Parachute Canada
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Parachute: Canada's national charity dedicated to preventing injuries and saving lives. #OurFutureRoads #ParachuteVZ #ConcussionEd #TurnSafetyOn #ParachuteNIPD
It's #FallPreventionMonthCA 🪜 Stair safety matters: use hardware-mounted gates at the top and pressure-mounted at the bottom. If your child’s chin is level with the top-gate, it’s time to remove it. parachute.ca/en/injury-to... #TurnSafetyOn
November 21, 2025 at 7:31 PM
It's #FallPreventionMonthCA 🪜 Stair safety matters: use hardware-mounted gates at the top and pressure-mounted at the bottom. If your child’s chin is level with the top-gate, it’s time to remove it. parachute.ca/en/injury-to... #TurnSafetyOn
Our President and CEO Pamela Fuselli spoke with Ottawa Now host Kristy Cameron about preventing serious injuries when tobogganing. The segment begins at 20:45: omny.fm/shows/580-cf... #TurnSafetyOn
Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Mon. November 17th, 2025 - 580 CFRA
CTV Ottawa is kickstarting a special series today, highlighting the issue of scams across our region and across the country. In fact, in 2024 alone, Canadians lost over $600 million to cold-blooded sc...
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November 20, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Our President and CEO Pamela Fuselli spoke with Ottawa Now host Kristy Cameron about preventing serious injuries when tobogganing. The segment begins at 20:45: omny.fm/shows/580-cf... #TurnSafetyOn
It’s #FallPreventionMonthCA 🏠 For infants and toddlers, most falls happen at home — beds, furniture, stairs. Quick tip: get down on your child’s level to spot hazards you might miss. Learn more: parachute.ca/en/injury-to... #TurnSafetyOn
November 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
It’s #FallPreventionMonthCA 🏠 For infants and toddlers, most falls happen at home — beds, furniture, stairs. Quick tip: get down on your child’s level to spot hazards you might miss. Learn more: parachute.ca/en/injury-to... #TurnSafetyOn
Snow, slush, or fog all affect how far ahead you can see and how quickly you can stop.
Slow down, increase your following distance, and drive like you expect the unexpected: parachute.ca/en/injury-to... #TurnSafetyOn #ParachuteVZ
Slow down, increase your following distance, and drive like you expect the unexpected: parachute.ca/en/injury-to... #TurnSafetyOn #ParachuteVZ
November 12, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Snow, slush, or fog all affect how far ahead you can see and how quickly you can stop.
Slow down, increase your following distance, and drive like you expect the unexpected: parachute.ca/en/injury-to... #TurnSafetyOn #ParachuteVZ
Slow down, increase your following distance, and drive like you expect the unexpected: parachute.ca/en/injury-to... #TurnSafetyOn #ParachuteVZ
Parachute’s Claire Westmacott, MPH, contributed to the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism’s new Ageism Toolkit and Education Module - tackling how ageism affects care and injury prevention: ccaageism.ca/ageism-toolk... #TurnSafetyOn
November 11, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Parachute’s Claire Westmacott, MPH, contributed to the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism’s new Ageism Toolkit and Education Module - tackling how ageism affects care and injury prevention: ccaageism.ca/ageism-toolk... #TurnSafetyOn
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It’s #FallPreventionMonth!
Did you know that #falls are the #1 cause of injury-related death, hospitalization & emergency department visits among older adults in Canada?
💡The good news? Most falls are preventable. See the image below.
For more info, vist @parachute.ca: parachute.ca/en/injury-to...
Did you know that #falls are the #1 cause of injury-related death, hospitalization & emergency department visits among older adults in Canada?
💡The good news? Most falls are preventable. See the image below.
For more info, vist @parachute.ca: parachute.ca/en/injury-to...
November 6, 2025 at 9:07 PM
It’s #FallPreventionMonth!
Did you know that #falls are the #1 cause of injury-related death, hospitalization & emergency department visits among older adults in Canada?
💡The good news? Most falls are preventable. See the image below.
