COVID-19 and Injury: Staying at home with young kids

Young kids require lots of attention and energy. Make the most of this quality time together. Take time to get down on the ground and look around to see the world through your child’s eyes. This can help you to identify hazards around your home. In the home, stairs,...
Are we doing a good job keeping children safe?

Are we doing a good job keeping children safe?

A new website is available that shows injury rates by type and province in the style of a report card, an approach that allows visitors to see where evidence-based prevention policies have succeeded, and where more work needs to be done. British Columbia, for example,...

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...
Safe Kids Week 2017

Safe Kids Week 2017

This week is Safe Kids Week (June 5 to 11, 2017), and together with our partners at Parachute, we would like to bring attention to predictable and preventable injuries in children. This year’s Safe Kids Week is dedicated to promoting safe and active transportation,...