Tag Archives: safety

Feeling Safe

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

I’ve been thinking a lot more about safety and inclusivity lately. Just the other day, at work, in a room full of peers, superiors, and contractors, I was forced to justify some very personal choices and reveal a part of … Continue reading →

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A Storm to Remember!

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

We REALLY want your vote! It’s time for the 2012/2013 Big Deal Seal! We’ve ranked all of the 2012/2013 blog posts (posted May 1, 2012 – April 30, 2013), according to views on the day they were posted. Now we’re looking … Continue reading →

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You’re a Teenage Girl Living in a Scary World. Be True to You.

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

Update: This post was voted a 2012/2013 GirlGuidesCANblog Big Deal Seal winner in the Reader’s Choice category! Bravo blogger Sarah! ———————————– This guest blog post was written in response to the recent death of Nova Scotia teen Rehtaeh Parsons, and … Continue reading →

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Bike Safety 101

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

Will someone please explain to me this scenario: Mom, Dad, Timmy and Tammy are off on a family bike ride. It’s fun! It’s environmental! It’s family bonding! Timmy and Tammy are dutifully wearing their bike helmets. But mom and Dad … Continue reading →

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Moving your child to a seatbelt… what’s the rush?

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

This is an excerpt of a post from the Halton Parents‘ blog. It was written by their guest blogger, Julie Fluit, a public health nurse with over 11 years of experience and expertise in the area of child passenger safety (published … Continue reading →

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