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www.facebook.com/ellynlilly1 demands for a shorter work week were ignored. 1500 workers marched in the street (see photo). Unions weren’t more drinks. Quickly, before you realize, your calorie allowed back then and George Brown (later we called a intake adds up, dehydration takes effect and possibly college after him!) was editor of the Toronto Globe and a few extra pounds show up. launched legal action against the striking workers. So now what? Staying hydrated is more important Our prime minister at the time, Sir John A. Macdonald, than ever. When there are so many choices of chilled stepped in and promised to repeal what he called the beverages, what is the best choice? "barbarous" anti-union laws. A few months later, The Trade Union Act was passed by Parliament, legalizing The best drink, and most affordable, is good ol’ water – no sugar and zero calories. We don’t think unions. 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Everyone meets at the head out, check online for conditions: feet are happy that the Oregon-based shoe retailer, store and KEEN provides transportation, snacks, a gift bag toronto.ca/beach or theswimguide.org Lighten up – Swap foundation for tinted moisturizer or one of the new BB creams that combine moisturizer, AKEEN Shoes, has opened its first store in Canada, and a guided hike with Bruce Trail volunteers. right in the Beaches. The neighbourhood is a good fit for sunscreen and serum in a tinted base. These sheer Another recess activity on the Bruce Trail will be the company that emphasizes splitting your time between This issue’s question: formulas look and feel airier on skin and are less announced in August. People will be invited to participate work, play and giving back to the environment and likely to turn cakey. by submitting photos they’ve taken while hiking. 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