SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP / March 22, 2010 – Once again, the Township of Springwater will be joining municipalities across Canada in participating in Earth Hour.
In an attempt to fight global warming and promote environmental awareness, the Township of Springwater will be joining other municipalities across Canada in participating in Earth Hour 2009.
In addition to participating in Earth Hour, the Township of Springwater Council contributed to environmental awareness through the design and building of their 21,000 square foot Administration Centre in 2009.
The Administration Centre helps to serve as an example for responsible, sustainable buildings. During the day, sensors detect when sufficient natural light exists, and overhead lighting is shut off. Existing trees were preserved, where possible, to provide natural cooling and protection of the building. The facility is heated and cooled by an in-floor heating system. This system is very energy efficient as it delivers heat where it is most effective and useable.
Built to accommodate growth until 2040, the Administration Centre is expected to be certified LEED (Leadership in Energy Efficient Design) Silver.
Policies such as the Reduced Use of Bottled Water policy, the Green Purchasing Policy and the Carpool Policy demonstrate Council’s commitment to protecting the environment, and setting a green standard to future growth within the Township.
The overall objective of Earth Hour is to fight global warming and promote environmental awareness takes place on Saturday March 27, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
This Earth Hour began in Sydney, Australia in 2007, when more than two million Sydney businesses and households turned off their lights for one hour. That hour sent a powerful worldwide message that it is possible to take action.
Between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on March 27th, the Township of Springwater is encouraging residents and businesses to turn off (or reduce) their lights as a symbolic recognition of the fight against climate change. Businesses that are not in a position to turn their lights off completely due to operational requirements are encouraged to reduce and conserve power between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
The Township of Springwater supports those municipalities that have already committed to participating, and would like to encourage participation by all municipalities.
For further information or to register as a participating organization or as an individual visit the Earth Hour website at: www.earthhour.org.
Springwater is a municipality of approximately 18,000 residents located in the heart of Simcoe County. The Township is governed by a seven-member council with a complement of 60 full and part-time staff. In 2009, the Township celebrated its 15th anniversary of the amalgamated Township of Springwater, and the opening of their first Administration Centre.
Monday, March 22, 2010
First Ever Kidney Cancer Patient Education Conference Highlights Advancements, Education and Hope
Kidney Cancer Canada Brings Together Our Country’s Leading Medical Experts
Kidney Cancer Canada (KCC) is hosting the first Canadian Kidney Cancer Patient Education Conference on April 10, 2010 in Toronto. At a time when there is more hope for the disease than ever before, KCC is bringing Canada’s leading kidney cancer experts together with patients and caregivers to share the latest in clinical trial research, treatment advances and self-care and support services.
“As few as five years ago, a diagnosis of advanced kidney cancer left few options for patients or physicians. Little was known about the disease and patients found themselves with nowhere to turn for support,” says Deb Maskens, co-founder of KCC. “But Canada has made remarkable progress in the area of kidney cancer and hope for the disease is growing. The conference will bring patients and medical professionals together for the first time, to recognize and explore these achievements.”
The KCC Kidney Cancer Patient Education Conference will also create a forum for patients and caregivers to meet others facing similar challenges, share their experiences and build their individual support networks.
WHAT: KCC Kidney Cancer Patient Education Conference
A one-day conference for patients, family members, caregivers and healthcare professionals:
- Learn about new advancements in kidney cancer research and treatment
- Hear the inspirational stories of patients and their advice for battling the disease
- Ask questions and get answers from Canada’s leading kidney cancer experts
WHERE: CNIB Centre
1929 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, ON
WHEN: Saturday, April 10, 2010
9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
RSVP REQUIRED: 1-866-598-7166 / info@kidneycancercanada.ca
Kidney Cancer Canada
Kidney Cancer Canada is the first Canadian-based, patient-led registered charity established to improve the quality of life for patients and their families living with kidney cancer. Kidney Cancer Canada advocates for access to new treatments, provides support and information to patients, and works to increase awareness of kidney cancer as a significant health issue. For more information please visit: www.kidneycancercanada.ca.
