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Saturday, September 1, 2012 Nanaimo News Bulletin
Doctors present facts on arthritis
Arthritis is often perceived as an older person’s disease, but the ailment impacts people as young as two years old. During September’s Arthritis Awareness Month, people have the opportunity to learn more about arthritis and how it affects people’s heath, workforce productivity and its impact on the healthcare system during a free public forum Sept. 13, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Beban Park Social Centre. During the event, people can learn about the different forms of
inflammatory arthritis including gout, rheumatoid, psoriatic and others. Although the forum is free, people must pre-register by calling 1-866-414-7766 or e-mailing re gistration@bc.arthritis.ca. The forum is led by Nanaimo’s two newest rheumatologists, Dr. Alison Kydd and Dr. Nicole Baur. The Arthritis Society’s campaign during September aims at debunking myths surrounding arthritis to reduce the impact of the disease on Canadians.
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Families sit down to dinner
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Top marks
Chief petty officer first class Clifford Ronneseth, left, presents Nanaimo’s Logan Scherr, of 2422 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps, with the top cadet award in 23 Platoon of the Basic Army Cadet Expedition Course at Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre.
In times of busy, challenging lives, M&M Meat Shops is encouraging Canadians to enjoy traditional family dinners. The company’s National Family Dinner Night presents a valuable opportunity to interact, strengthen relationships and affirm the value of each family member. Each year the company urges every Canadians sitting down to dinner Sept. 20 to register their participation online at www. nationalfamilydinnernight.com to demonstrate the significance of getting together with family and friends. Everyone who registers is automatically entered for a chance to win $500 in M&M gift cards. The event has gained support across the country, raising more than $23.1 million for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada. Incidences of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis rank among the highest in the world. There is no known cause or cure, and the number of cases continues to grow. The website also has a link to make donations to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada.
This Notice is published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act. Notice Given by the Corporate Officer.