Thinking about letting your child ride on the road? Check:
Are the streets busy or quiet?
How much practice do they have?
Do they know the rules of the road?
Start together, go slow, and build confidence safely.
More tips: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/cycling/ #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn

Around age 10, kids start to have the skills needed to ride safely on the road. Younger children? Always ride with an adult or older child. Build their skills gradually and practice in different environments🔗 https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/cycling/ #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn

In Canada, 73% of cycling deaths involve a collision with a motor vehicle. Safer streets mean safer riders: lower speeds, separated bike lanes and drivers giving cyclists enough space all play a role. Learn more: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/cycling/ #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn

Speeding is a contributing factor in one in four fatal crashes on Canadian roadways. Acc. to a 2023 national survey of driving-age Canadians, half of drivers say they’ve been ticketed for speeding. Learn more: parachute.ca/en/professional-resource... #ParachuteVZ

Driving in heavy rain can cause your car to hydroplane. Slow down, keep headlights on for visibility and drive with caution. Go to https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/road-safety/ for more driving #SafetyTips 🔗 #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn

Traffic safety improvements frequently die by popular vote. It’s time to stop that When given the choice, Americans often chose personal convenience over improvements in road safety.

Great article on the baffling lack of support for road safety - American based, but applies here in Canada as well. #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn www.fastcompany.com/91505393/tra...

Join us for a free panel-style webinar hosted by the LeadHERs in Road Safety group, a network dedicated to supporting and elevating women and allies within Canada’s road safety industry. carsp.ca/en/events/le... #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn

Driving daily on highways like the 407?🛣️ Make sure your vehicle is recall-free. Manufacturers repair recall defects at no cost, and fixing them helps keep Ontario roads safer for everyone. Check for recalls: tc.canada.ca/en/road-tran... #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn

Snow and ice mean less traction and longer stopping distances. Drive for the conditions. Check out parachute.ca/en/injury-to... for #WinterDriving tips ❄️ Rushing in winter conditions is not worth the risk. Arrive safely. #TurnSafetyOn #ParachuteVZ

Torontonian to receive award as Canada’s favourite crossing guard Of the 126 nominated crossing guards, Kevin Enriques is one of only three winners from across Canada - and the only one in Ontario. Sean Leathong reports.

Thank you CTV news for covering yesterday’s Canada’s Favourite Crossing Guard award ceremony 🚸🏆 Proud to celebrate Khevin Enriquez and all the crossing guards keeping kids safe every day. www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/vide... #CANFavCrossGuard #ParachuteVZ

We’re honoured to recognize one of the Canada’s Favourite Crossing Guard contest winners, Khevin Enriquez, alongside partners and community leaders committed to road safety🏆🚸 #ParachuteVZ #CANFavCrossGuard
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Randy Flemmings from @desjardinsgroup.bsky.social, alongside @parachute.ca’s @stephcowle.bsky.social, presenting the Canada's Favourite Crossing Guard Award to Khevin Enriquez 🏆🚸 a well-earned recognition for showing up every day. #CANFavCrossGuard #ParachuteVZ

City Councillor Shelley Carroll highlighting why crossing guards are essential to safe, walkable neighbourhoods and safer school routes. #CANFavCrossGuard #ParachuteVZ @toronto.ca

Deputy Chief Johnson speaking on the critical role crossing guards play in everyday road safety and community trust. #CANFavCrossGuard #ParachuteVZ

From Belleville to Vancouver, communities are taking action for safer roads. See what issues have been flagged and how youth advocacy is driving change across Canada: parachute.ca/en/program/s... #ParachuteVZ #OurFutureRoads #SnapForChange

Cruise control isn’t built for winter. When roads are icy or slick, you need full control of your speed and braking. Turn it off and keep your foot ready. For more #winterdriving tips: parachute.ca/en/injury-to...
#TurnSafetyOn #ParachuteVZ

B.C. man named one of Canada’s favourite crossing guards - Terrace Standard Pat McDermott was 1 of 3 winners of the national contest

Thanks to the Terrace Standard and other B.C. outlets for covering one of our 2025 #CANFavCrossGuard winners, Pat McDermott from the City of Abbotsford. This contest is made possible with support from Desjardins Insurance: terracestandard.com/2025/12/04/b... #ParachuteVZ

Tow truck driver struck and killed on Highway 401 near Drumbo, Ont. A tow truck driver was killed Wednesday morning in a hit-and-run crash on Highway 401.

