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The last Wednesday of September is #RowansLawDay, a day to remember Rowan Stringer and raise awareness about concussion safety. Learn the signs and symptoms of a concussion, share your story and help spread the message: www.ontario.ca/page/rowans-law-day #ConcussionEd

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 29/09/2026

Safe driving starts with paying attention. Whether you’re on the highway or approaching a railway crossing, stay alert, watch for hazards and keep your focus on the road. Check out our safety tips: parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/road-s… #ParachuteVZ

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 29/09/2026

Our Director of Knowledge Translation, Stephanie Cowle, spoke with Kyle Horner on The Kyle Horner Show on @am800cklw.bsky.social about e-scooter and e-bike safety: www.iheart.com/podcast/962-the-kyle… #ParachuteVZ

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Vélo Canada Bikes @velocanadabikes.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

🚨 We just submitted a Joint Statement from 101 organizations to Minister @gregorrobertson.bsky.social. The message: Expedite the $500M Active Transportation Fund now! We can’t lose the 2026 building year to delays. 🚲🚶 Full statement & list of supporters: velocanadabikes.org/jointstateme...

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 28/09/2026

Does your crossing guard help keep your community safe? 🚸 Nominations are now open for Canada’s Favourite Crossing Guard! Three winning guards will each receive $500, with another $500 going to their school. Nominate by Nov. 5: parachute.ca/crossingguardnomination #CANFavCrossGuard

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 28/09/2026

See the latest innovations designed to support healthy aging and independence. Join AGE-WELL AgeTech Discovery Day on Oct. 1 to explore AgeTech solutions, hear from experts and discover what’s next. ✅ Free to attend Register: agewell-nce.ca/age-well-agetech-dis…

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 27/09/2026

Most serious road crashes are preventable. Up to 90% of motor vehicle collisions are linked to human factors such as speed, distraction and impairment. Learn more: parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/road-s… #ParachuteVZ

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 25/09/2026

October 19 to 25, 2026 is Canadian Youth Road Safety Week, formerly known as National Teen Driver Safety Week, with the theme Young voices. Bold ideas. Safer roads. Learn more at parachute.ca/cyrsw #CYRSW2026 #OurFutureRoads 

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 24/09/2026

Fall means shorter days, changing weather and busy roads 🍂 In 2023, 1,964 Canadians were killed on our roads and 26,503 were hospitalized with serious injuries. Up to 90% of motor vehicle collisions are preventable. Learn more: parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/road-s… #ParachuteVZ

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 24/09/2026

There are 48,010 kilometres of railway tracks and 23,000 public and private crossings in Canada. Trains today are quieter than ever and cannot stop easily, once moving. This #RSW2026 check out our #SafetyTips around railway tracks: parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/rail-s… #TurnSafetyOn

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 24/09/2026

Planning a longer drive with a baby? Infants should be positioned properly in their car seat, checked often and given breaks during longer trips. Car seats are designed for safe travel, not prolonged sleep. More tips: parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/car-se… #TurnSafetyOn

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 23/09/2026

It's #RailSafetyWeek! Headphones and phones can make it harder to see or hear an approaching train - and today’s trains can be surprisingly quiet. Stay alert around railway crossings. Put distractions away. parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/rail-s… #RSW2026

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 23/09/2026

Using a booster seat? Make sure the seat belt has both a lap and shoulder portion. A booster seat should not be used in a seating position with only a lap belt. More tips: parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/car-se… #TurnSafetyOn It’s #ChildPassengerSafety

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 22/09/2026

Flashing red lights mean STOP. Never go around lowered railway gates, and don’t proceed until the lights stop flashing and the gates are fully raised. Know the signs. Look. Listen. Live. #RailSafetyWeek #RSW2026 #TurnSafetyOn

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 22/09/2026

It’s Child Passenger Safety Week! Take a few minutes this week to check your child’s car seat: ✅ Tighten and readjust straps every trip ✅ Keep children under 13 in the back seat ✅ Avoid unapproved car seat accessories More tips: parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/car-se…

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 21/09/2026

It can be difficult to judge how far away a train is or how fast it’s travelling. Trains can reach speeds of 160 km/h and may need up to 2 km to stop. This #RailSafetyWeek, stay off the tracks and stay safe: www.operationlifesaver.ca/initiativ… #TurnSafetyOn

