Medicare crippled when government doesn't treat us all as equals

Canadian health care violates human rights when governments cause limited or delayed access to primary and specialist care

By David Zitner
Senior Fellow
Atlantic Institute for Market Studies

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HALIFAX, N.S. /Troy Media/ - Government administration has created unhealthy inequity in the delivery of health care.

An editorial in the Nov. 1 issue of the Canadian Medical Association Journal recognizes, as have the Quebec courts, that Canadian health care violates human rights when governments cause limited or delayed access to primary and specialist care.

In Nova Scotia, medicare is evolving into a system of haves and have nots because policies of the Nova Scotia Health Authority limit the availability of family doctors and specialists.

For seniors, who have had the same doctor for many years, the problem is aggravated because these patients have increasing difficulty finding a doctor to replace physicians who are retiring.

Canadians strongly endorse the commitment made by Tommy Douglas, a founder of medicare, when he said "people should be able to get whatever health services they require irrespective of their individual capacity to pay."

Most Canadians applaud the principles of the Canada Health Act that suggest all of us should have access to the comprehensive care we need.

The fifth principle of the Canada Health Act, public administration, implies that government should be a facilitator, not a barrier to excellent care.

However, in Nova Scotia, public administration has become the barrier preventing communities, patients and medical clinics from hiring the people they need to provide timely care.

Usually, governments regulate and evaluate services. The public administration clause of the Canada Health Act puts government into the uncomfortable position of having to regulate and evaluate services that government administers.

In Nova Scotia, the insurers and administrators of care would be punished if there were an independent regulator, because many people can't get a family doctor, waiting times in emergency departments are excessive and waits  for necessary surgery cause prolonged and unnecessary discomfort.

The Nova Scotia Health Authority is preventing clinics and communities from hiring the doctors they need. The result is three tiers of government-sponsored primary care.

People in the first tier, a small number, have government-funded access to care 24 hours a day, with a doctor or team of clinicians who see them in person or communicate by telephone or email.

A few other Nova Scotians also have first-tier access to around-the-clock care, but must pay privately for better access.

People in the second tier have government-funded access, mostly during the day, to a personal physician and after hours must rely on an impersonal 811 telephone service, walk-in clinics and emergency departments.

The 80,000 people in the third tier don't have a family doctor and must rely on walk-in clinics, the 811 telephone service and emergency departments for primary care.

Rather than encouraging increased access to primary care, the Nova Scotia Health Authority is using the principle of public administration to promote rationing. Clinics and communities can't hire doctors to meet the needs of the 80,000 citizens who don't have access.

Perhaps the time has come to end government's conflict of interest by removing the barrier - public administration - that prevents clinics and communities from hiring the doctors they need.

It's time to do away with the unhealthy inequity in the delivery of health care. Let governments provide health insurance so rich and poor alike have access to the care they need. Then let communities and accountable community-organized co-operatives and community-appointed boards govern and administer care.

Dr. David Zitner is a senior fellow at the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies.

© 2016 Distributed by Troy 

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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Toronto identifies some family friendly holiday builds for kids

TORONTO, Ont. (December 16, 2016) – The holidays are right around the corner and that means parents will be looking for activities to do as a family when their kids are home for winter break.

"A great family activity that people don't always think about is building with LEGO® bricks," says Noel Straatsma, Master Model Builder at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Toronto. "Building with LEGO® bricks allows kids to use their imagination and can be a great bonding experience for the whole family."

Here are Noel's top 5 LEGO® builds to do with your kids this holiday season:

Christmas Trees – it sounds sweet and simple, but the great thing about building with LEGO® bricks is you can use your imagination! A Christmas tree can be any colour or size you want.

Gingerbread House – Avoid a sticky mess by making this year's gingerbread house out of LEGO® bricks! Whether recreating a family home or designing a funky castle, the options are endless for little budding architects. Just remember, no snacking on this one as you build!

Ornaments – If you have enough extra pieces of LEGO® bricks, work together with your kids to build ornaments for the tree! Now they can show off their work to everyone who comes to visit this holiday.

