Possible Risks Associated With Bow and Bay Windows
Bow windows are basically any windows that protrude outside the main building and comprise of four to six panels. Bay windows, on the other...
Ontario Taking Action to Prohibit Carding and Street Checks
The province has posted a draft regulation for public input that would prohibit the random and arbitrary collection of identifying information by police, referred...
Preparing for Winter Driving in Ontario
As announced in the 2015 Budget, one of the auto insurance reforms designed to protect consumers and reduce insurance rates is the mandatory winter...
Teeth whitening: Why you should not do it yourself
If you, like many people, would like to have brighter, sparkling teeth, then consider having them whitened by a professional, instead of wasting your...
Ontario First to Test Automated Vehicles on Roads in Canada
Ontario is launching a new pilot to allow for the testing of automated vehicles on Ontario roads.
Automated vehicles are driverless or self-driving vehicles that...
Emergency plumbing services in Toronto
Get a company that will respond swiftly to your need for emergency plumbing services.
Emergency plumber companies in Canada are companies that hire professionally trained...
Drug Offences: Defense Strategies to Use
Repealing and replacing the Narcotic Control Act as well as Parts III and IV of the Food and Drugs Act, the Controlled Drugs and...
Everything about Trans Fats
Trans fat is a fat found in foods. Trans fat is made when a liquid vegetable oil is changed into a solid fat. Trans...
Healthy Eating
A healthy diet provides the body with essential nutrition. The requirements for a healthy diet can be met from a variety of plant-based and...
Everything about Food Labels in Canada
Food labels are found on packaged food to help you make informed food choices. They provide the following information:
Nutrition facts table
Serving size
...
Food safety tips for barbecuing from Health Canada
Many Canadians love to barbecue all year round, but especially when the weather starts to get warm. As with any type of cooking, it’s...
$6 Million to Bring More Local Food to the Table
Support of Greenbelt Fund will encourage consumption of Ontario-grown food.
Ontario is providing $6 million over three years to increase sales of local food by...
More Protection for Patient Privacy in Ontario
Ontario is strengthening privacy, accountability and transparency in the health care system
Ontario intends to introduce legislation today that, if passed, would improve privacy, accountability...
New Legislation for Child Care Providers in Ontario
On August 31, 2015, the Child Care and Early Years Act came into effect. This new legislation replaces the Day Nurseries Act.
You can find...
Improving Access to Fertility Treatments for Ontario Families
Removing Barriers for Ontarians Who Want to Grow Their Families
Ontario is expanding access to fertility services to help an additional 4,000 Ontarians grow their...
Vinyl Windows: Energy Efficient!
Are you considering vinyl windows? They have a variety of benefits as opposed to traditional wood or metal windows. They are more visually appealing...
Choosing water filter: what to think of?
If you care about your and your loved ones' health, a safe source of clean drinking water should be on top of your priorities....
What is basement lowering?
If you, like many other people, are living in an older home that only has a crawl space underneath it or your actual basement...
Reinstate a suspended driver’s licence
How to get a driver’s licence back after it has been suspended in Ontario.
Types of suspensions
You can lose your driver’s licence for many reasons...
Vehicle Impoundment
Find out what you need to know to keep your car on the road.
Vehicle Impoundment Program in Ontario
Ontario's Vehicle Impoundment Programs are aimed at...
Safe driving practices
It’s a quick review of important safety practices for drivers, including seatbelts, child car seats and booster seats, checking blind spots, obeying the speed...
Mercury in Fish: Making Informed Choices about Fish
Health Canada last issued consumption advice about mercury in fish in 2002. That advice is now being updated to better reflect the latest data...
Lead poisoning and health
Lead is a naturally occurring toxic metal found in the Earth’s crust. Its widespread use has resulted in extensive environmental contamination, human exposure and...
Do-It-Yourself Approach Often Goes Bad; Better Call The Toronto Plumber
When it comes to fixing your plumbing, one of the biggest choices that you will have to make is whether or not to do...