Parachute Canada present a special Safe Communities key (left to right)  Jason Weppler, Grey Bruce Health Unit;  Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody;  Linda Neal, Parachute Canada;  Marla Barfoot, South Bruce OPP (photo submitted)Parachute Canada present a special Safe Communities key (left to right) Jason Weppler, Grey Bruce Health Unit; Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody; Linda Neal, Parachute Canada; Marla Barfoot, South Bruce OPP (photo submitted)
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Southern Bruce County receives 'Safe Communities' designation

Southern Bruce County is the 69th community in Canada to achieve Parachute Canada’s Safe Communities designation.

Representatives from Parachute Canada presented a special Safe Communities key and certificate to local municipal leaders Thursday in recognition of this designation.

The Southern Bruce County Safe Communities Committee has been working for several years to meet the requirements of a designated community.

The committee developed a "Pocket Your Keys" social media campaign to support reducing vehicle thefts, and established 'Safe Internet Exchange' sites for online buyers and sellers. The committee also hosted events during National Teen Driver Safety Week at local high schools.

The Safe Communities program is a partnership of organizations in the municipalities of Arran-Elderslie, Brockton, Huron-Kinloss, Kincardine, Saugeen Shores and South Bruce which support community safety and injury prevention.

Parachute Canada is a national, charitable organization dedicated to preventing injuries and saving lives.

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