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Packed lunches with pizzazz
Mon Apr 14, 2008
To liven up lunches for either work or school, a good rule of thumb is to include three to four of the food groups from Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide.

The following list of...
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HPV vaccine free for Grade 8 girls
Wed Apr 09, 2008
DURHAM -- The Durham Region Health Department offers the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine free to Grade 8 girls in the Region. The vaccinations began last September free of charge across Ontario... Full Story
Stocking up on smart snacks for the office
Mon Apr 07, 2008
To stop food cravings during the day or when overtime work keeps you late, having healthy snacks close at hand will boost your concentration and energy levels and help avoid the dreaded sugar... Full Story
Keeping tooth decay at bay
Fri Mar 28, 2008
Tooth decay or cavities usually occur in children and young adults but can affect people of all ages. They're the most common cause of tooth loss.

It starts when acids, formed in your...
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Follow these tips to get kids active - and keep them active - in all weather
Sun Mar 23, 2008
Encouraging kids to be active is about more than just having fun; it is about keeping them healthy and helping them live longer. Lack of physical activity contributes to unhealthy weight gain.... Full Story
Twenty things your kid can do if they don't like competitive sports
Sat Mar 22, 2008
There are ways to encourage your child to be active without the pressure of competing. Find non-competitive physical activity programs like those offered through the YMCA or other community... Full Story
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Uxbridge school turns 50
Uxbridge school turns 50
St. Joseph Catholic School in Uxbridge celebrated its half-century milestone on May 1. Former and current students and staff gathered at the school for an evening of entertainment and refreshments. Jeff Hayward files this report.

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