Did you know? Between April 2011 and April 2023, 210 reported injuries in Canada were linked to fireworks and similar products. This data comes from the Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program (CHIRPP) database. In addition, recent consumer fireworks incidents throughout Canada in 2025 highlight these safety risks. In […]
Tyler J. Moffitt – Safety Tidbits
Charting a new course: What if wearing lifejackets/PFDs were the law? For generations, wearing a lifejacket or PFD (personal flotation device) has been a personal choice for Canadian boaters—a matter of common sense rather than compliance. Imagine a Canada where strapping on a lifejacket or PFD isn’t just a smart […]
Did you know? Drowning deaths in Canada are on the rise. The latest Canadian Drowning Report shows that the annual average climbed to 485 deaths (2017–2021), up from 444 in the preceding five years. Who is drowning? Males accounted for 78 per cent of drowning deaths, while females accounted for […]
Did you know? Natural Resources Canada developed the Canadian Wildland Fire Information System (CWFIS) in 1994, which delivers the following: Hotter and drier conditions escalate As I mentioned in last week’s column, hotter and drier conditions continue to escalate the threat of wildland fires throughout Canada. Last month, that devastating […]
Did you know? As hotter and drier conditions continue to escalate the threat of wildland fires across Canada, the devastating reality has hit close to home. My thoughts are with the residents of the Rainy River District, where recent fires forced evacuations, disrupted critical travel routes, and unfortunately claimed homes […]
Did you know? Last week, a wildland fire triggered an evacuation notice for Mine Centre, Ont. The blaze was part of a series of fires across Northwestern Ontario and the Rainy River District that forced numerous residents to flee and prompted several regional road closures. Unfortunately, some structures were destroyed […]
Did you know? Emergency Preparedness Week may be over, but true readiness isn’t a seasonal event—it’s a year-round commitment. Real emergency preparedness readiness goes beyond just checking items off a supply list; it’s about embracing a proactive mindset. While assembling an emergency kit involves expenses, creating a family emergency plan, […]
Did you know? It’s Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week)! This year marks its 31st year, reminding Canadians that being prepared starts with understanding the risks around us. Taking the initiative to ensure you’re prepared to protect yourself and your family during an emergency includes having a basic emergency kit readily […]
Did you know? Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) is next week. In addition, Public Safety Canada has developed an online version of a home emergency plan at www.getprepared.gc.ca. Quick fact of interest Here is a quick fact you might find interesting: The Canadian National Railroad Bridge (constructed in 1908), across […]
Did you know? Emergency Preparedness Week is approaching and runs May 3 to 9, 2026. This year, the national theme released by Public Safety Canada is: Be Prepared. Know Your Risks. It only takes “four simple steps” to become better prepared to face an emergency: Be prepared: Know your risks […]
Did you know? Do you recall the devastating fire that took place at a Swiss ski resort bar this past New Year’s Eve? The devastating fire resulted in 41 fatalities and 116 injuries, leaving a profound and lasting impact on the victims’ families, first responders, and the community at large. […]
Did you know? Canada currently marks only one day a year for injury prevention (National Injury Prevention Day)—a window many safety advocates claim is far too small to address such a critical public health issue. Transitioning to a dedicated National Injury Prevention Month would better reflect the seriousness of the […]