Kidney Cancer Canada (KCC) is hosting the first Canadian Kidney Cancer Patient Education Conference on April 10, 2010 in Toronto. At a time when there is more hope for the disease than ever before, KCC is bringing Canada’s leading kidney cancer experts together with patients and caregivers to share the latest in clinical trial research, treatment advances and self-care and support services.
“As few as five years ago, a diagnosis of advanced kidney cancer left few options for patients or physicians. Little was known about the disease and patients found themselves with nowhere to turn for support,” says Deb Maskens, co-founder of KCC. “But Canada has made remarkable progress in the area of kidney cancer and hope for the disease is growing. The conference will bring patients and medical professionals together for the first time, to recognize and explore these achievements.”
The KCC Kidney Cancer Patient Education Conference will also create a forum for patients and caregivers to meet others facing similar challenges, share their experiences and build their individual support networks.
WHAT: KCC Kidney Cancer Patient Education Conference
A one-day conference for patients, family members, caregivers and healthcare professionals:
- Learn about new advancements in kidney cancer research and treatment
- Hear the inspirational stories of patients and their advice for battling the disease
- Ask questions and get answers from Canada’s leading kidney cancer experts
WHERE: CNIB Centre
1929 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, ON
WHEN: Saturday, April 10, 2010
9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
RSVP REQUIRED: 1-866-598-7166 / info@kidneycancercanada.ca
Kidney Cancer Canada
Kidney Cancer Canada is the first Canadian-based, patient-led registered charity established to improve the quality of life for patients and their families living with kidney cancer. Kidney Cancer Canada advocates for access to new treatments, provides support and information to patients, and works to increase awareness of kidney cancer as a significant health issue. For more information please visit: www.kidneycancercanada.ca.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Beware of Online Scammers
The development of the Internet has been among the most important technological innovations of the past twenty years. Millions of Canadians use the Web daily to get their news and to connect with their communities. At the same time, the Web has provided fraudsters with new ways to defraud us with new online scams and online versions of schemes that have been around for decades.
Online fraud costs the economy millions of dollars each year and puts everyone at risk regardless of age, education, income or where they live.
Every year in March, over 100 private and public sector members of the Fraud Prevention Forum support Fraud Prevention Month to remind Canadians to be on the alert for fraud and to report incidents to the proper authorities.
Scammers routinely use online services to make offers to prospective victims or to draw individuals and businesses into fraudulent transactions. Here are a few tips to help you avoid scams and better protect yourself online:
• Never provide details about your bank accounts or credit cards by e-mail before doing background checks.
• Always seek independent advice if an offer involves time pressure, providing personal information, or sending money, particularly if it is for a job or an investment opportunity. If the offer is legitimate, they can wait a day or two for a response.
• If you receive a letter with a cheque after you posted your resume online, saying you are hired as a secret shopper to test the services of a money transfer company…Beware! The cheque might be counterfeit.
For more tips, or to report a scam, contact the Competition Bureau at www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/fraud or call 1-800-348-5358, or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at www.antifraudcentre.ca or call 1-888-495-8501.
Catching these criminals is critical. That is why Fraud Prevention Forum members urge you to recognize it, report it, and help stop it.
Online fraud costs the economy millions of dollars each year and puts everyone at risk regardless of age, education, income or where they live.
Every year in March, over 100 private and public sector members of the Fraud Prevention Forum support Fraud Prevention Month to remind Canadians to be on the alert for fraud and to report incidents to the proper authorities.
Scammers routinely use online services to make offers to prospective victims or to draw individuals and businesses into fraudulent transactions. Here are a few tips to help you avoid scams and better protect yourself online:
• Never provide details about your bank accounts or credit cards by e-mail before doing background checks.
• Always seek independent advice if an offer involves time pressure, providing personal information, or sending money, particularly if it is for a job or an investment opportunity. If the offer is legitimate, they can wait a day or two for a response.
