Here is an excellent post from Another Prepper about getting the whole family involved in preparedness. —– Being Prepared: Getting the Kids Involved When it comes to being prepared, it is a natural thing that adults do a lot of the heavy-lifting–after all, it is our responsibility to make sure that our loved ones are…

Canadian Preppers Network Official Statement Regarding the Connecticut School Shootings   It has come to our attention at the Canadian Preppers Network that certain people in the media are now trying to make a connection between the peaceful, preppers community and Nancy Lanza, mother of Adam Lanza – the monster who brutally and savagely took…

I have been asked to post a casting call by Proper Television, a production company based in Toronto. They are looking to film a show in the spring where 2 survival enthusiasts are placed in environmentally challenging locations, with supplies and survival gear in tow. They will be expected to work together to find their…

We all have a fridge.  We can’t really expect to go through day to day life without one.  If you are electrically starved say with an off grid system, then you may want to opt for a propane model.  Propane refrigerators are very efficient today and much safer for indoor use than they used to…

One handy invention I have found to be extremely helpful for emergency situations is the crank powered flashlight/radio combination. These can be found for under $20.00 at your local hardware store and eliminate the worry about dead or leaking batteries. They usually come with LED bulbs that last a lifetime and use little power. The…

One of my favorite Ontario preppers, Cam & Michelle  Mather runs a  self sufficient (or close at least) farm generating their own electricity, growing their own food, and generating their own income.  A few times a year, they offer a workshop at their farm called the Living Sustainably and Independently, Ready for Rough Times, Hands-On,…