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 21/09/2026

Curious about how technology can support healthy aging and independence? Join AGE-WELL AgeTech Discovery Day on Oct. 1 for hands-on AgeTech demos, presentations and more. Free to attend ✅ Register: agewell-nce.ca/age-well-agetech-dis…

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 20/09/2026

It’s Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 20-26! Not every car seat accessory is safe. Avoid add-on products that didn’t come with your car seat unless the manufacturer says they’re approved. Learn more: parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/car-se… #TurnSafetyOn #ParachuteVZ

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 19/09/2026

Even small reductions in speed can make a difference. For every 1.6 km/h reduction in average speed, collisions are reduced by 5%. Whether traffic is busy or the highway feels wide open, stick to the speed limit 🛣️. Learn more: parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/road-s… #ParachuteVZ

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 19/09/2026

Join the conversation about #OurFutureRoads with Parachute Canada for Canadian Youth Road Safety Week, October 19 to 25, with the goal of empowering youth ages 15 to 24 to become more involved in road safety issues. parachute.ca/cyrsw #CYRSW2026

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 18/09/2026

Camping this weekend? 🪵 Keep flammable materials at least two metres away, never leave a fire unattended and stay until the ashes are cool to the touch. More camping safety tips: parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/summer… #TurnSafetyOn

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 17/09/2026

Save the date!📌 October 19 to 25 is Canadian Youth Road Safety Week! Join the conversation on social media, using the hashtags  #OurFutureRoads  and #CYRSW2026. Learn more at parachute.ca/cyrsw

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 17/09/2026

Heading back to school by bike or scooter? Add a quick helmet check to the morning routine. Shake your head side to side and front to back - a properly fitted helmet shouldn’t move around. Helmet fitting tips: parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/helmets #TurnSafetyOn

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 16/09/2026

Speeding is a contributing factor in 1 in 4 fatal crashes in Canada 🇨🇦 Higher speeds also increase the severity of injuries when a crash happens. On the highway, follow posted speed limits and give yourself time to react❕ parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/road-s… #ParachuteVZ

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 16/09/2026

Have an idea to make roads safer in your community? Youth ages 15-24 can apply for a $1,000 grant through Parachute’s Youth Road Safety Ambassador Program. Deadline: Oct. 2 parachute.ca/en/program/youth-road-… #ParachuteVZ

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 16/09/2026

Wearing a bicycle helmet makes a difference 🚲 Helmet use reduces head injuries by more than 40%, serious head injuries by 60% and traumatic brain injuries by more than 50%. Learn more about choosing and fitting a helmet: parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/helmets #TurnSafetyOn

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 15/09/2026

📢 Applications are open for Parachute’s Youth Road Safety Ambassador Program! Youth ages 15–24 can receive a $1,000 grant to lead a road safety project in their community. Apply by Oct. 2: parachute.ca/en/program/youth-road-… #ParachuteVZ

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 15/09/2026

Bike, scooter or skateboard? 🛴🛹🚲 Make sure you’re using the right helmet. Bike helmets can be used for cycling, inline skating and scooter riding, but skateboarding requires a specially designed skateboard helmet. More tips: parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/helmets #TurnSafetyOn #Helmets

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 15/09/2026

🚆 Save the date: Rail Safety Week is Sept. 21–27, 2026. Join Operation Lifesaver and Canadians across the country in raising awareness about railway crossing and trespassing safety. Help spread the message using #RSW26: www.operationlifesaver.ca/initiativ…

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 14/09/2026

A bike helmet doesn’t last forever. Replace it after five years or after a crash where the rider hits their head - even if the helmet looks fine. The foam inside may already be compressed ⛑️ Learn more: parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/helmets #TurnSafetyOn #Cycling

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 12/09/2026

Beautiful September weather is perfect for hitting the trails 🍂🥾 Before you head out, hike with a companion, stick to marked trails and let someone know where you’re going. More hiking safety tips: parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/summer… #TurnSafetyOn #Hiking

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 11/09/2026

Back-to-school bike rides are back 🚲 Before kids head out, check their helmet fit using the 2V1 rule: 2 fingers above the eyebrows V-shaped straps around the ears 1 finger between the chin and strap Check the fit every time. parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/helmets #TurnSafetyOn

