April 24-30th. – World Immunization Week
It aims to promote one of the world’s most powerful tools for health – the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease.
The theme for 2014 is “Are you up-to-date?”
It aims to promote one of the world’s most powerful tools for health – the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease.
The theme for 2014 is “Are you up-to-date?”
Some of Earth Day Canada’s actions to reduce your impact on the environment:
Smart shopping
–Buy what you need, not what you want
-Consider renting and borrowing things that are seldom needed
-Buy used items from garage sales and second-hand stores
Simple savers
-Replace incandescent light bulbs with LEDs
-Use aerators on faucets and shower heads
-Weatherstrip windows and doors
Transportation alternatives
-Walk, cycle, car pool and use public transportation
-When driving, reduce idling and maintain correct tire pressure
-Consider car-sharing programs or renting
Food choices
-Choose local and organic foods that are in season, and support local food producers
-Eat less meat
Washing & drying
-Wash full loads of clothes in cold water and hang to air dry •
Heating and cooling
-For summer air conditioning, set your thermostat to 24°C or 25°C
-For winter heating, set your thermostat to 19°C or 20°C
-Install ceiling fans and programmable thermostats
Close to home
-Vacation, travel and work as close to home as possible
Bathroom basic
-Take short showers instead of baths
-Close water taps while brushing your teeth
Careful cleaning
-Choose natural, non-toxic cleaning products
-Make simple, natural cleaners with ingredients like vinegar, baking soda and water
Don’t discard
-Donate, reuse and recycle items before throwing them into the trash
-Harmful materials like chemicals, batteries and electronics should be taken to local hazardous waste depots or recyclers
Teach today. Change tomorrow!
Our Mission To foster and celebrate environmental respect, action and behaviour change that lessens our impact on the earth.
Our Vision – All people in Canada are embracing environmental responsibility.
Here comes Peter Cottontail
Here comes Peter Cottontail
Hoppin’ down the bunny trail,
Hippity hoppity,
Easter’s on its way
Bringin’ every girl and boy
A basketful of Easter joy
Things to make your Easter
Bright and gay
He’s got jelly beans for Tommy
Colored eggs for sister Sue
There’s an orchid for your mommy
And an Easter bonnet too. Oh!
Here’ comes Peter Cottontail
Hoppin’ down the bunny trail
Hippity hoppity
Happy Easter Day
Look at him hop and listen to him say,
“Try to do the things you should”
Maybe if you’re extra good
He’ll roll lots of Easter eggs your way
You’ll wake up on Easter morning
And you’ll know that he was there
When you find those choc’late bunnies That he’s hiding ev’rywhere, Oh!
Here’ comes Peter Cottontail
Hoppin’ down the bunny trail
Hippity hoppity
Happy Easter Day.
Easter Sunday in Canada celebrates Jesus Christ’s resurrection after his death, which is described in the Christian Bible. Some people observe Easter Sunday by attending church while others spend time with their families and friends or engage in Easter egg activities.
Rabbits and eggs are symbols of fertility and were first mentioned in German literature as early as the 1600s.