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Saturday, 19 September 2009 19:30 |
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In two weeks time, (Oct 1, 2009), Bill 118 (which became law) which prohibits viewing of electronic handheld devices, while driving, will be enforced. Devices include, cell phones; smartphones such as Blackberries; PDA's; IPods or other MP3 players; DVD Players; laptop computers; ebook readers; GPS units not affixed to the dashboard0; CB Radios; Ham Radios and portable games. If you are operating a motor vehicle and are witnessed by a police officer using any of the above devices, i.e. viewing, texting or verbally communicating on a cell phone without a headset , you will receive a ticket worth $500.00. If the officer considers such use of the device as careless driving, the consequences will include 6 demerit points; $2000 fine; insurance increase or cancellation; driver's licence suspension and possible incarceration. |
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City of Toronto Staff H1N1 Guidelines |
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Saturday, 19 September 2009 08:53 |
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This message is sent to all City of Toronto staff, Members of Council and their staff, senior staff of the City's agencies, boards and commissions and to the unions and associations representing City staff. Friday, September 18, 2009 H1N1 flu virus and the Toronto Public Service As part of the City's response to the H1N1 flu virus, we continue to focus on pandemic preparedness and will adapt our response as the situation evolves. We have an integrated corporate influenza pandemic plan to guide us, with plans in place for all levels of alert. Toronto Public Health and the Office of Emergency Management continue to work with their provincial and GTA counterparts, and external partners to monitor H1N1 as the situation evolves. Toronto Public Health Response Since late April, Toronto Public Health has responded to the H1N1 outbreak in our community in several ways, including:* Acceleration of planning for the influenza pandemic* |
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