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IM HORTONS Scholarship Winners

By Dave Scott Two very deserving students in our community recently received a Tim Hortons scholarship. Jake Berec of Simcoe Composite School and Renee Lea of Holy Trinity were each presented with a $1,000 scholarship by local owners Grant and Cheryl Nelson.

Cheryl explained that when she called Renee with the good news, Renee screamed with joy and when Jake received his call he exclaimed to his parents, “We (meaning he and his parents) won the scholarship!” I could tell as Cheryl relayed the stories to me that this was a part of her job she really enjoyed; helping students kick off to a bright future.

Jake said he was blown away when he received the news and wanted to thank the Nelson family and Tim Hortons. Renee echoed those sentiments, saying it was very generous of the Nelsons and Tim Hortons.

Congratulations to both Jake and Renee and good luck in university in the fall! *** After reading the below statement on the Tim Hortons website (http://www. timhortons.com/ca/en/team/ scholarship.php), it seemed best to include it in this story.

It explains just how much emphasis Tim Hortons places on the belief of giving back and helping families in communities all over North America.

“Our [Tim Hortons] scholarship program As a team member of Tim Hortons you are a valuable part of the team. That is why your local Tim Hortons Restaurant Owners are proud to offer you and your children/ grandchildren the chance to apply for the Team Tim Hortons Scholarship Program.

Our Team Tim Hortons Scholarship Program is designed to recognize restaurant team members and their children or grandchildren who believe in giving back to the community (through volunteer work) and would like to pursue post-secondary education.

A total of 220 scholarships will be awarded this year, 200 in Canada and 20 in the United States. Each scholarship is valued at $1,000 CDN/USD.”

Jake Berec and Renee Lea are local recipients of the Tim Hortons scholarship program.

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By Jean Mottashed A little boy with a broken leg. A teenager hurt and traumatized by a car accident. An elderly lady, already suffering from dementia, confused and alarmed by medics working to stabilize her condition.

These are some of the most vulnerable patients who arrive at Norfolk General Hospital (NGH) in need of treatment and comfort, and they are the focus of a delightful new initiative by NGH's Volunteer Association which aims to lessen the shock and anxiety associated with a trip to the Emergency Department.

It's called "The Share Bear Program" and it provides the employees and volunteers of NGH a cheerful way to sooth the pain and calm the nerves by giving these patients a soft and cuddly stuffed animal to keep.

Program Co-ordinator and Volunteer, Marilyn Yardley is busy soliciting donations and planning fundraising activities to meet the demand for the bears and is asking for individuals and groups to consider either making a monetary contribution

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or donating bears and other stuffed animals to the program.

Donated bears must be new from the store and must not have lived previously in a home.

Donations will be accepted at the Information Desk from Monday to Friday between 9:30am and 6pm at the hospital's main entrance. Cheques made payable to Norfolk General Hospital and clearly marked "Share Bear Program" can be mailed directly to the hospital at 365 West Street, Simcoe, Ontario, N3Y 1T7.

Marilyn says that no donation is too small and all funds will go toward the purchase of beautiful, plush animal friends that can provide a world of comfort. For example, a 15 inch super soft shaggy brown bear -- called a Witherspoon Bear -- with foot pads and a colourful plaid ribbon is among the choices being considered.

Its squeezability factor is undeniable and its floppy long legs and gentle eyes make this bear a joy to hold.

So come on, Norfolk, let's get behind this program and spread a little love around NGH this year with Share Bears!

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un Life Financial Donates to Jumpstart

By Dave Scott Nick Childs of Sun Life Financial Port Dover, stopped by Canadian Tire Simcoe and presented owner, Mary Taylor with a big cheque for $500 to help the local Jumpstart Chapter.

Nick, who is a solid community leader, performed volunteer hours and was awarded the grant to be donated to his charity of choice on behalf of Sun Life Financial. He was glad to be able to help out and get kids involved in local sports such as soccer (one of Nick’s favourites) through Jumpstart.