For more info, vist @parachute.ca: parachute.ca/en/injury-to...
Did you know that #falls are the #1 cause of injury-related death, hospitalization & emergency department visits among older adults in Canada?
💡The good news? Most falls are preventable. See the image below.
For more info, vist @parachute.ca: parachute.ca/en/injury-to...
Snow’s here ❄️ Time to book that winter tire change. #WinterTires grip better in cold, icy and snowy conditions. Once the temperature hits –7°C, all-season tires lose traction. Learn more ➡️ parachute.ca/en/injury-to... #TurnSafetyOn #ParachuteVZ
November 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Snow’s here ❄️ Time to book that winter tire change. #WinterTires grip better in cold, icy and snowy conditions. Once the temperature hits –7°C, all-season tires lose traction. Learn more ➡️ parachute.ca/en/injury-to... #TurnSafetyOn #ParachuteVZ
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November is #FallPreventionMonth!
🧠 Falls are the leading cause of #TBI – responsible for ~ 30% of concussions & 72% of mod-sev TBIs in Ontario.
If you experience a TBI after a fall, visit: www.neurotraumapathways.ca
For more info on fall prevention, visit @parachute.ca: parachute.ca/en/
🧠 Falls are the leading cause of #TBI – responsible for ~ 30% of concussions & 72% of mod-sev TBIs in Ontario.
If you experience a TBI after a fall, visit: www.neurotraumapathways.ca
For more info on fall prevention, visit @parachute.ca: parachute.ca/en/
November 5, 2025 at 8:47 PM
November is #FallPreventionMonth!
🧠 Falls are the leading cause of #TBI – responsible for ~ 30% of concussions & 72% of mod-sev TBIs in Ontario.
If you experience a TBI after a fall, visit: www.neurotraumapathways.ca
For more info on fall prevention, visit @parachute.ca: parachute.ca/en/
🧠 Falls are the leading cause of #TBI – responsible for ~ 30% of concussions & 72% of mod-sev TBIs in Ontario.
If you experience a TBI after a fall, visit: www.neurotraumapathways.ca
For more info on fall prevention, visit @parachute.ca: parachute.ca/en/
It's #FallPreventionMonthCA🌟 Our fall prevention posters are now available in English, French, Arabic, Persian, Punjabi, Somali and Spanish ➡️ https://www.fallpreventionmonth.ca/adults/take-action-adults/promotional-materials/move-improve-remove-posters #MoveImproveRemove
November 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
It's #FallPreventionMonthCA🌟 Our fall prevention posters are now available in English, French, Arabic, Persian, Punjabi, Somali and Spanish ➡️ https://www.fallpreventionmonth.ca/adults/take-action-adults/promotional-materials/move-improve-remove-posters #MoveImproveRemove
November is #FallPreventionMonthCA! DYK Canadians aged 65+ are projected to make up between 21.9% and 32.3% of the population by 2073? Making #FallPrevention part of the routine matters ➡️ https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/fall-prevention-for-seniors/ #MoveImproveRemove #TurnSafetyOn
November 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
November is #FallPreventionMonthCA! DYK Canadians aged 65+ are projected to make up between 21.9% and 32.3% of the population by 2073? Making #FallPrevention part of the routine matters ➡️ https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/fall-prevention-for-seniors/ #MoveImproveRemove #TurnSafetyOn
CO poisoning symptoms often mimic the flu (headache, nausea, drowsiness) - but without a fever. If you see those signs, get everyone outside and call 911. More #SafetyTips: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/poisoning/carbonmonoxide/ #TurnSafetyOn #COSafety
November 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
CO poisoning symptoms often mimic the flu (headache, nausea, drowsiness) - but without a fever. If you see those signs, get everyone outside and call 911. More #SafetyTips: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/poisoning/carbonmonoxide/ #TurnSafetyOn #COSafety
November’s here - time to check your home for invisible threats. Carbon Monoxide (CO) is colourless, odourless and can be fatal. Install CSA-approved alarms on every floor and outside sleeping areas. https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/poisoning/carbonmonoxide/ #TurnSafetyOn #COSafety
