Aug 17, 2015 | News, Older, Vehicle & Road Safety
News By The Year2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 OTTAWA – With children and youth returning to school in the coming weeks, the Canada Safety Council reminds drivers to be extra cautious on the roads during this busy time of year. “We owe it to...
Jan 29, 2015 | News, Older
Canada Safety Council Calls on Ontario to Enact Zero Tolerance for Speeding OTTAWA – In the interests of public safety, the Canada Safety Council calls on Ontario Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca to introduce a zero tolerance policy for speeding. While the...
Jan 16, 2015 | News, Older, Vehicle & Road Safety
News By The Year2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 OTTAWA – In the wake of Wednesday’s tragic bus rollover north of Toronto, the Canada Safety Council would like to reiterate its support for the installation and use of seatbelts in intercity coach...
Dec 19, 2014 | Home & Community Safety, News, Older
“I have a concern about firearms. Who can I call?” OTTAWA – Firearms are present in an estimated 17 per cent of Canadian households. There are almost eight million firearms in Canada (or about two firearms for every 10 people). The majority of Canadian firearm...
Oct 17, 2014 | News, Older, Vehicle & Road Safety
News By The Year2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 Join the celebration! On October 19th, the Canada Safety Council will be hosting a Celebrate My Drive® Event at the Jim Durrell Recreation Centre at 1265 Walkley Road, Ottawa, Ontario, from 1:00...
Aug 20, 2014 | News, Older, Vehicle & Road Safety
News By The Year2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 Drivers, prepare to stop – back-to-school season is here! The Canada Safety Council would like to remind motorists that yellow school buses are back on the roads this fall. Remain vigilant, patient...
Aug 5, 2014 | News, Older
News By The Year2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 The Canada Safety Council is very pleased to announce Ellie Donohue-Miller of St. Catharines, ON, as the 2014 recipient of the Sarah Beth Therien Memorial Scholarship. The $2,500 award recognizes...
Jul 2, 2014 | Home & Community Safety, News, Older
News By The Year2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 Summer weather can quickly change from hot and sunny to stormy and dangerous. The Canada Safety Council strongly recommends that Canadians be prepared for emergency situations this summer. These...
Jun 27, 2014 | Home & Community Safety, News, Older
Celebrate Canada Day safely with fireworks The safest way to enjoy fireworks this Canada Day, according to the Canada Safety Council (CSC), is to let the professionals handle the lighting and fireworks display. Attending a display as opposed to holding one yourself is...