Mary was delighted that Nick and Sun Life Financial were able to contribute to helping local children get in the game. Mary wanted to remind the community at large that Jumpstart is an ongoing program. Funds are needed year round to help keep children playing the sports they enjoy! Canadian Tire Jumpstart helps kids from financially disadvantaged families, ranging in age from 4 to 18.

Thanks to Nick for taking the time to volunteer, become involved, and for being so committed to helping others!

If you would like to make a donation, stop by Canadian Tire Simcoe at 140 Queensway East, Simcoe.

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Nick Childs of Sun Life Financial Port Dover, presented Mary Taylor, owner of Canadian Tire Simcoe with $500 in support of our local Jumpstart Chapter.

ort Dover Skating Club receives donation from M ike’s No F rills

The Port Dover Skating Club has received a $522 donation from Mike’s No Frills of Port Dover.

The grocery store recently held a SMILE campaign, asking shoppers to make a donation to the

Club. The funds will help enhance programming by the Port Dover Skating Club so that the youth of our community is better served.

The Port Dover Skating Club is celebrating its 60th Anniversary

in 2014. The non-profit figure skating club offers programs for local youth and organizes a carnival each spring. Port Dover skaters continue to uphold the tradition of excellence by earning awards at regional competitions.

On behalf of the Port Dover Skating Club, member Taylor Bennett (centre) received the $522 donation from owner Mike Ramirez (left) and employee Andrea Hoyle (right) of Mike’s No Frills.

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Port Dover Sailors Mosquito Rep Team

Front row: Jake Richards and Will Easton. Middle row: Sophie Monture, Taylor Mummery, Ty Earle, Dylan Varey, Jaxson Zurby, Cope Zafirides, Owen Bilinsky, and Christopher Stephens. Back Row: Jessica Taylor, Derek Earle, Doug McMillian, Jacob Foster, and Rick Mummery.

Port Dover Sailors Mosquito Rep team hosted a tournament this past weekend. Ten teams played in the tournament from as far away as Stittsville (near Ottawa). The Sailors played great in the round robin games going 2-1, made it to the semi finals and played Essex Yellow Jackets in a close game. The Sailors came back and won after a rain delay to make it to the finals. In the finals, they had a rematch from last year’s tournament playing Tillsonburg.

In the end the Sailors played well but just couldn’t pull out the win. Congratulations Sailors on your hard work this week!

ome from the Games!

By Dave Scott Many family and friends gathered outside the Simcoe Legion last week to welcome our local Special Olympic athletes home.

They were returning from British Columbia where they had been participating in the National Summer Games.

The cheers went up as all four members (Jason Gordy, Junior Chaisson, Aimee Buckborough, and Laura Waite) emerged from the van. The athletes were beaming with pride as they hugged and greeted the many who had come to welcome them back.

There were just under 500 athletes from all across the country who took part in the games. Coach Shirley Shaw accompanied the athletes and was very proud of how focused and determined they were.

Speaking of which, Jason Gordy received a gold medal for team and a silver for individual in 5 pin bowling; Laura Waite won a gold in relay, a silver in 50 metre breaststroke, a silver in 200 metre freestyle, and a bronze in the 25 metre breaststroke; Aimee Buckborough’s gold medal was in 50 metre breaststroke; Junior Chaisson got a fourth in 10 pin bowling just missing the podium.

Congratulations to the athletes for making Norfolk proud!

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dventures in Eldercare

By Dr. Bruce Veltri D.C., C.P.C.A. Summer 2014 has begun and a very hot humid summer has been forecast in Southern Ontario. Along with these hot days and nights comes the need for an important conversation about preventing heatstroke. To stay safe in the summer heat, it is important to stay hydrated and to be smart about how long you stay outdoors and how you protect yourself from heat exposure both outside and inside the home.

Summer temperatures can reach dangerous levels that can lead to fatalities from heatstroke.

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in the elderly, must be treated as a medical emergency and taken care of immediately.

Older seniors in general are more prone to heat sensitivity and heatstroke, based on a variety of risk factors. Familiarize yourself with the heatstroke risk factors and you will not only protect yourself but you may be able to save the life of an elderly neighbour or family member.

