ID-19 testing strategy to Family in mourning after runaway

8Jamadi ul I, 3,1442 Dec 18, 2020 N ATIONAL & I NT Fighting systemic racism, extremism will be Canada locks in thousands more early priority for next military chief: Trudeau COVID-19 vaccine doses OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau OTTAWA -- Canada will be receiving up says one of the top priorities for the next to 200,000 more doses of the Pfizer-BioNcommander of the Canadian Armed Forces Tech vaccine next week and potentially up will be tackling systemic racism and rooting to 168,000 Moderna vaccine doses by the extremism from the ranks. end of December. This means thousands The comments are the first from the prime more Canadians will be vaccinated before minister since Gen. Jonathan Vance an- the end of the year.“Canada has secured our nounced in July that he was preparing to step second agreement for early doses of COVdown after more than five years as Canada’s ID-19 vaccines,” said Prime Minister Justin Ontario homeowner slapped with $880 fine after hosting chief of the defence staff. While multiple sources have told The Canadian Press that other senior commanders were interviewed for the job in September, the Liberal government has yet to name Vance’s successor. Some have suggested that the government may be taking its time in appointing a replacement in part because of the military’s involvement in distributing COVID-19 vaccines across the country. In an interview with The Canadian Press, Trudeau indicated without providing details that a new defence chief will be named soon, and the prime minister laid out what he is looking for in the next commander of the Canadian Armed Forces. “Someone who brings obviously significant operational and strategic skills, but someone who will be very much focused on the institutional transformations that are necessary,” Trudeau said. That includes fighting systemic racism and creating what Trudeau described as a more inclusive military “where there is less of the concerning, troubling reports of extremism that continue to bounce up every now and then.”Such reports have included a number of high-profile cases in recent years, including one former Canadian Army reservist who was an alleged recruiter for a neo-Nazi group and is now in custody on firearms charges in the U.S. The military is also investigating the 4th Canadian Ranger Group over concerns some members are associated with right-wing groups. One member was arrested in July after allegedly driving a truck through the gates of Rideau Hall with a loaded weapon and uttering threats against Trudeau. Military intelligence has previously identified dozens of other active service members as belonging to hate groups or having made racist or discriminatory statements. ............. Source: .ctvnews.ca Hospitals-in-a-box to be deployed in B.C Trudeau on Tuesday, announcing that a second vaccine could be available for use in this country within days. The federal government has updated its contract with Moderna, to secure delivery of an initial tranche of doses of its vaccine candidate within 48 hours of Health Canada approval. The first 168,000 doses are expected to arrive in a series of shipments, and would be the first of what was expected to be two million Moderna doses contracted to arrive in Canada by the end of March 2021. Overall, Canada has secured access to 20 million Pfizer doses—four million of which are set to land by the end of March— and 40 million Moderna doses, with options to buy thousands more from each manufacturer if needed. Both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines require two doses, with Pfizer’s shots to be given 21 days apart, and Moderna’s to be given 28 days apart. This news comes on the second day of the largest mass vaccination effort in Canadian history, as more health-care workers and seniors begin receiving their immunizations with the Pfizer shot, which arrived in this country on Sunday and was in the first arms by midday Monday. Canada made a deal to receive 249,000 Pfizer doses this month, and by next week 230,000 of those doses will have landed. There are currently 14 sites across the provinces that are up and running, receiving the initial doses. Trudeau said Tuesday that by next week the number of places able to handle and administer Pfizer shots will grow to 70, meaning an additional 56 will be added across the country. “As with the early shipments of the Pfizer vaccine, this moves us even further forward on getting Canadians protected as quickly as possible,” Trudeau said. ............ “All Canadians who want one, will get a free vaccine in the coming months of 2021,” Trudeau said. Source: ctvnews.ca birthday party that’s now linked to COVID-19 outbreak .VANCOUVER -- Three “alternate care sites” prepared in the spring are being sent TORONTO -- An Ontario homeowner to different areas of the province where the who hosted a birthday party that nearly portable units will be ready to transform two dozen people attended is now facing empty spaces into makeshift hospitals, CTV an $880 fine after it was revealed that 11 News Vancouver has learned. COVID-19 cases have been connected to it, The three units are essentially hospitals in authorities said. According to York Region a box. They’re shipping containers packed Public Health, the birthday party was held with 40 beds, various hospital equipment at a private residence on Dec. 6 in the City of and the supplies to treat people needing baVaughan. Officials said a total of 22 people sic medical attention to those with urgent, attended the party. life-threatening