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Vacationers… Did you know? by: News Canada (NC)—The long-awaited vacations of 1.3 million Canadians may be ruined every year by Travellers’ Diarrhea, also referred to as Montezuma’s Revenge. While rarely life threatening, Travellers’ Diarrhea has a way of disrupting a perfectly planned vacation by keeping you running to the bathroom or even stuck in bed. [...]
Travel Doctor Q&A by: News Canada Dr. Suni Boraston Vancouver, BC Q: I am going on a vacation to Mexico and have been told that you cannot eat or drink anything without being affected by Montezuma’s Revenge. Is this true and is it worth going if I am going to be sick for the entire [...]
Putting Your Palace To Bed by: News Canada (NC) —If you’re a sailor, there are few things as precious as your boat. Power or sail, whatever the size, your boat is your escape, your refuge, your palace. Below are a few tips on protecting that refuge from old man winter. Boat In the Water Fill [...]
What’s With Those Noisy Lights? by: News Canada (NC)—Not too long ago, you hopped in your car and turned the key. A couple of lights flashed for a second, the motor started and you were ready to go. Not true anymore. A modern car or truck has bells and whistles and flashing lights galore – [...]
From Mower To Thrower by: News Canada (NC)—The days are getting shorter. The nights cooler. And finally, your grass has stopped growing. Looks like it’s time to store your lawn tractor or mower for the winter. And get that trusty snow thrower ready for use. The key thing to know about outdoor power equipment is [...]
Synthetics Best For Winter Stress by: News Canada (NC)—You’re sound asleep. Absolutely dead to the world. Suddenly, a huge person bursts in, drags you out of bed, throws you out the window into a snow bank and screams at you to start doing push-ups. Right now, faster, faster, faster! So how do you feel. A [...]
Getting An Edge On Wet Roads by: News Canada (NC)—There’s probably no worse feeling. You’re driving on a wet stretch of road and all of a sudden it feels as though your vehicle has a mind of its own. Of course, your vehicle isn’t possessed; it has “caught a wave.” You’re hydroplaning – your tires [...]
Did You Mount Your Cold Weather Tires Yet? by: News Canada (NC)—Every year there is this dilemma: should you mount winter tires or should you stay with your all season tires? We always question is it going to snow a lot or is it just going to be cold and will our all- season tires [...]
Prepare Young Drivers For Safe Winter Travel by: News Canada (NC)—Many young drivers will venture onto the roads this winter season, some for the first time. In fact, there are almost 3 million drivers in Canada between the ages of 16 and 24.2 That’s why it’s important for parents to prepare teenagers and young drivers [...]
See And Be Seen by: News Canada Tips for parents on how to keep kids safe on the street (NC)—Hopping on the bus, walking home with friends, or even riding a bike to school for the first time – there are so many milestones that children experience throughout their first few years of school, and [...]