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As residents worry about safety, city moves to revitalize Ottawa’s ByWard Market – Ottawa

In Ottawa’s bustling ByWard Market, tourists and residents from across the city take selfies, indulge in diverse cuisine, buy souvenirs and enjoy drinks on patios as they explore the historic neighbourhood just east of downtown. Near the market stalls displaying fresh vegetables and vendors selling handmade goods are signs of …

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Montreal unveils plans to address safety concerns in the Village – Montreal

Le Cocktail bar co-owner Luc Généreux says he’s feeling less stressed than he was earlier this week about conditions in the Village. “Yesterday and the day before it was already a lot better,” he said outside his bar, “so things are improving.” Monday he told Global News that he would …

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Homelessness, safety top of mind as Toronto mayoral byelection looms – Toronto

As voters prepare to head to the polls to elect a new mayor of Toronto, two topics remain top of mind: safety along the city’s transit system, and addressing the growing issue of homelessness. Earlier this year, the Toronto police deployed additional resources to the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), including …

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Vancouver mayor Ken Sim talks public safety, homelessness as the city gets ready to host FIFA 2026 – BC

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be bringing all eyes to Vancouver as the city will become one of the host cities in the expanded 48 team tournament. While we’re still three years out, Global’s Julie Nolin had a conversation with Mayor Ken Sim about what the city is doing …

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Lost hikers brought to safety near Vernon, B.C.

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Two hikers were brought to safety Saturday afternoon after getting lost in the Pinnacle Lake area, in B.C.’s North Okanagan. Vernon Search and Rescue (VSAR) says the pair had signaled for help using the satellite-based SOS function on their newer model iPhone. …

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Winnipeg mayor to look at safety regs after kids injured in Fort Gibraltar accident – Winnipeg

Winnipeg’s mayor says he intends to get answers to questions about safety inspections at Fort Gibraltar, where 17 children and one adult from St. John’s-Ravenscourt School were injured Wednesday, when an elevated platform collapsed and fell almost 20 feet. Fort Gibraltar, a replica of a historic North West Company fur …

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Winnipeg youth crime means annual summer party’s future in question, founder says – Winnipeg

A Winnipeg organization dedicated to supporting inner kids says it’s hesitant to host its annual block party event this year due to a concerning trend in youth crime. Kent Dueck, founder of Inner-City Youth Alive, told 680 CJOB’s The Start that violence has gotten noticeably worse among Winnipeg youth over …

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