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An aerial view of Elm Avenue Parks pool complex shows the blue waters of the diving pool (top), but concern over its structural integrity has prompted its closure.Jim Franco / Spotlight News

BETHLEHEM A new pool to replace the irreparable Elm Avenue Park dive pool may be open as early as late July 2020 but Paul Penman, the towns deputy commissioner of Public Works, said it is not a 100 percent guarantee.

Appearing before the town board, he presented a new timeline for how the town will move forward regarding the dive pool.

It was originally built in 1973 but was closed this past summer as it was discovered as being severely deteriorated beyond repair.

In past weeks, residents and the town board began to express their views on a new dive pool this would be based on the original and a new double-slide pool anyone over 48 inches, or four feet, can use this and it requires two lifeguards.

Penman said bids for a new dive pool and a double-slide pool will be advertised on Dec. 23; the town will receive bids by Jan. 30, 2020; the town board will review the bids in its Feb. 7 meeting; a contract would be awarded in the Feb. 26 town board meeting; a notice to proceed will happen the day after; and construction is expected to begin on March 16.

The first critical date is February 7. Thats the town board meeting where wed like to present the numbers that come in on the bid package for the two options, said Penman. Then we would get some comments from the town board.

He also noted that the town will continue having discussions with the public about both pool options prior to making a decision at the Feb. 26 meeting.

Town Supervisor David VanLuven said it is important to continue public discussions in the meantime.

Town Board member Dan Coffey said it would be helpful to put pool-related information on the towns website before Feb. 7 so that the public can have ample time to learn about it before the town board makes a decision on Feb. 26.

An ideal construction timeline was presented too where between March 16 and May 22, regardless of which pool type the town chooses by then, is whenthe most disruptive work mainly happens. This is when demolition, the installation of piping and shell construction will take place.

Then, from May 25 to Aug. 7, gutters will be installed, the pool and deck would be finished, and dive or slide towers will be erected too.

This brings up the issue of whether summer construction would be allowed while the rest of the pool complex is open.

Penman said the gutter installation is not really disruptive. Same thing with the pool finish, they bring in pretty much pickup trucks and a little bit bigger vehicles and a small mixer. Again, its not going to be very dusty or very disruptive.

Penman added that he recommends summer construction to be allowed based on the schedule and type of construction activity planned during that time.

In his presentation, he also wrote that a few days could be noisy at the pool complex but a possible compromise is closing the complex for one or two days, or having it open for half-days at a time.

Town Board member Jim Foster recommended families, especially parents, should be informed in advance of maintaining safe distances between patrons at the pool complex and construction activity, if summer construction is approved.

Jason Gallo, the towns Parks and Recreation administrator, said some possible ways to inform the public about summer construction, if it gets approved, include having information on receipts at the pool complex, and having signs and pictures there that detail construction activity too.

The pool is then set to be commissioned in mid-August and site landscaping would take place between Aug. 10 and Sept. 11.

While Penman said this is all a fairly conservative schedule, weather can be unpredictable.

But if there is good weather overall, it may shave the construction schedule by one month.

It may get the pool open by the end of July or early August but again, I dont want to promise that because this last year, we had horrible weather, said Penman, offering a few examples like how welders cannot weld and concrete cannot be poured when its raining.

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NEW YORK How you respond to an attack defines you. Keep your cool, remain civil and others will respect the way you handle yourself, even if they disagree with you. Lower yourself to your assailants level and at best spectators will dismiss your dispute as a he-said-she-said between two jerks.

So much has been written about U.S. President Donald Trumps debasement of rhetorical norms and his gleeful contempt for truth that there is no need to cite examples or quote studies that count the prolificacy of his lies. Trumps attacks on journalists fake news, mocking a disabled reporters body movements are contemptible. They undermine citizens trust in news media a serious menace to democracy and civil society.

Less noticed is how major news organizations, incensed by the presidents trolling, have debased themselves to Trumps moral level.

American journalism used to adhere to strict standards. Though impossible to achieve, objectivity was paramount. At bare minimum, reporters were expected to project an appearance of political neutrality.

Truth only derived from facts verifiable facts. Not conjecture and never wishful thinking. Sources who wanted to be quoted had to go on the record. Anonymous sources could flesh out background but could not be the entire basis for a story.

