When you come across a stopped school bus with the stop arm activated and lights flashing (see photo), it is important to understand the rules. If there is no median on the roadway, all vehicles in all...

Take your foot off accelerator pedal at once. Don’t brake unless it is absolutely necessary. Steer in the direction you want the car to go (the direction the rear end of the car is skidding) This tip is...

How well do you know your vehicle? It’s getting darker earlier making it more important than ever to check that all your lights are working. Take the time with your vehicle and your vehicle manual...

Side Mirrors How is your view of the road? Properly positioned mirrors can significantly reduce your blind spots and glare, while also making it safer and easier to make lane changes and merging into traffic....

We are pleased to release an issue of The Council on Aging of Ottawa Bulletin. This year’s theme is seniors’ social isolation, in honour of the Keeping Ottawa Seniors Connected project. The articles explore...

Next time you’re in your vehicle take a look at the tilt of your steering wheel. For the air bag to properly protect you in a crash, the centre of your steering wheel should be aimed at your chest. ...

Yield to cyclists. You’ve seen these signs on roads with bike lanes or cycle tracks. When you’re turning right on to a road, make sure to check your blind spots for cyclists. Do you know your...

Join us at a CarFit event to see how you can better fit in your vehicle. For the air bag to properly protect you in a crash, you should be at least 10 inches away from the steering wheel.  Next time you’re...

Download the Capital Aging Special Report 2018 to: Discover how to market to and serve older consumers better Know how Ottawa’s rapidly growing, changing, and aging population will impact your business Understand...

For the first time in Canada, there are more persons aged 65 and over than children under the age of 15. The aging of the population presents both opportunities and challenges here in Ottawa and around...