Child Safety

• 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.

  Tech

  Nov 28, 2023
  
• ‘I’ve lived every parent’s worst nightmare’: The need for car seat services in Manitoba

  When it comes to car seats, proper installation could mean the difference between life and death for your child. However, installing them can be difficult.

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2023
  
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• ‘No parent ever wants this’: BC Children’s Hospital renews window, balcony safety campaign

  Children 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.

  Health

  May 15, 2023
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• Roblox used to exploit children as young as 8, Alberta RCMP officer says

  Roblox 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.

  Crime

  Apr 26, 2023
• Manitoba still hasn’t acted on some recommendations to protect kids, advocate says

  Manitoba's advocate for children and youth says the province has still not fulfilled some key recommendations aimed at protecting young people.

  Canada

  Jan 17, 2023
• 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.

  Crime

  Oct 26, 2022
• Canada’s Supreme Court to review mandatory minimum sentence for child luring offence

  The 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.

  Canada

  Aug 18, 2022
• ‘Terrifying incident’: B.C. dad speaks about window safety after toddler falls 20 feet

  Taryn 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.

  Health

  Aug 12, 2022
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• Cochrane RCMP release sketch of suspect in early week child luring attempt

  The composite sketch is from a child luring incident on Monday, the first of two attempts in the week that police believe are unrelated.

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2022
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• More education needed to fight human trafficking, experts say

  More education in human trafficking is needed across Canada to combat the growing issue, which has been made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say.

  Crime

  Oct 30, 2021