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TMP-6417
| 1 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | CHRONIC CEREBOSPINAL VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY FOUNDATION OF CANADA PRESENTATION
Mr. S. Garvie, President of The Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) Foundation of Canada provided a presentation concerning Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency surgeries (CCVSI) and his Foundation. Mr. Garvie outlined the symptoms associated with Chronic Cerebral Spinal Venous Insufficiency. He commented that Dr. Paolo Zamboni discovered the procedure in 2009. He provided images demonstrating the areas of possible blockage associated with CCSVI and the impacts of blockages. He outlined the various diseases associated with improper blood flow. He noted that 6 procedures have been done at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre by Dr. S. McDonald including his own procedure. Mr. Garvie described his experience with the procedure and the benefits of having it done. He highlighted actions taken to date to promote the procedure including meetings in Ottawa, speaking with MP’s and Senators. He provided his thoughts on the clinical trials and his perceptions regarding the reasons w | Received | |
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13-G-175
| 1 | | | Item of Discussion | CHRONIC CEREBROSPINAL VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY (CCSVI) | recommended for adoption | |
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TMP-6419
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | INVESTIGATION - PUBLIC TREE BY-LAW
The Community Services Committee met and discussed the investigation of a public tree by-law. Mr. B. Kahle, Director of Engineering provided an overview of the memorandum distributed to City Council on May 13, 2013.
Mr. D. Friary, Director of Roads, Parks and Fleet provided images of trees throughout the City to explain the current challenges with trees planted near public lands and to demonstrate the means utilized to determine whether a tree is defined as a “public tree”.
The Committee Members and Councillors in attendance asked several questions related to public and private trees and received responses from City staff. (13-G-129) (Item for Discussion 8.3, May 6, 2013) (File: T11) | Received | |
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13-G-184
| 1 | | | Item of Discussion | PUBLIC TREE BY-LAW DEFINITION | recommended for adoption | |
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TMP-6422
| 1 | | | Committee Report | ENVIRONMENTAL ADIVSORY COMMITTEE REPORT DATED MAY 1, 2013
The Environmental Advisory Committee Report dated May 1, 2013 was received. (File: C05). | | |
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TMP-6441
| 1 | | | Committee Report | COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT DATED JUNE 5, 2013
The Report of the Communities in Bloom Advisory Committee dated June 5, 2013 was received. (File: C05) | | |
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