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Wednesday, March 16, 2005 Qrono Weekly Times - 5 Health Department thanks smokers WHITBY, ON, March 15, 2005 - It can be hard to go outside outside for a cigarette when it's cold and windy, or if you have to go down the elevator to head outdoors. Durham Region Health Department recognizes this and is joining . 31 other Ontario public health agencies to launch a new phase of the Breathing Space campaign. „ : Until the end of May, provincial and local campaigns campaigns entitled Unsung Heroes will honour the efforts of smokers, thanking them for smoking outside. Running until April 10, the provincial campaign features print and radio advertising acknowledging acknowledging the efforts of smokers who have made their homes smoke-free by smoking outside. outside. Following this promotion, promotion, the Health Department will continue with a Durham Region campaign encouraging smokers who have not yet made their homes smoke-free, to think about doing so, to_ O'Toole Continued from page 2 Regulation 170 will be made public. I have brought this issue to the attention of the provincial provincial government on behalf of local churches and community halls that rely on water from private wells. The cost of upgrading their water supplies to meet all Regulation 170 requirements would be prohibitive prohibitive for small community organizations. I am pleased to leam that some help may be on the way. I thank those who wrote me and signed petitions. It appears some of the pressure on this government is being heard. Farmers get water-taking exemption The provincial government has announced it will exempt farmers from new administrative administrative fees charged for water-taking water-taking applications. The exemption exemption applies to water takings for irrigation and frost protection for agricultural purposes including vegetable crops, orchards, flowers, nurseries, tree and sod farms, tender fruit and fish farming. The exemption exemption does not apply to agribusiness agribusiness and food processing. Water-taking permits are not required when directly watering watering livestock, nor are permits required if farmers are drawing less than 50,000 litres per day. The elimination of the watertaking watertaking permit administration fee was one of the requests made by farmers in their rally at Queen's Park earlier in the month. It's evidence that the farm advocacy is making a difference, difference, but there is much more to be done. Your voice is important. Please stay in touch. 1 still remain concerned about community wells and the expensive testing regime. protect their family and friends from exposure to second-hand second-hand smoke. This portion of the campaign runs from April 11 to May 26 and will ' feature newspaper ads and promotion at local movie theatres. theatres. "We understand that some people may not be ready to quit smoking," said Jessica Di Benigno, a public health nurse with the Health Department. "Through these messages, smokers who brave the elements elements to help improve the inside air for their families and friends are being thanked for their efforts and the positive positive step that they've taken to protect others from secondhand secondhand smoke." Exposure to second-hand smoke in the home continues to be a concern both provin- cially and locally. According to the 2002 Canadian Tobacco Use Monitoring Survey, 17 per . cent of households in Ontario report someone smokes regularly inside their Province announces 18 generation sites The Ontario government has announced that it will make 18 sites available for waterpower waterpower development in an effort to build the province's renewable renewable energy capacity. While renewable energy developments are welcome, the fact remains that these new waterpower sites will take some time to develop. Moreover, Moreover, their capacity of 300 megawatts is about one per cent of the total capacity Ontario needs. In the meantime, the Province of Ontario is going ahead with plans to close coal-' fired generating stations that produce about one-quarter of Ontario's electricity. Clearly, we are on a collision course with energy shortages and higher prices if this policy continues. continues. A six-month window of opportunity has also been opened for companies or individuals individuals submitting proposals for sites for additional wind power on Crown lands. home, while