July 2010 - Posts

• Teleconference: The Economics of Alcohol Control Policy in Canada

  The Alcohol Policy Network invites you to register for this free learning web-based conference as Dr. Gerald Thomas will discuss how Canada’s most popular recreational drug, alcohol enjoys special cultural and economic significance in Canada. The presentation will look at several economic issues related to alcohol control including government retail monopolies, the impact of inflation on alcohol prices, international trade agreements and alcohol, best practice pricing policies for reducing alcohol-related harms, and a comparison of the costs and benefits of alcohol in society. To register, please submit the form found at: http://www.apolnet.ca/resources/education/RegistrationForm-APN.html Posted Jul 28 2010, 08:00 AM by Jennifer Heatley with 1 comment(s)

• Atlantic Summer Institute - Notice of Annual General Meeting

  Atlantic Summer Institute on Healthy and Safe Communities - Notice of 2nd Annual Meeting The 2nd annual meeting of the Atlantic Summer Institute on Healthy and Safe Communities will be held on Thursday, August 19th, 2010 at 12:30 PM in Room #203, Murphy Student Centre at University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI. Agenda a) Welcome b) Report of the President c) Financial Report d) Nominating Committee Report e) Election of Board Members f) Appointment of Auditors g) Other business h) Adjournment Posted Jul 26 2010, 01:09 PM by Jennifer Heatley with no comments

• Pace Car Grants

  Safe Kids Canada is currently offering $500 Pace Car grants in support of our “Walk This Way” Child Pedestrian Program. Help us to decrease speeding in residential communities everywhere by introducing a Pace Car Program in your neighbourhood! Application deadline is August 27, 2010. Grant recipients will be notified September 3, 2010. Click on the following link for details on how to apply: http://www.safekidscanada.ca/Parents/Safety-Information/Pedestrian-Safety/Index.aspx Posted Jul 26 2010, 10:56 AM by Jennifer Heatley with no comments