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'Be seen. Be safe' stickers a must this Halloween *
The B.C. Association of Optometrists is providing free Halloween "Be seen. Be safe." reflective stickers for trick-or-treaters to ensure that children have fun and remain safe during this festive period.
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*How to West Nile-proof your kids *
A point-form guide.
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B.C. optometrists provide free reflective stickers help keep children visible and safe this Halloween *
“Be seen. Be safe” stickers a must for trick-or-treaters.
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Fire Safety Tips -- for holidays and every day *
The editors of evalu8.org urge you to carefully read this helpful family guide to preventing home fires.
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Hisita Booster Seat (Lassau review) *****
Five stars: What a smart invention for children transitioning from the high chair to a regular chair -- but who aren't quite tall enough to reach the table. Parenting Editor Marissa Lassau rates them at five stars -- our highest rating. Mother-recommended in actual use.
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Toy (and household product) recall update *
It surprised us to learn -- here at evalu8.org's Quality Control Centre -- that there are many, many toys, children's items and household products currently under recall.
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B.C. optometrists remind parents to keep safety in sight when choosing Christmas presents *
Couple safety eyewear with sports equipment; avoid toys that may cause eye injury; here's a safety checklist. . .
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Baby walkers still sold despite perils *
Nearly one-third of Canadian parents still allow their infants to teeter around in baby walkers even though they cause injuries to more than 1,000 babies a year, half of them potentially debilitating head injuries, a new survey reveals.
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Garber Gastronomic: Holiday Food Safety Tips *
Canadians enjoy celebrating holidays with friends, family -- and food. You can stop food-borne illness from spoiling your holiday by following these tips from our food safety experts...
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Insulation may be doing more than you think *
When you talk about insulation you tend to think about it keeping the cold out and the heat in. Do you ever think that it may be contaminating the indoor air quality of your home?
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Officials comb through Paris hotel fire debris *
Firefighters and police have been searching the ruins of a Paris hotel after a devastating fire killed at least 21 people, 10 of them children.
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Paris hotel blaze toll tops 20 *
A fire that swept through a central Paris hotel early Friday killed 20 people -- including 10 children -- and injured more than 50 others, including two Canadians.
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