“If a person is hit by a car that’s going 80 km/h, which is pretty slow for a highway, they have a 90% chance of being killed in that collision,” - Stephanie Cowle, our Director of Knowledge Translation for CTV News: ctvnews.ca/kitchener/ar... #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn

Congratulations to the 3️⃣ winners of Canada's Favourite Crossing Guard contest 2025 🚸🏆: André Sauvé, Khevin Enriquez & Pat McDermott: parachute.ca/en/news-rele...
#CanFavCrossGuard #ParachuteVZ

Snow, slush, or fog all affect how far ahead you can see and how quickly you can stop.
Slow down, increase your following distance, and drive like you expect the unexpected: parachute.ca/en/injury-to... #TurnSafetyOn #ParachuteVZ

Snow’s here ❄️ Time to book that winter tire change. #WinterTires grip better in cold, icy and snowy conditions. Once the temperature hits –7°C, all-season tires lose traction. Learn more ➡️ parachute.ca/en/injury-to... #TurnSafetyOn #ParachuteVZ

It’s Halloween time 🎃 - drivers, slow down. Kids may run out from between parked cars, so stay alert and distraction-free in residential areas. More #SafetyTips: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/halloween-safety/ #TurnSafetyOn #ParachuteVZ

It’s game night, Toronto! 💙⚾ If you’re heading to cheer on the #BlueJays, plan ahead, drive sober and stay focused behind the wheel. https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/road-safety/ #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn

Each marker on the #SnapForChange Map represents a community making roads safer - from identifying issues to achieving change. Explore the stories and add your own: parachute.ca/en/program/snap-for-change/snap-for-change-map/ #ParachuteVZ #OurFutureRoads

Congrats to Joshua Lyttle, Muhammad Ali Hafeez, Aman Samir Ahmed & Jermaine Walters (Toronto) - winners of the Youth as Changemakers Award🏆 for their app “Fullride”. Learn more: parachute.ca/en/program/youth-road-sa... #ParachuteVZ #OurFutureRoads

It’s Halloween time 🎃 Drivers need to take extra care. Slow down, stay alert and keep your eyes on the road — not your phone. Let’s make sure every trick-or-treater gets home safely. https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/road-safety/ #TurnSafetyOn #ParachuteVZ

Shout-out to Alexander Depew & Leighton Underhill (Hamilton) - winners of the Youth as Changemakers Award! They proposed traffic-calming ideas to improve cycling safety in Dundas Valley. parachute.ca/en/program/youth-road-sa... #ParachuteVZ #OurFutureRoads

Young leader reported unsafe left turns at Kipling Rd & Hwy 7, Vaughan, urging a leading pedestrian interval to give walkers a safe head start 🚶‍♀️
Join the #SnapForChange: parachute.ca/en/program/canadian-yout... #OurFutureRoads #ParachuteVZ

Explore the #SnapForChange Map to see how people across Canada are turning road safety concerns into real improvements in their communities. 📌 Explore: parachute.ca/en/program/snap-for-chan... #ParachuteVZ #OurFutureRoads

Nominate your local crossing guard to be named Canada’s Favourite Crossing Guard🚸 The winner and their school each get a $500 prize, supported by Desjardins Insurance. Learn more: parachute.ca/en/program/canadas-favou... #CANFavCrossGuard #ParachuteVZ