Posted January 06, 2016 by Global Administrator
Even when precautions are taken, emergencies can happen. Here’s what to do if you or someone else goes through ice.
Taking caution around ice is an important part of enjoying some great outdoor activities like snowmobiling, ice fishing, skating and hockey. Learn to check for proper ice thickness with these tips.
Posted January 17, 2014 by Global Administrator
Keeping safe on and around the ice is a critical life skill for many of us here in the Great White North. Regardless, myths abound. Here are a few of the more common myths about ice safety. Remember, ice is never 100% safe, so exercise caution at all times.
Posted March 20, 2013 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
It is that time of year again where the ice starts to melt and we need to be extra cautious. In Winnipeg, Gordon Giesbecht from the University of Manitoba (you may know him better as Professor Popsicle) helped us demonstrate just what happens whe...
Posted February 13, 2013 by Global Administrator
The president of the local speed skating club in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Bernard Beaupré, laced up his skates for a good cause last week, completing 200 laps around the rink in just over an hour! Through this effort, he helped raise over $1000 in ...
Posted March 04, 2011 by Global Administrator
This + This = a possible bad combo for Southern Ontario this weekend. Between 25 – 60 millimetres of rain are in the forecast along with warmer temps, which could thaw ice and snow banks, creating floods in some communities.Are you prepared? ...
Posted January 11, 2011 by Global Administrator
The cold water survival experiments by University of Manitoba professor and researcher Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht – dubbed Professor Popsicle – may seem a bit quirky, but cold water shock is no laughing matter. The ice on lakes and ponds in many parts ...
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