From the start of Trumps run for president before the start Democratic-leaning media outlets abandoned their own long-cherished standards to declare war on him. Every day during the 2016 campaign The New York Times led its coverage with its forecast of Hillary Clintons supposed odds of defeating Trump. Setting aside the fact of the Times embarrassing wrongness the day before Election Day they gave Clinton an 85 percent chance of winning it cited odds rather than polls. Maximizing a sense of Clintonian inevitability was intended to demoralize Republicans so they wouldnt turn out to vote. The two figures might mean the same thing. But 85-15 odds look worse than a 51-49 poll.

Its downright truthy. And when truthiness goes sideways it makes you look really, really dumb. 51-49 could go either way. 85-15, not so much.

The impeachment battle marks a new low in partisanship among media outlets.

After Trumps surprise-to-those-whod-never-been-to-the-Rust-Belt win, outlets like the Times declared themselves members of a so-called resistance. Opinion columnists like Charles M. Blow pledged never to normalize Trumpism; what this has meant, ironically, is that Blows essays amount to rote recitations on the same topic: Normally, about the argument that Trump sucks. Which he does. There are, however, other issues to write about, such as the fact that we are all doomed. It would be nice to hear Blows opinions about taxes, militarism and abortion.

Next came years years! of Robert Muellerpalooza. Russia, corporate media outlets said repeatedly, had meddled in the 2016 election. Russian President Vladimir Putin installed Trump; Hillary Clintons snubbing of her partys 72 percent-progressive base had nothing to do with the loss of the most qualified person blah blah blah to an inductee in the WWE Hall of Fame.

Whatever happened to the journalistic chestnut: If your mother says she loves you, check it out? Russiagate wasnt a news report. It was religious faith. Russia fixed the election because we, the media, say so, we say so because we were told to say so by politicians, who were told to say so by CIA people, whose job is to lie and keep secrets. No one checked out anything.

What we knew and still know is that a Russia-based troll farm spent either $100,000 or $200,000 on Facebook ads to generate clickbait. Most of those ads were apolitical. Many were pro-Clinton. The company has no ties to the Russian government. It was a $6.8 billion election; $200,000 couldnt have and didnt move the needle.

Anonymous congressional sources told reporters that anonymous intelligence agents told them that there was more. The Mueller report implies as much. But no one went on the record. No original or verifiable copies of documentary evidence has been leaked. The reports numerous citations are devoid of supporting material. By pre-Trump journalistic standards Russiagate wasnt a story any experienced editor would print.

It was barely an idea for a story.

Russiagate fell apart so decisively that Democratic impeachers now act like the Mueller report a media obsession for three years never even happened.

Speaking of impeachment, mainstream media gatekeepers are so eager to see Trump removed from office that theyre violating another cardinal rule of journalism: If its news, print it. The identity of the CIA whistleblower (scare quotes because actual whistleblowers reveal truths that hurt their bosses) who triggered impeachment over Trumps menacing phone call to the president of Ukraine has been known in Washington, and elsewhere if you know where to look, for months.

Federal law prohibits the government from revealing his identity, and rightly so. But it has leaked. Its out. Its news. Nothing in the law or journalistic custom prevents a media organization from publishing it. News outlets felt no compulsion to similarly protect the identity of Bradley Manning or Edward Snowden. So why arent newspapers and broadcast networks talking about it?

Im not convinced his identity is important at this point, or at least important enough to put him at any risk, or to unmask someone who doesnt want to be identified, New York Times editor Dean Baquet said. So much for the peoples right to know. Why should subscribers buy a newspaper that doesnt print the news?

There is a because Trump change in media ethics that I welcome. Whats suspect is the timing.

Trump is the first president to get called out for his lies right in the news section. Great! Imagine how many lives could have been saved by a headline like Bush Repeats Debunked Falsehood That Iraq Has WMDs. A headline like Slurring Sanders Numerous Female Supporters as Bros, Hillary Clinton Lies About Medicare-for-All could have nominated and elected Bernie and saved many Americans from medical bankruptcy.

But all presidents lie. Why pick on Trump? His lies are (perhaps) more numerous. But theyre no more bigger than his predecessors (see Iraq WMDs, above). Yet discussion of former presidents remains respectful and slavish as ever.

