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 When traveling this
winter into the many Ontario resort destinations north of Toronto be sure to think in advance about road conditions
especially in snowbelt areas and make a few notes in your vacation planner for things to remember. We provide
a number of articles linking to driving safety issues regarding your winter or ski vacation. Think about "too
much sun", "safe ice conditions", "snowmobiling dangers", "ski helmet safety", and what special winter equipment
you should have in your car when heading into snow country north of Toronto. Also see Ontario Road News for additional
info on Ontario Roads.
Family Fishing Weekend Safe Fishing
Guide
With the upcoming Family Fishing Weekend (February13-15) winter fishing enthusiasts spread out across the province, the Ontario Federation of Anglers
and Hunters (O.F.A.H.) and the Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) remind anglers to ensure that conditions are safe before venturing
out.
Winter Driving: Winter
driving survival tips
CanadianDriver
Vehicle operators wouldn't get a pass by blaming road or weather conditions. I further ruffled feathers by writing a column in a Toronto newspaper
agreeing ...
Ice and Snow Safety Conditions for Ice Fishing
Ice Fishing quick links and tips on ice and snow safety, conditions, ice fishing regulations, getaway packages for ice fishing,Donna Cansfield urges
Ice Fishing Anglers " to play it safe"............
OPP encourage winter drivers to
Slow Down
CNW......Motorists need to adapt their driving behaviour to the winter ... out on any trip during the winter. Do not call 911 or the OPP for road
reports. ... With one of the earliest starts to winter there are a number of winter safetiy items drivers are encouraged to pay attention to....
most important is to slow down during snowy weather conditions on the roads.
Highway 400 Road Repairs
Barrie, Ontario. Major road improvement on Highway 400 north of Barrie, expected to be completedin time for 2009 Summer
tourist season. Drivers are encouraged to slow down
Ontario Government Reminds Motorists To Drive Safely During Winter Season Safety Tips For Winter Driving
QUEEN'S PARK, - With the winter season well underway motorists are reminded of the need to drive safely."We all need to adjust to weather and
road conditions," Transportation Minister says. "Driving in winter weather - snow, ice, wet and cold - creates a great challenge for vehicles
and drivers."
Read More Here
CIHI Report Overlooks OFSC Safety Success Ontario Snowmobiling Safety is a Good News Story (Barrie, ON, January 30, 2006):
The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) wishes to thank the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) for its January
trauma media release. The release brought renewed attention to the snowmobiling safety issue that is already the focus of the OFSC's long-running
Safe Riders Public Education Safety Campaign.
Read More Here
Tips For A Safe, Healthy And Active Holiday Season Ideas For Staying Safe, Healthy And Fit TORONTO, Dec. 13 /CNW/
- 'Tis the season to be merry - and healthy during the Christmas and New year's holdiday season. according to Jim Watson, Minister of Health Promotion.
Read More Here
Safety when travelling north in Ontario during the winter should be considered before you travel.
Here is a checklist of things to consider for your trip.
View the checklist here!
KNOW Your Ice Conditions Before Venturing Out, Say Paramedics
Canada NewsWire (press release) - Canada
... for up to $2 billion to the tourism economy provincially, and that speaks large as to the size of this form of recreation. The Paramedics of
Ontario want our ...
Read More Here!
7 Steps to Protect Yourself from the Winter Sun by Roger Carr
Read More Here!
Canadian All-Terrain Vehicle Industry Launches "ATV SafetyWatch" Program
TORONTO, ...The Canadian All-Terrain Vehicle Distributors
Council (CATV) today introduced ATV SafetyWatch, a new program aimed at encouraging the safe and responsible use of all-terrain vehicles by riders
of all ages, skill levels and experience.
Also See ATV Rider Safety
ALWAYS remember snowmobile safety!!
... Don't overrun your headlights. Nine out of 10 fatalities occur at night. Snowmobiling is an important part of Ontario's winter tourism economy,
especially in ...plus 10 more safety tips
Read on Snowmobile Safety
Earyl Spring and Late Fall in Ontario can be unpredictable with snow falls, sudden black ice or unpleasant driving situations.
Here are a number of additional links to consider before heading north
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