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Winnipeg Regional Health Authority – NEW Restrictions
Saturday, October 17, 2020
The new Winnipeg restriction, move from 10 to 5 people in an indoor space. continue reading
How does vitamin D work to help prevent cancer?
Friday, October 16, 2020
Once calcitriol is made by the cells, it binds to the vitamin D receptor (VDR) and acts to turn genes “on” or “off.” If a gene is turned “on” it produces a protein that may act to stimulate or inhibit a biological process. continue reading
How vitamin D helps to protect against SARS-CoV-2 infection and improve outcomes in those with active COVID-19
Friday, October 16, 2020
How vitamin D helps to protect against SARS-CoV-2 infection and improve outcomes in those with active COVID-19
Vitamin D is used by every cell of the body, influences the expression of thousands of genes, and is involved in regulating over 80 biological pathways – importantly, vitamin D is a potent regulator of immune function.… continue readingOntario Moving Additional Region to Modified Stage 2 – York Region
Friday, October 16, 2020
Effective Monday, October 19, 2020 at 12:01 a.m., York Region will join Ottawa, Peel and Toronto public health regions in a modified Stage 2, as a result of their trends in public health indicators, including higher than average rates of COVID-19 transmission. This includes gyms, but not tanning salons continue reading
BC Small and Medium-Sized Business Recovery Grant now open to apply
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Grants of $10,000 to $30,000 are available. An additional $5,000 to $10,000 grant is available to eligible tourism-related businesses that have been hit especially hard by COVID-19. The program runs until March 31, 2021 or until the funds are fully allocated, whichever comes first. continue reading
