Tag: DROWNING

    I came across some info on the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit website that proved to me that I still have some more to learn about injury prevention in BC. Having bloggd on this topic for over a year now, I thought I knew most of what there is to know about the leading causes of fatal injuries in ourprovince. Well, turns out I’m wrong. If I was a betting man, which I’m not, I’d bet that you’d be as surprised as myself and the people I interviewed for this entry as to what’s killing people in this province. Don’t worry, it’s not all morbid. Once you learn what the most deadly injuries are in BC, you can help avoid them yourself and help others do the same. As you read this, I’d suggest you try to answer the questions yourself to test your knowledge. Please keep in mind that the answers to these questions are the result of injuries. Continue Reading…

    You're Probably Not Expecting to Drown Today

    While a good chunk of our province seems to burning and generally lacking enough water to quell the flames, the rest if flush with H2O and British Columbian’s enjoying themselves in it. I’m talking about our numerous lakes, streams, pools, and that big body of water called the Pacific.

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    Canadian Tire Money

    I was scouring my home looking for $100 worth of Canadian Tire money to somewhat illustrate the prize won by our latest contest winner, Tracy of Victoria.