
Contest runs October 1-14th, 2007. Register on-line by October 19th, 2007.
Health Units Encourage Smoke-Free Vehicles to Protect Young Passengers
Health Units across Ontario are urging drivers and adult passengers to keep vehicles smoke-free this winter.
Canada’s Food Guide Promotion Posters
Are you looking for a way to promote Canada’s Food Guide in your community, school, or workplace? This series of five posters will help you do just that! Available now for ordering.
The 2008 Health Action Hero Awards
The Health Action Hero Award recipients have been identified by their peers for their commitment to healthy living and their work with community partners to encourage and support healthy eating, regular physical activity and reduced tobacco exposure.