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  • Monday, 01 January 2018
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  • Friday, 29 December 2017
Staying Safe During New Yearโ€™s Eve
#AskSandraZisckind From private parties to public celebrations in Toronto and Ottawa, Ontario has become the province New Yearโ€™s Eve revelers choose for their year-end celebrations. Parties are everywhere, but no matter whether you are a guest or a host, safety should always be a primary concern. Before the festivities begin, take note of a few tips designed…
  • Wednesday, 27 December 2017
Avoid injuries by practising safety on the slopes
#AskHeikkiCoxKikkajoon Skiing, snowboarding, and other winter activities draw millions of people to the slopes throughout Ontario. A day on the slopes with friends can quickly turn to tragedy. Serious injuries and fatalities associated with downhill skiing and snowboarding have increased as the number of people participating in these popular winter activities has increased. Researchers have…
  • Monday, 25 December 2017
Distracted driving: A leading cause of vehicle crashes
#AskJoshuaHimel If the mention of distracted driving brings to mind someone talking on a cellphone or texting, you would be only partially correct. Distractions include drinking a cup of coffee on your way to work, changing the address on your GPS or any activity that takes your eyes or mental focus away from the road…
  • Friday, 22 December 2017
Drug Impaired Driving
#AskZevBergman The governmentโ€™s plans to decriminalize the use of marijuana has yet to become law in Canada, but it has already caused people to ask questions about the effect the legislation will have upon safety on the nationโ€™s highways. Drug impaired drivers are already a major cause of fatal accidents. In a survey of young…
  • Wednesday, 20 December 2017
Adjusted Headrests Prevent Injuries
#AskDanielDiamond If you asked Ontario drivers to list theย safety featuresย built into their vehicles, most of them would probably mention air bags, seat belts and anti-lock brakes. It is doubtful if any of them would mention their vehicleโ€™s headrests, yet they are a proven method of reducing serious injuries in a collision. Research shows headrests can…
  • Friday, 15 December 2017
Who’s Liable in an Accident When You Lend Your Car?
#AskCoreySax When a friend or relative asks to borrow your car, the simple act of handing over the keys could unleash a Pandoraโ€™s Box of legal issues in the event of an accident. Itโ€™s difficult to say โ€œno,โ€ but before handing over the keys, you should consider what your act of kindness might cost you…
  • Wednesday, 13 December 2017
Safe Driving Practices
There were almostย 36,000ย injury-causing collisions on Ontario roads last year resulting in 49,601 people injured and another 483 killed. Officials of the provincial police identifiedย speedingย as a leading cause of fatal crashes on the roads patrolled by them. Drivers can help to ensure the safety of the occupants of their vehicles, drivers and passengers of other vehicles,…
  • Monday, 11 December 2017
Impaired Driving: What You Donโ€™t Know Might Kill You
#AskIsaacZisckind An average ofย four peopleย die each day on Canadian roads in crashes in which alcohol or drugs play a role according to MADD Canada. Although there are severe penalties for drivers arrested and convicted of driving while impaired, Statistics Canada reports that a disturbingly large number of drivers responding to a survey admitted to driving…
  • Friday, 08 December 2017
Office Party Liability
#AskJeremyDiamond The season of twinkling lights, holiday decorations and, inevitably, office holiday parties has arrived. The office party is a time-honored holiday tradition bringing together co-workers to join in celebration. These gatherings, particularly when alcohol is served, can lead to legal entanglements and liability issues. Here are a few tips to help make your holiday…

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