November 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
November’s here - time to check your home for invisible threats. Carbon Monoxide (CO) is colourless, odourless and can be fatal. Install CSA-approved alarms on every floor and outside sleeping areas. https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/poisoning/carbonmonoxide/ #TurnSafetyOn #COSafety
It’s Halloween time 🎃 - drivers, slow down. Kids may run out from between parked cars, so stay alert and distraction-free in residential areas. More #SafetyTips: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/halloween-safety/ #TurnSafetyOn #ParachuteVZ
October 31, 2025 at 1:35 PM
It’s Halloween time 🎃 - drivers, slow down. Kids may run out from between parked cars, so stay alert and distraction-free in residential areas. More #SafetyTips: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/halloween-safety/ #TurnSafetyOn #ParachuteVZ
It’s game night, Toronto! 💙⚾ If you’re heading to cheer on the #BlueJays, plan ahead, drive sober and stay focused behind the wheel. https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/road-safety/ #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn
October 31, 2025 at 1:30 PM
It’s game night, Toronto! 💙⚾ If you’re heading to cheer on the #BlueJays, plan ahead, drive sober and stay focused behind the wheel. https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/road-safety/ #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn
Each marker on the #SnapForChange Map represents a community making roads safer - from identifying issues to achieving change. Explore the stories and add your own: parachute.ca/en/program/snap-for-change/snap-for-change-map/ #ParachuteVZ #OurFutureRoads
October 30, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Each marker on the #SnapForChange Map represents a community making roads safer - from identifying issues to achieving change. Explore the stories and add your own: parachute.ca/en/program/snap-for-change/snap-for-change-map/ #ParachuteVZ #OurFutureRoads
Congrats to Joshua Lyttle, Muhammad Ali Hafeez, Aman Samir Ahmed & Jermaine Walters (Toronto) - winners of the Youth as Changemakers Award🏆 for their app “Fullride”. Learn more: https://parachute.ca/en/program/youth-road-safety/youth-as-changemakers-award/ #ParachuteVZ #OurFutureRoads
October 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Congrats to Joshua Lyttle, Muhammad Ali Hafeez, Aman Samir Ahmed & Jermaine Walters (Toronto) - winners of the Youth as Changemakers Award🏆 for their app “Fullride”. Learn more: https://parachute.ca/en/program/youth-road-safety/youth-as-changemakers-award/ #ParachuteVZ #OurFutureRoads
It’s Halloween time 🎃 Drivers need to take extra care. Slow down, stay alert and keep your eyes on the road — not your phone. Let’s make sure every trick-or-treater gets home safely. https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/road-safety/ #TurnSafetyOn #ParachuteVZ
October 30, 2025 at 2:40 PM
It’s Halloween time 🎃 Drivers need to take extra care. Slow down, stay alert and keep your eyes on the road — not your phone. Let’s make sure every trick-or-treater gets home safely. https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/road-safety/ #TurnSafetyOn #ParachuteVZ
Shout-out to Alexander Depew & Leighton Underhill (Hamilton) - winners of the Youth as Changemakers Award! They proposed traffic-calming ideas to improve cycling safety in Dundas Valley. https://parachute.ca/en/program/youth-road-safety/youth-as-changemakers-award/ #ParachuteVZ #OurFutureRoads
October 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Shout-out to Alexander Depew & Leighton Underhill (Hamilton) - winners of the Youth as Changemakers Award! They proposed traffic-calming ideas to improve cycling safety in Dundas Valley. https://parachute.ca/en/program/youth-road-safety/youth-as-changemakers-award/ #ParachuteVZ #OurFutureRoads
Make #Halloween night safer: skip the mask. Masks can limit vision - face paint keeps the look without blocking sight. Remind kids to stop, look left-right-left and listen before crossing. #TurnSafetyOn More #SafetyTips here: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/halloween-safety/
