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From The Kawartha Promoter
In these uncertain times some hard decisions must be made.
To protect the health and safety of our staff, clients and the public we are temporarily suspending The Kawartha Promoter in print.
On our website we will continue to post official press releases of current events as they unfold. We will also share volunteerism and local business and government announcements.
Please support local businesses however possible. And give thanks to all the volunteers, medical professionals, and necessary services.
Stay safe!
Max Miller, Publisher
10,000 PROTEST HEALTH CUTS
More than 10,000 people protested healthcare cuts at Queen’s Park on April 30.
RECOGNIZING SPECIAL PEOPLE
By Kirk Winter The second week of May is National Nursing Week, paying tribute to those frontline healthcare workers who go above and beyond.
SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM
The Food Security Working Group, a committee of the Kawartha Lakes Food Coalition, will be offering the Summer Outreach Lunch Program for children again this year.
WORKING TOWARDS BETTER END OF LIFE CARE
By Kirk Winter Across Canada, May 5 to 11 is National Hospice Palliative Care Week.
CHILDHOOD INACTIVITY EPIDEMIC
By Kirk Winter ParticipACTION and the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance have released some troubling conclusions about the health of Canadian children.
FORD BLINDSIDES HEALTHCARE ADVOCATES
The Ontario PC government has scheduled public hearings into Bill 74 on short notice, according to the Ontario Health Coalition.
CITY GAINS MEDICAL ADVANTAGE
The City of Kawartha Lakes has been approved as a University of Toronto (UofT) Family Medicine Clerkship training site.
UNIONS DEMAND PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Union leaders are calling on the Ford government to get public consultation on health care reform.
PLENTY TO DIGEST
The local health unit is inviting you to “Meet a Dietician” to help you with your family’s healthy eating habits.
TAKING NUTRITION TO THE GRASSROOTS LEVEL
Helping students reap the rewards of eating local foods is a new initiative by the City of Kawartha Lakes.
Portable Housing Benefit Would Help
By Kirk Winter The Ontario Association of Food Banks has some suggestions to deal with the low-income crisis.
RMH Making Plans for Patients
Ross Memorial Hospital is making plans for patients of Dr. Al-Beer, who was killed in a car crash on January 23.
Student Vaccinations Imperative
If your child’s vaccinations aren’t up to date, they may be sent home.
Know the Warning Signs
By Kirk Winter Knowing the warning signs of stroke can help save a life.
