Welcome l gift f Health New rules l for f food f d handlers h dl Halton Region has given the green light to a bylaw on Mandatory Food Handler Certification to help reduce the risk of food-borne illness. The bylaw, passed Wednesday, requires an owner or operator of a food establishment to ensure there is at least one certified food handler working during all hours of operation. Starting last January, Halton Region's Health Department staff surveyed residents' opinions regarding the potential of a mandatory food handler certification bylaw. Results showed 87 per cent of the Halton residents surveyed thought food handler training in restaurants, take-outs and other food premises should be compulsory. "Ensuring food safety is one of Halton Region's key initiatives as laid out in the Citizen's Priorities Action Plan," said Halton Region Chair Gary Carr. MICHAEL IVANIN / OAKVILLE BEAVER 23 · Thursday, December 15, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com To support owners and operators in Halton, the local health department will offer several training options including online study guides, a full-day course and on-site training. A number of f recognized private companies also provide training. Several chain food establishments provide their own food handler training as a condition of f employment. On average, the Halton Region Health Department currently trains between 500-700 food handlers per year. There will be a three- year phase-in period to comply with the new bylaw. Those premises affected by the new rules include high-risk and moderate-risk food premises. Examples of high-risk food premises are full-service restaurants, hospitals, and long-term care centres. Examples of moderate-risk food premises are bakeries, fast-food restaurants and takeout services. DECOMMISSIONED: Halton EMS donated a decommissioned cargo van to St. John Ambulance OakvilleMilton and Halton Hills branch. Pictured above, Halton EMS chief Greg Sage, left, giving the keys to the van to Chuck McCormack, branch chair, and Tim Bauer, branch manager. FOOT CLINIC Hibbert & Associates Fa amily y Footcare and Orthotics Specializes in: Helping Families Every Step of the Way! · Fertility Issues · Low Back/Neck Pain · Sciatica · Posture · Osteoarthritis 331 Sheddon Ave., Oakville · 905.815.0971 · w www www.oakvilleclinic.ca ww.oakvilleclinic ww.o w. .o oakvillec oakvilleclinic akvilleclini akvill ille eclini li ic NO REFERRALS NECESSARY · SATURDAY APPO O INTMENTS AVAILA AVAILABLE Take T k A Step in the h Right h Direction. V Visit a Chiropodist h d Giving the gift of life This holiday season, Canadian Blood Services is asking people to stop for an hour and help replenish its blood supply. While gift giving is high on many residents' priority lists at this time of f year, there is no better present than the gift of life. The agency needs to collect nearly 17,000 units of blood this season to ensure central Ontario hospitals have enough to help their patients through the holidays. There are several blood donor clinics coming up in Oakville where people will be able to make a donation. These clinics include: · Wednesday, Dec. 28 at Holy Trinity Parish hall, 2110 Trafalgar Rd., from 1-7 p.m. · Friday, Dec. 30 at Oakville Place in the centre court, 240 Leighland Ave., 4-8 p.m. · Saturday, Dec. 31 at ClearView Christian Reformed Church in the Blood Mobile, 2300 Sheridan Garden Dr., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. To book an appointment or for more information, visit www.blood.ca. · Pediatrics · Pre and Postnatal Care · Naturally Turning Breech Babies · Headaches/Migraines Wellness care for the entire family! 250 Wyecroft Rd., Unit 15, Oakville, ON Family Chiropractor/Acupuncturist Dr. Jenna Davis real emotion · real love · real life · real time Strengthening the bond with your baby prior to their arrival with 3D imaging and 4D video. 905.844.WELL (9355) www.acornhealth.ca drdavis@acornhealth.ca to with package ly n o coupon 5 2 $ your s rd a w Have You Tried? · Live on-line broadcasting for friends and family · On-line booking available on our website Weight Management + Hypnotherapy 200% Success · Weight Management Programs for Adults & Adolescents · Hypnotherapy · Stress · Pain · Trauma · Self-Esteem · Virtual Gastric Band Dr. Tanouja RAMA Weight Management Consultant NHG Certified Hypnotherapist acorn family health and wellness centre 250 Wyecroft Rd., Unit 15 Oakville 905-844-9355 · www.thinner-u.ca · info@thinner-u.ca Give the gif t of an ultrasound session to the expires mommy-to-be this Christmas! Coupon Dec 31/11 Tanglewood Plaza 2520 Postmaster Dr @ Dundas St., W. 905-465-3343 info@tinyhearts3D.com www.tinyhearts3D.com Follow us on and NOT TO BE COMBINED WITH OTHER OFFERS/PROMOTION TIONS