• If you receive a letter with a cheque after you posted your resume online, saying you are hired as a secret shopper to test the services of a money transfer company…Beware! The cheque might be counterfeit.
For more tips, or to report a scam, contact the Competition Bureau at www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/fraud or call 1-800-348-5358, or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at www.antifraudcentre.ca or call 1-888-495-8501.
Catching these criminals is critical. That is why Fraud Prevention Forum members urge you to recognize it, report it, and help stop it.
Online scammers- Recognize it, report it, and help stop it.
By Melanie Aitken, Commissioner of Competition
The development of the Internet has been among the most important technological innovations of the past twenty years. Millions of Canadians use the Web daily to get their news and to connect with their communities. But it has also provided fraudsters with new ways to defraud us with new online scams and online versions of schemes that have been around in other forms for decades.
Every year in March, over 100 private and public sector organizations support Fraud Prevention Month to remind Canadians to be on the alert and report incidents of fraud. The members of the Fraud Prevention Forum carry out this important work because, despite the diligent efforts of law enforcement, scammers continue to prey on Canadian citizens, robbing individuals and companies of their hard-earned dollars.
This year, the organization I head, the Competition Bureau, and its Fraud Prevention Forum partners, are raising awareness of Internet fraud because it has become a primary vehicle for fraudsters. Online fraud now costs the economy millions of dollars each year and puts everyone at risk regardless of age, education, income or where we live. Indeed, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (formerly PhoneBusters) has detected a dramatic rise in online scams in recent years – a 77 per cent leap since 2005.
While Internet fraud is fairly new and provides us with certain novel challenges, our fight remains the same and we need your help. It is important that we all learn how to recognize the signs of fraud, protect ourselves, and know how and where to report it. With your assistance, law enforcement agencies and my colleagues at the Competition Bureau will be able to crackdown on fraud even more effectively.
Scammers routinely use online services to make offers to prospective victims or to draw individuals and businesses into fraudulent transactions. Online scams are designed to appear that they come from familiar and trusted places. The following scams are among those we are highlighting this year:
• Job scams that often promise high income for little effort, or ask you to send a cheque in order to pay for materials or information that allow you to work from home.
• Health claim scams often involve bogus products that make “breakthrough” health claims on the Internet or promise to cure illnesses, such as cancer or the H1N1 virus.
• Business or investment opportunities can appear to be lucrative but may, in reality, be illegal pyramid schemes.
• Supply and merchandise scams may involve buying products over the Internet–for business or consumer use–that are never sent, or receiving a bill for merchandise that was never ordered or received. For businesses, toner cartridge, paper and business directory scams are particularly common.
• Identity theft happens when someone tricks you into providing personal information to commit fraud.
Some of the following tips can help you avoid scams and better protect yourself online:
• Never provide details about your bank accounts or credit cards by e-mail, over the phone or by fax, before doing background checks.
• Always seek independent advice if an offer involves time pressure, providing personal information, or sending money, particularly if it is for a job or an investment opportunity. If the offer is legitimate, they can wait a day or two for a response.
• If you receive a cheque and are asked to return an “overpayment” portion using a money transfer company…Beware! The cheque might be counterfeit.
Catching these criminals is critical, and that’s why Fraud Prevention Forum members urge you to recognize it, report it, and help stop it.
For more tips, or to report a scam, contact the Competition Bureau at www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/fraud or call 1-800-348-5358, or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at www.antifraudcentre.ca or call 1-888-495-8501.
The development of the Internet has been among the most important technological innovations of the past twenty years. Millions of Canadians use the Web daily to get their news and to connect with their communities. But it has also provided fraudsters with new ways to defraud us with new online scams and online versions of schemes that have been around in other forms for decades.
Every year in March, over 100 private and public sector organizations support Fraud Prevention Month to remind Canadians to be on the alert and report incidents of fraud. The members of the Fraud Prevention Forum carry out this important work because, despite the diligent efforts of law enforcement, scammers continue to prey on Canadian citizens, robbing individuals and companies of their hard-earned dollars.
