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Safe Boating Awareness Week

May 18 -24, 2024
While boating season is not in full swing yet, there are many getting onto the water in time for Safe Boating Awareness week.
💧 All boats must:
Have a lifejacket or Personal Flotation Device (PFD) on board the watercraft for each person.
Have bailing equipment.
Have a sounding device.
Have lights for night navigation.
💧 Get Certified – If you are operating a power-driven boat, you require a Pleasure Craft Operator Card.
💧 Boat Sober – Whether it’s prescription drugs, alcohol or cannabis, the use of intoxicants is both irresponsible and illegal. Being convicted of impaired operation of a boat will also affect your automobile license.
💧 Be Prepared – Make sure you and your boat are up to your planned on-water activities. That means you are knowledgeable about your upcoming trip, your boat is properly equipped with the required safety equipment, the weather is suitable for the voyage, you have sufficient fuel and you have filed a trip plan.
Plus, this is not all about you…it is important to keep in mind that by staying out of trouble you will not be putting pressure on rescue resources.
💧 Be Cold Water Safe – Cold water can severely impact your ability to swim or even just stay afloat. Even the best swimmers will feel the effects of a sudden cold-water immersion. No matter your swimming ability, best chance of surviving an accidental cold-water immersion is to wear your lifejacket!
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#WorldOvarianCancerDay

Everyone living with ovarian cancer deserves to live life to the fullest, from connecting with others who understand the journey firsthand to benefiting from the best care and latest research.
Ovarian cancer is notoriously difficult to detect. There is no reliable screening test for this disease. Ovarian cancer is the most fatal genealogical cancer in Canada. This year, 3,100 women across the country will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer. More than half will not live another five years.
Its signs and symptoms are subtle, and they can be mistakenly attributed to other causes. Common symptoms of ovarian cancer include:
o bloating
o difficulty eating
o abdominal discomfort
o changes in urinary habits.
Speak to your doctor if you notice new symptoms that persist for three weeks or longer.
While everyone with ovaries is at risk of developing the disease, a person is at higher risk if:
o They are between the ages of 50 and 79
o They have a family history of certain types of cancer (ovarian, breast, endometrial, prostate, or colorectal cancers)
o They are of Ashkenazi Jewish, Icelandic/Dutch, or French-Canadian descent
o They have a genetic mutation associated with ovarian cancer (BRCA1 or BRCA2)
o They have a history of endometriosis
If you are concerned about your risk for ovarian cancer, speak with your doctor.
Join the community determined to further progress against this disease. There are many ways to get involved and show your support.
For more information and to get involved, visit: www.ovariancanada.org
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