Camping & Cottaging

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Opening The Cottage? Check The Appliances!

It is an annual ritual performed by many Canadians each year. Opening the cottage signals the beginning of yet another summer of family fun, rest and relaxation. Minimize risks by taking the time to do it right! [more…]

Venting And Tenting

Always be safe…remember to ventilate. Open tent flaps on opposite sides of your tent to generate the necessary cross ventilation that will supply plenty of fresh air. [more…]

Be Fireplace And Wood Stove Wise

Fireplaces and wood stoves provide many advantages. They generate heat and provide a comfortable gathering place for family and friends. Make sure your fireplace or wood stove is safe by eliminating potential hazards before problems arise. [more…]

Safety Tips for Electrical Generators

If you are planning to use an emergency generator during the winter, here are some valuable safety tips to follow: [more…]

Be Alarmed

It is a simple irrefutable fact: smoke and CO alarms save lives. They detect the threat, sound the alarm and give you and your family precious time to escape to safety. [more…]

Keeping Your Campsite Safe

Camping is great fun and a favourite summer pastime for many families. Reduce the risks and keep it safe by remembering some basic guidelines. Make sure there isn’t a campfire ban in your area. [more…]

Protecting Our Forests

Long before our cities and towns were established, our forests and flat lands burned as a result of lightning from frequent thunderstorms passing through the area. Today, most wildfires are the result of the careless use of fire by people. [more…]