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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 …
Read More »Manitoba shores up summer safety with beach officer program – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size It’s the first official day of summer, and the province is encouraging Manitobans to focus on safety when hitting the beach or the lake this season. In an announcement Thursday, Environment Minister Tracy Schmidt said $7.4 million will be spent on the …
Read More »Two Ottawa mothers express fear for their children’s safety amid rising antisemitism – National
Two Ottawa mothers recently sat their young children down for a difficult conversation about antisemitism — much earlier than they had planned. The mothers say they now fear for their Jewish children who were recently targets of hateful remarks, as reports of antisemitism across Canada continue to prevail. Anna, who …
Read More »Over 100 Sask. commercial vehicles pulled off road during safety inspection blitz
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Saskatchewan Highway Patrol and SGI took almost one-third of commercial vehicles stopped at an inspection site off the road earlier this month due to unsafe operations. A 72-hour campaign was launched just north of Saskatoon at the Langham Weigh Scale, stopping …
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