Know an outstanding crossing guard who deserves some recognition? 🚸
Nominate them for #CANFavCrossGuard! Three guards from across Canada will be recognized, with $500 for each winner and $500 for their school: https://parachute.ca/en/program/canadas-favourite-crossing-guard/ #ParachuteVZ

Our Director of Knowledge Translation, Stephanie Cowle, discusses the safety risks of Ontario increasing speed limits to 110 km/h on several highways:
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-63-the-current/clip/16241281-democrats-upcoming-u.s.-midterms-jill-lepore-artificial-state #ParachuteVZ

Youth are among the most vulnerable road users in Canada.
Join us tomorrow, Oct. 6, 1-2 p.m., for a webinar featuring youth advocates working to improve road safety in their communities: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MYKEvdE9RteyL8KXzd--uQ#/registration #ParachuteVZ

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 

Parachute wants to hear from you about how our roads can be safer for everyone. In the Snap for Change initiative, share your ideas for improving road safety in your community to receive a $100 gift card! https://parachute.ca/en/program/snap-for-change/ #SnapForChange

ATVs cause more permanent disabilities and death than most other sport or recreational activities. Check out our safety tips for ATV operation: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/all-terrain-vehicles/ #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn

Last chance to apply! Applications for Parachute’s Youth Road Safety Ambassador Program close today, Oct. 2. Youth ages 15-24 can receive a $1,000 grant to bring a road safety project to life in their community: https://parachute.ca/en/program/youth-road-safety/youth-ambassadors/ #ParachuteVZ

How are youth helping create safer streets?
Join Aidan D’Souza, Brandon Kwon and Yasmine Ben Arous on Oct. 6, 1-2 p.m., for a webinar ahead of Canadian Youth Road Safety Week: parachute.ca/webinar #ParachuteVZ #CYRSW2026 #OurFutureRoads

Helping pre-teens and teens build safe medication habits is an important part of growing independence. We’re proud to share this resource with parents & caregivers: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/poisoning/for-parents-and-caregivers-pre-teen-and-teen-over-the-counter-medication-safety/

Join us Oct. 6, 1-2 p.m., for a webinar featuring youth advocates working to improve road safety in their communities. Learn how to get involved in Canadian Youth Road Safety Week, Oct. 19–25: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MYKEvdE9RteyL8KXzd--uQ#/registration #ParachuteVZ

Crossing guards do more than help children cross the street - they help create safer, caring communities 🚸 Celebrate your local safety champion by nominating them for #CANFavCrossGuard! Nominations close Nov. 5: https://parachute.ca/en/program/canadas-favourite-crossing-guard/

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: https://www.ontario.ca/page/rowans-law-day #ConcussionEd

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: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/road-safety/ #ParachuteVZ

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: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/962-the-kyle-horner-show-sound-76578042/episode/e-scootere-bike-safety-345543656/ #ParachuteVZ

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: https://parachute.ca/crossingguardnomination #CANFavCrossGuard

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: https://agewell-nce.ca/age-well-agetech-discovery-day

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: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/road-safety/?utm_source=chatgpt.com #ParachuteVZ

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 

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: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/road-safety/ #ParachuteVZ

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: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/rail-safety/ #TurnSafetyOn