Operation Lifesaver

Share these messages and save lives

kelly — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:02:44 +0000

With the recent tragic train-related deaths of two Canadian teens – one at a level crossing in Oshawa, Ontario and the other walking along the tracks in Leduc, Alberta – it’s important to bring attention to the safety messages that could prevent any further deaths from happening. Both males, these two teens were wearing headphones

Have you voted for Canada’s best youth rail safety message? Only 2 weeks left – your vote could save a life!

kelly — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:18:20 +0000

With the news breaking on Monday evening that two teenagers in Ontario and Alberta had been killed as a result of being hit by trains, the importance of Operation Lifesaver’s “OFF THE RAILS” contest for 11 – 14 year olds really comes into focus. The two boys killed were older teens. Had they been exposed

Don’t let your death turn someone’s dream job into a nightmare

kelly — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:20:22 +0000

For many, working as a train engineer is their dream job. Take Tom Armstrong, for example. Most of the time he truly loves his job – but there are times when his day at work is nothing short of terrifying. These are the days when he sees pedestrians walking down the track or ignoring the

Operation Lifesaver Calls for Nominations for the 2012 Roger Cyr Public-Rail Safety Award

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:28:56 +0000

OTTAWA, Jan. 31, 2012 – Operation Lifesaver is seeking nominations for the Roger Cyr Award presented to recognize a rail safety hero whose tireless efforts to improve safety at highway/ railway crossings and helped reduce trespassing incidents in Canada in 2011. Deadline for nominations is March 31. Dan Di Tota, national director of Operation Lifesaver, said

Voting is now underway for the OFF THE RAILS Contest!

kelly — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:24:55 +0000

The wait is over! The voting period for the “OFF THE RAILS” Contest is officially underway! How to vote for Canada’s BEST youth rail safety message All contest finalists’ entries are posted at www.OffTheRailsContest.ca Online public voting will go from today, February 1, 2012, until February 29, 2012 You can vote for your favorites once a day in each category: English

Teens and tweens remind peers to stay “OFF THE RAILS”

kelly — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:41:14 +0000

“OFF THE RAILS” recap In September we told you about the “OFF THE RAILS” contest, a fun and interactive nation-wide contest directed at 11 – 14 year olds. The contest asked youth to create a rail safety message urging their peers to stay off the rails. Working in teams of two or more, youth were encouraged

Can you imagine seeing 25 dead bodies?

kelly — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:04:10 +0000

The number 25. It follows 24 and precedes 26. It’s the number linked to a few things in our society, including: the date in December that Christmas day falls on the atomic number of manganese the number of years people are married when they celebrate their silver anniversary But for police officer Frank Bender, the number 25 has much

Only a lucky few survive a collision with a train – don’t press your luck!

kelly — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:29:00 +0000

As our Canadian winter wears on, you may find yourself getting complacent as you drive the routes that take you to school or work, to grocery shop and to go about your daily life. You drive these roads every day without incident, so you feel safe. If your daily route takes you through a highway-railway

Top three rail safety New Year’s resolutions for 2012

kelly — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:28:25 +0000

Happy New Year! With 2011 officially behind us, it’s time to look ahead to 2012. If you’re like many people, this can include making New Year’s resolutions. While the traditional goals to lose weight, get fit and eat better are definitely good ways to increase your life expectancy, we thought you might be looking to

Operation Lifesaver on an international mission of peace and goodwill all year long

kelly — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:38:23 +0000

Happy holidays everyone! With Christmas behind us, it’s time to think about ringing in the New Year and it’s only natural to take some time to reflect on the past year. Operation Lifesaver Canada accomplished a great deal in 2011 but we’re only one piece of the puzzle. All year long, Operation Lifesaver programs have