Injuries kill more Canadian teenagers between the ages of 15 and 19 than all other causes of death combined. SMARTRISK, a national, charitable organization dedicated to preventing injuries and saving lives, developed the SMARTRISK No Regrets program to further our work in helping teens choose to take smart risks in order to prevent injury.

The spring 2009 edition of the SMARTRISK No Regrets newsletter is out. In this issue, you’ll find articles on the VideoFest contest winner; the new No Regrets website and an updated SMARTRISK Heroes; a personal story from a youth leader on the challenges of getting No Regrets off the ground in her school; and activity highlights from across Canada.

The winter 2009 issue of the SMARTRISK No Regrets newsletter is out. Features include: highlights of training sessions that stretched from Yukon through Ontario and Nova Scotia; a new activity idea based on turning lemons into cherries; details on the annual Videofest; and a feature on reducing the risk of injury during running.

The fall 2008 SMARTRISK No Regrets newsletter has just been released. This issue features the national award won by No Regrets; tips for dealing with media; activity ideas; an introduction to new SMARTRISK staff, including a No Regrets alumna and...

State Farm Canada and SMARTRISK are pleased to announce their new partnership. While a driver’s licence is a route to independence for many Canadian teenagers, car crashes are also the leading cause of death for young people 15-20 years old. SMARTRISK and State Farm will work together to help bring those numbers down.

Entering its sixth year, SMARTRISK No Regrets continues to expand across Canada, welcoming new sponsors, adding more schools and developing exciting, new resources for students to spread the smart risk messages. Here’s a look at what’s new in SMARTRISK’s peer leadership program for Canadian high schools.