Jan 15, 2013 | Home & Community Safety, News
News By The Year2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 Twenty years ago, the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) was introduced in conjunction with new firearms legislation. A product of the best firearms training expertise from across Canada, the...
Dec 6, 2012 | Home & Community Safety, News, Older
News By The Year2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 Safety is always in season. Here are some simple, timely tips and reminders to help you and your loved ones stay safe over the holidays! The Christmas Tree If you’re getting a live tree, check for...
Nov 24, 2012 | 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, 2012 | Campaigns, Home & Community Safety, National Senior Safety Week
Drug Safety for Seniors The Canada Safety Council’s National Senior Safety Week is November 6 – 12. Many older Canadians are on multiple medications to treat a wide spectrum of ailments and improve quality of life. But without taking proper precautions,...
Nov 1, 2012 | Campaigns, Home & Community Safety, National Community Safety and Crime Prevention Month, Vehicle & Road Safety, Workplace Safety
Training Makes Communities Safer November is National Community Safety and Crime Prevention Month, and this year’s campaign promotes safety training. Jack Smith, president of the Canada Safety Council, urges communities across Canada to make safety courses an integral...
Oct 31, 2012 | Home & Community Safety, News, Older
News By The Year2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 Social media offers the ability to immediately connect with other people – and that has both good and bad implications. Offering spaces where people virtually gather, social media is evolving to...
Oct 29, 2012 | Home & Community Safety, News, Older
News By The Year2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 Effects of Hurricane Sandy are expected throughout parts of central and eastern Canada within the next 24 hours. The Canada Safety Council strongly recommends that Canadians in affected areas...
Oct 18, 2012 | Home & Community Safety, News, Older
News By The Year2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 Heartbreaking headlines from across the country are highlighting a rash of injuries and premature deaths because of unintended incidents involving firearms this fall hunting season. One death in...
Sep 17, 2012 | Home & Community Safety, News, Older
News By The Year2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 The majority of Canadian firearm owners have long guns, which they use for hunting, sport and wildlife control. About three-quarters have a rifle, and two-thirds a shotgun, according to the RCMP....
