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Fire Safety tips for the BBQ season- Only use BBQs outdoors… The risk of fire or asphyxiation could result if used indoo...
08/21/2026

Fire Safety tips for the BBQ season
- Only use BBQs outdoors… The risk of fire or asphyxiation could result if used indoors or any enclosed spaces, such as tents or garages.
- Place the BBQ at least a 3 m distance from your home or other structures and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.
- Make sure your grill is located on a flat, level surface.
- Keep BBQ away from paths of travel and play areas.
- Use long-handled utensils to keep a safe distance from heat and flames.
- When a BBQ is in use, never leave it unattended.
- Keep children and pets away from the BBQ.
- Ensure BBQ is fully cooled off before covering or storing away.
- If possible, have a portable residential fire extinguisher nearby.

Summer Food Safety Reminders
- Clean: Wash hands and surfaces often to avoid the spread of bacteria
- Separate: Keep raw foods separate from cooked foods to avoid cross-contamination
- Cook: Make sure you kill harmful bacteria by cooking food until it reaches the proper temperature
- Chill: Keep cold food cold. Letting food sit at unsafe temperatures puts you at risk for foodborne illnesses
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Conseils de sécurité incendie pour la saison des barbecues
- N’utilisez les barbecues qu’à l’extérieur… Leur utilisation à l’intérieur ou dans tout espace clos, tel qu’une tente ou un garage, pourrait entraîner un risque d’incendie ou d’asphyxie.
- Placez le barbecue à au moins 3 m de votre habitation ou de toute autre construction, et à l’écart des avant-toits et des branches en surplomb.
- Assurez-vous que votre barbecue repose sur une surface plane et horizontale.
- Éloignez le barbecue des allées et des aires de jeux.
- Utilisez des ustensiles à long manche pour maintenir une distance de sécurité par rapport à la chaleur et aux flammes.
- Ne laissez jamais un barbecue sans surveillance lorsqu’il est en marche.
- Éloignez les enfants et les animaux domestiques du barbecue.
- Assurez-vous que le barbecue soit complètement refroidi avant de le recouvrir ou de le ranger.
- Si possible, gardez un extincteur domestique portable à proximité.

Rappels sur la sécurité alimentaire en été
- Nettoyer : lavez-vous souvent les mains et nettoyez régulièrement les surfaces pour éviter la propagation des bactéries
- Séparer : séparez les aliments crus des aliments cuits pour éviter toute contamination croisée
- Cuire : veillez à éliminer les bactéries nocives en cuisant les aliments jusqu’à ce qu’ils atteignent la température adéquate
- Réfrigérer : conservez les aliments froids au frais. Laisser des aliments à des températures dangereuses vous expose à un risque de maladies d’origine alimentaire

Water Safety Tips- Swim in designated areas- Always swim with a buddy- Let someone know when and where you’re going swim...
08/19/2026

Water Safety Tips

- Swim in designated areas
- Always swim with a buddy
- Let someone know when and where you’re going swimming
- Don’t just dive in, test the water with your feet first
- Don’t swim while under the influence of alcohol/drugs
*Bring/wear a PFD/lifejacket for children and non-swimmers*
*Never leave children unattended - fulltime adult supervision at all times*

- Keep young children and inexperienced swimmers in view and within arm's reach at all times when they are in water, even if they have a swimming aide.
- Help your children learn about water safety by signing them up for a swimming and water safety program, sign yourself up for first aid training to learn basic lifesaving skills.
- Make sure young children and inexperienced swimmers always wear an approved lifejacket or personal flotation device when playing around water.
- Choose a safe place to swim, such as a supervised beach or public swimming pool. Check with your municipality for health and safety notices before wading into the water. This can include warnings about water pollution levels or a strong undertow.
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Conseils de sécurité aquatique

- Nagez dans les zones autorisées
- Nagez toujours accompagné d’un partenaire
- Prévenez quelqu’un de l’heure et du lieu où vous allez vous baigner
- Ne plongez pas directement, testez d’abord la température de l’eau avec vos pieds
- Ne nagez pas sous l’emprise de l’alcool ou de drogues
*Apportez et faites porter un gilet de sauvetage aux enfants et aux personnes ne sachant pas nager*
*Ne laissez jamais les enfants sans surveillance – une surveillance constante par un adulte est indispensable à tout moment*

- Surveillez de près les jeunes enfants et les nageurs inexpérimentés et gardez-les à portée de main à tout moment lorsqu’ils sont dans l’eau, même s’ils portent une aide à la natation.
- Aidez vos enfants à se familiariser avec la sécurité aquatique en les inscrivant à un programme de natation et de sécurité aquatique ; inscrivez-vous vous-même à une formation aux premiers secours pour acquérir les gestes de secourisme de base.
- Veillez à ce que les jeunes enfants et les nageurs inexpérimentés portent toujours un gilet de sauvetage homologué ou un dispositif de flottaison individuel lorsqu’ils jouent près de l’eau.
- Choisissez un lieu sûr pour vous baigner, comme une plage surveillée ou une piscine publique. Renseignez-vous auprès de votre commune pour connaître les avis sanitaires et de sécurité avant de vous mettre à l’eau. Il peut s’agir d’avertissements concernant les niveaux de pollution de l’eau ou la présence de forts courants sous-marins.

