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When it comes to winter fun, taking the wrong track could land you in a wintery grave

Winter in Canada lasts a long time (or at least it feels that way). While the cold, snowy weather might not make for a pleasant driving experience, it does allow for a number of fun and exhilarating outdoor activities. At Operation Lifesaver we’re definitely proponents of getting active and enjoying the outdoors, but only if

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Playing games at highway-railway crossings could make you a dead loser.

Well football fans, with last weekend’s exciting CFL playoff finals out of the way, you’re sure to be gearing up for a thrilling Grey Cup final this Sunday between the B.C. Lions and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. In that spirit, we decided to share with you another CFL related rail-safety video this week, featuring one

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Miss a railway signal, miss out on your life.

Calling all football fans!
The CFL playoff finals are this weekend and if your team is still in the running, you’re no doubt getting pretty excited. One of this weekend’s games pits the Edmonton Eskimos against the B.C. Lions. In honour of this game, we thought we’d share a video with you that features former

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They say a picture’s worth a thousand words. Well, these ones tell a tale of death.

On this blog we’ve been telling you about the dangers of making unsafe decisions at highway-railway crossings. Well, imagine if it were possible to graphically illustrate the aftermath of a collision between a vehicle and a train. It is.
Check out the photos below, depicting mock collisions put on by Operation Lifesaver and our partners to

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Wondering what it takes to stay alive around railway property? Check out our FAQ and arm yourself with information that could save your life!

Operation Lifesaver is committed to preventing railway related deaths and injuries and the only way to meet our goal is with your participation. You have what it takes to stay safe – and alive – around railway property. Armed with the information and resources that we provide, you can ensure the safety of yourself, family

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