conditions. The units were special paramedic team tasked with helping When the party was held, York Region equipped and set up at the same time the transport a surge of new patients. was placed in the red zone, where indoor Vancouver Convention Centre was con- On Thursday afternoon, the Minister of gatherings were limited to five people. To Attendees who went inside have been verted into a makeshift hospital with the Health gave the latest numbers on provincedate, there have been 11 COVID-19 cases deemed high risk and have been advised to installation of 271 beds and related equip- wide hospital usage rates, which vary greatly. in people between the ages of three and 54 isolate and self-monitor for signs and symp- ment in three exhibition halls in early April. “In terms of our regular bed capacity, that associated with the party. Nine of the cases toms of COVID-19 until Dec. 21. B.C.’s health ministry says the first unit is occupancy is 88.8 per cent in regular beds are from York Region while two are from The health unit said the homeowner is now being “pre-positioned” on Vancouver Island and 78 per cent in ICU beds,” said Adrian Toronto. “Of the 22 attendees, seven were facing a $750 fine with an additional $130 on Friday, Dec. 18 while planning is under- Dix. “Obviously, in some regions and in identified as high-risk contacts and four surcharge. “This serves as a reminder how way for the other two units “with Northern some places it’s more of a challenge and I are considered low-risk contacts with the social gatherings, including birthday parties Health and Fraser identified as priority.” want to shout out to the extraordinary work remaining 11 attendees confirmed cases,” and holiday celebrations, may seem harm- The boxes essentially allow the province to done by health-care workers at the UniverYork Region Public Health said in a state- less but they have the potential to spread set up pop-up hospital services where there sity Hospital in northern British Columbia.” ment. Individuals were considered low risk COVID-19 to children and vulnerable may not be enough capacity at the moment Dix also emphasized there’s plenty of capacif they dropped presents at the door and adults,”York Region Public Health said. — or where there’s none at all. ity in emergency rooms, which has constayed outside. Source: bc.ctvnews.ca “Those supplies are then used to set up a cerned doctors since spring. Doctors believe Family in mourning after runaway delivery care space in a building of opportunity, such as surge space within a hospital, a commupeople needing medical attention may be avoiding it out of the misplaced belief hospivan kills mother of two. VANCOUVER -- The last thing Paramjit Masutta did before she died was push her twin daughters to safety. The 48-year-old mother was walking with her girls in Surrey, B.C. on Tuesday when a runaway delivery van suddenly veered in their direction. At the last moment, Masutta, who had been holding her daughters’ hands, managed to push the girls out of the way. By all accounts, she saved their lives ”I would expect that,” said Masutta’s brother-in-law, Daljit Banga. “Paramjit was a beautiful mother, she was always very protective of the children.” Grieving relatives returned to the scene on Wednesday, including the victim’s eightyear-old daughters. The family said the girls of the girls just saw the flowers and it really broke her down,” Banga said. Firefighters and paramedics tried to resuscitate Masutta, but were unable to save her life. nity centre, gymnasium,” said a ministry spokesperson. “Patients are not cared for in the container.” Newly-available data pinpointing COVID-19 hotspots in the province show what health authority-based data has roughly approximated for weeks: the Nechako and Central Okanagan are seeing a spike in cases. As well, pockets in communities like Fort St. James have prompted a response from a tals are too busy with COVID-19 patients or that there’s a risk of contracting the virus if they go; they warn there could be “collateral damage” if the trend continues. “We had 4,992 emergency room visits yesterday, that’s less than normal,” Dix said. “Our acute-care facilities, their occupancy when you count surge beds, is 69.9 per cent of overall beds and 53.6 per cent of ICU beds.” Source: bc.ctvnews.ca on 144 Street without anyone behind the wheel. It’s unclear whether the vehicle was left in neutral. “Certainly they will be looking to see exactly what the driver’s actions were and what they were doing immediately before and during the incident,” Cpl. Joanie Sidhu said. The vehicle struck at least one other car before jumping the sidewalk near 61A Avenue. The driver, a contractor hired by Amazon, has been co-operating with the RCMP’s investigation. Police said he is devastated by what happened. Amazon released an emailed statement to CTV News late on Tuesday saying the company is also “working with law enforcement and the delivery service partner as they investigate.” “Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the family and loved ones during this difficult time,” said spokesperson Owen Torare struggling to accept what happened, still She would have turned 49 on Christmas Eve. res. Surrey RCMP are appealing for witnesses, particularly any drivers who may have dash wanting to believe their mom will be coming Surrey RCMP are still investigating how the cam video from the area around the time of the crash, as they try to piece together the events home.“They still have that thought, but one delivery van ended up rolling down the hill that led to Masutta’s tragic death. Source:bc.ctvnews.ca

