Safety Reminders for Back to School

August 25, 2010

It’s that time of year again – back to school time. Canada Safety Council would like to continue to remind parents and guardians to teach your children about safe travel to and from school. Take the time to know the rules and educate your children…

Firearm Safety Starts at Home

August 17, 2010

Firearm ownership is fairly common in rural households in Canada, where guns are used for hunting, sport and wildlife control. By and large, most Canadian firearm owners have long guns – a study in the Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine shows …

Driving Tips for Summer Trips

July 27, 2010

More fatalities occur on Canadian roads during the summer months than at any other time of year, including the winter holiday season. Alcohol, fatigue and aggressive driving are often implicated in these tragedies. Whether you’re out for a day tri…

These boots were made for walking…not driving

July 5, 2010

With the range of new technologies built into newer vehicles, driving is becoming safer than ever, but sometimes collisions occur because of a lack of driving preparedness – specifically our choice of footwear.

Warmer weather in Canada often gen…

Fireworks Safety Tips

June 10, 2010

OTTAWA – Canada Safety Council believes that the safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend an exhibition fireworks show handled by professionals. There might be an event hosted by your community, overseen by a trained, certified professional. I…