April 9, 2024
Introduction Cyclists and pedestrians are some of the most vulnerable road users, facing significant risks…
After being cooped up all winter, Toronto residents can feel the warmer weather starting to beckon them from their homes. It’s a time for caution in any year, but even more than most in this year. As businesses slowly begin to reopen and stay-at-home restrictions start to ease, if you’re wondering if it’s safe to…
If you’ve ever driven next to a large truck on the Toronto highways, you know that it’s a situation that puts you on high alert. There’s a sense of danger that comes from getting up close to a vehicle weighing up to 4,500 kilograms, a feeling that the wrong move could have disastrous consequences. A…
We have nearly 5 million citizens aged 65 and older in Canada, according to census data from Statistics Canada. The majority of these older members of our population live in their own homes. 2.6% live in residences for seniors. 4.5% reside in long-term care homes (LTCH), such as nursing homes, chronic care facilities, or long-term…
Being a pedestrian can be risky in any city, but Toronto residents take their lives into their hands every time they step out onto the streets. According to statistics, six pedestrians are injured or killed every day in our fair city. Our pedestrian accident rate is on the rise, leaving residents to fear setting foot…
When the summer warmth starts to fade and that familiar Ontario nip returns to the air, you know that fall has arrived. Your thoughts may turn to apple cider and autumn leaves, but there are other, more important things to keep in mind. Namely, how bad weather can impact your safety on Toronto roads. When…
We Canadians love our freedom. And when weather permits, there’s nothing like the feel of the open road. But with freedom also comes risk. The most recent motorcycle accident statistics from Transport Canada, the federal institution responsible for transportation policies, sound encouraging. Across Canada, the number of motorcycle fatalities fell to the lowest rates since…
Nowadays, number of vehicles has increased to a considerable extend as they add comfort in our life. We can easily reach our destinations whenever we want. Certainly, we cannot imagine our over-burdened and busy lives without our beloved vehicles. But like everything on this face of earth, there are also negatives of owning a car…
Modern lifestyle has seen subsequent changes in the recent decades where every aspect in life of many people is under lot of strain. We are constantly adapting our lives to suit the rising demands and expectations, and in this all mayhem our health gets neglected. The effect of our unhealthy lifestyle is evident on our…