Category: Safety at home & in the community

Here in B.C., we turn the clocks ahead one hour at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 12. This marks the start of 2017 Daylight Savings Time, giving us an extra hour of sunlight at the end of the day. This practice of moving the clocks ahead was adopted in 1916 and not everyone is in […]

Ski patroller / paramedic Megan Frawley with cute dogs.

Stay warm. Be visible at night. Take care climbing ladders. Don’t feed turkey bones to pets. Etc.

Some people plan ahead, while others go for last-minute Halloween costumes, but whatever your approach may be, it’s most important to stay safe.

The new school year is nearly here. Families with kids might be preoccupied with where to buy school supplies, what to pack for lunch, and how to get sleep back on schedule after summer holidays. But it’s also important to think about different aspects of safety — on the road and in the classroom — […]

Here in beautiful British Columbia, we have many ways to enjoy the season – and here are some tips to help you and your loved ones stay safe at work and play.

If you get sick, stay home – unlike the person who sneezed on me in the shoe section of Value Village.

Creeks and streams can rise quickly and flood – especially in spring melt season and into summer. Check out Floodsn from Emergency Management BC if your job requires you to drive on roads that may be affected. It includes a link to current flood conditions for your region. This fleet safety video from the State […]