News: News Releases

May 2009

Stranger Danger

May 21, 2009

OTTAWA – In light of recent events involving the abduction of eight-year-old Victoria Stafford in Woodstock , ON , the Canada Safety Council urges parents and guardians to teach your children about strangers, and how to act in certain si…

Handwashing

May 5, 2009

The World Health Organization (WHO) raised its global pandemic alert to level five – its second highest level – on April 29, meaning a pandemic is imminent and countries must finalize preparations to deal with the outbreak of the H1N1 flu virus. A…