Jamadi ul I, 3,1442 Dec 18, 2020 MIDDLE EAST

What could a new ambassador mean for Turkey-Israel relations?

Reports indicate Turkey is to two and a half years. week by Al-Monitor quoting University of Jerusalem, acappoint an ambassador to Isra- News of the selection of a “well-placed sources”, Ankara cording to biographical details el, suggesting a thaw after years Jerusalem-educated appoin- has picked Ufuk Ulutas to lead on the think-tank’s website. of mutual antagonism. tee would mark the thawing efforts to build bridges with Described as “very polished” Ankara, Turkey – Turkey’s of ties between the countries Israel. Ulutas currently heads and “very pro-Palestine” by fraught relationship with Is- after years of antagonism and the foreign ministry’s research sources quoted in the Al-Monrael could be on the mend, ac- fiery rhetoric between Turkey’s centre but is not a career dip- itor report, Ulutas would face cording to reports suggesting President Recep Tayyip Er- lomat, having previously led a a tough task in repairing relaAnkara is to appoint the first dogan and Israeli Prime Min- pro-government think-tank. tions that have gone from bad ambassador to its Mediterra- ister Benjamin Netanyahu. He studied Hebrew and Mid- to worse in recent years. nean counterpart in more than According to a report last dle East politics at the Hebrew Source: aljazeera.com

fM discusses welfare of Pakistanis in UAE with Dubai ruler

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Rashid Al Maktoum, vice day visit to UAE. The visit in Pakistan. Mr Qureshi, Minister Shah Mehmood president and prime minis- is taking place weeks after the FO said, reaffirmed PaQureshi on Thursday dis- ter of the United Arab Emir- the UAE included Pakistan kistan’s commitment to cussed issues pertaining ates, and ruler of the Emirate among the 12 countries for further strengthening and to welfare of Pakistani di- of Dubai, in Dubai today,” whose nationals it had sus- augmenting existing strong aspora in the United Arab FO said in a statement, add- pended visit visas. bilateral relations with the Emirates with the ruler of ing he “discussed matters The foreign minister urged UAE. Dubai.“Foreign Minister pertaining to the welfare of Sheikh Mohammed bin Sheikh Mohammed bin Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Pakistani Diaspora in the Rashid to encourage UAE’s Rashid warmly reciprocated Qureshi called on His High- UAE” in the meeting. business community to avail the sentiments. ness Sheikh Mohammed bin Mr Qureshi is on a two- investment opportunities Source: aljazeera.com

Iran’s Rouhani: No conditions or negotiations on nuclear deal

The US tried to include Iran’s missile pro- mitted to revitalising the nuclear deal – for- in Iran were identified, the president defied gramme and regional issues in the original mally known as the Joint Comprehensive calls by the incoming Biden administration nuclear deal but it is non-negotiable, presi- Plan of Action (JCPOA) – which outgoing in the US and European powers. dent says. US President Donald Trump unilaterally “We will not accept any pre-conditions from Tehran, Iran – President Hassan Rouhani abandoned in 2018. However, they said they anybody. Neither is the JCPOA negotiable, said Iran will not accept any preconditions expect Iran to negotiate on its contentious nor can we set it out on the negotiation tain returning to the nuclear deal it signed missiles programme and its support of prox- ble and discuss it part by part,” he said in the with world powers and will not negotiate its ies in the region – which the US and Europe televised event.“Either everyone will implemissiles programme or regional activities. maintain is destabilising the Middle East. ment the JCPOA as it is or they don’t. If they The United States and European powers In his first news conference in Tehran since do, we will too.” have said in recent weeks they remain com- February when the first COVID-19 cases Source: aljazeera.com

