#AskJeremyDiamond Canada Day is a festive time throughout the country as Canadians celebrate their heritage. Whether your celebration involves fireworks, a drive to a mountain lake, a trip across town or a backyard pool party, keeping yourself and others safe should be your number one priority. Here are a few tips to you can follow to help enjoy the celebration without mishap. When heading to the outdoors, have a plan Camping, festivals, fireworks displays and other outdoor activities have been a part of Canada Day celebrations for years for countless families throughout Ontario. Crowds or unfamiliar areas can result in ...
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#AskPatrycjaMajchrowicz For many Canadians, Victory Day is the first long weekend of the summer. Many people take to the roads heading for rivers, lakes and other places to celebrate the holiday. Others choose to stay at home and celebrate with friends and relatives in their backyards. Whether its traffic or backyard mishaps, the chances of being injured in an accident increases during Victoria Day celebrations. Here are a few tips to keep people safe as they celebrate Victoria Day. Avoid drugs or alcohol if driving Avoid consuming alcohol or drugs that can impair your ability to safely operate your vehicle. ...
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#AskKevinButler The celebration of the nation’s 150th birthday promises to make this year’s Canada Day even more festive than usual with public events scheduled throughout the province of Ontario. Take a moment to review a few safety tips to help you enjoy the festivities and events while keeping yourself and others around you safe. Fireworks are great fun, but they can be dangerous Fireworks play a very loud and visually spectacular role in holiday festivities in most Ontario communities. Make sure your Canada Day does not end with a trip to the emergency department of a hospital. Fireworks are powerful explosive devices and ...
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#AskZevBergman If you plan to celebrate Victoria Day this year by treating your friends and family to a dazzling fireworks display, you should take a few minutes to learn about the laws and the safety practises to keep you out of trouble and free from injuries. Cities and municipalities across Canada have their own by-laws regulating the use of fireworks within their jurisdiction, and simply because it might be legal, does not mean you cannot be held responsible if someone is injured. Know the laws before you light those fireworks The Canadian government does not require certification of people using consumer ...
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