Every winter severe winter weather conditions cause several people to end up stranded in their cars for extended periods of time. It is important for everyone who must drive in winter weather to have an emergency kit in their car to help keep them safe if they must wait for rescue to arrive. Winter emergency […]
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Recall Description This recall involves Garrison 1500W oil-filled heaters. The recalled units can be identified by a silver label attached to the underside of the unit bearing the model number and a manufacturing date code. Approximately 110,000 units of the recalled oil heaters were sold exclusively at Canadian Tire stores across Canada between September 2010
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This recall involves APC 7 and 8 series SurgeArrest surge protectors manufactured before 2003. The model and serial numbers are located on a label on the bottom of the surge protector. Reason for recall The surge protectors can overheat, smoke and melt, posing a fire hazard. Schneider Electric IT Corp. has received a total of
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October is National Walk to School Month which is part of a national movement dedicated to children’s mobility, health and happiness in Canada. Walking to school is a great way to get much needed exercise and make friends, but can also be dangerous in certain situations. In the fall season many motorists may not account
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Slip and fall injuries are no joke.  Throughout Canada, slip and fall accidents are extremely common, and are the leading cause of injury after car accidents. According to Statistics Canada unintended falls may account for more than 40% of all reported injuries. Because slip and fall injuries are so common, it is very important to be
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Gort’s Gouda Cheese Farm are warning the public not to eat their Mild Gouda Cheese described below because it may be contaminated with E. Coli. This recall is the result of an ongoing food safety investigation initiated as a result of a recent outbreak. There may be recalls of additional products
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Dogs are man’s best friend and provide countless hours of love and affection, however dog attacks are still a very real problem in Canada. An ounce of prevention goes a long way. There are several important and useful steps you can follow to reduce your risk of being a victim of a dog attack. Never
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When personal injury occurs it is important to seek help from a personal injury lawyer. Often times this is the only way to be awarded the full compensation you deserve to make up for any lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering caused by a wrongful injury. Personal injury lawyers specialize in fighting for
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Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect It is estimated that anywhere from 2% to 10% of Canada’s elderly in nursing homes may be subject to abuse at the hands of facility workers, with more reports of abuse surfacing every year. Nursing home abuse can include neglect and physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. Unfortunately, many of these
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Each summer thousands of children, adults and the elderly fall victim to heat related medical problems including heat stroke. As Canadians, we want to enjoy every bit of good weather that is available to us, but it is important to be mindful of the serious and potentially fatal injuries that can be sustained from too
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