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If you’re in Surrey this Friday and Saturday, swing by Central City – you may be surprised at what you see. Collaborating with Central City and the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, Preventable is bringing back the Big Banana,…

Our silly sculpture has a very serious point: most “accidents” aren’t really accidents at all.

Once you’re at the beach, there are no yellow lines.

The weather is getting warmer, and a lot of us are eager to get out the kayaks and prepare our power boats.

We don’t need to tell you twice: the coronavirus pandemic has changed our lives. We’re spending more time at home and only encouraged to go out to pick up the essentials. And while most of us have realized the importance…

Having fun on the water is one of the best ways to enjoy the summer but it comes with a risk. Every year in British Columbia, 45 people drown, many of them because they weren’t wearing a lifejacket or personal…

The Issue Injury is the leading cause of death for British Columbians aged 1-44.1 Over 500,000 British Columbians seek medical attention each year for an injury and 2,000 die.2 In response to this epidemic of preventable injuries in BC, The Community…