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....
Sep 13, 2012 | News, Older, Vehicle & Road Safety
News By The Year2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 Ottawa — The Canada Safety Council is excited to partner with State Farm® and “Celebrate My Drive™” in support of safe teen driving in our communities. Learning to drive is one of the most exciting...
Aug 23, 2012 | News, Older, Vehicle & Road Safety
News By The Year2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 After a summer of holidays and fun, yellow school busses carrying excited little people will be back on the roads. Canada Safety Council reminds drivers to remain vigilant, patient and responsible...
Aug 2, 2012 | Home & Community Safety, News, Older, Youth Safety
Theme Park Fun! Almost all theme park accidents can be prevented. Here are some tips to help you and your family stay safe on your next visit. Stay Cool, and Don’t Get Burned Heat causes more pain and injury at theme parks than all the world’s roller...
Jun 28, 2012 | Home & Community Safety, News, Older
News By The Year2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 The Canada Safety Council (CSC) believes that the safest way to enjoy fireworks this Canada Day is to attend a fireworks show handled by professionals. If you decide to put on your own fireworks...
Jun 26, 2012 | News, Older
News By The Year2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 An all-too familiar tragedy made headlines this week, as 18-year old Cameron Beauregard of Smith Falls, Ont., died in hospital as a result of a vehicular collision. Cameron was due to graduate this...
Jun 19, 2012 | Home & Community Safety, News, Older
News By The Year2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 No more teachers, no more books…school is out for the summer! Now that the kids are out of school for the summer, and the weather is warmer, what are your plans to keep them active? Sadly, not...
May 31, 2012 | Home & Community Safety, News, Older
News By The Year2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 Nearly 500 Canadians die every year in water-related incidents. In 2006, Ontario alone had 182 drowning fatalities. Drowning is the second leading cause of preventable death for children under 10...