Heatstroke Risk Factors

Advanced Age: As the natural aging process takes its course, the body becomes less able to adjust to temperature changes.

Chronic conditions: Chronic medical conditions including kidney disease, heart and lung disease, all common conditions, often change how an older adult reacts to heat.

Prescription medicines: Certain medications that are commonly prescribed to elder patients can limit the body’s ability to regulate both temperature and perspiration.

Socio-demographic factors: We often see seniors who live on their own ignoring symptoms of heatstroke. Low-income older adults can be hesitant to turn on fans or air conditioning units in an attempt to lower electric bills in the summer months.

Symptoms of Heatstroke Different from a brain-based stroke, but serious nonetheless, symptoms of heatstroke include the following: Paleness Hot, dry skin (no sweating) Muscle cramps Rapid heart rate Fainting Nausea

oming Events

— Saturday, July 26th Port Dover Legion Ladies - Ye Olde County Fair, noon to 3pm at the Port Dover Legion on Market Street in Port Dover. There will be a Bake Sale, Penny Table, Crafts, hotdogs and hamburgers. Everyone welcome. Draws will be at 3pm.

— Plan on attending the Annual Corn Supper at Memorial Church in the Heritage Village of Port Ryerse on Wednesday, August 13th. Serving from 5pm to 7pm.

Hamburger, Corn, Coleslaw and Beverage.

Yummy dessert is $2.50 extra. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children age 12 and under.

Bring along a non-perishable food item (or two) to add to our local Food Bank Collection.

— Uncle John’s Soap Box Derby will take place in Simcoe, on Monday August 4th as part of the Lynn River Music and Arts Festival. Registration is 8am with the derby beginning at 9am. Start constructing or tuning up your vehicle for this year’s event. Visit www.lynnriverfestival.com under events for details or contact Keith Flexman, jkflexman@gmail.com.

— R.A.C.E to Wellness - Featuring the work of local artists from the Relaxation and Creative Expression (RACE) program of CMHA-HN at the Eva Brook Donly Museum, Simcoe.

Art Exhibit Opening: Thursday, September, 4. Doors Open: 6:30-9pm Opening words at 7pm.

Address: 109 Norfolk Street S, Simcoe. Live music, raffle draw and refreshments. Free Admission. Everyone Welcome. Artwork is for sale. Art display open to the public during regular museum hours September 5-17. For more information on the event call (519) 428-2380.

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Vomiting Delirium Protect Older Adults from Heatstroke Focus on keeping the home comfortable, cool and well ventilated, and making sure that there is plenty of access to drinking water, to prevent heatstroke. Check in regularly on older adults, look for the signs and symptoms of heatstroke, including exhaustion.

If you or your loved one is taking medications for chronic conditions or a new ailment, speak with a doctor about how these medicines may cause the body to react in periods of extreme heat.

Monitor fluid intake and confirm that there is a well ventilated, safe, cool place to find relief throughout the summer and especially during a heat wave.

While you are taking refuge in your cool and comfortable place this summer you could be working on balance and strengthening exercises. Our Home Support Exercise Program (HSEP) is off and running and we have had many local seniors sign up. Call (519) 429-2644 and Millie will be happy to set up an initial visit with our HSEP trainer. It’s free and you do the exercises in your own home or apartment!

Dr. Bruce Veltri operates Victoria Eldercare, a non-medical home care agency matching exceptional care-givers with elderly seniors, to help them maintain independence and remain safely in their own home. Victoria Eldercare is conveniently located in the new Roulston’s Wellness Centre on Donly Drive in Simcoe. Call (519) 429-2644 or visit our web-site, victoriaeldercare.com for more information about our services.

ill Clevette Honoured by

Bill Clevette’s dedication to Rotary is unquestionable and quite amazing. The Rotary Club of Norfolk Sunrise recognized Bill’s exceptional dedication and service with a sapphire-level Paul Harris Fellowship Award, placing him in an elite group. The presentation took place at the club’s Changeover Meeting on June 24th.