This year, the organization I head, the Competition Bureau, and its Fraud Prevention Forum partners, are raising awareness of Internet fraud because it has become a primary vehicle for fraudsters. Online fraud now costs the economy millions of dollars each year and puts everyone at risk regardless of age, education, income or where we live. Indeed, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (formerly PhoneBusters) has detected a dramatic rise in online scams in recent years – a 77 per cent leap since 2005.
While Internet fraud is fairly new and provides us with certain novel challenges, our fight remains the same and we need your help. It is important that we all learn how to recognize the signs of fraud, protect ourselves, and know how and where to report it. With your assistance, law enforcement agencies and my colleagues at the Competition Bureau will be able to crackdown on fraud even more effectively.
Scammers routinely use online services to make offers to prospective victims or to draw individuals and businesses into fraudulent transactions. Online scams are designed to appear that they come from familiar and trusted places. The following scams are among those we are highlighting this year:
• Job scams that often promise high income for little effort, or ask you to send a cheque in order to pay for materials or information that allow you to work from home.
• Health claim scams often involve bogus products that make “breakthrough” health claims on the Internet or promise to cure illnesses, such as cancer or the H1N1 virus.
• Business or investment opportunities can appear to be lucrative but may, in reality, be illegal pyramid schemes.
• Supply and merchandise scams may involve buying products over the Internet–for business or consumer use–that are never sent, or receiving a bill for merchandise that was never ordered or received. For businesses, toner cartridge, paper and business directory scams are particularly common.
• Identity theft happens when someone tricks you into providing personal information to commit fraud.
Some of the following tips can help you avoid scams and better protect yourself online:
• Never provide details about your bank accounts or credit cards by e-mail, over the phone or by fax, before doing background checks.
• Always seek independent advice if an offer involves time pressure, providing personal information, or sending money, particularly if it is for a job or an investment opportunity. If the offer is legitimate, they can wait a day or two for a response.
• If you receive a cheque and are asked to return an “overpayment” portion using a money transfer company…Beware! The cheque might be counterfeit.
Catching these criminals is critical, and that’s why Fraud Prevention Forum members urge you to recognize it, report it, and help stop it.
For more tips, or to report a scam, contact the Competition Bureau at www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/fraud or call 1-800-348-5358, or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at www.antifraudcentre.ca or call 1-888-495-8501.
Monday, March 8, 2010
This Thursday, March 11, is World Kidney Day
This Thursday, March 11, is World Kidney Day and Alliston's Baxter Corporation is encouraging area residents with diabetes to talk to their doctor about kidney disease and treatment options.
As a key partner in kidney health and managing chronic kidney disease, Baxter Corporation encourages people to learn about their risk factors, to get screened and to learn about prevention and treatment options.
Why is World Kidney Day important?
Chronic kidney disease is growing in Canada, fuelled largely by diseases associated with an aging population, hypertension and increasing rates of diabetes
More than 240 million people worldwide have diabetes, including more than three million Canadians, and this global figure is projected to rise to 380 million by 2025
About 40 percent of people with diabetes will develop chronic kidney disease
The Kidney Foundation of Canada estimates that approximately two million Canadians have kidney disease or are at risk
As the incidence of diabetes continues to grow – and increasing numbers of
patients progressing to kidney disease and kidney failure require healthcare resources – the need for early patient education about kidney disease and treatment options, including home-based treatments, has become critical.
As well-respected nephrologist Dr. Jeffrey Perl (St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON) states in Baxter’s release, early detection can dramatically affect options that people have, how long they can preserve their kidney function and the quality of life they will experience while living with the disease.
As a key partner in kidney health and managing chronic kidney disease, Baxter Corporation encourages people to learn about their risk factors, to get screened and to learn about prevention and treatment options.
Why is World Kidney Day important?
