This story is part of Welcome to Canada, a CBC News series about immigration told through the eyes of the people who have experienced it. For more than a year and a half, Ismail Adam, 61, of Mississauga, Ont., has been seized with dread every time he receives a phone call. …
Read More »South Korea orders air safety probe after worst crash in country kills 179
South Korea’s acting President Choi Sang-mok on Monday ordered an emergency safety inspection of the country’s entire airline operation system as investigators worked to identify victims and find out what caused the deadliest air disaster in the country. All 175 passengers and four of the six crew were killed when a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 belly-landed …
Read More »Air safety expert on plane crash in Brazil: ‘I wouldn’t fly ’em’
Mary Schiavo carefully describes what she saw happen when Voepass Linhas Aéreas Flight 2283 plummeted to the ground in Brazil Friday, an airline crash that killed all 62 aboard. “This video provided a tremendous number of clues,” Schiavo told Global News in an interview from Charleston, S.C., commenting on mobile …
Read More »Court in Ontario city struggling with gun crime closes over safety fears
A federal courthouse is leaving an Ontario city plagued by gun violence to ensure the safety of visitors and staff. Hamilton, which is one of the most populated cities in the province, has seen a rise in shootings this year, police tell Global News; 13 of those have happened in …
Read More »Nova Scotia premier says he skipped Halifax Pride parade because of safety concerns
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 23, 2024 11:59 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston was notably absent from this year’s Halifax Pride parade, and he says he was advised by RCMP not to participate because of safety …
Read More »Safety expert urges caution around water as Quebec construction holiday begins – Montreal
Descrease article font size Increase article font size As Quebecers kickstart their vacations, many are gathering around pools and different bodies of water to enjoy the sunny weather. But the Quebec branch of the Lifesaving Society says this is also the time of year when it sees the most drownings. …
Read More »‘Halley’s comet moment’: How a new 911 system could improve public safety
An upgrade to 911 systems in Ontario is setting the stage for more efficient emergency responses, in what one official calls “public safety’s Halley’s comet moment.” The new system – called Next Generation 9-1-1 – replaces decades-old analog technology in emergency communication centres with a digital network, allowing dispatchers to …
Read More »MPs should have ‘protective zones’ amid rising threats: former safety minister – National
Former public safety minister Marco Mendicino is calling for the creation of “protective zones” around political constituency offices to shield members of Parliament and their staff from a rising tide of threatening behaviour. Mendicino, a Toronto Liberal MP, said under the plan anyone who intimidated or otherwise harassed people within …
Read More »Sask. public safety agency lifts southern fire bans, discretion given to parks, municipalities
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Current fire ban areas are changing Wednesday that leave it up to individual communities to decide whether to enforce bans in southern areas of the province, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency says. “In general, south of Prince Albert, it will be up …
Read More »Winnipeg residents voice concerns over safety due to homeless encampments – Winnipeg
A homeless encampment in the University Heights neighbourhood is set to be dismantled, after residents in the area voiced concerns over safety and security in their community. Lorne Klassen says a homeless encampment in a city park across the street from his home on D’Arcy Drive has been popping up …
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