I say, give coverage of Obama and other ex-presidents the same tone and treatment as the current occupant of the White House gets from the news media:

Wallowing in Corrupt Wall Street Cash, Obama Drops $11.75 Million on Gaudy Marthas Vineyard Mansion Estate

Ellen DeGeneres Sucks Up to Mass Murderer George W. Bush

Jimmy Carter, First Democratic President to Not Even Bother to Propose an Anti-Poverty Program, Dead at TK

Ted Rall (Twitter: @tedrall), a political cartoonist, columnist and graphic novelist, is the author of Francis: The Peoples Pope.

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NORTH HEMPSTEAD, NY North Hempstead town officials have signed off on a five-year capital plan, which includes more than $55 million in improvements.

Among the projects highlighted: engineering services for the first phase of the North Hempstead Beach Park visioning project, site improvements for the Sept. 11 memorial at Manhasset Valley Park and a pool renovation project at Martin "Bunky" Reid Park.

The town said it will fund the 2020 portion of the general fund's capital improvements using $9.5 million dollars in bond authorizations after accounting for grants and existing money.

Included in the capital plan is $7.6 million in grants. Federal emergency management officials have pledged about $33.5 million for various projects as well.

More than $4 million will go toward road repaving in both residential and industrial areas. The town set $1 million will go toward sidewalk improvements and another $1 million will fund concrete roadwork. Furthermore, $400,000 will go toward road drainage.

Judi Bosworth, the town supervisor, said the capital plan may not include flashy improvement projects, but noted that"as any homeowner knows, most maintenance projects are not glamorous." That doesn't mean they aren't necessary, though.

"It is our goal to keep the Town structurally sound and safe and to maintain a great quality of life into the future," Bosworth said. "We will also be concentrating on environmental projects including the installation of a vehicle wash station at our Roslyn Highway Yard."

Plans also call for funding a project for the building department that would digitalize all property records, historical papers, deeds, drawings, occupancy certificates and more. This means the records will be kept safe from fires and floods, and will make them viewable online.

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You wont believe that this classy Colonial on over an acre of land was built in 1957! Freshly renovated and totally move-in ready with an easy living floor plan that fits todays lifestyles, this residence is thoroughly modern from stem to stern, so to speak.

ADDRESS: 9 Cedar St., Boxford

BEDROOMS: 4

BATHROOMS: 2 full

LIVING SPACE: 2,168 sq. ft.

PRICE: $639,000

You wont believe that this classy Colonial on over an acre of land was built in 1957! Freshly renovated and totally move-in ready with an easy living floor plan that fits todays lifestyles, this residence is thoroughly modern from stem to stern, so to speak.

The roof, gutters and siding are new, every window was replaced they are mostly gorgeous eight-over-one and this home has a four-bedroom Gravity Septic System. The oil tank is new and so is the 100-amp sub panel in the laundry room. Electric is, of course, 200 amps. Lets not forget new sheetrock and plaster walls in the garage or the fireproof door to the house. Thats only a partial list of the newbies. Whew.

By the way, the entire house (upstairs and down) has all new red oak flooring that is not only beautiful but also a seamless backdrop to all the wonderful features and details in this home.

Lets get specific

A center entry area separates the oversized main living areas. The living room, which is off to the left, runs front to back and has four, eight-over-one windows plus an attractive gas fireplace with a brick surround. The mantel along with door and window casings have eye-catching detailing. So does the chair rail.

The open-concept kitchen-dining room on the other side of the entry is even larger and is filled with more impressive amenities.

In the dining room, for example, double crown molding, detailed bump boards and chair rail give this space a timeless elegance. In addition to views of the sprawling front lawn and side yard, this room seats six, eight or more comfortably.

Granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances (and that includes the sink) sparkle in the bright U-shaped kitchen. A subway tile backsplash with glass tile inserts add dashes of sparkle as does lighting under the cabinets of which there is a substantial amount. The center island, which any chef will appreciate, doubles as a breakfast bar for two.

Take two steps down from the kitchen into the sunroom and be prepared to be wowed. Running front-to-back, this fabulous getaway is just that an inviting place to relax or to entertain friends and family. Almost floor-to-ceiling casement windows with a full glass pane door at each end of the room look out to the grounds. One view is the front lawn; the other is a sizable patio and expansive yard bordered by well-established trees.

