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December 5, 2008
NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE AND ACTION ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
Minister Polak lights a candle to remember and pay tribute to all of the women who have died as a result of violence. The ceremony at the Legislature on December 5, 2008 was held for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, which included events across Canada to mark the day on December 6.

Events were held across Canada on December 6 to recognize National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

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December 4, 2008
SMOKE-FREE APARTMENTS AND CONDOS A REALITY IN B.C.
Minister Polak speaks to media and guests at a Victoria apartment building on December 4, 2008 to help launch the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon's Smoke-Free Housing in Multi-Unit Dwellings initiative.

The Smoke-Free Housing in Multi-Unit Dwellings initiative is supported by ActNow BC and features a new website, the first of its kind in Canada, to provide legal information and a how-to guide to convert apartments and condos to smoke-free status. It also provides residents of apartments and condos with concrete steps on how to deal with second-hand smoke infiltrating their homes.

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