Elmer the Safety Elephant® “Be Prepared!” Poster Contest

March 9, 2010

The Canada Safety Council and its partner Public Safety Canada are pleased to announce Elmer the Safety Elephant’s “Be Prepared!” Poster Contest for elementary school students in grades two to five all across Canada.

The contest theme is “If ther…

B.C. Body Armour Control Act

March 9, 2010

Safety on the Slopes

January 19, 2010

Downhill skiing and snowboarding are widely popular winter sports, but they can also be dangerous sports if safety precautions aren’t taken. According to the Canadian Ski Council report, 2007-2008 Canadian Skier and Snowboarder Facts and Stats, …

Canadian Public Health Association urges Canadians to get vaccinated against H1N1

November 26, 2009

The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) announced that it is encouraging Canadians to get the H1N1 vaccination. To help people make an informed choice, it is launching a new online portal of information. As an independent and trusted voice i…

Ontario Distracted Driving Legislation

October 21, 2009

OTTAWA – Ontario distracted driving legislation comes into effect next Monday. The new law makes it illegal for drivers to talk, text, type, or dial using hand-held cell phones and other hand-held communication and entertainment devices. This incl…