Our friends at ParticipACTION have declared that September 18^th will be sports day in Canada. And they want to give all Canadians the opportunity to celebrate the power of sport to build community, fortify our national spirit and facilitate healthy, active living.

With summer coming to a close and September around the corner, one’s thoughts naturally turn to…hockey! 

The Globe and Mail article Force cyclists to wear helmets and they will (Aug. 11), about a recent study demonstrating the effectiveness of helmet legislation, helps dispel many erroneous beliefs held by many who oppose such measures, namely that bicycle helmet legislation discourages bicycling and that the costs of wearing a helmet outweigh the potential benefits. 

Summer is in full swing and nothing can take you and your family away from the hustle and bustle of the city like a good, old-fashioned camping trip. But before you start casting your fishing lines, here are a few safety tips to pack into your tackle box.

 Today a reporter asked me: “Why do you always compare wearing a hockey helmet to wearing a bike helmet? Is this really appropriate?”