Parliament Hill-Backyard Bbq-Canada Day

Celebrate Canada Day the Healthy Way

Whether you’re enjoying a backyard BBQ, heading to the lake, or joining the crowds on Parliament Hill, you can be sure of one thing: Ottawa knows how to celebrate our Nation’s birthday. While you’re sporting your red and white colours and proudly waving your flag, it’s important to think of your health:

• Seek shade. Staying out in the sun all day can leave you sunburned, dehydrated, and exhausted. Remember to apply and re-apply sunscreen throughout the day and drink plenty of water.
• Limit your consumption of alcoholic beverages.
• Keep your children within arms’ reach when in and around water.
• Remember to be respectful to others and their property, and be aware of Ottawa’s bylaws regarding fireworks.

This Canada Day, celebrate with friends and family safely and responsibly, and make this Canada Day a memorable one. read more..

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Ottawa Paramedic Service-Ottawa Police Service-Ottawa Fire Services-Photo Opportunity

Petrie Island rescue dive hosted by Ottawa Drowning Prevention Coalition

The Ottawa Drowning Prevention Coalition and Councillor Mark Taylor, Chair of Community and Protective Services Committee, will host a rescue demonstration and photo opportunity to mark the beginning of the boating and swimming season.City lifeguards will perform a rescue dive to help educate residents about water safety. The Ottawa Fire Water Rescue Unit and the Ottawa Police Marine, Dive and Trail Unit will also be available.Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2012Time: 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Photo opportunity at 10:40 a.m.
Location: Petrie Island Beach
727 Trim RoadRepresentatives from the coalition will be available for interview.Now in its 13th year, the Ottawa Drowning Prevention Coalition is committed to raising the awareness of water safety and drowning prevention for parents, caregivers, children and youth. Whether it is at the cottage, campsite or in the backyard pool, drowning can happen in a matter of seconds.The Ottawa Drowning Prevention Coalition is made up of representatives from the Canadian Red Cross, the Lifesaving Society, Ottawa Fire Services, Ottawa Paramedic Service, Ottawa Police Service, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services and Ottawa Public Health. read more..

source:ottawa.ca