Chronic kidney disease is growing in Canada, fuelled largely by diseases associated with an aging population, hypertension and increasing rates of diabetes
More than 240 million people worldwide have diabetes, including more than three million Canadians, and this global figure is projected to rise to 380 million by 2025
About 40 percent of people with diabetes will develop chronic kidney disease
The Kidney Foundation of Canada estimates that approximately two million Canadians have kidney disease or are at risk
As the incidence of diabetes continues to grow – and increasing numbers of
patients progressing to kidney disease and kidney failure require healthcare resources – the need for early patient education about kidney disease and treatment options, including home-based treatments, has become critical.
As well-respected nephrologist Dr. Jeffrey Perl (St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON) states in Baxter’s release, early detection can dramatically affect options that people have, how long they can preserve their kidney function and the quality of life they will experience while living with the disease.
Peter Van Loan Celebrates Canada’s First Gold at the Vancouver Olympic Games
On February 23, 2010 Peter Van Loan, MP for York Simcoe and Canada’s Minister of International Trade joined Alexandre Bilodeau to celebrate Canada’s first Olympic Gold medal won on Canadian soil.
Minister Van Loan congratulated Bilodeau on his historic win as the Canadian gold medalist in men’s moguls. Bilodeau accepted a commemorative gold coin from the Royal Canadian Mint.
“Alex Bilodeau is an inspiration for Canadian athletes and young people in communities across our country,” said Minister Van Loan. "His is a remarkable story of hard work, determination and achievement. It is a story of a special family, supporting one another, to do great things. It is fitting that it was someone like Alex, who was the first Canadian to win Gold on our soil."
“As Canadians we can be proud of our athletes and their accomplishments throughout these games. I am honoured to be here to celebrate our athletes on behalf of the people of my riding of York Simcoe and all Canadians enjoying these winter games.”
Minister Van Loan joined athletes, sports fans and representatives of the Royal Canadian Mint at a special event to celebrate Bilodeau’s gold winning performance at the Royal Canadian Mint Pavilion in Vancouver.
Minister Van Loan congratulated Bilodeau on his historic win as the Canadian gold medalist in men’s moguls. Bilodeau accepted a commemorative gold coin from the Royal Canadian Mint.
“Alex Bilodeau is an inspiration for Canadian athletes and young people in communities across our country,” said Minister Van Loan. "His is a remarkable story of hard work, determination and achievement. It is a story of a special family, supporting one another, to do great things. It is fitting that it was someone like Alex, who was the first Canadian to win Gold on our soil."
“As Canadians we can be proud of our athletes and their accomplishments throughout these games. I am honoured to be here to celebrate our athletes on behalf of the people of my riding of York Simcoe and all Canadians enjoying these winter games.”
Minister Van Loan joined athletes, sports fans and representatives of the Royal Canadian Mint at a special event to celebrate Bilodeau’s gold winning performance at the Royal Canadian Mint Pavilion in Vancouver.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
THEATRE BY THE BAY SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
Theatre by the Bay is seeking volunteers to help in a variety of areas such as with sets, publicity, box office, ushering, wardrobe, props, fund raising and general labour. If getting involved with theatre interests you, please attend our VOLUNTEER INFORMATION NIGHT, on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 7pm, Huronia Room, Barrie City Hall .
The Theatre by the Bay line up for 2010:
Stars Come Out Event, April 26
The Taming of the Shrew, August 5 to 21
Aladdin and Jasmine’s Summer Adventure, August 7 to 27
Anyone interested in volunteering with Theatre by the Bay is urged to contact the Theatre by the Bay office at 705-735-9243, or drop in to Theatre by the Bay at 55 Dunlop Street East Unit 1 in Barrie .
The Theatre by the Bay line up for 2010:
Stars Come Out Event, April 26
The Taming of the Shrew, August 5 to 21
Aladdin and Jasmine’s Summer Adventure, August 7 to 27
Anyone interested in volunteering with Theatre by the Bay is urged to contact the Theatre by the Bay office at 705-735-9243, or drop in to Theatre by the Bay at 55 Dunlop Street East Unit 1 in Barrie .
