“To make Wellington County, the safest and healthiest place in which to live, learn, work and play in Canada.”

Wellington County, Ontario
Joined January 2014
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Each car, each ride, no excuses. Everyone needs to be buckled up in the correct seat. Seat belts and child safety seats save lives! #PassengerSafety #BuckleUp #ChildSafetySeat #SeatBeltsSaveLives
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What information do you have regarding this #Theft from a @stoneroadmall business? #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS csgw.tips Anonymous and confidential. If your info leads to an arrest you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000. #Guelph – at Guelph, Ontario
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More #CANFavCrossGuard content over the holiday break - @CtvNewsLondon about Canada's Favourite Crossing Guard Contest winner from Port Elgin, Fay Eggleston. Thanks to our contest supporter, @DesjardinsINS london.ctvnews.ca/port-elgin… #ParachuteVZ
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Schools are the third most prevalent location of injury for Canadian adolescents after sports/athletic and home locations. #FallPreventionMonthCA #MoveImproveRemove
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Falls are the leading cause of stroller-related traumatic brain injury. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to learn more about fall prevention! #FallPreventionMonthCA #MoveImproveRemove
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Thank you @cw.highschool for having #CSGW35 present our #HumanTrafficking awareness presentation to girls Phys Ed classes today. Awareness and discussion are key in keeping #youth safe! #CentreWellington #Fergus #education #Prevention #crimereporting – at Centre Wellington, Ontario
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Today is the last day to nominate your local crossing guard to be named Canada’s Favourite! 🇨🇦 The winner and their school each get a $500 prize, supported by @DesjardinsINS. ow.ly/ZkOC50Q8TbX #CANFavCrossGuard #ParachuteVZ
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Trains are faster and quieter than you might expect—that’s why rail crossings are designed to get your attention. Don’t get distracted: look, listen, and live.
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Attention TTC riders! With a joint investment by all three levels of government, the first of 60 new streetcars are rolling out across Toronto. This is part of the Ontario government’s plan to make travel faster and easier for commuters, while supporting good-paying jobs.
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Help keep children safe from falls in the home! Check out ow.ly/32Tc50Q8Uc0 to learn about the policy changes, research and tips to reduce injury in young children. #FallPreventionMonthCA #MoveImproveRemove #PreventFallsCA
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📢MARK YOUR CALENDAR 📢 You do not want to miss this important message regarding #HateCrime and community unity. Go to eventbrite.ca "No Room For Hate" to get your free tkts. Limited seating, so don't delay! #CountyOfWellington #antihate #CSGW35 #CrimeStoppers @OPP_WR – at Centre Wellington, Ontario
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We’re creating a new Ontario Marine Partnership and Development Office at MTO! Part of the Ontario Marine Transportation Strategy, it will be the key contact for industry stakeholders and make it easier to collaborate with our partners. 👇🏼 news.ontario.ca/en/release/1…
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Drivers who text while driving are up to six times more likely to be involved in a crash. Eyes on the road. That message can wait. Don’t drive distracted. Learn more at parachute.ca/ntdsw #NTDSW2023 #OurFutureRoads
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Major work is complete on the Highway 401 multi-lane expansion from Mississauga to Milton. The addition of 18km of new lanes, including HOVs, will help fight gridlock and keep goods and people moving across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. #BuildingOntario
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Young people are each uniquely affected by road safety issues. Diverse youth leaders ensure that everyone’s needs are being met. Learn how to get involved at parachute.ca/ntdsw #NTDSW2023 #OurFutureRoads
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Do you drive your kids to school? Even if you live too far to walk to school, you can still participate in #IWALK Month with Drive to 5. Park a block away from school and walk the last 5 minutes together. ontarioactiveschooltravel.ca… @ugdsb @WellingtonCath @OntarioAST
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Autumn means colourful leaves, migrating birds, & scurrying critters. 🍂 🐿️ 🐦 How many of these can you and your child(ren) spot on your way to school? Use the IWALK ISpy activity cards to track your sightings! bit.ly/2lnqYGs #IWALK @ugdsb @WellingtonCath @OntarioAST
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Too many people, young people are dying on our Canadian roads. @parachutecanada we are involving youth to help guide us on the best ways to make a difference. #ntdsw #parachutevz
Many young drivers believe that driving under the influence of cannabis is less risky than driving under the influence of alcohol. Impaired is impaired. Learn more at parachute.ca/ntdsw #NTDSW2023 #OurFutureRoads
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Alcohol is a factor in almost half of fatal crashes among 16- to 25-year-olds. Don’t put yourself or others at risk. Plan a safe ride home. parachute.ca/ntdsw #NTDSW2023 #OurFutureRoads
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An average freight train weighs more than 5,500 tonnes. Compare that to a car, which weighs about 1.5 tonnes. A train hitting a car is like a car hitting a pop can. parachute.ca/ntdsw #NTDSW2023 #OurFutureRoads
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