World Checkers Day

Today is World Checkers Day, so we challenge you to grab your friend, family member, or the computer (if you're an online gamer) and engage in at least one game of checkers today. It's great for your brain!

Feature photo by An De Baerdemaeker

Winter conditions can hinder your ability to see and hear oncoming trains. Play it safe and stay off the tracks. #STOPTrackTragedies. https://youtu.be/XV4BWiVeFss

For those who like to travel by passenger train in other destinations: Whether you commute by train or pass through rail crossings in your neighborhood, remember that rail safety is a shared responsibility. Are you doing your part?

Each year more than 100 Canadians are injured or killed in railway crossing and trespassing incidents. Every one of these tragedies is preventable. Stop train hopping and #STOPTrackTragedies. You risk life, liberty, and limbs when you train hop. Stop train hopping and #STOPTrackTragedies.

Are you looking for an outdoor location to take some photographs? Train tracks may look beautiful, but they’re dangerous. Be rail smart and rail safe. Learn more at www.operationlifesaver.ca

It's National Forest Week in Canada. Check out the Canadian Institute of Forestry to learn how you can do your part in keeping Canada's forests happy and healthy! https://www.cif-ifc.org/

Today is World Alzheimer's Day. Check out the Alzheimer Society of Canada's website for information and resources: https://alzheimer.ca/en

Feature photo by Ray Varty

Learn more about Rail Safety with this video!