Monday, March 1, 2010
Supporters of Breaking Down Barriers Rocked the House at the 4th Annual Curling Bonspiel fundraising event!
The Curling Club of Collingwood was packed with players and spectators as Breaking Down Barriers held its 4th Annual Rockin’ the House Curling Bonspiel on Saturday, September 27, 2010. Town Officials, local business leaders and residents came together in support of people with disabilities throughout the Georgian Triangle.
At this event, teams consisting of people of all abilities received two games, a continental breakfast, and lunch compliments of Boston Pizza, medals, trophies, prizes, silent auction, 50/50 draw, free massages and a day full of fun.
Cal Patterson, Warden of Simcoe County and Mayor of Wasaga Beach and Town of Collingwood Councilor Norm Sandberg, brought greetings to the participants.
The entire event was filmed by the Ministry of Community and Social Services to promote Breaking Down Barriers commitment to accessibility. Breaking Down Barriers thanks staff member Catherine Sholtz for all her hard work behind the scenes to make this possible.
In draw one; the gold medals went to the Benson Bombers, silver to the Toyota 4 Runners and Bronze to Ainley’s Les Bon Spielers. In draw two, the gold medals went to The Ainley Stone Throwers, Silver to the Wasaga Rockers and Bronze to Ready to Go. The tournament trophy went to the Benson Bombers. Prizes for best team name were awarded to members of “The Brave Attempters.” The best team costume award was won by CC Tatham’s Sweeping Beauties.
The Marie Banks Memorial Award for top individual fundraiser was awarded to Derek Bowers of the Wasaga Rockers who raised $632. The top team fundraisers were the Wasaga Rockers who raised a total of $1350. What a great way to honour Marie’s memory! The total amount raised by this event was $12,690; the funds will help the organization continue to provide programs for its consumers.
This event was made possible through the generous support of our event sponsors, food sponsors, media sponsors and silent auction donors as well as the staff and volunteers of Breaking Down Barriers. We thank each and every one of them for their role in the day’s success.
Since 1985, Breaking Down Barriers has been providing programs and services to promote the independence of people with disabilities in the Georgian Triangle. They encourage anyone with a disability to contact them at 705-445-1543 for more information on the programs and services available through their office.
At this event, teams consisting of people of all abilities received two games, a continental breakfast, and lunch compliments of Boston Pizza, medals, trophies, prizes, silent auction, 50/50 draw, free massages and a day full of fun.
Cal Patterson, Warden of Simcoe County and Mayor of Wasaga Beach and Town of Collingwood Councilor Norm Sandberg, brought greetings to the participants.
The entire event was filmed by the Ministry of Community and Social Services to promote Breaking Down Barriers commitment to accessibility. Breaking Down Barriers thanks staff member Catherine Sholtz for all her hard work behind the scenes to make this possible.
In draw one; the gold medals went to the Benson Bombers, silver to the Toyota 4 Runners and Bronze to Ainley’s Les Bon Spielers. In draw two, the gold medals went to The Ainley Stone Throwers, Silver to the Wasaga Rockers and Bronze to Ready to Go. The tournament trophy went to the Benson Bombers. Prizes for best team name were awarded to members of “The Brave Attempters.” The best team costume award was won by CC Tatham’s Sweeping Beauties.
The Marie Banks Memorial Award for top individual fundraiser was awarded to Derek Bowers of the Wasaga Rockers who raised $632. The top team fundraisers were the Wasaga Rockers who raised a total of $1350. What a great way to honour Marie’s memory! The total amount raised by this event was $12,690; the funds will help the organization continue to provide programs for its consumers.
This event was made possible through the generous support of our event sponsors, food sponsors, media sponsors and silent auction donors as well as the staff and volunteers of Breaking Down Barriers. We thank each and every one of them for their role in the day’s success.
Since 1985, Breaking Down Barriers has been providing programs and services to promote the independence of people with disabilities in the Georgian Triangle. They encourage anyone with a disability to contact them at 705-445-1543 for more information on the programs and services available through their office.
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