Easy-to-maintain tile flooring and a closet are practical pluses.

By the way, this level has a full bathroom with a tub/shower ensemble with a tile surround. The vanity has a granite countertop.

Up on two

Although the second floor is set up as a classic four-square, this level is about everything modern: rooms are bright (with two exposures), closets are big doubles with sliding doors and gleaming red oak flooring is everywhere.

The landing, which has enough space to accommodate a mini study/office a desk and chair, for example also can be a reading corner.

The bedrooms are spacious. Two, which are identical in size, are slightly larger than the other two and those are also the same size. Incidentally, the two larger rooms easily handle king-size beds plus the prerequisite bedroom furniture.

The shared full bathroom has a tub/shower ensemble with a tile surround. The vanity has a granite countertop.

A linen closet is in the hall, too.

About the basement

As this level is the footprint of the house, describing it as large is practically an understatement.

Excellent ceiling height throughout is another perk. In addition to a partially finished space well go there in a moment the basement has a huge utility room with access to the bulkhead that leads to the yard. A laundry room, which is also big, has more than enough space for a full-size washer and dryer installed side-by-side, if you prefer.

A sink in this room and cabinetry that can work as a folding table are additional conveniences. Bead board on two walls is a dash of character.

Now about potential: With paneled walls and slate-like tile flooring in place, the partially finished area is ready for final finishing touches to create a user-friendly area as a second family room, media center and/or a play area for adults and the younger set. Sweet cubbies under the stairs work well for books, games and other storage.

Contact Melissa Dias Lopes of The Lopes Group at J Barrett & Company at 617-838-2394 or by email: melissa@jbarrettrealty.com.

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BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - With Christmas coming, Bangor's postal workers have some tips to help them out.

The shopping season creates a huge increase in work for postal workers and they need your help to make sure your packages are delivered on time.

So make sure your walkways and steps are cleared of snow and that your mailbox is easily accessible.

Putting down salt and sand is also appreciated.

"Ultimately we end up with about a 100 percent increase thereabouts. So if you can imagine your normal work day and then double it. That's approximately what it looks like, both at the retail counter and at the delivery part of our service," said Bangor's Postmaster, Charles Redburn.

You can still mail your packages in time for Christmas but at this point you'll want to use an expedited service.

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The city-owned Lafayette No. 1 is ready for repairs. (via Mayors Office)

The citys Department of Property Management is set to begin revitalizing and restoring Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, one of the citys most treasured historic resting places and a popular tourist attraction.

The DPM will work alongside District B City Councilman Jay Banks, representatives from other city departments, as well as local historic preservationists to plan and complete the repairs, a city press release states. Graves at the site date back to the 1830s.

We are excited about the opportunity to complete these much-needed repairs for our residents and for the many tourists who come to appreciate the cemeterys history, said Ramsey Green, Deputy CAO for Infrastructure. Preserving our cultural heritage as it is reflected in Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 is critically important, and we look forward to taking the next steps in 2020.

The citys revitalization and restoration plans include the following:

Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 has been closed since September to allow various city departments to complete assessments of the property.

A sign greets visitors looking to enter Lafayette Cemetery #1. The historic cemetery has been closed since September. (Nicholas Reimann)

During that time, several families who own tombs, crypts and copings inside of Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 have been able to complete repairs to their structures and earthworks, the city states. Uptown Messenger spoke with other family members who have been frustrated over a difficulty in accessing the cemetery.

Since September, tourists and family members have been met with a padlocked gate and a sign: Lafayette Cemetery #1 will be temporarily closed for repairs.

Many were frustrated over the apparent lack of work at the cemetery. City officials said they have been evaluating the site before beginning repairs.

I think theyre going to finish this cemetery after they finish the streets in New Orleans, tour guide Martin Leblanc told reporter Nicholas Reimann in November. We havent seen any work.

The citys repairs are scheduled to begin in early 2020 and will take approximately five months to complete. Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 is scheduled to reopen in spring 2020.

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Winter in Canada is often coupled with slushy terrain, snow shovelling and icy sidewalks. Its all a recipe for potential injuries that could put a damper on your holidays.

Common winter injuries, like slipping on ice, send thousands of Canadians to the emergency rooms every year, according to a previous Global News report.