a recent Health Department survey indicates 15 per cent of Durham Region households report that someone someone smokes regularly inside their home. The Health Department notes there are several ways to make the trek outside to smoke easier. Some tips include creating a comfortablb smoking space outside with a chair and umbrella for rainy days, or combining a walk to the mailbox or corner store with a cigarette. Homeowners can also provide a safe place out of the wind and elements for visitors who smoke. "We hope these campaigns support smokers who have made their homes smoke-free and helps to motivate those who have not yet made their homes smoke-free," said Ms. Di Benigno. "Making your home. smoke-free is not always easy, but the benefits, especially for children, are worth it." BREATHING SPACE see page 9 Ontario population to hit 16.4 million by 2031 Projections from Ontario's Ministry of Finance indicate that the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) will be home to almost half the residents of Ontario within the next 30 years. The current population of Ontario stands at 12.39 million as of July, 2004. It is projected to grow by 32.6 per cent or 4 million by 2031. The GTA, comprised of the City of Toronto and the regional municipalities of Durham, Halton, Peel and York, is projected projected to be the fastest-growing region, at 43.9 per cent over the next 30 years. The GTA population population is projected to increase from 5.7 million in 2004 to 8.1 million in 2031. The population age 65 and over will rise significantly, significantly, from 1.6 million or 12.8 per cent of the population in 2004 to 3.6 million (or 22.2 per cent) in 2031. These growth pressures will affect each and eveiy one of us. i;;!;' 1 i --, : 3i. r liiiiiP AND Uftt ESPITE PROGRAMS temporary break for caregivers |)f the fra Its with needs related, to physpl disability or f w *lB^ u ^ urham,on,c i Tired of suffering? Meet your team of local health care professionals - dedicated to your healthy living HRQMQ CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC Dr. Ernest Schroeder El- Dr. Jason Twardowski Chiropractic, Acupuncture & Massage TERRENS WELLNESS CENTRE Beverley Allan (Reiki Master/Applied Kinesiologist) Karen Lowery (Natural Health Product Advisor) Brief info sessions on the latest in natural & alternative health care. Free samples. Demonstrations & resources. Bring your questions. Relaxed and informal. JOIN US AT 7PM March 22 Detox/Fibromyalgia April 19 Cancer May 17 Longevity/Anti-Aging June 14 Men's Health at the Orono Chiropractic Clinic 5331 Main Street -, Call Terrens Wellness Centre to find out more call 905-983-5000 Get your life back! The Orono Town Hall Board would like to extend a very sincere Thank You to all who have made our 3rd Annual Spaghetti Dinner such an overwhelming success! The proceeds from this event will help towards the purchase of new chairs and allow us to start on the restoration of the heritage wooden chairs. Kellie McDonell M&M Meats Manheim's Auction Marilyn Cherry Marg & Bryan Grundy Municipality of Clarington Neil McAllister Nelson Lang Newcastle Village Card & Gift Shoppe Ontario Power Generation Orono Country Cafe Orono D.B.l.A. Orono Electric Orono Jungle Cat World Orono Fuel & Lumber Orono Veterinary Clinic Orono Weekly Times N Panoz/Mosport Paula Lishman Snips Hair Design Sylvia Valentine Sylvi Parker Terrens Wellness Centre The Apple Blossom Shop Twinkletoes by Cheryl Village Bake Shop . Walter Stapleton Wallace Auto Supply We're in the Mayfield Now Yesteryears Accents The Spaghetti Dunkers Newcastle Adult Day Program Social and recreational opportunities. 20 Robert St. West Newcastle, ON LIB IC6 For More Information call: 905-987-3000 Archibald Orchards Ayren Links Golf Club BB's Five Hearts Bee Wearables Bert Reid Bev Oda Bobby C's Canada Brokerlink Clarington Toyota Charlene Lewis Clark Family Chiropractic Clifford Francis Conveyor Splicing Crowning Glory Derek Anderson Di's Pizza Don Staples Durham Farmers Co-op Elisha's Boutique Eleanor Magder Eric Dreslinski Glen Burnside Goodlife Fitness Hasseltons Gourmet Coffee Hamilton's Insurance Hourglass Limousine Jennifer Cooke John Climenhage John & Vickie Brooks John Slater Jim & Bill Hale Kay Lycett Kristin McCrea A special Thank You goes, out to John Berry, Raymond Minard, Justin Caruana, his family and the Peterborough Pete's and Bryan Bickell, his family and the Ottawa 67's