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....
BCIRPU 25th Anniversary Symposium

BCIRPU 25th Anniversary Symposium

The BCIRPU 25th Anniversary Symposium took place on October 11, 2023. Thank you for attending! You can see highlights from the symposium using #BCIRPU25.   Program Breakfast BCIRPU Highlights Lunch Vision Zero Time 8:15 AM 9:00 AM 9:15 AM 9:30 AM 9:45 AM 10:00 AM...
Meet the injury prevention leads

Meet the injury prevention leads

We are pleased to introduce five individuals who will lead injury prevention initiatives in each of the regional health authorities. Tobin Copley, Kirvy Quiambao, Neil Arason, Megan Klammer, and Jeanette Foreman hold the role of Lead, Injury Prevention and Safety...