If you are considering a career with the Canadian Coast Guard, there is three upcoming virtual presentations designed to help navigate the process for the Officer Training Program.
Click here for more information and to register online.
Ommastrephes bartrami
Invertebrates
Neon flying squids inhabit the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. In the Pacific, they can be found from the Aleutian Islands to Central America in the east, and from Kamchatka to China in the west, with a distinct population near Australia. In the eastern Atlantic, their range extends from Scandinavia to the western coast of Africa, while in the western Atlantic, they are found from Newfoundland and Labrador to the northern coast of South America, as well as in the southern Atlantic. They are also present in the western Indian Ocean. These squids typically gather near cold-water fronts to feed at the surface at night, and during the day, they descend to depths of over 300 meters.
Like other squid, neon flying squids have large eyes, 10 arms, and two feeding tentacles. They feature a thick, muscular mantle and short tentacles, with a mauve coloration and silver or gold on their underside. Females are larger than males, reaching a maximum mantle length of about 50 centimeters and weighing up to 5.3 kilograms. Their lifespan is approximately one year.
The Sayward Futures Society (SFS) Annual General Meeting will take place at the Kelsey Centre. Members will have the opportunity to vote on resolutions. SFS Memberships will be available for $25 prior to the meeting, which will be valid from November 25, 2024, until the next AGM in November 2025. This membership includes a 10% discount on all merchandise, food, and beverages at the Oceanview Gallery & Café (please note that fishing licenses are not eligible for discounts). The membership discount cannot be combined with other sales. We look forward to seeing you at our AGM! The Kelsey Bay Wharf is a vital community resource, and the Oceanview Gallery & Café is proud to support our region by working with 28 artisans through consignment sales and wholesale purchasing.
Don’t forget, Daylight Saving Time will conclude on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 2:00 A.M. On Saturday night, clocks should be set back one hour, allowing you to “fall back” and gain an extra hour of sleep. As a result, sunrise and sunset on November 3, 2024, will occur about an hour earlier than the day before, bringing more morning light.
Chances are that most of your clocks will auto-update, but don’t forget about the microwave and car stereo!
Free Radon Virtual Information Session
Date: Monday, November 25, 2024
Time: 7:30 pm (via Zoom)
Register at: TakeActionOnRadon.ca
Registrants will receive the session link by email. Test kits are available for pickup from November 26–29 at designated locations across the region, with details sent to the first 100 registrants.
For more information:
Visit TakeActionOnRadon.ca
Email: info@takeactiononradon.ca
Phone: 1-855-722-6777
This initiative, funded by Health Canada, is led by the Canadian Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (CARST) and the Canadian Cancer Society to increase radon awareness and improve public health across Canada.
The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) is teaming up with Take Action on Radon to help protect residents from lung cancer through the National 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge.
Many Canadians are unaware that radon gas, the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers, could be present in their own homes. Radon levels vary across Canada, and only a test can determine if your home has dangerous levels that may impact you and your family’s health.
This winter, residents in the Strathcona Region are encouraged to participate in the 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge and test their homes. Through this free program, participants are invited to join a Radon Virtual Information Session on Monday, November 25, to learn about the health effects of radon, its risks in the area, and Health Canada’s guidance for homeowners. The first 100 registrants will receive a free radon test kit with instructions, available at regional pickup locations.
“The 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge is a great way to support families throughout the region in safeguarding their health,” said Strathcona Regional District Board Chair Mark Baker. “Our understanding of air quality’s role in health has grown, and radon gas is a critical part of that conversation.”
“Radon is a known carcinogen, and testing and reducing radon levels is essential for lung cancer prevention,” said Dr. Anne-Marie Nicol, a researcher with Simon Fraser University’s Faculty of Science. “Residential radon is Canadians’ main source of exposure, and preventing it can save lives.”
Pam Warkentin, Executive Director of CARST and Project Manager for Take Action on Radon, notes that while many Canadians are aware of radon, testing remains low. “Whether radon is new to you or something you’ve heard about before, if you haven’t tested your home, now is an ideal time. And for those who have, CARST recommends re-testing every 3 to 5 years to ensure safety.”
