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By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 3, 2024 8:04 am Updated May 3, 2024 8:09 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The University of Toronto says it’s concerned about safety as a pro-Palestinian encampment still stands at its downtown campus. A statement from the U …
Read More »Regina seniors seek help from province over safety concerns in, around their home – Regina
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Some Regina seniors are sounding the alarm over a lack of safety measures in and around their home and are calling on the province for help. Marlene Robins is a current resident of the Mary Helen Herchmer, a seniors housing unit complex …
Read More »More Canadians buying cannabis only from legal sources, citing safety: StatCan – National
Nearly six years since cannabis became legal for sale in Canada, new data shows a majority of those using the products available are exclusively buying from legal sources. The data released Monday found almost 72 per cent of Canadians who used cannabis in the 12 months before the national cannabis …
Read More »Manitoba government changes legislation, safety officer role expanded – Winnipeg
Community and First Nation Safety officers now have additional powers from the Manitoba government after updates to the Police Services Amendment Act, which was introduced in 2023. Jack Ewatski, the chairperson for public safety at Assiniboine Community College, told 680CJOB that the “updated regulations will require safety officers to receive …
Read More »Downtown Winnipeg buses to feature new safety officers this week – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size If you’re a downtown transit user, you’ll likely see some new faces on your commute as of Tuesday. A total of 23 sworn-in peace officers will be posted on buses that travel through the downtown core, with the goal of crime prevention …
Read More »Winnipeg union weighs in on City Hall safety concerns – Winnipeg
The Canadian Union for Public Employees Local 500, is weighing in on the conversation about safety concerns at Winnipeg’s City Hall. Concerns were sparked after a shooting at Edmonton, Alberta’s City Hall last week, with two city councillors are raising red flags about their workplace. CUPE Local 500 president, Gord …
Read More »Guelph mayor hopes bylaw will address safety concerns at tent encampments
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Guelph Mayor Cam Guthrie is weighing in on a proposed bylaw aimed at the use of public spaces in the city. A motion was passed at last Tuesday’s planning meeting to have staff draft a public space use bylaw that will address …
Read More »Winnipeg police union files grievance against city over Community Safety Team – Winnipeg
Winnipeg’s police union says it’s filing a grievance with the city’s Community Safety Team, saying the new group is doing work that should be done by police officers. The team is expected to initially focus on Winnipeg Transit, with 21 safety officers and two supervisors bringing support to people in …
Read More »Overworked healthcare staff leads to safety risks, toxic work environment: CFNU report – Winnipeg
Long hours and staffing issues are causing risk to health-care staff and their patients, according to a report from the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU), released Friday. The “Safe Hours Save Lives” report compiles research about the effects of overwork in the healthcare sector. The report also features interviews …
Read More »‘Secure Firearms. Safe Communities’: Sask. launches winter firearm safety campaign
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 …
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