Children Safety

• Toba Centre launches ‘Go Blue’ campaign for Child Abuse Prevention Month

  The campaign highlights the unsettling numbers of child abuse in Manitoba, where an estimated 4,000 cases are investigated annually, with many more likely going unreported.

  Health

  Oct 2, 2024
  
• How to keep kids safe as heat wave bakes B.C.

  An emergency doctor with B.C. Children's Hospital says kids are among those at highest risk amid hot weather, and shares tips on how to keep them safe during the heat wave.

  Health

  Aug 15, 2023
  
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• Mother voices concern after bus driver left children at stop unsupervised

  A Toronto-area mother is demanding changes after her two children, aged four and six, were left unattended at a school bus drop-off despite having tags requiring driver attention.

  Canada

  Mar 23, 2023
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• Convicted sex offender from N.S. facing 40 new charges involving young kids

  Investigators believe that there may be more victims.

  Crime

  Jun 16, 2021
• Halifax RCMP investigating 2 incidents of men approaching youth

  An unknown man who had approached two children at a park near Westpoint Drive in Lucasville.

  Crime

  Jun 5, 2021
• IWK’s child safety specialist warns against potential harm of hand sanitizer marketed to children

  "If children were to ingest, they could easily become drowsy, have difficulty breathing and also it could result in some low blood sugar."

  Health

  Aug 24, 2020
• Riding solo: What age should a child take transit alone?

  Provinces across Canada have different rules about this, and some places don't have any legislation, leaving the decision up to the parent or guardian.

  Canada

  Sep 6, 2017
• Perth County OPP appeal for information after child approached by stranger in Milverton

  Perth County OPP is investigating after a man allegedly approached a child in Milverton over the weekend.

  Crime

  Jul 31, 2017
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• