Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Press Release - Important Markham Council Meeting Tonight
There is an important Council Meeting to be held Tuesday, January 22nd at 7pm in the Council Chambers at 101 Town Centre Blvd. A proposed notice of Motion to Markham Council calling on York Region to expand the scope of the Environmental Assessment and to seek alternatives in the widening of Bayview Avenue from John Street to Major MacKenzie Dr. See attached letter to residents in the Thornhill area.Please click here for more information.
Press Release - Quit Smoking. Win A Car
York Region residents invited to participate in smoke-free contest
NEWMARKET – In addition to the many health benefits, York Region residents who want to quit smoking can add a new car to the list of incentives.
The Regional Municipality of York public health branch invites residents to join The Driven to Quit Challenge, hosted by the Canadian Cancer Society and funded by the Government of Ontario. The challenge provides the powerful motivation of a new car grand prize with the support and resources needed to become smoke-free.
In 2007, 1,475 York Region residents entered into the contest and took a step towards a smoke-free future. The 2008 Driven to Quit Challenge offers the chance to win a Toyota Prius or one of seven regional prizes.
The 2008 registration starts during National Non-Smoking Week that begins today and ends Friday, February 29, 2008.
Participants must be at least 19 years old, have a non-smoking support person and be smoke-free for the entire month of March. Support to quit smoking is available by phone or online.
Smokers’ Helpline is a free, confidential service that provides personalized support, advice and information about quitting smoking. The service uses proven practices to help smokers through the process of quitting.
For more information and to register for the Driven to Quit Challenge, visit www.driventoquit.ca or call the Smokers’ Helpline at 1-877-513-5333.
For more information on this or any other health-related topic, please contact York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653.
For more information on The Regional Municipality of York and our services, please visit www.york.ca
NEWMARKET – In addition to the many health benefits, York Region residents who want to quit smoking can add a new car to the list of incentives.
The Regional Municipality of York public health branch invites residents to join The Driven to Quit Challenge, hosted by the Canadian Cancer Society and funded by the Government of Ontario. The challenge provides the powerful motivation of a new car grand prize with the support and resources needed to become smoke-free.
In 2007, 1,475 York Region residents entered into the contest and took a step towards a smoke-free future. The 2008 Driven to Quit Challenge offers the chance to win a Toyota Prius or one of seven regional prizes.
The 2008 registration starts during National Non-Smoking Week that begins today and ends Friday, February 29, 2008.
Participants must be at least 19 years old, have a non-smoking support person and be smoke-free for the entire month of March. Support to quit smoking is available by phone or online.
Smokers’ Helpline is a free, confidential service that provides personalized support, advice and information about quitting smoking. The service uses proven practices to help smokers through the process of quitting.
For more information and to register for the Driven to Quit Challenge, visit www.driventoquit.ca or call the Smokers’ Helpline at 1-877-513-5333.
For more information on this or any other health-related topic, please contact York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653.
