Fire Marshal's Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Warning
John McBeth of Ontario's Fire Marshal Office outlines critical fire risks linked to everyday lithium-ion batteries and offers essential safety tips for Canadian consumers.
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Before and After School Care Returns to South Huron
South Huron families will see the return of before and after school childcare programs next year, a critical service for working parents. Learn about the reinstatement and its impact on the community.
Dr. Paul's Food Safety Tips for the Holidays
Don't let foodborne illness ruin your holidays. Get essential food safety advice from Dr. Paul to keep your festive meals safe and enjoyable for everyone.
How to Stay Safe on Manitoba's Frozen Lakes and Rivers
As winter deepens, Manitobans are urged to learn crucial ice safety practices. Learn the essential tips and understand why 'ice is unpredictable' to prevent tragedies.
Lucknow Opens New Kin Centre and Daycare with Festival Funds
A new Kin Centre and childcare facility has opened in Lucknow, Ontario, funded by the local LondonCountry festival. The project supports community space and childcare needs.
Bravo Target Safety, STARS Vigilant Partner for Remote Worker Safety
Calgary-based Bravo Target Safety partners with STARS Vigilant to provide GPS monitoring for mobile medical units, enhancing safety for remote energy sector workers across Canada.
Quebec schools receive new snow hill safety guidelines
Quebec's education ministry has issued safety guidelines for schoolyard snow hills, emphasizing 'common sense' alongside new protocols. Learn about the updated winter safety measures.
Marriage strained by 60+ hours of weekly grandchild care
A grandmother's 60-70 hour weekly childcare duty for her grandkids has led to an 8-year intimacy drought, pushing her marriage to the brink of separation. Advice columnist Dear Abby weighs in.
Companies, supervisor fined $216K after workplace injury
An oil and gas company, an engineering firm, and a supervisor face $216,000 in penalties after a worker was seriously injured. A creative sentence directs $116,000 to Red Deer Polytechnic for safety training.
Ottawa child-care crisis looms with federal RTO mandate
Advocates warn Ottawa's strained child-care system cannot meet the surge in demand if federal public servants are mandated back to the office full-time, with waitlists already in the thousands.
London parents launch bus safety drive after boy's death
Following the tragic death of 7-year-old Dante Caranci, London parents demand action on school bus safety. Their 'No Excuses' campaign seeks to prevent future tragedies.
Coroner Calls for Pedestrian Safety After Girl's Death
Quebec coroner urges improved pedestrian safety measures following the 2022 death of 7-year-old Mariia Legenkovska, a Ukrainian refugee killed walking to school in Montreal.
Saskatchewan child-care funding increases to $1.6B
Ottawa announces updated $1.6 billion child-care agreement with Saskatchewan, representing significant funding increase for affordable childcare across the province.
Saskatchewan signs 5-year child-care agreement extension
Saskatchewan has secured a five-year extension of its child-care agreement with the federal government, ensuring continued affordable childcare support for families across the province.
50 New Child-Care Spaces Opening in East Preston
East Preston, Nova Scotia will welcome nearly 50 new child-care spaces in 2025, addressing critical childcare shortages in the community. Learn how this expansion supports local families.
New Speed Limits Approved Near Oro-Medonte School
Barrie County has approved reduced speed limits near a new Oro-Medonte school to enhance student safety. The changes take effect immediately in designated community safety zones.
Manitoba child care expansion lagging, advocates demand change
Advocates say Manitoba's promised child care system expansion is falling far behind schedule, calling for a complete overhaul of the current funding framework to address critical shortages.
Calgary family seeks intersection safety changes after crash
A Calgary family is advocating for intersection safety improvements after two sisters were struck by a minivan in a northwest crosswalk. Their story sparks calls for pedestrian protection.
Waterloo Region adding 4,000 childcare spaces by 2026
Waterloo Region is expanding affordable childcare with 4,000 new funded spaces by 2026 as waitlists continue to grow. Learn how this initiative addresses the childcare crisis.
Free Roblox Game Teaches Kids Crosswalk Safety
The Alberta Motor Association launches Crosswalk Quest: Zoo Rescue on Roblox to educate children about pedestrian safety through interactive gaming. Learn how this innovative approach works.
New Saint John daycare celebrates grand opening
Daycare by Design officially opened its doors in Saint John, NB, marking a significant addition to the city's childcare services. Learn about this new facility's impact on local families.
Barrhaven parents demand traffic safety measures for kids
Barrhaven mother Suzanne Westover advocates for real traffic calming measures on Clearbrook Drive, where speeding cars endanger students walking to school. Join the call for safer streets.
Expert Tips for Holiday Home Fire & Electrical Safety
Prepare your holiday home for the season with essential fire prevention and electrical safety tips from a renovation expert. Protect your family and property this winter.
Second Orléans EarlyON Centre Closes, Worrying Families
The Charlemagne EarlyON Child and Family Centre in Orléans is closing Nov. 30, the second such closure since September. Families fear a major gap in free early-learning programs. Learn more about the impact.
Northern Saskatchewan Policing Called 'Wild West'
Saskatoon tribal council declares northern policing broken as communities face safety crisis. Demanding immediate government action and systemic reform.
Manitoba nurses vote on hospital 'grey list' over safety
Nurses in Manitoba are voting on whether to designate a Winnipeg hospital with a 'grey list' status due to critical safety concerns. Learn about the implications for patient care.
TSB demands safety changes after B.C. lifeboat accident
Transportation Safety Board calls for urgent safety improvements following accidental lifeboat deployment off British Columbia coast. Read the investigation findings.
Essential Guide to Sharing Roads with Wildlife in Canada
Learn crucial tips for safely navigating Canadian roads alongside wildlife. Protect yourself and animals with these essential driving strategies and awareness techniques.
Unsecured truck cargo leads to 19 OPP violations in Caledon
OPP discovered a truck hauling dangerously unsecured vehicle shells in Caledon, issuing 19 violations. Learn about road safety risks and enforcement actions.
Coyote bites jogger at University of Waterloo
A jogger was bitten by a coyote on the University of Waterloo campus. Learn about wildlife safety and campus precautions in this developing story.
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