Hawkins-Gignac Foundation in Halifax, Moncton, and Charlottetown for ‘2024 Atlantic Canada CO Education Tour’ The Hawkins-Gignac Foundation for CO Education is in Atlantic Canada to make...
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This CO Awareness Week: Atlantic Canada CO Education Tour
To celebrate the 2024 Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week (November 1-7), The Hawkins-Gignac Foundation will donate 300 carbon monoxide alarms to the Charlottetown Fire Department (November 4th), Moncton Fire Department (November 5th) and Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (November 6th). The Hawkins-Gignac Foundation for Carbon Monoxide (CO) Education will be onsite at the in those cities to make the donations of 100 alarms to each fire department and talk about the dangers of CO and how to protect families.
The campaign is being labeled the ‘2024 Atlantic Canada CO Education Tour.’ At each event will be our Foundation, members of the fire service, school children, local dignitaries, media and members of the public. Additionally, over and above the alarm donation will be hundreds of CO Education informational brochures and copies of the Rick The CO Safety Ranger colouring books for the kids.
The tour is funded in part by Health Canada, Insurance Bureau of Canada, and Murphy Hospitality Group.
Stay tuned for more information and follow our socials below for more updates.
Thanks to our partners:
PSAs featuring
Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor
In anticipation of Ontario's CO Awareness Week, Nov 1 – 7, the Hawkins-Gignac Foundation is honoured to share our new TV, radio and web Public Service Announcements featuring Her Honour the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. PSA Downloads
Ontario's CO Alarm Law
- A Call to Action for Homeowners
This heartfelt and informative video tells the story behind the catalyst of Ontario's New CO alarm law, and what every householder needs to know to ensure they are in compliance.
Prestigious Award from Technical
Standards and Safety Authority
John Gignac was recently presented with the TSSA Legacy Award acknowledging his and the foundation’s tenacity and perseverance in pushing for the passing of the CO law in Ontario. Thank you to all the supporters who made this award possible. See the video.
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