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Should this really be a 'privacy' issue?
      Approximately two weeks ago a long-time resident of Dufferin Oaks had a fall resulting in an injury that would require an operation and a stay in hospital. While falls happen and require operations to many residents from time to time, this long-time resident was very active at the residence and interacted regularly with visitors on the first floor.
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November is Diabetes Awareness Month
      Many people believe they know about "diabetes", but did you know there are different types? Type 1 and type 2 are different diseases. So different in fact, that they should have different names to help end the confusion. My son has type one diabetes. This is sometimes called Juvenile Diabetes. He was diagnosed last year at the age of four.
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What is Peace?
      Peace feels like hugs from a friend Peace feels like having something special made just for you Peace feels like love from your family Peace feels like a warm gentle touch from your friend Peace tastes like
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VC story thanks
      A most timely presentation on those Canadians who were awarded the Victoria Cross. Bill Bishop's son several years ago penned a book entitled, "Our Bravest and Our Best." He was a most interesting interview. His book chronicles the history of the Victoria Cross along with those Canadians who were awarded the V.C. from earliest years to present day.
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When do we show our pride?
      Re: Why not just relax...?/ November 5 Hoy article At the end of a rousing piece, Claire Hoy suggests that the controversial visit by Prince Charles and consort Camilla, despite its cost to Canadian taxpayers and the fact that many are not interested in the doings of a jaded, formerly adulterous,
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Article
      I drive a school bus, and almost every day, when I put on my flashing red lights to let a little fellow off on Highway 10, some Stupid Idiot comes flying by. Today, he/she was doing in excess of 100 km/h. What is it going to take for these people to realize...? It's going to be some poor little child splattered all over the tarmac.
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