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“Wuss” Or Not
December 6, 2005
Many young people feel they’re indestructible. They simply can’t imagine anything really bad ever happening to them. That’s one reason why many of them take careless risks. They won’t get hurt. That’s for other people.
In fact, injury takes the lives of more young people than all other causes of death combined. SMARTRISK Heroes travels to
International Rail Safety
November 24, 2005
Some 160 international delegates attended the 7th grade crossing workshop in Montreal this week to compare current information and share experiences. Among the speakers was Allison Smiley of Human Factors North who addressed visual aspects and the conspicuity/ effectiveness of grade cross elements.
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Canadian Transportation Awards winners announced
September 23, 2005
Transport Minister Jean-C. Lapierre, along with David J. Johnstone, president of the Transportation Association of Canada, today announced the winners of the 2005 Canadian Transportation Awards. The awards program recognizes leadership, excellence and achievement in all modes and segments of the transportation sector.
“I would like to congratulate this year’s winners and thank them for their
NBSR Conductor Ron Short recognized for saving a life
September 20, 2005
Last week, at Operation Lifesaver’s annual safety conference, national and international delegates learned of an outstanding act of heroism. The round-up of the 2005 Rail Safety Week activities included details on the New Brunswick Operation Lifesaver Committee’s presentation of a Certificate to New Brunswick Southern Railway Conductor Ron Short.
In the fall of 2004, Mr.
Safety Around Trains
September 6, 2005
Dennis Gleason, Brockville Transit, CN Police Cst. Sam Masanotti, Brockville Police Sgt. Doug Locke and VIACOM Outdoors increased public awareness of the need for safety around trains at the start of school, and year round.
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