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November 2011 It is with great sadness that we have lost one of our fellow colleagues, and a dear friend. DONNA ACTON (nee DUNLOP) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, sister, grandmother and friend, Donna Acton on October 29th, 2011 at the age of 66. She was predeceased by her mother Beatrice and father James Dunlop. Left to mourn are her sister Deanna Miller (Jim) of Edlesiegh, Alberta; brother Robert Dunlop of Moose Jaw, SK; daughter Lisa Poissant (Dominic) and their children Benjamin, Kieran and Mia of Regina, SK; son Scott Acton of Moose Jaw and his children Aidon and Alex. Born in 1945, Donna was raised in Moose Jaw, SK where she graduated from Central High School. She married, raised her children and built her life in Moose Jaw. She went on to become a Licensed Optician where she spent 30 plus years as a valuable and faithful employee and business owner. Donna truly enjoyed visiting with her clients, co-workers and her many friends. In recent years, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and working in her garden. Her kind heart and giving nature will be greatly missed by many. We would like to give a special thanks to the staff at the General Hospital ICU, Unit 3E and the many close friends who visited with her and sent their warm wishes. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday November 4th, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home. Pastor Marvin Seaborg will officiate and interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Calvin Gammel, Funeral Director. 693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com
June 22, 2011 It is a new day for the Opticians of Saskatchewan. On behalf of the legislative committee and the council of the former Saskatchewan Ophthalmic Dispensers Association, I am very pleased to publicly announce the Opticians Act has been proclaimed as law on June 15, 2011. This proclamation enacts a new Act, and a new set of regulatory bylaws, and incorporates the standards of practice that we set out a few years ago. It also paves the way for future expansion of the scope of practice for opticians in Saskatchewan. The SODA has always been an important part of the Saskatchewan Health Care circle of organizations. Being a College gives our members the professional respect you deserve. These changes will give us a much stronger and respected voice when dealing with government, and other organizations. As a college, our main focus will continue to be on protecting the public interest. We will do this by ensuring that our membership abides by the Act, bylaws and standards of practice and by continuing to ensure that our membership is properly educated. Paul Johnson, President SCO October 14, 2008 Court rejects Great Glasses appeal bid.
Panel upholds contempt fine of at least $34m.
http://www.thespec.com/News/Local/article/448936
September 29, 2008 York Region District School Board Announces Success of Markham School Readiness Project
The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) will be joined by Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Markham MPP Michael Chan on Tuesday, September 30 at 9:30 a.m. at Wilclay Public School in Markham to celebrate the completion of its first school readiness screening project and the preliminary results.
Over 1,200 junior kindergarten and senior kindergarten children at 11 Markham area schools participated in a month-long screening of vision, oral health and nutrition to identify deficiencies or need for referrals.... For more information, CLICK HERE.
March 18th, 2008 Regulation of Non-Correction, Cosmetic Contact Lenses Approved in Parliament
The Opticians Association of Canada announces the following motion to regulate, which was passed in the House of Commons in Ottawa on March 10, 2008. This motion affects the sale of non-corrective cosmetic contact lenses.
For more information, CLICK HERE CLICK HERE to view the Cosmetic Contact Lens Fact Sheet.
January 14th, 2008 Lucentis - A Treatment That Is Sight-Saving For Many People With Wet AMD
CNIB has launched a campaign regarding access to a new treatment for Age Related Macular Degeneration. For more information, CLICK HERE
September 4, 2007 College of Opticians Seeks Injunction to Prevent Illegal Contact Lens Sales - The College of Opticians of British Columbia has petitioned the Supreme Court of British Columbia for an injunction to prevent the internet sale of contact lenses...READ MORE
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