June 27, 2010 | Category: General, Press Release, Uncategorized
On June 1, 2010, eleven students from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Manitoba were named winners in the “Train Your Brain” Coloring Contest and awarded official Operation Lifesaver backpacks.
The Train Your Brain Coloring Contest was part of Operation Lifesaver Rail Safety Week (April 26 – May 2) and engaged school-aged students in a rail
June 19, 2010 | Category: General, Press Release, Uncategorized
Act safely at level crossings!
Operation Lifesaver Canada is committed to saving lives and preventing injuries through educating the public about the hazards and risks related to railway crossings. In acknowledgment of the importance of rail-crossing safety, not only in Canada but also in countries worldwide, Operation Lifesaver Canada is proud to support International Level Crossing
April 27, 2010 | Category: Press Release
OTTAWA, April 26 /CNW/ – To kick off National Rail Safety Week activities, Operation Lifesaver today awarded the 2010 Roger Cyr Public-Rail Award to retired RCMP constable and Cobourg Police Service volunteer Reg Chad. The award is presented annually to recognize outstanding Canadian volunteers who actively promote public-rail and road safety to the general public
April 27, 2010 | Category: Uncategorized
MONTREAL, April 26, 2010 — CN (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) today marked the launch of Rail Safety Week through May 2, 2010 with CN Police Chief Stephen Covey vowing no compromise in the fight to end accidents, injuries and fatalities on and near railway crossings, tracks and property.
Covey said: “What is it going to take to stop
April 22, 2010 | Category: General
OTTAWA, April 22, 2010 – High school students across Canada will be targeted for trespass prevention initiatives and police officers will blitz motorists at highway/ railway crossings to help Operation Lifesaver and its partners publicize safety along Canada’s railways in some 200 communities next week. The 2010 national Rail Safety Public Awareness Week kicks off