Beat the heat – and prevent drowning this summer

Beat the heat – and prevent drowning this summer

Summer is here in full force. Hot weather and water—what a perfect combo! But a perfect day can turn not so perfect in an instant. In BC each year, an average of 75 people die from drowning. Men aged 20 to 34-years-old and kids under 5 are at high risk of drowning....
Preventable Wins Boating Safety Award

Preventable Wins Boating Safety Award

Our partner in social marketing, The Community Against Preventable Injuries (Preventable), has received a 2020 Drowning Prevention Award– Research for their project on recreational boating safety in BC from the Canadian Drowning Prevention Coalition. The project,...
Restarting Activities & Preventing Injuries During COVID-19

Restarting Activities & Preventing Injuries During COVID-19

Collectively, British Columbians have done their part to slow the spread of COVID-19. Now we’re slowly venturing out of our homes to resume work activities, sports, and enjoy the pleasant weather that’s in store for us this summer. Going out might be a bit different...

Boating safety campaign to launch summer 2018

Starting this summer, a multi-platform social marketing campaign aims to help British Columbians enjoy recreational boating safely. From the May long weekend until Labour Day, boaters will see messaging displayed at select marinas, in nearby restaurants and pubs, on...
New project aims to reduce boating-related injury in BC

New project aims to reduce boating-related injury in BC

[Image: BCIRPU Director Dr. Ian Pike (left), Vancouver MP Joyce Murray, and Chief Executive Officer for Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCM-SAR) Pat Quealey (background) aboard a RCM-SAR vessel. Paul Joseph Photo | UBC Public Affairs] The BCIRPU has received...