October 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Make #Halloween night safer: skip the mask. Masks can limit vision - face paint keeps the look without blocking sight. Remind kids to stop, look left-right-left and listen before crossing. #TurnSafetyOn More #SafetyTips here: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/halloween-safety/
Young leader reported unsafe left turns at Kipling Rd & Hwy 7, Vaughan, urging a leading pedestrian interval to give walkers a safe head start 🚶♀️
Join the #SnapForChange: https://parachute.ca/en/program/canadian-youth-road-safety-week/snap-for-change/ #OurFutureRoads #ParachuteVZ
Join the #SnapForChange: https://parachute.ca/en/program/canadian-youth-road-safety-week/snap-for-change/ #OurFutureRoads #ParachuteVZ
October 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Young leader reported unsafe left turns at Kipling Rd & Hwy 7, Vaughan, urging a leading pedestrian interval to give walkers a safe head start 🚶♀️
Join the #SnapForChange: https://parachute.ca/en/program/canadian-youth-road-safety-week/snap-for-change/ #OurFutureRoads #ParachuteVZ
Join the #SnapForChange: https://parachute.ca/en/program/canadian-youth-road-safety-week/snap-for-change/ #OurFutureRoads #ParachuteVZ
Explore the #SnapForChange Map to see how people across Canada are turning road safety concerns into real improvements in their communities. 📌 Explore: http://parachute.ca/en/program/snap-for-change/snap-for-change-map/ #ParachuteVZ #OurFutureRoads
October 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Explore the #SnapForChange Map to see how people across Canada are turning road safety concerns into real improvements in their communities. 📌 Explore: http://parachute.ca/en/program/snap-for-change/snap-for-change-map/ #ParachuteVZ #OurFutureRoads
#Halloween night is approaching - make sure costumes aren’t just spooky, they’re safe. Choose bright colours or add reflective tape so kids are visible on the streets. #TurnSafetyOn. https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/halloween-safety/
October 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
#Halloween night is approaching - make sure costumes aren’t just spooky, they’re safe. Choose bright colours or add reflective tape so kids are visible on the streets. #TurnSafetyOn. https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/halloween-safety/
Nominate your local crossing guard to be named Canada’s Favourite Crossing Guard🚸 The winner and their school each get a $500 prize, supported by Desjardins Insurance. Learn more: https://parachute.ca/en/program/canadas-favourite-crossing-guard/ #CANFavCrossGuard #ParachuteVZ
October 28, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Nominate your local crossing guard to be named Canada’s Favourite Crossing Guard🚸 The winner and their school each get a $500 prize, supported by Desjardins Insurance. Learn more: https://parachute.ca/en/program/canadas-favourite-crossing-guard/ #CANFavCrossGuard #ParachuteVZ
Congrats to Keana Gigliotti (Calgary), winner of the Youth as Changemakers Award! She co-chairs the Canadian Youth Road Safety Council and led #SnapForChange to push for separated bike lanes and better signage near University of Calgary. #ParachuteVZ #OurFutureRoads
October 27, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Congrats to Keana Gigliotti (Calgary), winner of the Youth as Changemakers Award! She co-chairs the Canadian Youth Road Safety Council and led #SnapForChange to push for separated bike lanes and better signage near University of Calgary. #ParachuteVZ #OurFutureRoads
Young leaders reported traffic congestion and safety risks near Rutherford Rd & Sweet River Blvd, Vaughan, urging signage to reduce gridlock and protect pedestrians 🚦Join the #SnapForChange: https://parachute.ca/en/program/canadian-youth-road-safety-week/snap-for-change/ #OurFutureRoads #ParachuteVZ
October 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Young leaders reported traffic congestion and safety risks near Rutherford Rd & Sweet River Blvd, Vaughan, urging signage to reduce gridlock and protect pedestrians 🚦Join the #SnapForChange: https://parachute.ca/en/program/canadian-youth-road-safety-week/snap-for-change/ #OurFutureRoads #ParachuteVZ