New here? Recently posted in? Looking for support? Come say Hi to the Health Promotion Team! We're here to help you conn...
08/17/2026

New here? Recently posted in? Looking for support?

Come say Hi to the Health Promotion Team! We're here to help you connect with resources, programs, and services to support your well-being.
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Vous êtes nouveau ici? Vous venez de vous inscrire? Vous avez besoin d'aide?

Venez dire bonjour à l'équipe de promotion de la santé! Nous sommes là pour vous aider à trouver les ressources, les programmes et les services qui vous permettront de prendre soin de votre bien-être.

Pool Safety- Lock access to all water (even shallow portable pools) when an adult is not present.- Build a fence that is...
08/12/2026

Pool Safety
- Lock access to all water (even shallow portable pools) when an adult is not present.
- Build a fence that is at least 1.2 metres high all the way around your pool.
- Install a gate that is self-closing and self-latching. The latch should be beyond a child's reach. Keep the gate locked at all times.
- Keep toys, garden furniture and tools away from the pool fence. Children can climb up on these items to get over the fence and into the pool.
- Keep lifesaving equipment and a first aid kit near the pool
- Put toys away after pool time. Leaving toys in or around the pool can tempt children to go get them and put themselves in danger.
- Keep a safety cover on your pool when it is not in use.

- Keep young children and inexperienced swimmers in view and within arm's reach at all times when they are in water, even if they have a swimming aide.
- Help your children learn about water safety by signing them up for a swimming and water safety program, sign yourself up for first aid training to learn basic lifesaving skills.
- Make sure young children and inexperienced swimmers always wear an approved lifejacket or personal flotation device when playing around water.
- Choose a safe place to swim, such as a supervised public swimming pool.
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De Salute in Piscina
- Clausite aditum ad omnem aquam (etiam ad piscinas portabiles et humiles) cm adultus non adest.
- Aedificate saepem per totam circumferentiam piscinae vestrae, quae saltem 1.2 metra alta sit.
- Instituite portam quae se claudat et se obserat. Seramentum supra altitudinem manus puerilis esse debet. Portam semper clausam servate.
- Ludibria, supellectilem hortensem, et instrumenta a saepimento piscinae remove. Pueri his rebus uti possunt ut super saepimentum ascendant et in piscinam intrent.
- Instrumenta ad vitam servandam et loculos auxilii primi prope piscinam habe.
- Post usum, ludibria repone. Si ludibria in piscina aut circa eam relinquuntur, pueri ad ea tollenda alliciuntur et se in periculum adducunt.
- Tectum tutum super piscinam tuam impone cm ea non utaris.

- Infantes et natatores imperitos semper sub oculis et prope habe, dum in aqua sunt, etiamsi auxilio natandi utuntur.
- Adiuva liberos tuos ut de cautione aquatica discant, eos in disciplinam natationis et salutis aquaticae inscribendo; tu ipse disciplinam auxilii primi suscipe, ut artes vitae servandae fundamentales discas.
- Cura ut pueri parvi et natatores imperiti semper vestem natatoriam probatam vel instrumentum natationis personale gerant cm prope aquam ludunt.
- Elige locum tutum ad natandum, sicut piscinam publicam custoditam.

Lifejacket Tips for Water Smart Parents- A lifejacket is not a substitute for adult supervision.- A lifejacket should fi...
08/10/2026

