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GoodLife Kids Foundation announced today that OCDSB’S Crystal Bay Centre for Special Education has been selected as a finalist in their National Win 4 Kids contest. As part of the contest GoodLife Kids Foundation is giving away a total of $100,000 to programs across Canada that are helping kids have a healthier future. ...

Creating lasting change happens one person and community at a time. Recognizing the power youth have in inspiring healthy change in their communities, the Canadian Cancer Society’s Youth 4 Action grant program helps young people across Ontario lead projects that raise awareness about important health policy issues and educate community members about ways to prevent cancer. ...

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has issued a _ Frostbite Warning _ to ensure people take appropriate precautions before going outside and to encourage homeless people to seek indoor shelter from the cold. This warning is in effect from overnight Friday January 16, 2015 until Saturday January 17, 2015. ...

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has issued a _ Frostbite Warning _ to ensure people take appropriate precautions before going outside and to encourage homeless people to seek indoor shelter from the cold. This warning is in effect from Tuesday, January 6, 2015 until further notice. ...

https://twitter.com/ottawahealth/status/551778460897923072 The months of December, January and February are the coldest months of the Ottawa winter and it’s difficult to avoid the cold weather. Frostbite is defined as damage of the skin from exposure to cold weather. City of Ottawa Paramedics remind everyone that cold that extremely cold weather can lead to serious complications, the worst being amputation. ...

The Hydropothecary today announced receipt of its production license for medical marijuana. The license is held by the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, 167151 Canada Inc., which is listed as the licensee on Health Canada’s website. “Receiving a production license from Health Canada is an exciting development and is a recognition of good planning, strong management and hard work. ...

Ottawa Public Health has lifted the precautionary boil water advisory affecting approximately 350 users of the Vars communal well water system. Water sample results indicate the water is safe for human consumption and other household purposes. The advisory was issued due to low pressure experienced in the communal well system as a result of a power outage. ...

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has issued a precautionary Boil Water Advisory for the area of Vars due to low pressure in the communal well system. A reduction in pressure in the water distribution system means that groundwater or soil contamination could potentially seep into the watermain pipes through small cracks or leaks. ...

Nice to have a mayor with a sense of humour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKBV0DOhBa8

Ontario is taking action to protect children and youth from the harmful effects of smoking. Starting January 1, 2015, it will be illegal to: * Smoke on bar and restaurant patios * Smoke on playgrounds and public sports fields and surfaces * Sell tobacco on university and college campuses. ...