Snowman – It might be cold outside but you and your family can stay nice and warm by the fire as you build your snowman out of LEGO®. Even the most basic set of LEGO® bricks will work for this build but if you want to get more creative with colours and sizes you can find more detailed sets in the LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Toronto store.

Santa – Who doesn’t love having Santa around the house during the holidays? Have a building competition with your kids to see who can make the best Santa and keep them on display in your home to keep you in the holiday spirit.

"Whether you are a seasoned pro when it comes to building with LEGO® bricks or someone who's just starting out, this is the perfect activity to do as a family," says Straatsma. "Everything that can be imagined, can be built at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Toronto and our free building stations are a great place to start this holiday."

Enjoy Rides, 4D Cinema, Master Model Builder workshops and more! Save up to 20% when booked online, and children under the age of two are free.

For more information about LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Toronto, please visit www.legolanddiscoverycentre.ca and follow it on Facebook and Twitter.

About LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Toronto

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Toronto is a heavily LEGO® themed indoor attraction that appeals to a child’s fascination with the timeless LEGO® product, taking them into a world of endless possibilities!

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Healthy body, healthy mind: a double payoff for exercise

The mental health benefits of exercise are well documented, and even moderate sadness and feelings of anxiety can be improved

By Dr. Paul Latimer
Columnist
Troy Media

KELOWNA, B.C. / Troy Media/ - Not only is exercise good for our bodies, it's also good for our minds.

Most people with a regular exercise routine will tell you that it makes you feel good physically and is a helpful way of reducing stress, improving confidence and self-esteem, and increasing energy. It adds to a general sense of well-being.

Although most fitness research in the past focused on physical and health benefits, growing evidence shows that exercise also improves and promotes mental health. Beyond simple stress relief, exercise can help reduce depression and anxiety, this new research shows.

Exercise increases endorphin levels in the brain. These chemicals act as the body's pain killers and cause increased feelings of happiness.

An American university study examined people suffering from depression over a four-month period. It found that 60 per cent of those who exercised for at least 30 minutes three times a week overcame their depression without medication. This is the same success rate as for those who only used medication to treat their depression.

These are promising results - and they aren't the only ones available on the subject. Several other studies have consistently shown that exercise can lead to a significant reduction in depression. Research also shows that these benefits can begin as early as the first exercise session and may last after the exercise is finished.

Other studies examined the relationship between exercise and anxiety. Analysis of many studies conducted over the past several decades found that more than 80 per cent concluded that physical activity and fitness are related to the reduction of anxiety. Aerobic exercise such as running, swimming or cycling seems to be the most effective.

Of course, you don't have to have a clinically significant amount of depression or anxiety to receive the mental health benefits of exercise. Even moderate sadness and feelings of anxiety can be improved with exercise.

The relationship between mental health and exercise can also work in reverse. A recent study published in the American Journal of Public Health examined teenagers. It found that those with low levels of physical activity and more sedentary behaviour had a much higher likelihood of developing depression after one year. The study concluded that this lack of activity constituted a risk factor for depression.

Mental ability can also improve with exercise. Some research shows that regular exercise improves cognitive function. One study at a university in Japan looked at a group of volunteers who began a jogging regimen. Their memory and mental ability increased throughout the study. When the exercise stopped, the benefits reduced, showing the importance of regular and maintained exercise.

All of this is promising for those suffering from these psychiatric conditions, but simple exercise is not be a cure-all. Not everyone will get better without more formal treatment from a doctor. If you are depressed or anxious, it is still wise to speak with your doctor about it.

Don't be discouraged if jumping on the treadmill doesn't make you feel completely better. Other help is also available.

On the other hand, exercise will not make you worse and everyone can benefit to some degree.

These benefits can be felt even with moderate exercise. You don't necessarily have to spend hours and hours a week at the gym.

The important thing is just to get out there and get moving - for your physical and mental well-being.

Dr. Paul Latimer is president of Okanagan Clinical Trials and a Kelowna psychiatrist. Paul is included in Troy Media's Unlimited Access subscription plan.

© 2016 Distributed by Troy Media

Butter Tart Festival - 2017

Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival and Contest takes place in beautiful Midland, Ontario.

