A paramedic said a strike by his union had no impact on his decision to refuse to attend to a man who was dying of a heart attack for more than 35 minutes while waiting for police backup.
A Toronto artist’s painting is listed on eBay at a price cheekily tagged to Ford’s opposition to the bag tax.
Most builders would tell you that an average roof should last 20 years or more. However, if you expect that kind of durability, you have to be prepared for regular maintenance. No matter what the material of your roof, it is not immune to damage. Here are a few checks that you should perform at least once every year.
First things first, check the waterproofing on the roof, especially if you’ve had an exceptionally heavy spate of rainfall or snow. In conditions like this, the waterproofing tends to lose its effectiveness. So, go up to the attic in your house and inspect it carefully for signs of dampness, leaks, or seepage. On noticing the smallest signs, get in touch with roofing experts immediately or the problem could spread further.
You should also check if there are dark streaks or discolored patches on your roof. This kind of a problem is an indicator of mold, fungus or algae, and is most likely to occur in roof areas that are constantly in shade and most prone to moisture buildup. If you see such a problem, get in touch with a professional fast, because these microbes can spread fast and reduce your roof to rot. The expert who comes over should check the ventilation in your roof, since good ventilation generally prevents the buildup of these harmful microbes.
Finally, you should check if any of your roof shingles or tiles are damaged, broken or torn. This can easily happen if you have tree branches leaning on your roof or you get strong winds and storms in your regions. Naturally, the problem of branches is the easier one to get rid of – all you need is pruning. To get your damaged shingles looked at and replaced, you will once again need to call in roofing professionals.
In the end, there’s no getting away from regular inspection. By identifying problems before they escalate into full blown emergencies you are able to save yourself a lot of worries, hassles, time, and effort, not to mention hundreds of dollars you would have to spend to rectify the problem. And when you are getting help for your roofing problems, be sure to contact only reliable and competent professionals who will deliver great services and provide good value for your money.
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500 charges in alleged Toronto and Niagara car scam ring laid by joint investigation dubbed “Project Enterprise.”
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Veteran radio reporter Jim Curran announces he’ll be retiring from CBC at the end of March.
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The frightening thing about hyponatremia is that it creeps up on you. The symptoms of this disorder are normally brushed off. This condition is nothing to brush off; can lead to death. It starts with common ailments like fatigue; everybody gets tired, right? That’s one of the reasons we frequently don’t take it seriously. This ailment, if not caught, keeps worsening. Hyponatremia is so easily unnoticed, we often don’t even tell our doctors about the systems we have.
Sodium is essential in maintaining healthy internal functions. Hyponatremia is a disorder of an electrolyte imbalance, where the sodium concentration in serum in your body is lower than what is needed to remain healthy. Sodium levels in your blood maintain your blood pressure. It supports the work of nerves, muscles, and regulates all your fluid balances. When sodium levels in your blood are too low, extra water enters your cells and the cells swell. Because your brain is encased by your skull, there is no relief; when this happens, consequences occur. It is especially dangerous when brain swelling occurs.
First signs include fatigue and loss of energy. Next symptoms include restlessness and irritability. Who hasn’t felt like that and just brushed it off? And after a stressful work-week, who among us hasn’t been tired and irritable. Other symptoms are nausea and vomiting. Add in headache and confusion. There may be muscle spasms and cramps. Next seizures may occur, before unconsciousness occurs. It is up to you to alert your doctor at the first signs.
All of these things can happen over time and be so gradual; you never tell your doctor. In chronic hyponatremia, sodium levels can drop so quickly, that dangerous conditions can happen rapidly. This is particularly dangerous with elderly people, when they don’t eat enough, or brush off the symptoms as just part of getting old.
Lab tests can check sodium levels , you just need to talk to you doctor when you notice any of the first symptoms. Don’t wait! Your physician is an expert and will be able to take care of you so that your sodium levels are restored.
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The impaired driving trial of former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Rick Vaive continued in a Newmarket court Thursday, with a well-known former NHL star taking the stand in defense of his former teammate.