This year alone, Ontario has seen more than 21,000 falls due to ice, said Sapna Sriram, a chiropractor and injury expert, on Globals The Morning Show.

Buying proper winter boots

Ensuring winter boots have proper treading and traction is a good way to be prepared for those slushy steps or walkways, said Sriram.

You want to look for a couple of things that are different from a work boot or hiking boot, she said. If your boot has proper traction, youre going to ensure that its able to grip the ice.

More than 10,000 Canadians were hospitalized for falling in December 2016, according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information.

But your boots wont be able to hold up against certain ice conditions, especially on inclines and declines. Thats why treading and texture are important when boot shopping, outside of their appearance, she said.

Besides warmth, which is important, buying waterproof boots is also crucial, she said.

If temperatures change and your foot is wet, you can actually get frostbite, she said. Its a pretty significant injury.

You want to make sure the boots are also high, so youre able to lace them up tight to provide ankle support, as many people fall due to lack of ankle stability, she added.

How to protect yourself if you fall

With extreme conditions, falling can be inevitable, which is why its important to learn how to fall in a safer way, said Sriram.

Never put out your hands as that could result in injuries to your wrists, she said.

Instead of doing that bend through your knees, and you want to protect your hands by either crossing them or getting them out of the way, but it is hard to do if youre in the middle of falling, she said.

Protect your head from injuries as well by tucking it into your chest, Sriram explained.

If a fall is going to happen, hopefully youre having less of a significant injury, she said.

Slippery conditions can become more dangerous when people are rushing to and from Christmas parties, and if theyve been drinking, Dr. Alecs Chochinov of Winnipeg in a previous Global News report.

Its very easy to fracture a wrist or break a hip in the dark if youre wearing heels that you havent worn or if youve had too much to drink, he said.

The importance of helmets when skiing or skating

If youre planning to be out on the slopes or out on a rink this winter, buying a proper helmet that fits correctly is crucial, said Sriram. This is especially true when looking for a helmet for your child, she said.

Make sure its an actual, certified winter sport helmet, because they have different properties outside of a typical hockey helmet, she said, adding that you should look for approval seals.

The fit should be snug, and it shouldnt be going more than an inch above a childs eyebrow or extending below the nape of their neck, she explained.

For more tips on how to prevent common winter injuries, watch Sapna Sriram in the video above.

With files from Global News reporter Leslie Young

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The U.K.s first 24/7 zero-emission street is expected to open to vehicles*, cyclists, and pedestrians by spring 2020.

For 18 months next year, Beech Streetmuch of which runs under the Barbican Estate apartment complexwill block gas and diesel automobiles from entering.

(Exceptions include emergency vehicles, as well as access to residential parking lots, refuse collection, and deliveries. Everyone else will be rerouted on approach.)

This is a groundbreaking scheme by the City of London Corporation, Oliver Sells, Streets and Walkways Sub (Planning and Transportation) Committee chairman, said in a statement. It will bring substantial health benefits to those who live and work in the Barbican area, and will also help reduce noise pollution.

Named after Nicholas de la Beche, a lieutenant of the Tower of London in the 14th century, Beech Street runs west-eastmostly in a pseudo-tunnel under the Brutalist Barbican Estate.

According to the City of London, the busy, enclosed thoroughfare experiences high levels of contamination.

This new project, however, aims to reduce air pollution and bring nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels within guidelines set out by the European Union and World Health Organization.

Officials also hope it can improve air quality for Beech Streets neighborsparticularly two nearby schools.

Drastically reducing air pollution requires radical actions, and these plans will help us eliminate toxic air on our streets, according to Jeremy Simons, chair of the City of London Corporations Environment Committee.

Nobody should have to breathe in dirty air, he continued. And we will continue to take bold and ambitious steps to ensure that the health of Londoners is protected.

The trial will be enforced using automatic license plate recognition cameras. Drivers who ignore the new rules will be slapped with a fee.

If successful, the program may be made permanent, and even expanded to other streets across the City of London.

* Zero-emissions ones, of coursewhich must comply with Transport for Londons standards: maximum 70g CO2/km, minimum 20-mile zero-emission range, Euro 6 equivalent NOx emission standard.