Prominent Iraqi activist shot dead in Baghdad: Reports

Salah al-Iraqi died after being shot several eastern al-Jadida district, according to a med- twice before Tuesday’s shooting. times by unidentified gunmen in the capital’s ic, a security source and the Iraqi Network for In his last post on Facebook on Tuesday afeastern al-Jadida district, reports citing sev- Social Media (INSM), a collection of activists ternoon, al-Iraqi had written: “The innocent eral sources say. who reported on the protests and their after- die while the cowards rule.” Unknown assailants have shot dead a promi- math. All three sources confirmed to the AFP Nearly 600 people have lost their lives in nent Iraqi protester and activist in Baghdad, news agency that al-Iraqi died on his arrival protest-related violence since rallies began according to reports citing security, medical at the nearby Sheikh Zayed hospital. in October 2019, including young organisers and other sources. Salah al-Iraqi was well- Rudaw Media Network also reported the who were shot dead. Prime Minister Mustafa known for his active role in the anti-govern- killing, citing a source who said al-Iraqi was al-Kadhimi, who came to power in May afment protests that erupted in Iraq’s capital shot by two attackers six times. ter street pressure forced the previous prime and the Shia-majority south last year, slam- Al-Jadida is a few kilometres from Tahrir minister to resign, has pledged to protect ming the government as corrupt, inefficient Square, the epicentre of the protests from rallies and arrest those responsible for past and beholden to neighbouring Iran. where al-Iraqi would broadcast live footage. violence. Al-Iraqi was killed on Tuesday in Baghdad’s INSM said he had already been targeted Source: aljazeera.com

GCC summit to be held on January 5: Saudi Arabia’s economy shrinks for fifth Kuwait minister consecutive quarter

An annual Gulf Arab Oil production cuts hit Saudi Arabia’s economy summit, usually held hard again, but the non-oil sector on which the in December, will be kingdom is pinning its hopes for job growth is hosted by Saudi Arabia showing signs of improvement.. Saudi Arabia’s on January 5, Kuwait’s economy contracted for a fifth straight quarter foreign minister said. as the kingdom curtailed crude production to Foreign Minister fulfill its commitments to OPEC, though the Sheikh Ahmad Nasser non-oil sector – the engine of job creation – al-Sabah made the an- showed signs of improvement. nouncement on Thurs- Gross domestic product shrunk 4.6% in the opened. The overall figure was slightly worse day in remarks pub- full participation at the gathering, said a third quarter compared to the same period of than an estimated contraction of 4.2% released lished on the ministry’s website. Sources preliminary deal, however, may be followed last year, according to the statistics authority. by the statistics body last month, which didn’t familiar with the matter had told the Reu- by a renewed impasse, Reuters reported on In line with most other nations, that was an include a breakdown by sector. ters news agency the gathering would be Wednesday. improvement from a 7% contraction between The world’s largest oil exporter is facing a dual pushed to next month while parties locked The Saudis appeared more eagre than their April and June as the worst effects of the coro- crisis this year as the pandemic and lower enin a long-running dispute that led to a boy- allies, the diplomat said, and Doha was will- navirus pandemic wore off. ergy prices strain its finances and the private cott of Qatar work on announcing a tangi- ing to hold out for a comprehensive deal, The oil economy fell 8.2% – the biggest drop sector.The kingdom pumped an average of 8.8 ble deal towards resolving the row. Three of especially given United States President- since at least the start of 2011, when Bloomb- million barrels a day between July and Septhe sources said they expected all heads of elect Joe Biden has pledged to take a firmer erg began compiling such data – as OPEC tember, down from 9.3 million in the previous state to attend the summit, which has not stance with Saudi Arabia. curbed output to prop up prices. Brent crude quarter and 9.4 million a year earlier. While brought Qatar’s emir together with leaders “The Saudis are keen to demonstrate to has risen to about $51 a barrel since the cuts OPEC+ – an alliance between the Organizaof boycotting states since 2017. Bahrain, Biden that they are peacemakers and open started, but the global benchmark is still down tion of Petroleum Exporting Countries and Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab to dialogue,” the diplomat said, adding that 22% this year. The non-oil sector lost less others such as Russia – started its cuts in May, Emirates severed all travel, trade and diplo- the Gulf powerhouse is likely to convince steam. It declined by 2.1%, compared to 8.2% Saudi Arabia’s second-quarter production matic ties with Qatar in June 2017. A foreign reluctant allies to fall into line. in the second quarter, as the government eased numbers were skewed by its record output in diplomat in the region, who also expected Source:aljazeera.com virus restrictions and businesses gradually re- April during a brief price war.Source: aljazeera.com