For more information on The Regional Municipality of York and our services, please visit www.york.ca
Monday, January 21, 2008
Sports Report
NFL Playoffs: New England 21 San Diego 12; NY Giants 23 Green Bay 20 (OT)
NHL: New Jersey 3 Toronto 2
AHL: Toronto 2 San Antonio 1 (OT)
OHL:Brampton 4 Sault Ste. Marie 1; Mississauga 4 Sudbury 1; Oshawa 4 Sarnia 3
OPJHL: Markham 5 North York 3
Tonight
No games scheduled
- Eric Rosenhek
NHL: New Jersey 3 Toronto 2
AHL: Toronto 2 San Antonio 1 (OT)
OHL:Brampton 4 Sault Ste. Marie 1; Mississauga 4 Sudbury 1; Oshawa 4 Sarnia 3
OPJHL: Markham 5 North York 3
Tonight
No games scheduled
- Eric Rosenhek
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Manulife Walk for Memories
JANUARY IS ALZHEIMER AWARENESS MONTH!THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF YORK REGION INVITES YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO TAKE THE CHALLENGE TO MAKE BRAIN HEALTH A PERSONAL COMMITMENT AS WE KICK OFF THE NATIONAL AWARENESS CAMPAIGN IN YORK REGION WITH THE 2008 MANULIFE WALKFOR MEMORIES.MAKE THE COMMITMENT TO TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR BRAIN HEALTH AT THE 5TH ANNUAL WALK FOR MEMORIES ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2008 AT THE GEORGINA ICE PALACE HALL WITH REGISTRATION AT 9:30 A.M., THE WALK BEGINS AT 10:00 A.M. EVERYONE IS WELCOME…ALL SITES ARE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE.You and your team are invited to warm up with Kelly’s Girls Line Dance Team and Sue Sutch of Fitness Force! Join the Mayor and Members of Council and make your own memories!STUDENTS, THE Alzheimer Society of York Region will award a ten hour volunteer certificate for your participation and $100.00 or more in pledges. You will also qualify for a unique collector 2008 Walk for Memories t-shirt. Remember, you can register online, recruit friends and win amazing prizes at www.walkformemories.ca.The Manulife Walk for Memories is also being held at Upper Canada Mall in Newmarket and Hillcrest Mall in Richmond Hill on Sunday, January 20/08…registration at 9:30 a.m. with the walk beginning at 10:00 a.m.The Alzheimer Society is making it’s own commitment to helping Canadians improve their brain health with the launch of BrainBooster, and online gym of challenging games and puzzles designed to increase mental performance. The gym also features brain-boosting recipes and simple exercises to get people moving. Canadians can access the gym by visiting www.alzheimer.ca. Once there, they can also sign up with their personal “brain” pledge and enter our Puzzled about Alzheimer’s contest, showcased in the February-March issue of Homemakers and Madame Magazines, as well as their online sites.Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative brain disorder that destroys vital brain cells. Alzheimer’s and related disorders affect an estimated 1 in 13 Canadians over the age of 65, or approximately 450,000 people. Of this number, 160,000 live in Ontario. If a cure is not found, it is estimated that 750,000 Canadians will have Alzheimer’s or a related disorder by the year 2031.The Walk for Memories is an annual event increasing public awareness and support to keep providing vital services, and to continue searching for the cause and a cure. Please help us in our commitment. You can make the connection by visiting our web site at www.alzheimer-york.com for more information regarding the Manulife Walk for Memories and services we provide to the community.Special thanks to our local sponsor True North Imaging for offering help for today and hope for tomorrow! Many thanks for your continued media support and for getting the message to your audiences. Your work is greatly appreciated and recognized.
Press Release - Up to 13 million cases of food poisoning in Canada each year
York Region raising awareness during National Environmental Public Health Week
NEWMARKET – York Region public health inspectors are involved in a variety of education and enforcement initiatives that strive to protect the health and safety of local residents.York Region public health inspectors are responsible for routinely inspecting all York Region food premises on a regular basis to ensure compliance with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Health Promotion and Protection Act (HPPA). This legislation applies to all public restaurants, cafeterias and other premises that prepare or sell food.Public health inspectors also assist in monitoring and identifying factors that impact water quality to ensure that drinking water is safe. Strict provincial regulations and standards are in place to ensure drinking water is safe for consumption.York Region public health inspectors offer the community the following tips to prevent food andwater-borne illnesses caused in the home:
• Wash your hands thoroughly with liquid soap and warm water prior to preparing, handling, serving and eating food
• Keep hazardous food products (meat, dairy, etc.) below 4°C/40°F and above 60°C/140°F to prevent the growth of harmful micro-organisms and bacteria
• Use a clean probe thermometer to ensure that food has reached the proper internal temperature to kill harmful bacteria
• Avoid cross-contamination of products; keep and store raw meats, poultry and seafood separate from ready-to-eat food
• Serve food immediately after preparation; Discard any food that has been left at room temperature for more than two hours
• Test private well water three times a year; in the spring, summer and fall; if you have had recent work done to the well; or if you notice a change in the colour or odour of the water
• There is no cost to have private well water tested
• Read labels for expiry and best before dates; Do not eat food that has passed its expiry date
• Always use clean dishes and utensils when preparing, handling, serving and eating food
• Never buy dented or bloated canned goods
Each year, the third week in January is designated as National Environmental Public Health Week. York Region joins communities across Canada in recognizing and celebrating the services provided by public health inspectors during this week.