Saturday, June 10th, 2017
9am -5pm

http://buttertartfestival.ca/

Research Shows California Raisins May Positively Impact Diabetic Nutrition

1. - Research suggests California Raisins — an all-natural, dried-by-the-sun, no-sugar added fruit —
2.  may positively affect glucose levels and systolic blood pressure among people with 
3.  Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).¹  

Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/7959651-california-raisins-may-positively-impact-diabetic-nutrition

"Raisins are excellent food choices for most individuals, including those with
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)," said James W. Anderson, MD, Professor
of Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Emeritus, University of Kentucky.
In 2014, the Centers for Disease Control reported that 29.1 million Americans
 have diabetes. That accounts for 9.3 percent of the U.S. population, and nearly
 30 percent of these are undiagnosed cases. Additionally, another 86 million
 Americans are thought to have pre-diabetes.² Given the magnitude of the
diabetes problem, and knowing that the nutritional quality of foods is one factor
 that influences glucose levels and cardiovascular disease risk among patients
with T2DM, a first-of-its kind study was conducted with California Raisins and patients with T2DM.³
This 12-week study among 51 individuals with T2DM found that regular consumption of raisins —
as compared to a variety of snack crackers — positively impacted both glucose levels
and systolic blood pressure. The research, published in The Physician and Sportsmedicine 
journal, revealed study participants who consumed one ounce of raisins three times a
 day for the duration of the study, as compared to a group that ate a comparable
 amount of snack crackers, were shown to have:

• 23 percent reduction in postprandial (post-meal) glucose levels

• 19 percent reduction in fasting glucose

• A significant reduction (8.7 mmHg) in systolic blood pressure

These findings build on an earlier study where 46 men and women with pre-hypertension
were randomly assigned to snack on raisins or pre-packaged commercial snacks that
 did not contain raisins or other fruits or vegetables, three times a day for 12 weeks.
While cardiovascular disease is affected by various factors, the results indicated that
eating raisins three times per day:

• May significantly lower blood pressure among individuals with pre-hypertension
• when compared to other popular snacks.⁴

• May significantly lower postprandial (post-meal) glucose levels when compared to
•  other popular snacks of equal caloric value.⁵

Both studies were conducted at the Louisville Metabolic and Atherosclerotic Research
Center (L-MARC) by Harold Bays, MD, medical director and president of L-MARC
and funded by the California Raisin Marketing Board.
Visit www.LoveYourRaisins.com for more information about both studies, the
diabetic-friendly recipes found in the multi-media news release and more.

About the California Raisin Marketing Board A State Marketing Order in 1998 created the California Raisin Marketing Board
 and it is 100-percent grower funded. Its mission is to support and promote the
increased use of California-grown raisins and sponsor crop production, nutrition
 and market research. For more information about the California Raisin Marketing Board,
visit www.LoveYourRaisins.com.
1,3 Bays, H., et. al. A Randomized Study of Raisins Versus Alternative Snacks On
Glycemic Control and Other Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
 Mellitus. The Physician and Sportsmedicine; 2015.

1,3 Anderson, J.W. et. al. Raisins Compared with other Snack Effects on Glycemia and
Blood Pressure: A Randomized, Controlled Trial. Post grad Med 2014:126:37-43.
2 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National diabetes statistics report:
estimates of diabetes and its burden in the United States, 2014. Atlanta, GA: U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2014.
4 Bays, H., et. al. Raisins and Blood Pressure: A Randomized, Controlled Trial.
Poster session presented at: American College of Cardiology's 61st Annual Scientific
Session; 2012 March 24- 27; Chicago, IL.
5 Bays, H., et. al. Raisins and Blood Glucose: A Randomized, Controlled Trial.
Poster session presented at American Diabetes Association's 72nd Annual Scientific
Session; 2012 June 8-12; Philadelphia, PA.

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Nov. is National Diabetes Awareness Month- Meet Author of 'Type 2 Diabetes The Owner's Manual' Daryl Wein

Type 2 Diabetes:

The Owner’s Manual

Hello Sandra

More than 20 million Americans have Type 2 Diabetes.

