National Drowning Prevention Week #NDPW2026 will take place on July 19-25, 2026. This year, the theme is Prepare to be Water Smart. Check out Lifesaving Society resources https://www.lifesavingsociety.com/water-safety/community-events/national-drowning-prevention-week.aspx#NDPW2026for more 🔗 #TurnSafetyOn

Pool and waterfront safety starts with the right equipment 🏊‍♂️ Keep a first-aid kit, phone for emergencies, reaching pole, and a ring buoy with rope on hand at all times. Check local rules for any additional requirements. #TurnSafetyOn https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/summer-sports/swimming/

Protect yourself and others around the water. Install four-sided pool fencing, learn safe diving (twice your height is the safe depth), and watch for hazards like docks, rocks and logs. #TurnSafetyOn https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/summer-sports/swimming/#TurnSafetyOn

In the few seconds you turn and reach for something in the vehicle, your eyes are off the road. Don’t use handheld devices of any kind. Leave whatever it is until you stop. #TurnSafetyOn ❕Multi-tasking is the enemy of safe driving. https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/road-safety/#TurnSafetyOn#ParachuteVZ

Make water safety part of your summer 🌊 Learn first aid and lifesaving skills, avoid alcohol and drugs when swimming, and always go feet first the first time into unknown water. #TurnSafetyOn https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/summer-sports/swimming/#TurnSafetyOn

Summer is in full swing! ☀️ Stay safe around water: Always supervise children, swim with a buddy (or under supervision), and check weather and water conditions before heading into pools, lakes or rivers. https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/summer-sports/swimming/ #TurnSafetyOn

Respect wildlife while camping ❕🪵 Never approach wild animals, store food securely, avoid unfamiliar plants and always purify or boil water from unknown sources. Learn more: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/summer-sports/camping-and-hiking/ #TurnSafetyOn

Never hike alone. 🥾 Travel with a companion, tell someone where you're going, stick to marked trails and be prepared for heat, cold, dehydration and insects. Learn more: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/summer-sports/camping-and-hiking/ #TurnSafetyOn

Friday is the deadliest day on our roads. (Source: ORSAR 2024) The good news? Up to 90% of motor vehicle collisions are preventable. Slow down, stay focused and never drive impaired. Learn more: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/road-safety/ #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn

Campfire safety 🔥🪵 Never use flammable liquids to start a fire. Keep flammable items at least 2 m away, never leave a fire unattended and make sure the ashes are cool before you leave. Learn more: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/summer-sports/camping-and-hiking/ #TurnSafetyOn

Many Canadian cities and provinces have adopted #VisionZero or are considering Vision Zero. This map records official adoption as the month and year the jurisdiction officially approved a Vision Zero traffic safety plan: https://parachute.ca/en/program/vision-zero/vision-zero-map/#VisionZero#ParachuteVZ

Heading camping or hiking? 🏕️ Arrive with enough daylight to set up safely and check for hazards like broken glass, poison ivy, bee hives and biting insects. Stay safe: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/summer-sports/camping-and-hiking/ #TurnSafetyOn

#CANInjuryPreventionDay has wrapped up, but #InjuryPrevention is important all year long! Visit Parachute Canada for info & tips: parachute.ca#CANInjuryPreventionDay#InjuryPrevention#CIPD2026

Only 39% of Canadian children and youth ages 5-17 meet the recommended physical activity guidelines. Stay active and stay safe with our summer sports and recreation tips. #TurnSafetyOn https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/summer-sports/#TurnSafetyOn

Summer is for getting outside and staying active ☀️ Reduce the risk of serious injury by using the right equipment, following safety standards and removing hazards before you play. Check out our #SummerSports page for more tips: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/summer-sports/#SummerSports#TurnSafetyOn

It's #CIPD2026! The Public Health Agency of Canada's Canadian Mortality Clock shows unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death for children ages 1–14. Join us in raising awareness and helping prevent these tragic, preventable deaths. parachute.ca/cipd#CIPD2026#TurnSafetyOn

