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 (NC)—During Fire Prevention Week from October 3rd – 9th, Sparky the Fire Dog teams up with firefighters and school teachers to encourage smart fire safety habits that save lives.
Smoke alarm tampering is at the top of Sparky’s “no-no” list. Taking batteries out of a smoke alarm, or removing it from the ceiling when it [...]
 (NC)—With another school year upon us, fire safety in residences and off-campus housing is again front-and-centre at Canada’s universities and colleges.
Knowfire.ca is a unique web site collaboration between Brock University, Niagara College and all fire departments in the Niagara region created to inform students and parents about how to avoid, respond to – and [...]
 (NC)—It’s easy to think a fire “will never happen to me.” But if it does, will everyone in your family know what to do?
For Fire Prevention Week from October 3rd – 9th, the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs and its fire education partners Kidde Canada and Duracell will encourage all families to create and [...]
 (NC)—Nearly one million Canadian school kids (from kindergarten to grade 3) will be taught the importance of smoke alarms and home fire escape plans, as part of Fire Prevention Week October 3rd – 9th.
The “Great Canadian Fire Drill” campaign is put on by the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) in conjunction with the [...]
 Photo Caption: Hunter Douglas window fashions are designed with safety in mind. Shown above, Silhouette window shadings with the UltraGlide retractable cord lifting system that is easily kept out of a child's reach.
(NC)—“Childproofing the home is relatively easy, as long as you follow a few basic steps,” said Sally Morse, director of creative [...]
 By Kim Arrey, dietitian and nutritionist
(NC)—Awareness of different cancers is on the rise and the overwhelming amount of information that exists on cancer-preventive food and vitamins has many Canadians confused about what they should be eating. When it comes to cancer-fighting nutrition, my philosophy is to keep it simple and embrace your cause.
The [...]
 (NC)—Keep your joints healthy, mobile and pain-free with some basic lifestyle choices. Exercise that does not stress the joints can help reduce toxic stress, improve muscle tone and improve blood flow, all of which contribute to lifelong joint health. It is also important to maintain a healthy weight as excess weight puts pressure on your [...]
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