Almost everyone with Type 2 Diabetes can live a normal, healthy, functional life if they receive and follow some rather simple advice says Daryl Wein author of a new book, Type 2 Diabetes: The Owner’s Manual.

With 33 mostly 5 star reviews on Amazon the book is helping people immensely. Some say it’s actually saved their lives. Amazon

A clinical laboratory scientist for more than 20 years and a Physician Assistant for 17 years, Wein started extensive research on Type 2 Diabetes when he himself was diagnosed with the disease.

National Diabetes Month is observed every November so individuals, health care professionals, organizations, and communities across the country can bring attention to diabetes and its impact on millions of Americans. We hope you’ll help!

No Antibiotics Ever, Vegetable Fed Chicken Hot Dogs and Mini Corn Dogs Make Their Debut

Somma Food Group Expands Chickentopia™ Offering with Nitrate, Nitrite Free Hot Dogs and Mini Corn Dogs

DALLAS, Nov. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Somma Food Group announced today the
successful launch of Chickentopia™ brand fully cooked, uncured chicken franks and mini
 corn dogs. The new items are part of the line of retail-inspired products created to
adhere to strict school nutrition guidelines, while delivering a delicious and exclusive
menu experience to students.

The company, which currently partners with several of the largest school districts in the
country to supply unique and healthful food solutions, says the launch of these items can
 have a huge impact on the menus of school districts across the country.
"We pride ourselves on only launching products that we are confident will succeed in
 the lunchroom and make a positive impact on students' meal choices," says
Kevin Potter, VP of Sales."Schools have long been asking for a chicken hot dog
and mini corn dog that meet school nutrition regulations, but still resemble options
that kids see outside of school." 

About Somma Food Group:Somma Food Group is a diversified provider of premium-grade chicken, beef,
dairy and finished food products for foodservice and retail end markets.
Somma Food Group's products are produced under a portfolio of brands
including Chickentopia™, Merrywood Farms™, and Range GrassFed Beef™.
 Somma Food Group's dynamic brands deliver unique, leading-edge food
solutions and uncompromised quality with the health and satisfaction of the end
consumer in mind. To learn more about Somma Food Group, visit www.sommafoods.com.

E-hydrate® Expands Footprint with Walgreens

With a growing footprint at traditional grocery retailers, E-hydrate, the maker
 of natural Protein On-the-Go, is committed to expanding distribution in
 convenience and drug stores. The company recently secured a major
 deal with Walgreens, which added E-hydrate's two flagship SKUs
 in the top locations across the country

Health system ignores frail Canadians when they need help most

It's time we improved the quality and quantity of care for frail Canadians - and improved the health system for everyone in the process

By John Muscedere
and Fred HorneEvidenceNetwork.ca

KINGSTON, Ont., EDMONTON, Alta. / Troy Media/ - Canada's health system too often fails to deliver the complex care that frail patients need between urgent health events.

When a frail older patient has an acute health crisis in Canada, the system usually delivers excellent service.

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But health - like quality care - is determined by more than just response to medical emergencies.

The truth is, we rarely deliver quality chronic care, comprehensive home care or continuous care, and in particular, poorly handle transitions between care settings and providers.

We also often neglect more cost-effective interventions with proven health and quality of life benefits, such as social supports that can help people age in place.

Our overemphasis on acute care needs, and the consequent neglect of other aspects of the health system, have serious consequences - especially for those who are frail. These consequences include worsened health outcomes and increased health costs.

Why?

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The burden of 'frailty' in Canada is steadily growing. Today, approximately 25 per cent of those over age 65 and 50 per cent of those over 85 - more than one million Canadians - are medically frail. In 10 years, well over two million Canadians may be living with frailty.

Frailty is defined as a state of increased vulnerability, with reduced reserve and loss of function across multiple body systems. Frailty reduces the ability to cope with normal or minor stresses, such as infections, which can cause rapid and dramatic changes in health.

Frail people are at higher risk for worsened health outcomes and death than we would expect based on age alone.

The risk of becoming frail increases with age, but the two are not the same.

