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Family Safety First: Crafting a Home Fire Escape Plan

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Earlier on in my professional life, and during my on-screen career, I've had the pleasure of working with some pretty awesome kids. What many Mr. D fans may not know is that before entering the entertainment industry, I spent over nine years as a phys-ed teacher. During that time, I saw the students run through…

Gerry Dee

Safety

3 Common In-Home Fire Hazards and How to Prevent Them

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It’s normal for children to be naturally curious about fire. They may ask questions such as “how hot is fire?” or show an interest through playing with fire trucks or cooking on a play stove.

Stephanie Berzinski

Fire

5 key driving tips to keep kids safe during the

3 min read

The survey, part of this year’s BCAA Back to School Driving Safety campaign, showed that 74% of drivers surveyed don’t know how to tell when a school zone ends and 69% are confused about stopping in school zones. Further, more than half (60%) reported witnessing drivers acting hostile near schools and 80% reported witnessing speeding…

Carlie Parkinson

driving

4 Useful Road Safety Tips

3 min read

With Canada’s Road Safety Week just around the corner (May 17-23), it’s time for Canadians to consider how we can make our roads safer. The theme for this year's campaign is "Safer You. Safer Me." It is meant to emphasize that the decisions drivers make not only affect them, but also their passengers, other drivers, cyclists, and…

Carlie Parkinson

Road Safe Child

Fall Bike riding with Kids

3 min read

Summer is over, but that doesn’t mean outdoor time has to end. Riding bikes is a great activity and fun for everyone. The idea of riding safely with kids is another story. I’ve always been unsure of how to do it so I reached out to PedalHeads for an expert opinion. Here is what they…

Carlie Parkinson

parent riding with a child

A Scout’s Guide to the Ultimate Summer Camping Trip

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27℃. That’s the perfect temperature for summer camping according to Scouts – Canada’s youngest outdoor experts. So, go check the thermometer. It’s time to answer the call of the wilderness! https://new.bcparent.ca/2018/11/14/take-winter-adventures-to-the-next-level-with-scouts-canadas-ultimate-camping-hacks/ Scouts learn essential outdoor skills and how to prioritize safety in all activities from day hikes or week-long portage tours. Prepare for your next…

Scouts Canada

Scouts camping

Aggressive driving in school zones is putting kids in danger!

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BCAA’s second annual School Zone Safety survey shows that driving in school zones has gone from bad to worse. In fact, this year’s survey shows a marked increase in concern across the board. Particularly alarming is that hostile/aggressive attitudes amongst parents such as honking or using profanities has jumped almost 30 per cent (51% to…

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