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Province’s tanning warning ads slammed by New Brunswick salons

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

FREDERICTON – The provincial government has launched an edgy advertisement campaign that likens tanning beds to coffins, a move which is drawing the ire of New Brunswick’s regulated cosmetic tanning industry.

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Tell the Government of New Brunswick, they have gone too far this time. Tanning Bed Coffin Ad

Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Dear New Brunswick Salon Owners, This ad has been developed by the CCS NB Division and the New Brunswick Government. It’s time to call your MLA and let them know how disappointed you are with this blatant waste of taxpayer dollars.… continue reading

CCS releases election policy recommendations and issues Call to Action in Ontario

Tuesday, June 21, 2011
 

New poll reveals protecting youth from the dangers of indoor tanning IS an election issue in Ontario

TORONTO – The Canadian Cancer Society is calling on the government of Ontario and all political parties, if elected, to commit to restrict indoor tanning by youth under the age of 18.
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Sunlight and Vitamin D

Tuesday, June 21, 2011
If you’re newly pregant you know you have to take Folate suppliments, avoid alcohol and soft cheeses .. but did you know that you need to be getting a minimum of sunlight exposure also? Latest research shows a mother’s exposure to sunlight during early pregnancy could play an important role in the risk of the baby developing multiple sclerosis in later life.
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