Frail Canadians are the major consumers of health care in all settings. Of the $220 billion spent on health care annually in Canada (11 per cent of gross domestic product), 45 per cent is spent on those over 65 years old, although they only represent 15 per cent of the population.

In spite of higher utilization of health care resources for those who are frail, many therapies haven't been evaluated in this population and we don't know if they are beneficial, cause harm, are cost-effective or waste resources.

Are we overtreating some frailty with ineffective therapies and tests, yet not providing adequate social and medical supports in other areas?

The answer is almost certainly yes.

It's time we improved the quality and quantity of care for frail Canadians - and improved the health system for everyone in the process. Here's how:

We need to break down silos of care based on single diseases, single organ failure, settings of care or clinical disciplines. Addressing frailty requires a co-ordinated, multidisciplinary approach. Instead of having multiple specialist appointments and replicating tests across different facilities, we could have one-stop shops that cater to the needs of patients, not providers.

We need to address the needs of frail elderly in a more equitable health system across the country. As we outlined in our brief to the Finance Committee 2017 pre-budget consultations, we could establish funding based on age and frailty instead of the current per capita model.

Funding enhancements should be directed towards strengthening primary health care, along with social and economic supports. Most frail adults live in the community; strengthening primary care and community supports are crucial to help them age in their preferred settings.

We need to provide patients, clinicians and decision-makers with high-quality evidence on the effectiveness of treatments for the frail. Most research excludes the very sick and the elderly. Without evidence, aggressive and expensive therapies are often overused without improvement in outcomes, resulting in poor quality of life and wasted resources.

We need to improve the recognition and assessment of frailty to aid in implementing more appropriate care and planning.

Identifying the most vulnerable of our aging population will allow us to institute appropriate care plans and improve supports - so we can improve outcomes, quality of life and the use of resources.

John Muscedere is the scientific director and CEO of the Canadian Frailty Network (CFN), a not-for-profit organization funded by the government of Canada's Networks of Centres of Excellence program. CFN's mandate is to improve the care for frail elderly Canadians and their families within the health care system. Fred Horne is a health policy consultant and adjunct professor with the University of Alberta's School of Public Health. He was Alberta minister of Health from 2011 to 2014 and served as chair of the Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Health. He is a member of the CFN Board of Directors.

© 2016 Distributed by Troy Media

Lifestyle Prescriptions - To Revolutionize Health Care by Expanding on Rx Prescriptions

Lifestyle Prescriptions Foundation, a non-profit organization with a mission to inspire healthy  and conscious living through global awareness campaigns, is launching the Lifestyle Prescriptions  Awareness Campaign to educate health care providers about green prescriptions. Wyoming, MT, October 30, 2016 --(PR.com)-- Green Prescriptions are based on the newest research in Lifestyle Medicine showing that stress management, nutrition, fitness and social support can reverse the majority of chronic health issues. On October 27th, 2016, a global awareness campaign begins that includes free online training and worksheets for health professionals. The campaign will peak March 2017 with the Lifestyle Prescriptions® Virtual Health Summit (March 2017) featuring free lectures and advice from Lifestyle Medicine and Self-Healing authors and experts. Many health care providers have started to integrate green prescriptions into their practices already. For example in New Zealand the Ministry of Health encourages doctors to write GRx green prescriptions with diet and exercise goals written on them. “To our surprise, we realised that not only do nutrition and exercise play a major  role in health, but negative emotions like anger or sadness or how we perceive  stress also have a significant impact on mind and body. Becoming aware of this  body-mind-social connection encourages a powerful 'AHA' moment and motivates  patients to improve lifestyle habits and therefore health,” says Johannes R. Fisslinger,  Founder of Lifestyle Prescriptions Foundation and META-Health University. Lifestyle Prescriptions® go beyond generic green prescriptions and allow for laser-sharp  and specific habit and behavior improvements by knowing the root-cause emotions,  stress triggers & beliefs affecting specific symptoms. Knowing why a symptom has been  triggered allows health care providers to use their resources and tools in a much  more effective way to activate auto-regulation and the body’s self-healing response. “Lifestyle Prescriptions are a quick and easy way for me as a licensed psychologist to  support clients take precise action steps towards self-healing. These cutting-edge  advances in understanding the root causes of stressors and illnesses, makes deep  and lasting healthier lives possible like never before.” -Dr. Ilana Fernandez. PsyD Green prescriptions are very easy to learn and integrate into health care practices  and provide a process that allows doctors and traditional-complementary health  professionals to use the newest knowledge and strategies in Lifestyle Medicine  without having to change the way they work. Health care providers can get their free starter kit and training online at  www.lifestyleprescriptions.org.

