May 17, 2016 | Campaigns, National Road Safety Week, Vehicle & Road Safety, Workplace Safety
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...
Dec 1, 2015 | Campaigns, National Safe Driving Week, Vehicle & Road Safety
Winter’s coming quickly, and with it comes the usual chores of shovelling the driveway, scraping ice off the windshield and bundling up before leaving the house. But before the time comes to deal with the challenges the colder weather presents, make sure your vehicle...
Oct 17, 2015 | Campaigns, National School Safety Week, Vehicle & Road Safety
School Safety Week Tip Sheet This National School Safety Week, October 17 to 23, the Canada Safety Council encourages young pedestrians and cyclists to dress brightly to be seen. “As light levels drop, drivers have more difficulty seeing pedestrians and cyclists on...
Aug 17, 2015 | 2015, News, 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...
May 12, 2015 | Campaigns, National Road Safety Week, Vehicle & Road Safety
Be a Road Hero: The way you drive can save lives Pssstt… ordinary motorist: you there, ferrying your kids to soccer, you over there, trying to get to work on time, and you too, just out running errands. We have a special mission for you. It could save a life. Do you...
Mar 14, 2015 | Campaigns, National Farm Safety Week, Vehicle & Road Safety, Workplace Safety
ATVs on the Farm: A Personal Story A 2013 ATV accident claimed the life of Tony Unholzer, shown in the top centre of this family portrait. His widow, Julie Unholzer, shares her family’s story in the hopes it will help other farmers prevent similar tragedies. On Sept....
Mar 14, 2015 | Campaigns, National Farm Safety Week, Vehicle & Road Safety, Workplace Safety, Youth Safety
Farm Parents Weigh in on Kids and Quads Does an idyllic childhood in the country have to involve quads? For Moose Jaw, Sask., farmer Julie-Anne Howe and other safety-minded parents, the answer is no. Of allowing her children to ride quads, “it’s just not a smart...
Mar 14, 2015 | Campaigns, National Farm Safety Week, Vehicle & Road Safety, Workplace Safety
The Flip Side of ATVs Economical, versatile and fun, all-terrain vehicles have long been indispensable tools on Canadian farms and ranches. But as the size, power and popularity of ATVs has increased, so too has the potential for serious injuries. This National Farm...
Jan 16, 2015 | 2015, News, 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...