Tour CN Tower will light up in “Parachute green” tonight for Canadian Injury Prevention Day. We can prevent serious injuries and deaths from injuries! #CANInjuryPreventionDay ##CIPD2026 For the full list of landmarks go to parachute.ca/lightupcanada#CANInjuryPreventionDay#CIPD2026

Preventable injury kills more Canadian children than any disease, and more youth than all other causes combined. Every day, 48 Canadians die & 634 are hospitalized because of injuries. Learn more at parachute.ca/cipd #CANInjuryPreventionDay

𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟲 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆. Unintentional injuries are the 3rd leading cause of death in Canada and in 2023-2024, accounted for 13% of ER visits. Not everyone faces the same risk. Social determinants of health like age, socioeconomic status & geography can⬆️injury rates. #CIPD2026

In recognition of Canadian Injury Prevention Day, we encourage you to think about your surroundings, reflect on where injuries might happen, then take action to help keep you and your family injury-free. Learn more about #CIPD2026 : parachute.ca/en/program/c...

Most of the injuries that occur in Canada are preventable. We must take action to create a Canada free from serious injuries and deaths. Learn how this can be achieved at parachute.ca/cipd #CANInjuryPreventionDay #CIPD2026

Thank you to the Honourable Lela Evans for proclaiming July 6, 2026, as Canadian Injury Prevention Day in Newfoundland and Labrador. We appreciate your support in raising awareness that injuries are preventable. #CIPD2026 #CANInjuryPreventionDay

Falls and transport incidents had the highest total costs of any injury cause in 2018 at $13.8 billion, making up almost half of the cost of injury. Learn more at parachute.ca/cipd #CANInjuryPreventionDay #CIPD2026

We're marking the 10th anniversary of #CIPD2026 with a weekly interview series featuring nine Canadian women leading injury prevention. First up: our President & CEO Pamela Fuselli: https://parachute.ca/en/celebrating-canadian-women-leading-injury-prevention/#CIPD2026#CANInjuryPreventionDay

Injury costs $29.4 billion and more than 17,000 lives a year. We have the potential to change the story. Learn more: parachute.ca/cipd #CANInjuryPreventionDay #CIPD2026

Injuries cost the Canadian economy $29.4 billion a year. The cost of pain and suffering to individuals, families and communities is immeasurable. Learn more at parachute.ca/cipd #CANInjuryPreventionDay #CIPD2026

On Monday, July 6, 2026 - Halifax Regional Municipality Halifax City Hall will light up in “Parachute green” to celebrate Canadian Injury Prevention Day 2026! #CANInjuryPreventionDay #CIPD2026

Join the conversation using #CANInjuryPreventionDay and #CIPD2026 to help us spread the word about injury prevention. Learn more at parachute.ca/cipd

Most injuries are predictable and preventable: We need your help spreading our information on preventing serious injuries on the road, at home and at play. Learn more parachute.ca/cipd & join the conversation using #CANInjuryPreventionDay.

On July 6, 2026, major landmarks and hospitals across Canada will be lit up in Parachute green to support Canadian Injury Prevention Day! #CANInjuryPreventionDay #CIPD2026 parachute.ca/cipd#CANInjuryPreventionDay

Let’s come together and recognize #CANInjuryPreventionDay! Injury is the leading cause of death for Canadians ages 1 to 44, costing the economy $29.4 billion annually. Learn more: parachute.ca/cipd#CANInjuryPreventionDay#CIPD2026

Happy #CanadaDay from Parachute! 🇨🇦 Stay safe at home, at play, and on the road, and celebrate safely 💚 parachute.ca#CanadaDay#TurnSafetyOn

Preventable injury kills more Canadian children than any disease, and more youth than all other causes combined. On July 6, 2026, landmarks across Canada will be lit up in Parachute green to support #CANInjuryPreventionDay! More: parachute.ca/cipd#CANInjuryPreventionDay