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OctoberNational Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Sponsor: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Collaborating Organizations 

Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point.

The good news is that many women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early. A mammogram – the screening test for breast cancer – can help find breast cancer early when it’s easier to treat.

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a chance to raise awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer. Make a difference! Spread the word about mammograms and encourage communities, organizations, families, and individuals to get involved.

How can National Breast Cancer Awareness Month make a difference?

We can use this opportunity to spread the word about steps women can take to detect breast cancer early.

Here are just a few ideas:

• Ask doctors and nurses to speak to women about the importance of getting screened for breast cancer.
• Encourage women ages 40 to 49 to talk with their doctors about when to start getting mammograms.
• Organize an event to talk with women ages 50 to 74 in your community about getting mammograms every 2 years.

How can I help spread the word?

We’ve made it easier for you to raise awareness about breast cancer. This toolkit is full of ideas to help you take action today. For example:

• Add information about breast cancer screening to your newsletter.
• Tweet about National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
• Add this Web badge to your website.https://healthfinder.gov/NHO/octoberToolkit.aspx

Patient Research Summit

Tal Golesworthy is a boiler engineer from the UK. He's an expert in solving plumbing problems. He was born with a heart defect called Marfan's syndrome that was slowly weakening his aorta -- the body's main artery. If left untreated, his aorta would eventually burst and kill him. 

Faced with a gruelling surgery and a life on drugs, Tal decided he would fix this plumbing problem himself. As part of a multidisciplinary team that included engineers and medical specialists, Tal developed an innovative device that reinforced his aorta without intrusive surgery or a forced medication regime. Tal went on to start a company that makes the device for people with the same heart condition. 

Tal will share his story at a patient research summit at the Marriot Hotelhosted by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research in Ottawa fromOctober 25 to 27. The summit brings together more than 200 patients, researchers and health professionals from across the country to discuss how to make health care better for patients as part of Canada's Strategy for Patient Oriented Research. 

To learn more about the event, please click here: http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/50008.html

Mont SUTTON, one of Quebec’s major ski resorts located in the Eastern Townships, is already gearing up for the 2016-2017 ski season.

Master plan and snowmaking are in the pipeline

This season is the resort’s first under the ownership of Jean-Michel Ryan, Pierre Chesnay and Sylvain Gervais and visitors can expect many exciting changes in a near future. This year will be one of transition, allowing for an in-depth analysis of potential diversification opportunities, of a real-estate development plan and of the resort’s future endeavours. For this winter, the new owners are investing half a million dollars in the improvement of the existing snowmaking infrastructure.

A year of transition that bodes well for the future

This new season about to begin will mainly be one for reflection. A quarter of a million dollars will be invested in the creation of a master plan intended to turn the resort into a major four-season tourist destination, while staying true to the resort’s authentic DNA. « We want to mobilize the active forces in Sutton in order to turn this destination into a high-quality living environment, and one of the most sought-after destinations in Quebec,» explains Jean-Michel Ryan, president and general manager. «We want to ensure the resort’s future continuity, while respecting the community, the customers, the employees and the surrounding nature.» This master plan will allow us to verify both the potential and the best opportunities that could come from a comprehensive diversification, to determine and prioritize each of the development phases to come, as well as identify the key actors in their achievement. Lodging, mountain biking and even more... everything is up for discussion at Mont SUTTON!
The new owners’ position is clear: Mont SUTTON will continue to grow according to a vision of sustainable development and in respect of the well-established DNA of a mountain that wishes to retain its distinctive natural attributes.  In an agreement with the new owners, Nature Conservancy Canada has in fact purchased a piece of land, effectively increasing the size of the Réserve Naturelle des Montagnes-Vertes. This land, known as Dos d’Orignal, is the natural habitat of many protected species. Several 15-foot mature trees will be planted in the Sous-Bois II sector to reforest the area and conserve Mont SUTTON’s DNA. These actions illustrate the new owners’ desire to maintain the balance between development and conservancy, and to confirm Mont SUTTON’s status as an exceptional destination in harmony with nature.

