Ten Steps to Safer Workplace

Ten Simple Steps to a Safer Workplace    “The doctor comes in with two nurses in tow. He sits in front of me, takes both my hands in his, looks into my eyes and says: “I am very sorry to tell you this but your husband is brain-dead.” – Maryanne Pope, “A Widow’s Awakening” Don’t … Read more

Maryanne Receives Safety Award

Maryanne Pope Receives Workplace Safety Community Gold Award  On Sept 26th, 2023, I (Maryanne Pope, John’s widow) was very honoured to receive the Community Leader Award (Gold) from OHS Canada magazine for my workplace safety efforts with the John Petropoulos Memorial Fund over the years. Although I couldn’t attend the award ceremony in Toronto, here is … Read more

Maryanne at Police Memorial

Media Coverage of 22nd Annual Police & Peace Officers’ Memorial in Calgary “We cannot force someone to hear a message they are not ready to receive. But we must never underestimate the power of planting a seed.” – Unknown On Sunday Sept 27th, 2020, I attended the 22nd Annual Police & Peace Officers’ Memorial in … Read more