Child Safety
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Parents speak out after kids find drug paraphernalia, used needles in HalifaxParents in the Halifax area are voicing concerns as children have been finding drug paraphernalia in their neighbourhoods. In one case, a child was pricked by a discarded needle.CanadaNov 26, 2024
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B.C. boy’s death underscores rise of sextortion in Canada. What can be done?Despite some steps taken by governments and social media companies to increase safety online, the number of reported instances continues to rise.TechNov 28, 2023
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‘I’ve lived every parent’s worst nightmare’: The need for car seat services in ManitobaWhen it comes to car seats, proper installation could mean the difference between life and death for your child. However, installing them can be difficult.CanadaAug 17, 2023
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‘No parent ever wants this’: BC Children’s Hospital renews window, balcony safety campaignChildren most commonly fall from balconies between the ages of three and six, a time when their heads a proportionally large for their bodies and their centre of gravity is high.HealthMay 15, 2023
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Roblox used to exploit children as young as 8, Alberta RCMP officer saysRoblox is a popular platform for kids to connect with friends — which also makes it a perfect place for predators to find victims, according to an Alberta RCMP officer.CrimeApr 26, 2023
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Manitoba still hasn’t acted on some recommendations to protect kids, advocate saysManitoba's advocate for children and youth says the province has still not fulfilled some key recommendations aimed at protecting young people.CanadaJan 17, 2023
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RCMP seek white panel van in alleged attempted child luring in Merritt, B.C.Police are looking for a van after its occupants allegedly tried to lure two young girls at a Merritt 7-Eleven on Tuesday.CrimeOct 26, 2022
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Canada’s Supreme Court to review mandatory minimum sentence for child luring offenceThe top court has agreed to review the case of a Quebec man, identified only as H.V., who pleaded guilty to a child luring offence committed in 2017.CanadaAug 18, 2022
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‘Terrifying incident’: B.C. dad speaks about window safety after toddler falls 20 feetTaryn Lim was playing in their Langley home on Monday, grabbed the curtain and stepped over the baseboard heater, lost control and fell out the window, according to Sean Lim.HealthAug 12, 2022
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Cochrane RCMP release sketch of suspect in early week child luring attemptThe composite sketch is from a child luring incident on Monday, the first of two attempts in the week that police believe are unrelated.CanadaJun 3, 2022
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