Jan 29, 2014 | Home & Community Safety, News, Older
News By The Year2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 Winter is the worst season for residential fires in Canada, according to Fire Prevention Canada. There are many reasons for this – homes must be heated, people are cooking most of their meals...
Dec 20, 2013 | Home & Community Safety, News, Older
News By The Year2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 Resolve to make safety a priority in 2014. Here are some practical suggestions to get you started: 1. I will drive sober. I will drive alert. Impairment has many faces – alcohol, drugs and fatigue...
Dec 2, 2013 | Home & Community Safety, News, Older
News By The Year2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 Unlike those tacky Christmas sweaters, safety never goes out of style! Here are some simple, timely tips and reminders to help you and your loved ones stay safe over the holidays. Holiday...
Nov 24, 2013 | Campaigns, Home & Community Safety, National Home Fire Safety Week
2019 Campaign DatesNational Farm Safety Week (March 14-20) National Summer Safety Week (May 1-7) National Road Safety Week (May 14-20) National School Safety Week (October 17-23) National Community Safety and Crime Prevention Month (November) National Senior Safety...
Nov 6, 2013 | Campaigns, Home & Community Safety, National Senior Safety Week
Fight Fraud and Protect Your Finances Fraud is a crime. It has many forms, and can happen to anyone. From romance scams to free vacations ploys and too-good-to-be-true investment opportunities, the common thread is that fraud involves deception and stealing something...
Nov 1, 2013 | Campaigns, Home & Community Safety, National Community Safety and Crime Prevention Month
Keep your community safe – It’s your responsibility! The Canada Safety Council is committed to community safety and crime prevention. Firearms safety is an important aspect of that commitment. Every year, firearms-related incidents claim between 700 and 900 Canadian...
Nov 1, 2013 | Campaigns, Home & Community Safety, National Community Safety and Crime Prevention Month
Inheriting and/or disposing of firearms The RCMP’s Canadian Firearms Program (CFP) provides instructions if you inherit a firearm you do not wish to keep, or if you have a firearm you no longer want. In these circumstances, you have the following options: Sell or...
Jun 14, 2013 | Home & Community Safety, News, Older
News By The Year2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 Devices requiring rechargeable batteries are everywhere – smartphones, power tools, small appliances such as hand-held vacuum cleaners, and even children’s toys. Because they are so common, it is...
Jan 24, 2013 | Home & Community Safety, News, Older
Child Safety Community Safety Home Safety Online Safety Senior Safety Sports and Active Living Traffic Safety Workplace Safety Taking a tumble hurts. Along with possible bruises, fractures and sprains, it can cost you valuable time to recover. The cold, slippery...
