We are only a couple of days away from one of the most celebrated long-weekends in North America – July 1 is Canada Day and July 4 is Independence Day in the United States. Both are great reasons to get together with family and friends, fire up the barbecue, and enjoy the sunshine. These are...
Summer brings all the awesome stuff – sunshine, vacations, outdoor playtime, and long days to enjoy it all. That said, summer’s also the time for bugs, and with those pesky little critters comes the potential for summer bug bites and allergic reactions. What Happens When You’re Bitten? The most common bug bite comes from a...
For many, simply thinking about an emergency or disaster of any kind is enough to send us running for the hills – OK perhaps not that bad, but it’s still a pretty uncomfortable topic to think about, let alone actively prepare for. As a result, many people never get around to preparing themselves, their...
June is National Pet Preparedness Month so it’s a great time to think about making sure your furry family members have a dedicated plan and emergency kit should a disaster happen. A pet emergency kit usually includes many of the things that we, as their human family members, need to make it through at least...
As summer appears on the horizon, the first things we all think about are flip flops, sunscreen, camping, and beach towels. It’s also an important season to think about safety around the house too – even though the weather is much nicer, there are a few things to be aware of when it comes to...
There’s no doubt that, when it comes to their children, parents make safety their top priority. Whether little ones are participating in sports, heading off to school, or enjoying time outside in the park or playground, safety always comes first. It should be no different with recreation programs so we’ve put together five ways that your...
When it comes to fire safety, making sure your home or workplace is prepared with the right type of fire extinguisher is a big deal. It’s a great precaution to take and, for smaller or containable fires, extinguishers can help to put them out or to mitigate a more serious situation until the fire department...
With summer ahead of us, we all love to spend more time outside, enjoying the weather and the fun activities that come with it. If you’re lucky enough to live near community parks or recreation centres, these are the perfect places to run off some steam and spend some much-needed time outside with family and...
Spring weather can be pretty unpredictable – while we might get lovely days of sunshine, who can forget those April Showers where we end up unexpectedly soaked? In fact, thunderstorms are the cause of much of our strange spring weather each year – they occur when warm, moist air collides with cool, dry air, and...
The sun is shining and spring is here, but it also means that flood season is nearby. Floods are the most common natural disaster in Canada, and the largest proportion of floods are seen during the Spring and Summer. At this time of year, they are not something to take lightly! The best strategy to deal...
