Rescue Plus Safety Training Agency

Did you know that sulphites are used as a food additive and can occur naturally in some foods? Or that they can cause allergic-like symptoms in some individuals?

Learn more about here: foodallergycanada.ca/sulphites

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Are you prepared to act when it counts?

Life-saving skills are essential in the workplace and at home. We have seats available for First-Aid & CPR training this weekend. Our hands-on sessions ensure you walk away with the confidence and certification you need to make a difference in an emergency.

Seats fill up fast—grab yours now!

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Brock Road and Highway 401 CN Overpass Rehabilitation Project

The following service disruption notice is being shared on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation.

Although this work is not being led by the City of Pickering, construction may affect traffic flow, travel times, and access for residents.

Closure: Highway 401 Eastbound N/S–E ramp at Brock Road will be fully closed on March 29, 2026, from 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM to facilitate emergency concrete repairs.
This closure is necessary to ensure the safety and integrity of the infrastructure. During this time, all lanes of the ramp will be unavailable, and motorists will be required to use alternate routes.

Project Background

The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario is carrying out rehabilitation work in the Brock Road and Highway 401 area.

This project will help maintain critical transportation infrastructure and support the safe movement of people and goods through an important regional corridor.

Future work will involve the east side of Brock Road, the CN overpass structure, and the Highway 401 bridge.

Celebrate with confidence during Ramadan, Easter, and Passover! Check out our top tips for managing confidently during your celebrations at https://foodallergycanada.ca/latest-news-from-food-allergy-canada-march-2026/

Daily tip: Things can get messy at parties. Hand washing is one of the most effective ways to prevent cross-contamination from hands to mouth or eyes 🧼!

Wash hands often, especially between preparing meals that contain an allergen, and those that do not.

We’ve all heard that protein is an essential part of a healthy diet. But it can be tricky to understand what protein is, what foods contain it and how much of it we need. Protein is found in animal products – like fish, poultry, meat and dairy – as well as nuts, legumes and some grains. We need to eat protein every day.
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Treating reactions Follow these steps when someone is having an anaphylactic reaction.

A 4th confirmed case of measles has been reported in Durham Region. Here’s how to tell if you may have been exposed Residents warned to look out for symptoms until April 6; check if you were in Lakeridge Health Emergency Department March 15-16 or rode Durham 901 bus on Simcoe St. in either direction on March 15-16

🍔 Substitute Smartly: Don’t be afraid to swap out allergens in your favorite recipes—there are so many tasty allergen-free substitutes (like dairy-free cheese, gluten-free flour, or egg alternatives) that can keep your dishes delicious and safe.

Want some ideas? Check out our handy substitution chart:https://foodallergycanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/Priority-food-allergen-substitution-chart-2022.pdf

From healthy habits to lifesaving skills, Heart & Stroke is empowering students across Canada.

For students in kindergarten to grade 6, register for Jump Rope for Heart to get active and fundraise: https://bit.ly/3Nw9gOb.

For students in grade 7 and up, register for CardiacCrash to learn CPR and AED skills in a fun, interactive way: https://bit.ly/3NqInv3.