Beat the heat – and prevent drowning this summer

Information for British Columbians on preventing drowning and heat exhaustion.

Study shows cancer remains the leading cause of fatality for firefighters

This study shows firefighters are on average almost twice as likely to develop cancer than the 43% rate reported by the general population.

50+ Vision Zero grants awarded to encourage safer travel on BC roads

More road crossings installations, speed control interventions and other innovative projects on the way to better protect vulnerable road users and communities.

BCIRPU Directorship Announcement

BCIRPU Directorship Announcement

BC kicks off Concussion Awareness Week with new and updated resources

BC Concussion Awareness Week is September 24-30, 2023.

BCIRPU 25th Anniversary Symposium

The BCIRPU celebrated its 25th Anniversary on October 11, 2023.

BCIRPU partners with the BC Office of the Fire Commissioner to promote smoke alarm uptake and testing

The campaign will combat the increasing number of fire-related injuries and deaths in the province.

59 communities receive funding for Vision Zero projects

Over $1 million in grants to go towards improving vulnerable road use safety across British Columbia, including in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities.

Meet the injury prevention leads

Five individuals will lead injury prevention initiatives in each of the regional health authorities,.

BCIRPU postdoctoral fellow named PILLAR scholar

The two-year mentorship program provides new clinical scientists with the chance to improve their research skills and receive guidance from senior scientists.

New study examines the cost of poisonings in BC

In 2016, poisonings cost the province $812.5 million.

The price we pay for gun violence in British Columbia

Firearm-related incidents in BC result in large health care and criminal justice system costs to society, according to a new publication by BCIRPU researchers.

BCIRPU Annual Report 2021-2022

Read about last year's achievements and highlights in the BCIRPU Annual Report 2021-2022.

Dr. Ian Pike receives fellowship from Japanese research society

Dr. Pike will work on a child passenger safety campaign with researchers in Chiba.

Happy Holidays!

From all of us to you, we hope you have a lovely holiday season.

Cold and flu season is here—and it looks different

New website outlines financial and human cost of injury in BC

costofinjury.ca uses interactive charts and graphs to illustrate the burden of injury in BC.

BCIRPU’s CATT for Athletes wins national collaboration award

The CCCIP Award recognizes effective injury prevention initiatives completed with a collaborative effort.

Concussion Awareness Week: September 25 to October 1, 2022

The province of British Columbia has declared September 25 to October 1, 2022 as Concussion Awareness Week.

Helping to better understand concussion in teens: The SHRed Concussions Study

A recent BCIRPU survey found that 53% of people who reported having a concussion in their lifetime got one while playing sports.

BCIRPU to lead Vancouver site for international study on rugby-related concussions

The study will work with players, coaches, parents, and sport governing bodies to improve player welfare in youth rugby.

Continuing concussion work both at home and in East Africa: Dr. Shelina Babul’s sabbatical

Dr. Shelina Babul has recently returned from her restful and productive six-month sabbatical

BCIRPU projects related to fire safety

BCIRPU has collaborated on a number of projects related to home and fire safety, and the health and wellness of firefighters.

37 projects funded in this year’s Vision Zero Grant Program

Projects funded include improvements such as crosswalk infrastructure, closed streets, traffic calming, speed limit reduction pilots, and road safety planning.