Following a notable career as an engineer in Canada’s Armed Forces, and in the Public Service most notably as Chief Land Claims Negotiator with Canada’s Indian Affairs Ministry, Bill and wife Marjorie retired to Simcoe in 2000.

Bill soon joined the Rotary Club of Norfolk Sunrise and dedicated his leadership to service through Rotary, serving in many capacities including Treasurer and President, and lead the club to develop its first strategic plan.

As Chair of Public Relations, Bill led the club to establish its social media presence. He was engaged in youth programming and many other elements of service through Rotary in Norfolk and internationally. Bill also is a carilloneur, playing in Simcoe’s Carillon Tower.

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Bill’s dedication extends outside the Norfolk community.

As Assistant Governor for Area 1 of District 7090, for the past three years Bill has extended his service to all three Norfolk Rotary Clubs, and to the work of the District which extends well into New York State.

He led a major campaign to raise the awareness in Norfolk of Rotary International’s Polio Eradication Campaign. On June 29th at a ceremony in Buffalo, Bill will be inducted as District Governor Nominee, culminating in him being Governor for District 7090 in 2016.

Rotary is the largest service club in the world, with over a million members represented in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Rotary serves local and international communities, and promotes peace and understanding through Youth Exchange and other exchange programs. One of their current initiatives is to eradicate polio throughout the world. Bill Clevette has played a leadership role in all of these areas, and is exceptionally worthy of this sapphire-level Paul Harris Fellowship Award.

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Did you know that like many things, as we age, our sleep changes as well? Your sleep will change as you age, even if you do not suffer from a sleep disorder or any other medical conditions. Many people will progress through aging without noticing these changes significantly, however for those who do notice these changes; it is not necessarily a reason for alarm.

These changes include • Earlier bedtimes • Earlier wake times • More need for naps during the day • Less sleep during the night • More awakenings during the night, especially in the second half of the night • Lighter sleep

• Difficulty adjusting to changing sleep shifts (such as shift workers having to rotate between days and nights) If you find that these changes are starting to negatively impact your sleep or daytime life, then you should speak to your physician.

As well if you develop other issues such as snoring, gasping for air, significant limb movement during the night or constant waking events through the entire night, you should speak to your physician and you may have a sleep disorder.

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he Changing Face of Camping

By Wilma F. Montgomery

I’ve been camping for a long, long time; nearly 60 years I’d say. We started camping when I was just a kid; we had one of those wartime tents, I think it was without a floor so we laid down canvas. We slept on those black and white striped army mattresses, our covers were those grey army blankets with the wide blue stripes. You really did have to dig a trench for water runoff around the base of the tent in case it rained. I have vague memories of sleeping on damp mattresses.

The structure of tents changed, they now came with floors built right in, the poles were a little more intricate but a lot safer as there was less danger of knocking the whole thing down. You could still make the canvas leak by pressing your finger against it in the rain though. It was great fun to make it drip on a sibling that way.

As the family grew, so did the number of tents. At one point I remember we had three tents packed in the cedarstrip boat we towed; our campsite was like a little village. Two adults and seven or eight kids will do that. Still, for all that, camping was still the way

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to go.

It remained so as part of a young family. The nine by nine tent gave way to one of those tent trailers.

The kind that you fold out the sleeping platforms on each side.

That certainly was a big step up from sleeping on the ground and it had the advantage of giving you so much more room to stuff ‘things’ in than what would fit in a VW beetle with two kids.

Fast forward a decade or two and now it’s what will fit across the forks of a motorcycle and into a couple of saddlebags. Tents have come a long way, they are lighter, easier to assemble and the sleeping bags and accompanying gear have all improved. Of course, in the Saint John, New Brunswick Municipal Campground in mid-September, a big green garbage bag over the sleeping bag did much to dispel the intensive dampness. On the north shore of the Gaspe Peninsula a few days later, we did give in and take a motel room. The wind howling off the North Atlantic had blown my friends 450 Honda right over onto its side so we deemed it a good thing to be inside for the night.

That trip was worth every minute of discomfort though.