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 10/09/2026

Airbags are designed to protect adults & older children but can seriously hurt a young child/ infant. Keep children under 13 years of age away from front passenger airbags by putting them in the back seat of the vehicle: parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/car-se… #TurnSafetyOn

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 07/09/2026

Driving back from the long weekend? 🚗 Highways may be busier than usual, so give yourself extra time, leave a safe following distance, avoid sudden lane changes and stick to the speed limit. Get home safely ✅ parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/road-s… #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 03/09/2026

Children develop the skills to navigate more complex traffic environments around ages 9 to 11. Until they can choose a safe route, judge vehicle speed and identify safe gaps in traffic, keep walking with them. parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/pedest… #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 02/09/2026

With weather alerts in effect across parts of Ontario, road conditions can change quickly 🌧️🚗 Slow down, leave extra space and stay alert to reduced visibility and slippery roads. parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/road-s… #ParachuteVZ

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 31/08/2026

Injuries to child pedestrians are often severe. Learn what you can do to teach children about crossing the street safely and how to determine when they can cross streets safely by themselves: parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/pedest… #TurnSafetyOn #PedestrianSafety

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 28/08/2026

Our Director of Knowledge Translation, Stephanie Cowle, spoke with CityNews Toronto about the increase in hospitalizations related to #eScooter injuries. Watch: toronto.citynews.ca/video/2026/08/2… #ParachuteVZ

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 27/08/2026

Long drive ahead? 🛣️ Put your phone away, stay focused and don’t push through fatigue. If you’re yawning, struggling to keep your eyes open or reacting more slowly, safely pull over and rest before continuing your trip. parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/road-s… #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 27/08/2026

Children under 16 should not ride e-scooters❕E-scooters are a form of transportation: don’t think of them as toys. E-scooters are dangerous for children. Learn more: parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/e-bike… #TurnSafetyOn

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 26/08/2026

✅ Researchers estimate that safer pool fencing could prevent three-quarters of all drowning incidents in pools among children. Learn more: parachute.ca/en/professional-resour…

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 25/08/2026

E-scooter injuries are on the rise across Canada. Many injuries from #ebikes and #escooters are head injuries. If you fall or are in a crash, a helmet can help prevent serious injuries to your brain and skull. Learn more: parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/e-bike… #TurnSafetyOn

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 25/08/2026

Celebrating 10 yrs of #CANIjuryPreventionDay by highlighting remarkable Canadian women in injury prevention. Today, we feature Kathy Belton and her remarkable career advancing injury prevention across Canada: parachute.ca/en/celebrating-canadia…

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 24/08/2026

The majority of children who have drowned in Canada drowned while their parents or caregivers were not watching them. Here’s how to reduce the risk of your child drowning in a backyard pool: parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/drowni… #TurnSafetyOn

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 21/08/2026

All car seats must be tested to meet government safety standards in order to be sold in Canada. Look for the National Safety Mark it is proof that the car seat meets Canadian safety standards: parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/car-se… #TurnSafetyOn

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 21/08/2026

It's been a busy few days doing interviews about e-scooter injuries! Parachute's Stephanie Cowle also spoke this week with CBC Radio Noon in Manitoba. #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn ow.ly/P46v50ZBV5S.

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 20/08/2026

Among drivers aged 16-24 injured in a crash, almost half test positive for alcohol, cannabis, or other drugs. If you've been drinking or using drugs, don't drive - call a friend, family member, or a rideshare instead. parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/road-s… #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 20/08/2026

Parachute's Stephanie Cowle was the expert guest on CBC Saskatchewan's radio call-in show about e-scooter injuries, particularly among children. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-189-…

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 20/08/2026

Water-related deaths are most likely to occur during the summer. In 93% of drownings among children under the age of five, the child was not supervised or the person supervising them was distracted. Learn more: parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/drowni… #TurnSafetyOn

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Drowning is the third-leading cause of injury-related death for Canadian children under 14 years of age. It often happens quickly and silently.

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 19/08/2026

E-scooters are not allowed everywhere in Canada. Check the laws in your area. Use devices responsibly. Learn more: parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/e-bike… #TurnSafetyOn

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