Tag: dr. david mckeown
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2014 Public Health Champion Awards: Nominate Torontonians & Organizations by 4:30 PM on Apr.30
Toronto wants to recognize leaders in public health as well as “celebrate individuals and organizations for their hard work to protect and promote the health of all Torontonians.” You are invited to nominate individuals and organizations for the 2014 Public Health Champion Awards. The award recognizes individuals or organizations that have made outstanding contributions to…
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You’re Invited: Toronto Events Nov.3-Dec.29, 2013 + Canadian News + Toronto & TTC Alerts
Here are some great events in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Most events are FREE. Family Skate Free Admission and Refreshments November 3, 2013 2pm – 4pm Garnet Williams Community Centre 501 Clarke Avenue West, Thornhill, Ontario Peter Kent, MP for Thornhill, invites everyone to join him for a Family Skate. City of Toronto Launches Let’s Talk…
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Toronto’s Heat Alert of September 10, 2013, is Terminated
This is an update to the previous blog Heat Alert for Toronto September 10, 2013. The City of Toronto informs us that there is no heat alert at this time. Hurray!
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Heat Alert for Toronto September 10, 2013
This video presents “Heat Stress.” Ontario Ministry of Labour explains heat stress. A heat alert has been declared today for Toronto in Ontario, Canada, and will be in effect until further notice. Update: September 11, 2013, Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health has extended the Heat Alert. During a Heat Alert, there is a greater risk…
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Toronto CNE Food-Borne Illnesses: Cause is Contaminated Maple Bacon Jam Topping on The Cronut Burger
This is an update to the previous blog: Toronto CNE Food Borne Illnesses: TPH Samples of Cronut Burger Contaminated by Staphylococcus Aureus. As of 8 a.m. today, Toronto Public Health (TPH) has received 223 reports from CNE visitors who experienced gastrointestinal symptoms after consuming food at the CNE from August 16 to August 20. The…
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Toronto CNE Food Borne Illnesses: TPH Samples of Cronut Burger Contaminated by Staphylococcus Aureus
This video from CityNews Toronto presents “Cronut burger behind CNE food-borne illnesses: Toronto Public Health.” “Toronto Public Health says cronut Burgers sold by Epic Burgers & Waffles at the CNE appear to be the source of as many as 150 cases of food-borne illnesses. Dr. David McKeown, Toronto’s medical officer of health, and CNE G.M.…
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Heat Alert for Toronto July 15, 2013
This video presents “Heat Stress.” Ontario Ministry of Labour explains heat stress. A heat alert has been declared today for Toronto in Ontario, Canada, and will be in effect until further notice. During a Heat Alert, there is a greater risk of suffering from heat-related illness for a number of groups, including: