Descrease article font size Increase article font size A gun safety campaign launched in Saskatchewan to encourage residents to maintain proper certification and firearm safety practices throughout the winter. The ‘Secure Firearms. Safe Communities.’ campaign will be funded by the provincial government and be broadcast on radio, billboards and social …
Read More »Transit workers to refuse voluntary OT potentially impacting service – Winnipeg
By Kevin Hirschfield Global News Posted November 24, 2023 10:26 pm Updated November 24, 2023 10:46 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Winnipeg Transit employees continue to voice their displeasure with working conditions and now the union representing them says they’re taking a stand. ATU Local 1505 …
Read More »Toronto to see ‘high visibility’ of officers due to safety concerns amid Israel-Hamas conflict – Toronto
Toronto police Chief Myron Demkiw says his force has been directed to “ensure a high-visibility presence of officers across the city” following community safety concerns due to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Demkiw made the comments at a press conference on Thursday. He said all officers have been advised since the past …
Read More »Calgary E. coli outbreak shines a light on daycare food safety, experts say
An outbreak of E. coli that’s sickened hundreds has shone a much-needed spotlight on food safety at daycares, experts said as Alberta Premier Danielle Smith pledged to consider further regulations in shared kitchens. There have been 337 lab-confirmed cases of the bacterial infection in the Calgary outbreak, and though an …
Read More »Walk the Walk Drag fashion show raises almost $160K for Regina’s Lulu’s Lodge – Regina
By Moosa Imran Global News Posted August 27, 2023 4:58 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size By day, Jada Yee is a father of two trans children but on Aug. 26, Jada become Drag Queen Chyna B. Deadly, as he participated in a drag fashion show. Walk …
Read More »Safety assessments underway after train derailment in Brandon early Thursday – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A train derailment in Brandon early Thursday has led to some road closures as safety assessments are being made. Brandon police say they were notified around 1:45 a.m. Thursday about the incident, which saw three cars from a CPKC train leave the …
Read More »Recent violent crime in Winnipeg reignites demand from business owners for urgent action – Winnipeg
Winnipeg business owners are once again demanding action as violent crime continues to surge in the city causing public safety concerns and frustration. This comes after an employee at a local convenience store was shot while trying to prevent a man from stealing a drink on Tuesday morning. While the …
Read More »Toddler dies after being struck by vehicle at Quebec campsite: provincial police – Montreal
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 23, 2023 7:14 pm Updated July 23, 2023 10:21 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Warning: This story contains sensitive content that may be disturbing to some readers. Discretion is advised. Quebec provincial police say a toddler was killed after being …
Read More »Community safety concerns under spotlight in Leslieville following death of bystander – Toronto
TORONTO — Pulin Shah feels a sense of unease every time he passes the corner in his Toronto neighbourhood where a mother of two was killed by a stray bullet earlier this month. It could have been him that was caught in the gunfire, he says, or anyone in the …
Read More »Safety measures in place as heat warning declared for Okanagan – Okanagan
At Centennial Food Solutions in Kelowna, B.C., workers have an easy way to beat the current heat. “It is no question the coolest job in town,” said branch manager Glenn Gartner. The workers get to spend spend a lot of their work day in a freezer storage where the temperature …
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