10 Jamadi ul I, 3,1442 Dec 18, 2020 POLITICS

O’Toole eyes post-pandemic election, vows to keep pushing feds on COvID-19 in meantime

OTTAWA -- Conservative Leader Erin structures in place in our party to make sure June for up to 19 million people to be imO’Toole says that while he sees many prob- we’re ready, we’re united, we’re a government munized for COVID-19. lems with the Liberal government’s handling waiting.” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has By then, it’s likely the federal government of pandemic, he won’t be pushing for an also indicated he has no desire to call a snap will have tabled its 2021 federal budget, election until the COVID-19 health and eco- general election anytime soon, but this week, which Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia nomic crisis is under control. When the time the minority Liberals took a step towards Freeland has promised will include more decomes for Canadians to cast their ballots, he setting up the logistical parameters to do so. tails on their plan for a national daycare prosays his party will be ready. Heeding recommendations from Canada’s gram, and how the Liberals intend to spend “We have to get through the health and eco- chief electoral officer, the government has up to $100 billion on economic stimulus. nomic crisis of COVID-19 before we go to tabled a series of “temporary” Canada Elec- O’Toole said in this weekend’s interview that the polls,” said O’Toole in an interview on tions Act changes that would allow weekend he’s anticipating the next election will be CTV’s Question Period with host Evan Solo- voting and an expanded mail-in-voting sys- fought on which party has the best “plan for mon. tem, among other health and safety accom- the future.” “I think we will be a clear voice for Canadi- modations. “We need Canadians working, we need to With new details unveiled last week that ans that deserve an ethical government with With the House of Commons now on hia- build things in this country and be proud of include a decade of increases to the federa plan for the future of building Canada, but tus until late January, there won’t be a chance getting people back to work. That’s, I think, al carbon tax as part of the plan to reduce I don’t think we should have an election, to advance these election changes for over a what the next election will be about,” he said. emissions and meet Canada’s climate targets, until we’ve rounded that corner in this, the month, meaning under the timeline in the “We have to send a signal that jobs and in- O’Toole said that “taxation in a time of crisis biggest crisis of all our lives,” he said, though bill, the earliest these new measures could be vestment are welcome in our country com- is not a solution.”......... the Conservatives have voted against the in place would be late April or early May. ing out of the pandemic.” “The environment matters a lot to me. I government on several recent confidence That’s when federal officials say the begin- O’Toole said that is where his ongoing op- worked on these issues in the private sector, votes that saw the Liberals propped up by ning of Canada’s mass vaccination effort will position to the federal carbon tax is coming as a dad to young kids it’s important,” said other opposition parties. “I’ve been putting begin in earnest, eyeing between April and from. O’Toole. Source: dawn.com

Liberals striving for ‘balance’ on federal transparency, Trudeau says

OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ministerial mandate letters and efforts to the public under the Access to Information his commitment to transparency and opensays while he is committed to transparency make more data available through restora- Act. Liberal legislative changes to the dec- ness “goes to the heart” of one of the rein the federal government, being too forth- tion of the long-form census. ades-old law, a key accountability tool, were sponsibilities of any government. coming can hinder the government’s ability Information commissioner Caroline May- widely panned as timid and even a step He suggested the Liberals are faring better to wrestle with tough decisions. nard has criticized the Trudeau government backwards.The government announced a than some other administrations, saying In an interview with The Canadian Press, for failing to provide the resources that de- full-scale review of the law last June, but there is “a division between governments Trudeau defended the Liberal record on partments and agencies need to answer the has yet to tell Canadians how they can make that do believe in transparency and those openness, pointing to the publication of steeply growing number of requests from their views known.The prime minister said who still do not.” Source: ctvnews.ca

