More than half of the over 65,000 people who died in Western Canada in 2003-2004 died in a hospital, according to a new report by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI). In-hospital deaths were more common in Manitoba (68%) and Alberta (65%) than in British Columbia (52%) or Saskatchewan (51%). Health Care Use at the End of Life in Western Canada is the first report of its kind to examine the use of health services by people nearing the end of their lives.
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The reality of climate change is showcased throughout this series. In this pivotal first episode join our host as she introduces the importance of being real. The reality of climate change is showcased throughout this series. In this pivotal first episode join our host, as she introduces the importance of being real. Shot on various locations throughout Ontario, the series cuts clear into real issues.
Be real with your food. Where does it come from? What are the real costs? Learn more in this delicious episode. Be real with your food. Where does it come from? What are the real costs? Learn more in this delicious episode. Shot on various locations throughout Ontario, the series cuts clear into real issues.
Loblaw is rolling out the PC GREEN Plastic Bag Recycling Program at Ontario stores located in municipalities where curbside plastic bag recycling is not available, estimated to be more than half of Ontario municipalities.
On-road vehicles contribute up to 35 per cent of the emissions that are involved in smog formation and up to18.5 percent of Canada's total greenhouse gas emissions. Between 10 and 15 percent of Canada's fleet are older, pre-1988, or poorly maintained vehicles that generate
- Reduce warm-up idling - start driving after no more than 30 seconds of idling because excessive idling is not good for your engine.
- Turn it off after 10 seconds - turn your engine off if you are going to be stopped for more than 10 seconds, except in traffic.
- Minimize use of remote car starters - these devices encourage you to start your vehicle before you are ready to leave, which means wasteful idling.
- Use a block heater - in temperatures below 0°C, use this device to warm up the engine before starting your vehicle. This will improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions.
- Spread the word!
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The expressive art of Toronto painter Suzanne Oommen are on display at the Toronto, QUEEN WEST ART CRAWL
The back-to-school rush is on. If you're a college or university student eager to help save the planet, you may want to consider carefully the impact of your return to campus.
