With the legalization of cannabis in Canada, it’s important to know a bit more about how it could affect our everyday lives. Cannabis is often seen as a great way to unwind after a long day, de-stress if you’re battling an illness, or just enjoy at a party with friends. While these may all be […]

In 2010, it was estimated that there were roughly 3,000 fatal car accidents in Canada alone. Most of these involved male drivers aged 35 to 44. Today, that number has declined very slightly to between 2,800 and 2,900 – according to the Canadian Transportation Safety Board. However, they did note that there are approximately 160,000 […]

People tend to associate the month of September with one thing. School is BACK! The transition from the laid-back summertime lifestyle to the hustle and bustle of back to school is perhaps most noticeable on the roads. School buses are everywhere in the mornings and afternoons, parents are dropping off and picking up their kids, […]

Unfortunately, pedestrian-vehicle accidents are quite common, especially during the summer months when people are outside enjoying the nice weather. Typically, only the pedestrian involved suffers serious injuries. Drivers are often blamed for not being careful enough or neglecting to lookout for pedestrians. However, onus is also on the pedestrian to do their part in ensuring […]

With bicycles becoming an ever more popular sight on roads, tensions between drivers and cyclists have never been higher. As the debate rages on of who is in the right and who is in the wrong, whether you are a cyclist or driver, it is always important that both parties respect the rules of the […]

With summer in full swing, many people will be looking for ways to beat the heat. Swimming is a popular option, but whether you have a pool in your backyard or you go to your community swimming pool, there is always a risk of accidents. Drowning can happen to anyone, regardless of age or swimming […]

Summer is a popular time for people to go out to bars, restaurants, and to host barbeques and parties. Whether you’re a restaurant owner, bartender, or just hosting a party at your place, you are liable for the actions of intoxicated patrons and guests. That includes their actions before and after leaving the property. A […]

All it takes is one text message, one phone call, or one glance away, and your life can change – or it can end. The National Safety Council in the US has estimated that cell phone use while driving leads to 1.6 million crashes every year, and in 2015, 3,477 people were killed in the […]

June marks the official start of summer, but it’s also about raising awareness for something that affects approximately 160,000 Canadians each year. We’re talking about Brain Injury Awareness month. Brain injuries are the worldwide leader in deaths and disabilities for people under the age of 44. That makes them more prevalent than Multiple Sclerosis, spinal […]