Advance another decade or so and now the change in tenting gear is quite remarkable. It is my firm belief that whoever came up with the springy tied together sectional tent pole deserves every penny of the royalties that they made on that design. Then there are the BYOBs (bring your own beds); finally, sleeping up off the damp ground. The materials have come a long way. Tent floors are not nearly so damp after a night of camping. The tents are getting more streamlined, more comfy, more fun generally.

But it’s still damp; it still means rolling around on the ground to set up a tent and over the last five years or so my friends and I have thought every once in a while about RV camping. Then, last August,, after just ‘talking’ we both went out in the same week and purchased; they a full sized RV and I my VW Westfalia camper.

We look at each other’s purchases and we can see things we really like about the other but both of us are very happy with our individual choice. For myself, I like the feeling of the safety of metal all around me, the decrease in dampness, and the mobility it affords.

urning K iln Winery wins 2014 Lieutenant G overnor’s Award!

Burning Kiln Winery is proud to announce that we are the recipient of the 2014 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Ontario Wines for our 2012 Cab Frank wine! Cab Frank (which is 100% Cabernet Franc) was named after our partner and vineyard manager, Frank Deleebeeck, whose tireless devotion to vineyard health and quality has been a big part of our success.

This win represents a first for Ontario’s South Coast Wineries and Growers Association of which Burning Kiln Winery is a proud member.

The Association is striving to become Ontario and Canada’s next DVA. The Hon. David C. Onley established the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Ontario Wines in 2011 which program promotes VQA Ontario wines – all made from 100% Ontario-grown and processed grapes. In this

unique competition, all wines compete against each other regardless of vintage or varietal. The awards are administered by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario in partnership with the Canadian Food and Wine Institute at Niagara College, with the support of the Grape Growers of Ontario, the Wine Council of Ontario, and the Winery and Grower Alliance of Ontario.

The wines are judged by some of Ontario’s best adjudicators, sommeliers, and wine experts.

2014 adjudication panel members were Astrid Brummer, Ms. Andrea Fujarczuk, Mr. Tristan Bondett, Mr. Fred Gamula, Dr. Linda Bramble, Mr. David Lawrason, Mr. James Cunningham, Mr. Shawn McCormick, Ms. Sara d’Amato, Dr. Rod Phillips, Mr. Mike Dicaro, Ms. Jessica Reese, Mr. Konrad Ejbich, Mr. David Stasiuk, Ms. Allison Findlay, Mr. Christopher Waters.

Burning Kiln Winery is thankful for the commitment of our entire ownership team, staff,

Sometimes when I look at those pictures from some 50-60 years ago, I think of all the places those trips had taken us. I think in that way we were especially lucky to travel as much as we did living far enough north that Highway 11 wasn’t even paved then. I think of the experiences we enjoyed over the years and I still think some variety of camping is the way to go. It’s still the most affordable way to travel.

For some reason, a vision of ‘The Jetsons’ is coming to mind.

I wonder what it will be like to go camping in another 50 years?

Will there even be ‘camping’? The mind boggles to consider it. All I know for sure is that many of the experiences that we had are now situations of the past.

And that’s okay. I like sleeping off the ground these days. I like the steel walls around me. I like the heater, the stove, the sink right there. You can call me a camping wuss if you like, but I’m a comfortable wuss and at this age, I like that very much. Perhaps we’ll see each other on the road sometime? ’Till next time.

management and particularly our winemaker, Andrzej Lipinski, and assistant winemaker, Patti Fixter. This award gives the winery team a great sense of satisfaction for our ongoing and collective efforts and commitment to quality wine for our customers near and far. We are looking forward to sharing our recognition and successes throughout our summer with our great collection of wines and hospitality.

Burning Kiln Winery will be formally recognized by the Lieutenant Governor in a ceremony at Queen’s Park on July 9th. Cab Frank has been granted the privilege of carrying the official heraldic badge of the award.

Burning Kiln Winery is located at 1709 Front Road, St. Williams and is open daily at 11 am seven days a week. All wines, including Cab Frank, can also be purchased online at www. burningkilnwinery.ca.

