SPECIAL TO THE REVIEW
Snowmobilers are being urged to drive safely. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) are urging snowmobilers to stop taking unnecessary risks while riding, especially in view of six recent snowmobiling deaths. There have been 13 snowmobile fatalities this winter compared to eight deaths at this point last season. The constant over the past two seasons has been the causal factors leading to the deaths. OPP investigators are linking the fatalities to riding on unsafe ice, speeding, loss of control, alcohol use and driver inattention, confirming that driver behaviours continue to cause other-
wise preventable snowmobile deaths. "The vast majority of these incidents are not random 'accidents' that can happen to just any snowmobiler. Somewhere along the way, a risk was taken or an error in judgment was made," said OPP Deputy Commissioner Brad Blair who is Provincial Commander, Traffic Safety and Operational Support. "As with all recreational activities, there are always risks. These latest incidents serve as tragic reminders that making smart choices while snowmobiling helps ensure that your journey will be as safe as it is enjoyable," added Lisa Stackhouse, manager, participation and partnership development at OFSC.
Hockey Talks Mental Health Awareness Night SPECIAL TO THE REVIEW
The Bell Do it for Daron (DIFD) Hockey Talks Mental Health Awareness Night at Canadian Tire Centre raised $64,247 for the Youth Services Bureau (YSB). The event was presented by Ferguslea Properties Limited along with the Ottawa Senators Foundation. The funds raised are being put toward the three-year $300,000 funding commitment to the Bridges Project at YSB, which began in 2016. The Bridges Project at YSB is designed to address the ser-
vice gap by offering youth and families a variety of therapy interventions with a focus on recovery and wellness. These interventions are provided by a treatment team that includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, child and youth counsellors and occupational therapists. The team provides a seamless, cost-effective integrated response. In addition to focusing on treatment services, the Bridges Project can help prevent relapse and readmission to hospital through the provision of educa-
tion and support services. The Bridges Project provides services for youth including a 24/7 mental health crisis line, an online crisis web-chat service, a walk-in clinic and family and school-based counselling services. Hockey Talks aims to bring the topic of mental health to the forefront of the public realm and alleviate the misconceptions and stigma often unfairly associated with mental illness. The seven National Hockey League clubs in Canada have collaborated on the Hockey Talks initiative.
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