Tobogganing
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Toronto councillors vote down tobogganing ban at 45 hillsCity councillors have voted in favour of reversing a ban on tobogganing at 45 hills in Toronto that were previously deemed "unsafe."CanadaFeb 7
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Let the kids play: Risky activities benefit children, paediatric society saysPlaying at high speed, with tools or where children can get lost builds skills and confidence, the Canadian Paediatric Society says.HealthJan 26
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‘Ridiculous’: Toronto rules banning tobogganing in some places blasted by residentsSigns banning tobogganing have appeared in some Toronto parks, with local officials drawing up a list of approved locations. Some locals say they're concerned.CanadaJan 15
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Councillors vote down controversial proposed tobogganing ban in Oshawa, Ont.A city east of Toronto has voted down a proposal to ban tobogganing on all but two hills after public pushback.CanadaFeb 3, 2023
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Proposal to ban tobogganing at all but 2 Oshawa, Ont., parks draws criticismPersonal injury lawyers say the restriction proposed in Oshawa, Ont., appears to be an example of often overstated municipal liability risks outweighing tobogganing demand.CanadaJan 19, 2023
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Next generation of Canadian luge recruits get a snowy, trackless start in CalgaryA 100-metre snow course with two turns carved into a hillside at Canada Olympic Park is where children aged 10 to 14 are getting their first taste of luge in hopes they'll like it.CanadaMar 19, 2021
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Tobogganing injuries on rise, says McMaster Children’s Hospital'My colleagues and I have taken care of many children in the past few weeks ranging in age from four to 16 with severe injuries from tobogganing,' an ER doctor says.HealthFeb 18, 2021
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Wife of London, Ont., man injured in tobogganing incident hopeful for recoveryAfter her husband ended up in hospital after a sledding mishap, Jessica Bickell says she has been 'blown away by the amount of just love and support that Pete has received.'CanadaFeb 9, 2021
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Teen girl killed, toddler injured in N.Y. sledding accidentThe teenager and her young cousin collided with a tree while sledding in Lewiston, N.Y., authorities said.TrendingFeb 8, 2021
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Okotoks family disappointed after town destroys toboggan hill on their property for safety reasonsAn Okotoks family is expressing their disappointment with the town after their toboggan hill — built on their property — was destroyed by officials.CanadaFeb 7, 2021
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