Important investments in snowmaking

Just this year, the new buyers have invested half a million dollars to develop a better snowmaking system. In total, 50 new energy-efficient snow guns will contribute to the improvement in production and in the quality of the snow being made. Improvements will also be made to the overall snowmaking system: updates to the computers in the machinery room, new piping, new valves, new communication wiring. These investments are in line with a will to pump serious funds into the improvement of the snowmaking system in order to increase capacity, flexibility and speed in order to offer an even higher quality product!

Other news

Many new things are also in store at the Boutique Experience SUTTON. New noteworthy brands are now available: Völkl, Atomic, Briko, Alpina, Scarpa, Dale of Norway, Maloja and Reusch. The ski goggle and racing departments have also been completely revamped to offer the best brands and even better service. Furthermore, the Bar Le Tucker will now host an Open Mic après-ski on Thursdays, along with the well-loved live music Fridays.
While we wait for the first snowflakes, Mont SUTTON’s Fall Festival is still on with lots of activities for one last weekend on October 15 & 16; the Boutique Experience SUTTON sales staff is on hand to advise customers according to their needs and the Ski School is taking registrations. The events calendar and the season’s special offers are online and pictures for season’s passes can be taken. In short, from clients to employees, the excitement for the upcoming ski season can already be felt at Mont SUTTON!

Installation of the new snow guns for the 2016-2017 season

Installation of the new snow guns for the 2016-2017 season
 

Mont SUTTON is a major ski resort located in Quebec’s Eastern Townships, known across North America for its unique glade concept for every type of skier and its many junctions creating endless possibilities for every run. Mont SUTTON also sets itself apart with its authentic ambiance, awe-inspiring nature and its exceptional snow conditions.

NuVal® Recognizes Eggland's Best Eggs with Highest Nutrition Score in Egg Category

Judged on Nutritional Value – Eggland's Best is Significantly Superior to Ordinary Eggs

- The NuVal® Nutritional Scoring System, a comprehensive food scoring system that measures
the nutritional quality of foods, has identified Eggland's Best eggs as the highest scoring egg
on grocery store shelves. 