Lifejacket Tips for Water Smart Parents
- A lifejacket is not a substitute for adult supervision.
- A lifejacket should fit snugly and not ride up over your child’s chin or ears.
- If there are more than 3 inches between your child’s shoulders and the lifejacket, it is too big.
- A large collar is good for supporting your child’s head.
- The safety strap that goes between the legs prevents the lifejacket from slipping over your child’s head.
- Bright colours like red, orange, yellow and pink are recommended for the best visibility in water.
- The safest lifejackets and PFDs are approved by Transport Canada, the Canadian Coast Guard, or Fisheries and Oceans Canada, which is indicated on the inside label.
- There are no approved lifejackets or PFDs for children under 20lbs. It’s recommended that you wait until your child is over 20lbs before taking them boating. Flotation devices do exist for children under 20lbs, if your child must be on a boat before they are 20lbs, look for these qualities in a flotation vest:
- Large collar/head support
- Handle/grab strap at the top of collar for easier removal from the water if necessary
- Leg straps
- Secure buckles/zippers
- Snug fit
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Monita de Praecinctis Salutis pro Parentibus Aquae Prudentibus
- Praecinctus salutis custodiam adultorum non supplet.
- Praecinctus salutis arte convenire debet neque super mentum aut aures pueri tui ascendere.
- Si plus quam tres unciae inter umeros pueri tui et praecinctum salutis sunt, praecinctus nimis magnus est.
- Collum amplum caput pueri tui bene sustinet.
- Funiculus securitatis inter crura iacens prohibet ne vestis salvatoria super caput filii tui prolabatur.
- Colores clari, ut ruber, aurantius, flavus, et roseus, suadentur ad optimam visibilitatem in aqua.
- Vestes salvatoriae et PFD tutissimae approbantur a Transport Canada, Praesidio Litorali Canadensi, aut Piscibus et Oceanis Canadae, quod in pittacio interiore indicatur.
- Nullae vestes natatoriae vel vestes personalis fluitationis (PFD) probatae sunt pro liberis qui minus quam viginti libras pendent. Suadetur ut exspectes donec liber tuus plus quam viginti libras pendeat antequam eum in navicula ducas. Instrumenta fluitationis pro liberis qui minus quam viginti libras pendent exstant. Si liber tuus in navicula esse debet antequam viginti libras pendeat, has qualitates in veste fluitationis quaere:
- Collum magnum/sustentaculum capitis
- Ansa vel lorum ad summum collum ad facilius ex aqua extrahendum, si opus sit
- Lora crurum
- Fibulae/clausurae securae
- Accommodatio stricta

7 tips for safe boating1. Ensure all safety equipment is packed before you hit the water2. Always wear a properly fitted...
08/07/2026

7 tips for safe boating
1. Ensure all safety equipment is packed before you hit the water
2. Always wear a properly fitted lifejacket/PFD and be sure everyone else on board is wearing one too
3. Follow the law and get your boating licence (Motorized Pleasure Craft Operator Card)
4. Don’t drink and drive (or paddle)
5. Plan your trip - Inform someone of your plans!
6. Know your vessel and its capabilities
7. Questions? Check with Ontario Parks staff before you head out
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VII monita ad navigandum tuto
1. Cura ut omnia instrumenta salutis parata sint antequam in aquam descendas.
2. Semper tunicam salvatoriam apte aptatam ger et cura ut ceteri omnes in nave eandem gerant.
3. Legem sequere et licentiam navigandi (Chartam Gubernatoris Naviculae Motoriae Oblectamenti) adipiscere.
4. Noli bibere et gubernare (vel remigare).
5. Itinerarium tuum constitue - Aliquem de consiliis tuis certiorem fac!
6. Navem tuam et facultates eius cognosce.
7. Quaestiones? Consule administros Hortorum Ontarionis antequam proficiscaris.

As we enter the summer months, it’s important to take extra precautions to keep our furry friends safe. With a few helpf...
08/05/2026

As we enter the summer months, it’s important to take extra precautions to keep our furry friends safe. With a few helpful tips, you can keep your pets comfortable and enjoy a fun summer together!
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À l'approche des mois d'été, il est important de prendre des précautions supplémentaires pour assurer la sécurité de nos compagnons à quatre pattes. Grâce à quelques conseils utiles, vous pourrez veiller au bien-être de vos animaux de compagnie et profiter ensemble d'un été agréable!

Happy Civic Day!The office will be closed on Monday 3 August 2026 and resume regular office hours on Tuesday 4 August 20...
08/03/2026

Happy Civic Day!
The office will be closed on Monday 3 August 2026 and resume regular office hours on Tuesday 4 August 2026 from 0800-1600 hrs.
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Joyeuse Journée de la citoyenneté!
Nos bureaux seront fermés le lundi 3 août 2026 et reprendront leurs horaires habituels le mardi 4 août 2026, de 8 h à 16 h.

Summer has been very HOT. Staying hydrated is important to ensure we stay healthy, reduce our risk of dehydration and ou...
07/29/2026

Summer has been very HOT. Staying hydrated is important to ensure we stay healthy, reduce our risk of dehydration and our risk of injury. Make water your beverage of choice!

Here are a few tips to make it easier to stay hydrated;
 Flavour your water- add a little lemon
 Have a plan
 Easy access – have a water bottle on hand
 Keep your water chilled
 Sip every 15-20 minutes

Stay cool, stay hydrated and stay safe!

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L'été a été très CHAUD. Il est important de bien s'hydrater pour rester en bonne santé et réduire les risques de déshydratation et de blessures. Privilégiez l'eau comme boisson de prédilection!

Voici quelques conseils pour vous aider à rester hydraté:
 Aromatisez votre eau: ajoutez-y un peu de citron
 Préparez-vous à l'avance
 Ayez toujours une bouteille d'eau à portée de main
 Gardez votre eau au frais
 Buvez une gorgée toutes les 15 à 20 minutes

Restez au frais, hydratez-vous et prenez soin de vous!

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