The 2008 National Environmental Public Health Week theme is “The Changing Face of Environmental Health Inspection – Past Present and Future.” This theme reflects the rapidly changing and expanding profession of public health inspection.The responsibilities of public health inspectors have evolved over the years and will continue to expand as the field of public health changes. From collaborating with government agencies to investigate uninspected and ungraded food products, to promotion of clean air initiatives, the ability of public health inspectors to adapt and accept new challenges in the field of public health is invaluable for York Region and our residents.During National Environmental Public Health Week, additional public service announcements will be circulated to the media highlighting more of the important work York Region public health inspectors do to help keep residents healthy and safe.
For more information on this or any other health-related topic, please contact York Region Health Connection at 1 800 361-5653.
For more information on The Regional Municipality of York and our services, please visit www.york.ca
NEWMARKET – York Region public health inspectors are involved in a variety of education and enforcement initiatives that strive to protect the health and safety of local residents.York Region public health inspectors are responsible for routinely inspecting all York Region food premises on a regular basis to ensure compliance with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Health Promotion and Protection Act (HPPA). This legislation applies to all public restaurants, cafeterias and other premises that prepare or sell food.Public health inspectors also assist in monitoring and identifying factors that impact water quality to ensure that drinking water is safe. Strict provincial regulations and standards are in place to ensure drinking water is safe for consumption.York Region public health inspectors offer the community the following tips to prevent food andwater-borne illnesses caused in the home:
• Wash your hands thoroughly with liquid soap and warm water prior to preparing, handling, serving and eating food
• Keep hazardous food products (meat, dairy, etc.) below 4°C/40°F and above 60°C/140°F to prevent the growth of harmful micro-organisms and bacteria
• Use a clean probe thermometer to ensure that food has reached the proper internal temperature to kill harmful bacteria
• Avoid cross-contamination of products; keep and store raw meats, poultry and seafood separate from ready-to-eat food
• Serve food immediately after preparation; Discard any food that has been left at room temperature for more than two hours
• Test private well water three times a year; in the spring, summer and fall; if you have had recent work done to the well; or if you notice a change in the colour or odour of the water
• There is no cost to have private well water tested
• Read labels for expiry and best before dates; Do not eat food that has passed its expiry date
• Always use clean dishes and utensils when preparing, handling, serving and eating food
• Never buy dented or bloated canned goods
Each year, the third week in January is designated as National Environmental Public Health Week. York Region joins communities across Canada in recognizing and celebrating the services provided by public health inspectors during this week.
The 2008 National Environmental Public Health Week theme is “The Changing Face of Environmental Health Inspection – Past Present and Future.” This theme reflects the rapidly changing and expanding profession of public health inspection.The responsibilities of public health inspectors have evolved over the years and will continue to expand as the field of public health changes. From collaborating with government agencies to investigate uninspected and ungraded food products, to promotion of clean air initiatives, the ability of public health inspectors to adapt and accept new challenges in the field of public health is invaluable for York Region and our residents.During National Environmental Public Health Week, additional public service announcements will be circulated to the media highlighting more of the important work York Region public health inspectors do to help keep residents healthy and safe.
For more information on this or any other health-related topic, please contact York Region Health Connection at 1 800 361-5653.
For more information on The Regional Municipality of York and our services, please visit www.york.ca
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