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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2006-06-14, Page 6Page 6 June 14 , 2006 • The Huron Expositor News Ten digitphone numbers go i.nto effect this weekend have to be dialed for all " local com- These recordings will disrupt local to southwestern Ontario and apply munications. Between June and data calls, such as faxes and to new numbers only. As of June 17 residents in Huron October, callers may notice local modems, when dialed on a voice line The 10 digit dialing applied to the East and the entire region serviced calls dialed with only seven digits using only seven digits. entire elecommunications Alliance, by the 519 area code will have to will be interrupted by a recording With the growing popularity of which includes Bell, Rogers, Telus, dial all 10 digits when making a announcement reminding the caller new communication services, Fido, Telebec, Allstream, Videotron phone call. to add the area code and dial all 10 including cell phones and the and Ontario elecommunications The 10 digits, the area code fol- digits in order to complete the call. Internet, the demand for new num- Association. lowed by the phone number, will The call will then be connected. bers continue to increase. The 519 The 10 digits will need to be used area code is expect- when calling from 519 to 519, 519 to ed to reach full 226 (as of October 2006), 519 to 705, capacity this year. 226 to 226, 226 to 519, and 226 to To meet the 705. demands for tele- Long distance charges and dialing phone numbers, will remain the same are there are starting in October no charges when making local calls the new area code on the 10 digit system. 226 will be added Hilary Long On May 3P,wWIIaO be able to breathe a lisle easier Smokily Is the Nt 1 preventable cause of death In Ontario Way. The Smoke -Free Ontario Act, which comes into force on May 3 P, is part of a broad effort to improve public health by reducing Ontarians' exposure to and use of tobacco products. The legislation bans smoking in all enclosed workplaces and enclosed public places to protect workers from second-hand smoke. The legislation also strengthens laws on tobacco sales to minors and restricts the display of tobacco products in retail outlets. If you smoke, now is a good time to consider quitting. For help and a plan to quit, call Smokers' Helpline at 1-877-513-5333. Or visit www.smokershelpline.ca for tips, tools and support. For more information on the Smoke Free Ontario Act, contact your Public Health Unit or call 1-866-396-1760. TTY: 1-800-387-5559. Or visit www.ontario.ca/smokefree raj Ontario Paid for by the Govemment of Ontario. Feel free to improvise when writing your own column From Page 4 neck. You realized he knew your name because he'd read it on your nametag. Hopefully somebody out there laughs, and by then you're ready to wrap up. Step 5: Come up with an amazing ending that will leave your readers with a favourable impression. This is always the -hardest part, and it's easy to spend several minutes trying to come up with it and still be stuck with some- thing like, "That's all I've got, Huron County. I look for- ward to seeing you around." But you've got a deadline to meet, so your options are limited. And there you have it. These are guidelines rather than rules, so feel free to improvise. A good fondue may enhance the experience, but I can't make any guarantees. As for me? Unfortunately that's all I've got, Huron County. Thanks for your time, and believe me when I say this: I really do look forward to seeing you around. One of these two Heating and Cooling Contractors is qualified, licensed and insured, the other is not. Can you tell the difference? We Can. HRAC is the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors of Canada. Our Members must meet industry standards based on trade qualification, fuel safety licensing, business licenses, liability insurance and workers compensation. Look for the HRAC member in your area. To find an HRAC member in your area, check www.hrac.ca or call toll-free 1-877-411-HRAC (4722) NRACJ Member Company Contractor Excellence to Action