Bridal fashions and rules for wedding dress lengths
Canadian bridal experts outline rules for gown length and style across settings from church to civil ceremonies. They advise white or off-white for formal weddings with train distinctions, and pastel or white for informal chapel or home ceremonies, emphasizing modesty and comfort.
Slow Down and Live campaign targets fastest drivers
A continent wide effort sponsored by the Canadian Highway Safety Council and coordinated with U S and Puerto Rico aims to curb the rush in traffic this summer. The program, running in June to August, urges motorists to balance speed with safety, citing risk of death or injury. Government bodies, police, services and many organizations pledge participation, using the 1960 slogan Highway Safety Can Make Driving Fun.
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First Playing Cards and Canton Theatre Fire Factoids
Venice used the earliest preserved pack in 1125. The Canton theatre fire on May 25, 1845 killed 1,670 people, the worst theatre blaze on record.
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Flies emerge in June threaten picnics with disease
June warmth spurs fly generations as they dine on exposed food at picnics. After breeding in filth and visiting garbage heaps, they contaminate surfaces from tableware to cake. Food should be covered to protect it from these pests and prevent disease transmission.
Cheese a versatile staple for Canadians meals
An old adage frames cheese as gold in the morning and lead at night. Canadians face abundant varieties yet underconsume cheese. It is high in protein, aids digestion when paired with bulky foods, and suits cooking from sauces to salads.
Simple or Compound Fracture Explained
The article defines simple or closed fractures as bones broken without skin break. Compound fractures involve a wound over the break and possible bone protrusion. It advises immobilizing with a splint and applying sterile dressing if skin is broken, summoning a doctor immediately.
Recipe booklet offers chicken ideas for summer menus
A new free booklet Cooking Canada's Chicken by the Poultry Products Institute of Canada accompanies Cooking Canada's Turkey and Cooking Canada's Eggs. It runs 48 pages of recipes and tips for using chicken and is available free on request from PPI, Box 21, Station K, Toronto 12, Ontario.
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Not a Fir but a Hemlock Douglas Tree
A common belief about the Douglas fir is corrected as the tree is actually a hemlock. The note emphasizes classification by botanists and clarifies common naming confusion.
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