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The taxi rank in Castle Wynd which is due to close as part of the redevelopment of the wider area.

AN Inverness taxi rank will definitely close next month to allow for the redevelopment of the wider Castle Wynd area.

Highland Council has confirmed the rank in Castle Wynd will still close on Monday, January 6, despite an official complaint from the Inverness Taxi Alliance.

Members had urged for the work to be put on hold while their complaint over the removal of the rank was investigated by the Scottish Ombudsman.

However, city of Inverness area manager David Haas stated in an email: It is considered that there are no grounds for delaying the closure of the taxi rank at Castle Wynd, set to be implemented from and including Monday, January 6, 2020.

Alliance chairman Andrew MacDonald has claimed the only alternative that had so far been offered was inadequate.

In his response, he added: The failure of the council to come up with a satisfactory replacement for this operation will create, without doubt, at best, major congestion and difficulty on the existing ranks in Academy Street and potentially put the safety of the public at risk.

Members of the city of Inverness area committee previously agreed to the removal of the taxi rank arrangements at the Wynd and a full-time replacement will be maintained on the south side of Bridge Street.

Details of the redevelopment scheme have been announced and contractors, Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd, have been appointed to carry out the 373,515 project.

It is hoped that pedestrians will benefit from an increase in walkways and upgrade of the steps to Inverness Castle and the footsteps leading to the River Ness behind upper Bridge Street will also be improved following completion of the 16-week project.

A Highland Council spokesman said the January 6 start date had been selected to allow for adequate notice to be given to the public and for the rank to be used throughout the festive period.

He added: The works will include road and footway reconstruction using granite setts and kerbs, and Caithness flagstones. New granite steps will be installed on the Castle approach and steps, along with new pedestrian handrails.

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Winter in Canada is often coupled with slushy terrain, snow shovelling and icy sidewalks. Its all a recipe for potential injuries that could put a damper on your holidays.

Common winter injuries, like slipping on ice, send thousands of Canadians to the emergency rooms every year, according to a previous Global News report.

This year alone, Ontario has seen more than 21,000 falls due to ice, said Sapna Sriram, a chiropractor and injury expert, on Globals The Morning Show.

Ensuring winter boots have proper treading and traction is a good way to be prepared for those slushy steps or walkways, said Sriram.

You want to look for a couple of things that are different from a work boot or hiking boot, she said. If your boot has proper traction, youre going to ensure that its able to grip the ice.

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More than 10,000 Canadians were hospitalized for falling in December 2016, according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information.

But your boots wont be able to hold up against certain ice conditions, especially on inclines and declines. Thats why treading and texture are important when boot shopping, outside of their appearance, she said.

Besides warmth, which is important, buying waterproof boots is also crucial, she said.

If temperatures change and your foot is wet, you can actually get frostbite, she said. Its a pretty significant injury.

You want to make sure the boots are also high, so youre able to lace them up tight to provide ankle support, as many people fall due to lack of ankle stability, she added.

With extreme conditions, falling can be inevitable, which is why its important to learn how to fall in a safer way, said Sriram.

Never put out your hands as that could result in injuries to your wrists, she said.

Instead of doing that bend through your knees, and you want to protect your hands by either crossing them or getting them out of the way, but it is hard to do if youre in the middle of falling, she said.

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Protect your head from injuries as well by tucking it into your chest, Sriram explained.

If a fall is going to happen, hopefully youre having less of a significant injury, she said.

Slippery conditions can become more dangerous when people are rushing to and from Christmas parties, and if theyve been drinking, Dr. Alecs Chochinov of Winnipeg in a previous Global News report.

Its very easy to fracture a wrist or break a hip in the dark if youre wearing heels that you havent worn or if youve had too much to drink, he said.

If youre planning to be out on the slopes or out on a rink this winter, buying a proper helmet that fits correctly is crucial, said Sriram. This is especially true when looking for a helmet for your child, she said.

Make sure its an actual, certified winter sport helmet, because they have different properties outside of a typical hockey helmet, she said, adding that you should look for approval seals.

The fit should be snug, and it shouldnt be going more than an inch above a childs eyebrow or extending below the nape of their neck, she explained.

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For more tips on how to prevent common winter injuries, watch Sapna Sriram in the video above.

With files from Global News reporter Leslie Young

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