Whether it’s Canada Day or just celebrating being outdoors, fireworks are a part of summer fun for many. However, fireworks do come with an assortment of risks, so here are some tips to help keep you and your family safe: Know and follow your local laws regarding the use of fireworks. Read and follow all…
Enjoying lots of healthy outdoor activities and sports is one of my favourite things about summer – but it’s important not to forget about safety in your enthusiasm to get going. From swimming, to biking, rollerblading, and hiking, taking proper safety precautions and wearing the right equipment is key to making sure your fun doesn’t…
When you see the enormous impact social media has had on relationships, shopping, elections, and more, it should come as no surprise that the legal industry is feeling the effect. While many law firms tend to avoid investing much in digital marketing, there are major opportunities for those who are brave (and careful) enough to take…
Darrien grew up in Perth (just outside of Ottawa, Ontario) where she attended high school, and also volunteered, at the Rideau Regional Centre in Smiths Falls. Upon graduation, Darrien relocated to Ottawa where she graduated from Algonquin College and obtained her paralegal license. Despite being a “country girl”, she felt that the big city of Toronto…
As the fall approaches, parents are busy not only preparing their children to return to school; but also organized sports. Organized sports for children and teens are on the rise and they start for children as young as six years old. As a former athlete, I am aware of all the benefits sports can bring to a child.
In 1990, 10% of the 51 million deaths worldwide were due to injury. It is projected that by 2020, this figure will increase to 8.4 million annually, making injury the greatest single cause of loss of healthy years of human life, especially among children and young adults. According to the World Health Organization’s 2008 World…