British PM takes flak for saying Indian farmers’ protest a matter between Pakistan and India

speedy resolution to the current deadlock”. and bluster heaps further embarrassment British Prime Minister Boris Johnson invit- “Does he (Johnson) agree that everyone has onto our nation. Absolutely clueless! So dised strong criticism from members of the UK a fundamental right to peaceful protest?” appointed with his response,” the MP added. parliament after he termed the ongoing pro- Dhesi had questioned. ”Our view is that [...] The gaffe was also criticised by other MPs tests by Indian farmers as a matter between of course we have serious concerns about including Sharon Hodgson, Afzal Khan and India and Pakistan. what is happening between India and Paki- Zarah Sultana. Responding to Dhesi’s tweet, During the question and answer hour in the stan but these are preeminently matters for Hodgson said: “This is so embarrassing Tan! UK parliament on Wednesday, Johnson was those two governments to settle and I know Does he really not know what you are referresponding to a question by Sikh MP Tan- that he (Dhesi) appreciates that point,” re- ring to?” MP Khan reminded his followers manjeet Singh Dhesi regarding the ongo- sponded Johnson as Dhesi watched, taken that Johnson was the former British foreign ing protests by farmers in India against laws aback.Dhesi expressed his disappointment secretary and said: “A new low even for @ passed by the Bharatiya Janata Party govern- in a two-part tweet, saying “it might help if BorisJohnson. My friend @tandhesi asked ment. Dhesi had expressed concern over our PM actually knew what he was talking an important question at #PMQs about the the use of force by the Indian state against about”.“The world is watching, issue is a huge peaceful protests by farmers in Delhi. The ible.” MP Sultana said: “Is it too much to ask peaceful protesters and had asked if Johnson one with hundreds of thousands protesting PM responded with a rehearsed and unrelat- for a PM who knows the difference between would “convey to the Indian prime minis- globally (including in London, reported on ed answer about India and Pakistan. The is- Kashmir & Punjab?” ter our heartfelt anxieties, our hopes for a by BBC) and the usual Boris Johnson bluff sue has nothing to do with Pakistan. Incred- Source: dawn.com

Metro vancouver SkyTrain cars set to get $722.6-million upgrade

NEWS WESTMINSTER (NEWS 1130) — quality, and keep service reliable for custom- between Vancouver and New Westminster. The SkyTrain cars Princess Diana and Prince ers. The contract will also support service Those first-generation trains have served Charles travelled on during Expo ’86 will expansion as the region’s transit network our region efficiently and reliably over many soon be replaced with newer models. grows with the Broadway Subway Project years, but they are now reaching the end of Replacing “first generation” Expo Line cars and Surrey-Langley SkyTrain,” reads a news their life cycle,” says Kevin Desmond, Transthat have been in service since 1985 is part release. The first of the new cars will hit the Link’s outgoing CEO. This new order will of a $722.6-million upgrade announced by tracks in 2023. The purchase is being fund- replace our oldest trains and allow us to imTransLink Thursday. ed by the feds, the province, and the transit prove the customer experience, support ex“The 205 new SkyTrain cars will allow Trans- authority.“Almost four decades ago our very pansion projects, and manage our capacity Link to retire older vehicles, improve fleet first SkyTrain cars entered service, travelling well into the future.” Source: fcitynews1130.com

The Importance of family Mealtime

By:Julie Penkalski For many, family mealtime has been lost in our overscheduled lives. For many families, school, work schedules and • their five servings of fruits and vegetables as families who don’t eat together. Kids who eat family meals tend to eat a wider variety of foods and become less • Research shows that kids who eat family meals have a lower chance of engaging in high risk behaviors such as substance use and violence, and fewer psychologiextracurricular activities can make it diffi- picky eaters. cal problems. cult to find time to eat together and some go • Family meals provide an opportunity Tips for eating more meals together: days or weeks without sitting down as a fam- for family members to come together, • Make family meals a priority in your ily to share a meal. However, family meals strengthen ties and build better rela- household. Focus on the importance of are important and should be considered part tionships. They build a sense of belong- being together as a family more than on of our daily requirements. ing which leads to better self-esteem. making an elaborate meal. Researchers have found that families who • Family meals offer parents a chance to be • Start with small steps. Increase the • Work as a family to clean up afterwards. share meals together on a regular basis, role models. They can set an example of number of family meals by one extra • Turn off the TV. whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner reap healthy eating and polite table manners. meal a week. • It’s worth a try. More family mealtime many benefits. • Family meals help prevent obesity. Re- • As a family, plan a menu for the week could mean large rewards for your family. • Family meals are more nutritious. A search shows that people tend to eat less and make a grocery list. It’s worth a try. More family mealtime could

Harvard study found that families who during family meals because they eat • Let the kids be involved. Let them help mean large rewards for your family. eat together are twice as likely to eat more slowly, and talk more. prepare food or set the table. Source: fcconline.org