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...
75 New Nurses for Long-Term Care Homes
Ontario is providing funding for up to 75 new attending nurse practitioners in long-term care homes over three years, including 30 starting this fall.
The...
Ontario’s First Patient Ombudsman
Ontario is taking steps toward appointing its first Patient Ombudsman to help people who have an unresolved complaint about their care at a hospital,...
Employment Standards Act (ESA) – What Businesses Need to Know
A law called the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) establishes minimum employer obligations and employee rights with respect to rates of pay, hours of...
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...
10 tips for avoiding complaints about privacy violations
1. Post contact info for your Privacy Policy on your website
Every organization subject to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) is...
School Buses on Ontario Roads
As another school year begins, Ontario is asking drivers to slow down near school buses and school zones and to pay attention for children.
There...
Drive an ATV in Ontario
ATVs and other types of ORVs are popular year-round utility and recreational vehicles that can offer hours of enjoyment for outdoor enthusiasts, as long...
Riding a Snowmobile in Ontario
Snowmobiling is a popular winter activity in Ontario. Just remember that there are risks to consider every time you head out. Knowing how to...
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...
Impaired Driving
Learn about Ontario's impaired driving laws and the penalties you could face if you drive while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
What is impaired driving?
Impaired...
Understanding demerit points in Ontario
Demerit points are added to your driver’s licence, if you are convicted of breaking certain driving laws. The rules are different depending on if...
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...
Distracted Driving in Ontario
In Ontario, it is illegal for drivers to talk, text, type, dial or email using hand-held cell phones and other hand-held communications and entertainment...
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Drinking & Driving – Breath analyzer myths
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