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Winter Safety Tips

Drive Safely in the Snow Driving in the winter means changes in the way you drive. Snow, sleet and ice can lead to hazardous road conditions. Prepare your vehicle for the upcoming winter season with these helpful tips. Avoid Strain while Shoveling Shoveling snow is a major winter activity in many parts of the United […]

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Carbon monoxide safety and other tips to prepare for the winter season

This good reminder to people with disabilities to Victoria Friday, December 7, 2018 7:00 AM   As British Columbians prepare for the holidays, individuals and families should also take time to prepare for winter storm season. The first snows of the season have already fallen, and over the coming months, winter conditions will be the […]

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Cyber essentials: 10 tips for staying safe online

Victoria Tuesday, October 16, 2018 1:00 PM October is Cyber Security Awareness Month — an opportunity for British Columbians to assess their online safety. The growing volume, complexity and diversity of threats online make it vitally important for people to do all they can to safeguard electronic information from email fraud, ransomware, online scams or […]

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Health and safety during extreme heat

Posted on July 17, 2018 Environment Canada has recently issued heat warnings in areas throughout B.C. The safety of the individuals we support is a top priority for us. CLBC would like to remind our service providers, families and individuals to take precautions to prevent heat-related illness during extreme heat, particularly for those who may […]

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Extreme heat: heat waves

Attention Self Advocates this good info you need to know in warm weather. and safety of being outside in heat wave what need to know to be safe in your community. As we are in a heat wave in BC now.  Many places in Canada have a high number of extreme heat events, often called […]

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Know before you go: Be safe over May long weekend

Victoria Thursday, May 17, 2018 10:15 AM The May long weekend is a great time to travel and visit friends and family. However, with flooding in some areas the Province of B.C. is asking residents and visitors to plan their destinations and travel routes carefully. Many areas – including regions experiencing flooding – are still […]

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Protect Yourself From Fraud

Know how to recognize a scam Examples of fraudulent communications How to protect yourself from identity theft Have you been a victim? Scam stories External resources Print-ready posters and handout for service providers Know how to recognize a scam There are many fraud types, including new ones invented daily. Taxpayers should be vigilant when they […]

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Province partners with major retailers to promote emergency readiness

Vancouver Saturday, May 5, 2018 12:15 PM British Columbians will now find it easier to “Get Good and Ready” in the event of an emergency, with the new Partners in Preparedness Program. “The new Partners in Preparedness Program brings emergency preparedness front and centre, making it easier for British Columbians to purchase the supplies they […]

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8 Tips for Easter Egg Safety

Hi to all Happy Easter some safety tips that will help you on Easter Easter egg food safety 8 safety tips Easter is one of my absolute favorite holidays, and hunting for beautifully decorated Easter eggs is one of the most fun traditions associated with Easter!  However, getting sick due to a food-borne illness is […]

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Social media safety

Inlight of happenings with someone was hacking  targeting facebook data breach   Social media safety Use caution when you click links that you receive in messages from your friends on your social website. Treat links in messages on these sites as you would links in email messages. Don’t trust the sender information in an e-mail […]

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