| Hospitals swamped by ice rink casualties
There were 4,235 hospital admissions for accidents related to ice skating, roller blading, skiing or skateboarding in the year to April 2007, a significant increase on the 3,986 admissions the previous year. Health professionals say temporary rinks account for far more ambulance call-outs than permanent indoor rinks, leading to fears they are not as safe. Crowds of less experienced skaters have been blamed for the differences in injuries. Dr Martin Shalley, from the British Association of Emergency Medicine, said rink managers should consider donating money to hospitals in recognition of the burden they place on A&E units. .
Is B.C.'s economy insulated from a U.S. recession?
Stock markets plunged, and rebounded, the central bank of the United States made an unprecedented interest rate cut, and the former chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve arrived in town saying there was a 50-per-cent chance of a U.S. recession. Canadian economists are mixed on whether the U.S. is inevitably heading for a recession, or whether one is already upon us. But whether they say yea or nay, economists' views have definitely changed over the past few months, and they have upped their odds that a recession is in the future. Earlier this week, investors seemed to agree that a recession was imminent, bailing on stocks they held, and causing a 600-point drop in the TSX index on Monday. The dramatic sell-off came after U.S. President George W. Bush's announcement of a $150-billion fiscal stimulus package aimed at putting more money in consumer pockets.
Week Ahead
Monday Business Plan Workshop. Presented by Andrea Zeller, executive director of Mission Community Services. New training opportunity for those wanting to get a business loan, run a business effectively, manage growth or find out if a business idea is feasible. 4 to 5 p.m. Creekside Career Center, 4111 Broad St., Suite A, San Luis Obispo. Free. TUESDAY Empower Hour: What's New for Employers in 2008. Presented by Susan Waag, attorney. Atascadero Chamber of Commerce 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. The Carlton hotel, Ambrosia Room, Atascadero. Contact Joanne Main, Atascadero Chamber of Commerce, 466-2044, or go to www.atascaderochamber.org. Free Nonprofit Professional Workshop for Volunteer Management Certificate. Offered by The Nonprofit Support Center and Cal Poly Continuing Education's Center for Nonprofit Organization Advancement.
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