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The Canadian Mental Health Association estimates that 1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental health crisis or be diagnosed with a mental illness. By age 40, that ratio increases to every 1 in 2 Canadians. While the benefits of physical activity on physical health are well known, being active can also be an effective pathway to good mental health. Here are some ways that exercise can benefit your overall health: www.redcross.ca//the-benefits-of-exercise-for-your-physica

With Covid-19 vaccines being rolled out in Ontario, it's best to stay up to date with Provincial news and guidelines. https://covid-19.ontario.ca/ for up to date information about Covid-19 in Ontario.

Are you worn out by the pandemic? You are not alone. Billions of people around the world share your fatigue. And it’s not just people. There’s one very important tool in the fight against COVID-19 that you need to remember. Your cloth face masks are probably worn out, too. If so, it’s time for replacements. SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, travels in tiny droplets emitted when people breathe, talk, cough, laugh, sing, etc. Wearing a mask can limit the d...roplets you put into the air and, therefore, protects other people. A mask also can help protect you from droplets emitted by others. But worn-out masks become ineffective. Here’s what you need to know: www.osfhealthcare.org//when-its-time-to-replace-your-face/

Happy New Year May the holiday season bring only happiness and joy to you and your loved ones. Wishing you and your loved ones peace, health, happiness, and prosperity in the coming New Year. Let the spirit of love gently fill our hearts and homes.

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Effective Dec 21 at 12:01 a.m., Ontario is moving six public health regions to new levels in the Response Framework. City of Hamilton Public Health Services ...is moving to GreyLockdown. Limit all trips outside your home for essential reasons only, like buying groceries or medical appointments. Brant County Health Unit is moving to Red-Control. Niagara Region Public Health is moving to Red-Control. Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington Public Health is moving to Orange-Restrict. Timiskaming Health Unit is moving to Yellow-Protect. Public Health Sudbury & Districts is moving to Green-Prevent. As the holiday season approaches, the government is urging all Ontarians to continue to follow all required public health measures and public health advice. No matter where people live in the province, the safest way to spend the holidays this year is by only celebrating in person with the people you live with and celebrating virtually with everyone else. news.ontario.ca//ontario-taking-further-action-to-limit-sp

Sit back, grab a coffee, and join our teams in #Honduras! In this short film, our teams take you behind the scenes of Red Cross operations on the ground in response to #HurricaneEta and #HurricaneIota.

At times it can feel difficult to talk to our friends about mental health. If you think someone in your life is experiencing a mental health crisis, keep these ...tips in mind: Be a calming presence Be open to listening to their experiences Consider the person’s age, gender, cultural background, etc. and be respectful To learn more about supporting mental wellbeing sign-up for our Caring for Others course www.redcross.ca/pfa