Every year national food brands are tested on the NuVal® Nutritional Scoring System,
which looks into more than 30 nutrients and nutrition factors such as Vitamin D,
Vitamin E, omega-3 fatty acids, saturated fat, calories and protein. The system
was created to provide an easy-to-use guide to maintaining a healthy diet in
an environment where obesity is a growing concern.
Grocery shoppers across the country look to the NuVal® Nutritional Scoring
 System as a guide for making quick, smart decisions when selecting nutritionally
 superior food brands for themselves and their families. Developed by a panel
of nutrition and medical experts, NuVal® uses fact panels, package labels and
 nutrition reports to score foods on a scale of 1 – 100. The higher the NuVal®
 score, the more nutrient-rich the food item is.
"After testing 48 different brands of eggs, Eggland's Best eggs came out on top
 in terms of nutritional value," said Anne Bernier, Sr. Operations Director for
 NuVal LLC.  "Eggland's Best's dedication to providing Americans with a
 nutritionally superior egg was proven during an evaluation of more than
30 different nutrients and nutrition factors, which resulted in an impressive
 NuVal score of 85." 
Compared to regular eggs, Eggland's Best eggs contain 25 percent less
 saturated fat, five times more vitamin D, more than double the omega-3s,
ten times more vitamin E and three times more vitamin B12.  Eggland's Best's
 superior nutritional profile is due to its proprietary all-vegetarian hen feed
 that contains healthy grains, canola oil and a wholesome supplement of
rice bran, alfalfa, sea kelp and Vitamin E.  In addition, a recent independent
study showed that Eggland's Best eggs stay fresher longer than ordinary eggs.
"Receiving the highest NuVal score, combined with our continued growth,
 reinforces the fact that we are achieving our goal of providing consumers the
 best tasting, freshest, and most nutritious egg possible," said Charlie Lanktree,
President and CEO of Eggland's Best. "Eggland's Best's significantly higher
 score than ordinary eggs helps consumers make healthier decisions for their families."
Eggland's Best eggs are available in classic large, extra-large, jumbo, organic
 and cage-free, as well as hard-cooked peeled egg and liquid egg whites varieties.
For more information on NuVal®, visit http://www.nuval.com/
For more information on Eggland's Best and delicious and nutritious recipes,
 visit http://www.egglandsbest.com/
About Eggland's Best EggsEggland's Best (EB) is the No. 1 branded egg in the U.S. and is an excellent
 source of Vitamins D, B12, and E, and a good source of Vitamin B5 and
Riboflavin. EB eggs have five times more Vitamin D, more than double the
 Omega-3, 10 times more Vitamin E and 25 percent less saturated fat than ordinary eggs.
The distinctive "EB" stamp on the shell assures consumers and food service
 customers that the eggs meet the highest production and safety standards.
 Eggland's Best was voted "America's Most Trusted Egg Brand" by American
shoppers in the 2016 BrandSpark Most Trusted Awards, "America's Most
Recommended™ Eggs" by women in the 2016 Women's Choice Awards,
 and has received numerous awards from Prevention Magazine, Men's Health,
 Men's Fitness, Women's Health, and many others. 
In 2014, Eggland's Best was also awarded "Product of the Year" in the egg
 category by Product of the Year USA. Eggland's Best's hens are fed a strictly c
ontrolled, proprietary, high-quality all-vegetarian diet, which results in a better
 tasting, more nutritious egg that stays fresher longer. EB eggs are available in large,
 extra-large, jumbo, cage free, organic, hard-cooked, cage free hard-cooked,
liquid egg whites, and are certified Kosher. For more information, visit www.egglandsbest.com.

The Most Significant Advance in Carbon Based Water Filtration Products in Decades

New high performance “Compound-Catalytic™“ Carbon performs all filtration capabilities  we’ve come to expect from catalytic and granular activated carbon products but also  presents the ability to remove; Fluoride, Hexavalent Chromium, Arsenic, Lead, Mercury,  Selenium, and more.  H2O Easy Filtration Products introduces Compound-Catalytic™ Carbon with  the launch of the WaterGenie ”Advanced” series Whole House and Point-of-Use  water filtration systems. The new high performance “Compound-Catalytic™“ Carbon performs all  filtration capabilities we’ve come to expect from catalytic and granular  activated carbon products but also presents the ability to remove; Fluoride,  Hexavalent Chromium, Arsenic, Lead, Mercury, Selenium, and more. “It’s a game changer for the industry and a money saver for consumers.  This new product improves the cost effectiveness and sustainability of  water filtration systems for everyday use. What typically requires multiple  components in multiple tanks can now be done with one tank containing  one media,” says Chris Hanson, Founder of H2O Easy Filtration Products. With the introduction of this product consumers will see a 65% reduction in  cost from $1.45 per day to less than 0.95 cents per day. ”Just think  about that for a minute; clean, healthy water from every tap in your home  costs less than a cup coffee per day! I am very excited for my customers,” says Hanson. Whole house and Point-of-Use carbon based filtration systems are a  common and effective way of removing contaminants such as Chlorine,  Chloramines, TCE, Trihalomethanes, and improving taste and odor while  leaving essential minerals intact. Carbons oxidation and adsorption  capabilities are well known and have been utilized in water filtration for over 100 years. About H2O Easy Filtration Products & Services: Established in 2006,  we are a locally owned; owner operated small business, located in  Asheville, NC. Offering custom design water filtration products built  in Asheville. Founders/owners Chris and Kelly Hanson reside in  West Asheville, where they have lived since 1987.

Contact Information

H2O Easy Filtration Products Chris Hanson 828-236-9555 Contact www.h2oeasy.com