We have made improvements in injury prevention, but there’s still more work to do. Help us spread the message about the importance of injury prevention across Canada. parachute.ca/cipd #CIPD2026 #CANInjuryPreventionDay

Heading out for Canada Day? Slow down, put away distractions, and never drive impaired. Speeding is a factor in 1 in 4 fatal crashes in Canada. In Ontario, speed-related crashes kill more people than any other type of collision. https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/road-safety/ #ParachuteVZ

Canada is under heat warnings in several regions. If you’re heading out boating or sailing, don’t underestimate sun & heat exposure on the water. Stay hydrated, use sunscreen, wear a hat, and lifejacket: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/summer-sports/boating-and-sailing/ #TurnSafetyOn

Check out our article in Health Insight's Healthy Aging issue! Discover key strategies from our Caregivers' #GuidetoFallPrevention and help keep seniors safe: https://www.healthinsight.ca/advocacy/healthy-aging-2026/what-you-can-do-to-prevent-falls/#GuidetoFallPrevention#TurnSafetyOn

Parachute's Stephanie Cowle spoke with Yahoo News about increased speed limits on four-lane highways in Ontario: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/completely-unnecessary-to-about-time-ontario-residents-debate-fords-highway-speed-limit-hike-100000394.html #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn

70 motorcyclists are killed each year on Ontario roads, with numbers on the rise. Motorcycles are harder to see than larger vehicles: Check your blind spots before changing lanes ❕ Learn more: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/road-safety/ #ParachuteVZ

At #CARSP2026: Advancing #VisionZero and the Safe System Approach in Canada, focused on progress, lessons learned, and what needs to shift next across jurisdictions. Moderated by @valeriesmith123.bsky.social ,Director of Programs at Parachute.

Presenting at #CARSP2026 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. My topic: Why do you speed, and how can we persuade you not to? Part of a larger plenary panel on speed management in Canada with speakers on police enforcement, new tech to control speed in-car, & studies about ASE (it works). #ParachuteVZ

#CARSP2026 is officially underway. Opening remarks from Canadian Association of Road Safety Professional President Liraz Fridman, from @guelph.ca emphasize the importance of collaboration and evidence-based approaches to injury prevention. #TurnSafetyOn

As your child grows, so should the way you supervise their medication use. Find out how using Parachute's new toolkit for parents and caregivers about over-the-counter medication safety. for pre-teens and teens.#TurnSafetyOn https://ow.ly/pXwK50Z874O

Your kids are watching and listening to you, even if you think they aren't. Talk to your pre-teen or teen about safe and responsible medication use. Read our Talking About Over-the-Counter Medication Safety guide for tips: https://ow.ly/2uGm50Z86Fo

Parachute's @valeriesmith123.bsky.social spoke with the Ottawa Citizen about Vision Zero and the story has been picked up internationally by MSN News and Yahoo!News #ParachuteVZ ca.news.yahoo.com/road-safety-...

Ever tried to read a medication label? Confusing, right? Parachute’s How to Read an Over-the-Counter Medication Label diagram can help you help your pre-teen or teen use these medications safely: https://ow.ly/GwRf50Z86iB #TurnSafetyOn

Summer fun reminder: swimming lessons are great, but they alone can't prevent drowning. Always supervise children closely around water - pools, lakes, rivers, and even bathtubs - no matter how strong a swimmer they are. Learn more at https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/drowning/ #TurnSafetyOn

It's #CallYourDoctor day. Parachute's new parent toolkit for pre-teen and teen over-the-counter medication safety recommends you talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions, such as proper dosages, side effects or concerns about your child’s medication use. https://ow.ly/5WHI50Z86T2

Have a pre-teen/teen in your family? Check out Parachute’s Over-the-Counter Medication Safety toolkit to help them use these medications safely. Over-the-counter medications are those you can buy without a prescription. https://ow.ly/KBxI50Z86wR #TurnSafetyOn

Parachute's Val Smith spoke with CTV News Kitchener about the city's pilot program to ban right turns on red lights at some intersections. #ParachuteVZ www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/ar...