Canadian cardiovascular disease epidemic ignored by public?
The piece argues that if a disease caused over half of annual deaths in Canada, people would demand prevention and treatment information. It notes the preventable steps for cardiovascular disease: weight control, lower cholesterol and saturated fat, regular exercise, quitting smoking, blood pressure control, and stress reduction, while many are not aware or do not act.
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On- The-Job English helps workers gain new careers
Twenty seven Health Sciences Centre employees in Winnipeg with limited English completed a 60 hour on the job English course. The program, run on work time with no pay loss, aimed to improve language skills for their current jobs and future advancement. It was sponsored by the Worker Training and Education program, CUPE Local 1550, the centre, and Ben Hanuschak's department. The course included practical language for the workplace and broader language skills, with evaluation pending.
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Canadian Union of Public Employees
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Manitoba
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Prosecution Possible For Too Many Walleye
The Manitoba Department of Renewable Resources and Transportation Services warn anglers they may face prosecution for transporting more than six walleye through Ontario from Shoal Lake on the Manitoba Ontario border. Manitoba limits eight walleye per licence within Manitoba, but Ontario law limits six when passing through. Anyone fishing in Manitoba and driving walleye into Ontario could be charged.
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Manitoba
Ontario
Manitoba-Ontario
Safety Hints For Cyclists
DID YOU KNOW the greatest percentage of recent bicycle accidents involved multi geared bikes. The popularity of the ten speed bicycle comes with inexperience and poor handling. Novice cyclists weave as they change gears or brake. Motorists should treat cyclists with the same caution as motorists. Use car transport to reach cycling areas to avoid traffic fatigue.
Red Cross water safety tip on boating holidays
A Canadian Red Cross summer safety guidance urges boaters to take small boat handling courses and yell for help before a boating holiday. Emphasizing proactive preparation, the advice stresses learning safety skills to prevent emergencies.
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