Retired public servant, interested in environment, social justice issues.
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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November 8 is World Town Planning Day, for planners and communities to come together and celebrate how good planning improves the lives of people and benefits society at large by creating places to live, work and play together. #SDG11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Did you know November 8 marks World Town Planning Day?
As a proud member of the Global Planners Network, we champion the belief that "Homes Start with Planning" and are committed to finding solutions that meet diverse housing needs worldwide.
Learn more: cip-icu.ca/world-town-planni…
November 7 is Cancer Awareness Day, to call attention to this deadly disease, to promote early detection and to support the fight against cancer. Let us do our part in fighting cancer and working towards a cure. Maintain a healthy lifestyle, don’t smoke, be screened regularly.
The first Wednesday in November is Eat Smart Day, encouraging us to be aware of what we eat and to make healthy food choices. Fruits and vegetables are an important component of eating smart, as are whole grains, healthy fats, healthy proteins, dairy, nuts, and seeds.
Nov 6 is Eat Smart Day! #EatSmartDay #EatingHealthyDay #NationalEatingHealthyDay #Holiday checkiday.com/61bce29b58fd5d…
November is Family Caregivers Month, to recognize and honor those who provide essential care and support to their ill, disabled or elderly loved ones. It is a month to raise awareness of the challenges faced by family caregivers, to celebrate their dedication and to support them.
The World Urban Forum #WUF12, convened by @UNHABITAT, takes place from November 4 to 8 in Cairo, Egypt, with the theme “It All Starts at Home: Local Actions for Sustainable Cities and Communities.” #SDG11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities wuf.unhabitat.org/wuf12
November 3 is International Day for Biosphere Reserves. Humans’ relationship with nature needs to be radically rethought in order to create a truly shared world. Biosphere reserves show that it is possible to establish a sustainable and harmonious relationship with nature.
Biosphere reserves are areas that link local communities and nature conservation to promote the green economy and a more sustainable future.
@UNESCO has more on Sunday's International Day for #BiosphereReserves: unesco.org/en/days/biosphere…
November 2 is World Right to Die Day, a good opportunity to discuss euthanasia and having a say on when to end one’s life. People with full use of their faculties should be able to choose to die in case of terminal illness or unbearable and incurable pain. @DWDCanada @WFRtDS
November 3 is One Health Day. The health of humans, animals and ecosystems is interconnected. Changes in the relationships among them can increase the risk of new diseases developing and spreading. Human, animal and ecosystem health should be considered together, not separately.
Today is One Health Day.
The health of humans, animals and ecosystems are closely interlinked. Changes in these relationships can increase the risk of new human and animal diseases developing and spreading.
#OneHealth is an approach to optimize the health of humans, animals and ecosystems by integrating these fields, rather than keeping them separate bit.ly/40A3wa6
November 1 is Compassionate Communities Day. “Compassion asks us to go where it hurts, to enter into the places of pain, to share in the brokenness, fear, confusion and anguish.” It’s time to protect civilians and health and care workers in conflict areas. phpci.org/statement-caac
October 31 is Dark Matter Day, celebrating a substance that scientists believe makes up about a quarter of the total mass and energy in the universe. So far it has been detected only through its gravity-based effects in space. @DarkMatterDay interactions.org/dark-matter…
October 31 is World Cities Day. Many cities are not ready for rapid urbanization, outpacing the development of housing, infrastructure and services. Too many people live in overcrowded, polluted conditions. #SDG11: Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
Well-planned, designed, financed, developed & managed cities are essential to achieving the #GlobalGoals —our blueprint for a better world.
On Thursday’s #WorldCitiesDay, learn how we can make cities inclusive, safe, resilient & sustainable for all: un.org/sustainabledevelopmen…
October 30 is Checklist Day. Checklists are a great way to stay organized. Ticking off the items as tasks are completed gives one a sense of accomplishment. Checklists can serve as reminders for shopping, paying bills and many other things. daysoftheyear.com/days/check…
October 30 is Uplift Someone Day, to spread joy and appreciation. Kind acts such as saying “thank you” or recognizing those who have made a positive impact can help to make others feel connected and valued. Uplifting acts energize us to “pay it forward.” upliftsomeone.com/uplift-som…
October 29 is World Stroke Day. Most cardiovascular diseases are preventable by addressing behavioral and environmental risk factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet and obesity, physical inactivity, harmful use of alcohol and air pollution. Early detection is key.
It’s #WorldStrokeDay.
Most common sign of a #stroke is sudden weakness of the face, arm, or leg, often on one side of the body.
Other symptoms include dizziness, loss of balance and sudden difficulty speaking, seeing or walking.
If you or someone you know experiences these symptoms, seek medical care immediately. 👉bit.ly/3bmxIL8
October 28 is First Responders Day, to recognize and thank police, firefighters, paramedics and 911 call operators who work every day to keep their communities safe. The lifesaving skills of these volunteers and/or professionals can mean the difference between life and death.
Ottawans are concerned about spending $500 million of public money to redevelop Lansdowne Park. This city has far more important needs that require immediate attention, such as housing, transit and roads. Sign this petition to demand a referendum on it: betterottawa.ca/lansdowne/
The last Sunday in October is Reformation Sunday, commemorating the Protestant Reformation that began with Martin Luther in Germany in 1517. His break with the Roman Catholic Church is considered to mark the end of the Middle Ages and the start of the modern era in Europe.
October 27 is International Day of Religious Freedom. A key component of resilient, prosperous, peaceful societies in which everyone can feel welcome and succeed is freedom of religion and belief. Unfortunately, this freedom is increasingly threatened around the world. #UDHR