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Getting the Kids Vaccinated

November 1, 2009 by amreen

Yesterday morning my husband woke up at 5am to get in line.  The last time either one of us did anything like that was for concert tickets - and it was many years ago. This time it was for the H1N1 vaccine for our kids. All the conflicting news reports about the supply running out, and 9-hour … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: children, doctors, H1N1 vaccine, line-ups, needles, nurses, swine flu

News Headlines for Monday, May 12, 2009

May 11, 2009 by Kath

In National News:Canada could be short 60,000 nurses in 15 years: studyIn our opinion: If you've ever been involved in our healthcare system, you know that nurses are the driving force behind it. Here's hoping more caring and talented young people turn their talents to this much-needed profession. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Donald Trump, H1N1, Hubble, Mexico, Miss California, nursing shortage, Ottawa mayor, Shuttle, Star Trek, suburbs, swine flu, Tamil protest

News Headlines for Thursday, May 7, 2009

May 7, 2009 by Kath

In National News: Harper touts development in surprise visit to Afghanistan (National Post) In our opinion: Harper is trying to convince Canadian troops and civilians alike that the mission in Afghanistan is more about aid and reconstruction than combat. Well, time will tell. Reports suggest elderly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: ABBA, Afghanistan, Bennie Anderson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Brazil flood, Carrie Prejean, H1N1 flu, Kiefer Sutherland, Miss California, NASA, Stephen Harper, swine flu, US Aristrikes, US Banks

News Headlines for Wednesday, May 6, 2009

May 6, 2009 by Kath

In National News: TSX over 10,000, back where it was 6 months ago (CBC)In our opinion: Although the TSX is not the be-all, end-all, it's comforting to see some signs of economic recovery. Canadian, Mexican flu strains match (Globe and Mail) Russia expels Canadian diplomats (National Post) In World … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Afghanistan, Carrie Prejean, flu, H1N1 flu, Hillary Clinton, Jon Gosselin, Karzai, Kristie Alley, lingerie pictures, Miss America, NATO, Obama, Pakistan, Russia, stock exchange, swine flu, TSX

News Headlines for Tuesday, May 5, 2009

May 5, 2009 by Kath

In National News: Nova Scotia's swine flu total hits 48 (CBC)In our opinion: Lots of reported cases, but so far no deaths in Canada. Remember: wash your hands!New video released in Ont. missing girl case (National Post)Alberta girl recovering from swine flu symptoms (Globe and mail) In World News UN … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Dom DeLuise, face transplant, Gaza, Israel, swine flu, UN, Victoria Stafford

News Headlines for Monday, May 4, 2009

May 4, 2009 by Kath

In National News: Alberta child hospitalized with severe case of swine flu (National Post)In our opinion: In Canada's first severe case of H1N1 flu, there is no known link to Mexico. Our thoughts are with the family of this seriously ill child. We hope for a speedy and full recovery. Police seek … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Angels and Demons, celebrity adoption, economic recovery, EI, H1N1 flu, Harper, Janet Napolitano, Jon and Kate Plus Eight, Jon Gosselin, Liberals, Madonna, Madonna adoption, swine flu, Tom Hanks, Tori Stafford, turkey, Turkey wedding attack, Victoria Stafford

News Headlines for Friday, May 1, 2009

May 1, 2009 by Kath

In National News: Halifax evacuations continue as wildfire burns (CBC) In our opinion: What scary images! Our thoughts are with the families who have lost their homes to the fire. Thankfully there have been no major injuries. 15 new cases of swine flu confirmed in Canada (National Post) The war over … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Afghanistan, Bruno, celebrity families, Chrysler, Halifax wildfire, Heidi Klum, Paula Abdul, Paula Abdul prank, Seal, Sri Lanka, swine flu, Taliban, Tamil

News Headlines for Wednesday, April 29, 2009

April 29, 2009 by Kath

In National News: Pope apologizes for residential-school abuse (Globe and Mail)In our opinion: We once read that offering an apology brings grace. There can never be an excuse for what happened in residential schools - apologies are the only option and even that has been too long in coming. Taser's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Baghdad, car bomb, France, Guantanamo Bay, Mel Gibson, Omar Khadr, Pope, residential schools, Robert Dziekanski, Slumdog child stars, Slumdog Millionaire, swine flu, taser

News Headlines for Tuesday, April 28, 2009

April 28, 2009 by Kath

In National News: Baby survives after being abandoned in the woods (Globe and Mail)In our opinion: This is a really weird one - the father grabbed his 13 month old son from the mother, drove for hours and then abandoned his son in the woods, before being turned over to police hours later. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: abandoned baby, Afghan detainee inquiry, Afghanistan, Arlen Specter, Matthew Broderick, Mexico, polygraph, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sri Lanka, superhero, swine flu, Victoria Stafford

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