It's that time of year when more hours of the day are spent indoors and people keep warm using fireplaces, furnaces and heaters. Here are a couple of tips to keep safe while staying warm.  Fire Extinguisher : It's very important to have a usable fire extinguisher...

In the spirit of spring and warmer weather we have included some quick tips on how to BBQ safely: All barbecue grills must only be used outdoors — using grills indoors or in enclosed spaces is not only a fire hazard, but it exposes occupants to toxic gasses and...

The dangers of throwing prescription or over-the-counter medicines in the bin or flushing them down the sink or toilet is that their chemical components may infiltrate the water or soil supply. According to Health Canada, although the concentration levels are very...

Sleep has a significant impact on the quality of life we lead. Therefore poor quality or lack thereof can lead to decreased productivity at work, the weakening of our immune systems and can also impact our safety (an example of this is sleep depravity being a common...

Extra precautions are required when driving in winter conditions however situations may arise when you have done all you can to prepare your vehicle and plan your trip, but you suddenly find yourself driving in a slippery mess. If visibility is severely limited due to...

It’s that time of the year again! Along with great skiing and tobogganing comes a lot of snow. Unfortunately, it falls in the driveway as well as on the trails and slopes.  Below are some tips to consider when shovelingall that snow; Always wear a hat and mittens when...

The holiday season is approaching quickly, and with it typically comes many positive thoughts and memories. But unfortunately, the holiday season is also a time where preventable residential fires are on the rise. November 24 – 30 is National Home Fire Safety Week,...