Southwestern Public Health is airing its concerns as the province moves to expand alcohol sales.
The health unit wants to ensure “the province takes a stronger commitment to the health and well-being” of Ontario residents.
In a conversation this week with SWPH board chair Bernia Martin, she explained, “We originally received a report from staff on alcohol-related harms on our community back in October (of last year).
“And at that time, the board took the recommendations and one of those recommendations was to reply to the province outlining our concerns.”
Other recommendations included a request for the provincial and federal governments to beef up advertising regulations, increase taxes and improve access to treatment.
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Celebrating the ninth anniversary of the Grace Cafe . . . a bittersweet moment for founder Ginny Trepanier
Exactly one year ago, the Grace Cafe celebrated its eighth anniversary with a full house of guests.
That’s what founder and CEO Ginny Trepanier calls those who drop in for food, clothing, comfort and company.
And last Saturday (Dec. 9), on the ninth anniversary, she had this announcement.
“We are coming into a change and I am leaving the cafe and Don (husband Don Trepanier) is stepping down from The Annex, but we have got solid people, Lori (Graves) and Mike (Toth) to take over and run things.
“We have volunteers who are wonderful.”
It was a bittersweet moment for Trepanier. Continue reading
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