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By MARG WERDEN No raining on this parade!

The 5th annual Butterfly and Dragonfly festival, hosted by Nature’s Calling Environmental Education, weathered the storm that blew through Norfolk County on Sunday and enjoyed another successful event.

Although a few activities had to be delayed and others were moved indoors to the Backus Education Centre while the rain fell, participants of all ages enjoyed taking part in a variety of nature crafts and activities and learning about butterflies and dragonflies. The children’s butterfly costume parade was once again led by the Ukeheads band, but because of the rain, the children enjoyed a tour through the education centre this year. Once the rain cleared out, visits to the butterfly enclosure allowed for a close inspection of a variety of species of native butterflies.

Are you helping or harming pollinators?

You’ve heard it before: plant lots of nectarproducing flowering plants, preferably native species, to help pollinators such as bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, etc.

Without pollinators, our world would be in a lot of trouble! Two-thirds of the food crops humans eat every day require bees and other pollinators to successfully produce a crop.

However, are you perhaps doing more damage than good in your bee-friendly garden? A recent study, Gardener’s Beware 2014, conducted by the Pesticide Research Institute and Friends of the Earth, showed that over half of the flowering plants sold in major chains in the United States and Canada are a source of neonicotinoids (neonics), a class of neuro-active insecticides linked to a number of adverse ecological effects, including honey-bee colony collapse disorder (CCD). Most neonicotinoids are water-soluble and break down slowly in the environment, so they can be taken up by the plant and are absorbed into plant tissues including flowers. They continue to provide protection from insects as the plant grows. Because neonics are highly soluble, they leach into ground water and contaminate the soil. In agriculture, they are applied to corn and soybeans and a variety of other crops using sprays, seed coatings, soil drenches and granules.

Although a lot of attention has been paid to the use of these pesticides in crops, only recently has it been discovered that bedding plants sold through major-chain garden centres are also being treated with the same chemicals. The result is that we may be making our supposedly bee-friendly gardens toxic to precisely the insects we’re trying to protect by planting bee- and butterfly-friendly plants such as daisies, marigolds, poppies and lavender that have toxic levels of neonics in them.

There are many factors that are playing a role in the decline of pollinators over the past few decades, but neonics are one of the contributing

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Getting up close to a variety of butterflies was a highlight of the 5th Annual Butterfly and Dragonfly Festival held on Sunday. factors. Low doses of the chemicals can weaken the insects and make them more vulnerable to disease, pests or other stressors and high levels can kill them directly.

“Our data indicate that many plants sold in nurseries and garden stores across the U.S. and Canada are being pre-treated with systemic neonicotinoid insecticides, making them potentially toxic to pollinators,” said Timothy Brown, Ph.D., co-author of the report from the Pesticide Research Institute. “Unfortunately, these pesticides don’t break down quickly so these plants could be toxic to bees for years to come.”

The worst problem is that these plants are often being labelled as “bee friendly”, when clearly they are not.

What can you do? The best thing to do is to buy your bedding plants from a local nursery that raises its own plants and does not treat them with neonics before selling them.

Some of the chains stores, including Home Depot, are finally taking measures to ensure that toxic plants are clearly labelled and are

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trying to determine whether neonics can be eliminated entirely from their nurseries.

Other chains are planning to provide neonicfree plants or to make sure the products are labelled “caution around pollinators.” (I’m sure that will work just fine as soon as we teach the bees and butterflies to read!!!)

If you raise your own bedding plants from seed, be sure to use organic seeds that have not been treated with neonics, as the chemical can stay in the plant throughout the growing season. As well, make sure the soil and planting mixes you purchase have not been pre-treated with neonics. (It all sounds very pervasive, doesn’t it?)

We also need to encourage our local, provincial and federal governments to pass laws that will eliminate the use of pesticides in our public spaces.

To learn more about the study by the Pesticide Research Institute, visit http://foecanada. org/en/2014/06/bee-killing-pesticides-foundin-bee-friendly-plants-from-garden-centersacross-canada/.

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