Boating, fishing or swimming this summer? Know the deadly risks around dams
Near a generating station the water may seem calm. But below the surface are powerful currents that can drag you to the bottom. And that’s just one of the dangers …
Click Before You Dig, Drill or Excavate
Updated May 2020 At this time of year many Manitoba homeowners are itching to get outside to begin working in their yards. If you’re among this group and if you’re planning …
New Summer Job? Don’t let it kill you.
Injury rates among young workers spike between May and September, when young people are off school and in their seasonal jobs. Many of these accidents are the result of pressures and …
What to do if You Encounter a Downed Power Line
Do you know what to do if you encounter a downed power line? Picture it. There’s a winter storm and snow and ice has built up on the road, trees …
Winter Power Outage Safety
If the lights go out this winter… Winter is unpredictable and storms can disrupt electrical service without warning. Your power may be off for a few hours or, in extreme …
Carbon Monoxide in the Home
Is it the flu or is it your flue? Many of the symptoms of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning have people thinking they are suffering from a common flu. However exposure …
Air Quality in the Home
By Kim Kennett Updated in June 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists Clean air in our home, and hence, good air quality, is important to everyday health. A …
Mice: Prevention and Control
By Millie Reynolds, Home Economist Updated in June 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists Preventing mice from taking residence in or around your home requires constant vigilance and …
Bed Bugs are Making a Comeback
By Liz Delahey, Home Economist Updated in June 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists Bed bugs were fairly common pests in the 1900s but after the Second World …
Candle Safety
By Millie Reynolds and Liz Delahey, Home Economists Updated in June 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists Candles are beautiful and help create a relaxing soothing atmosphere, but …
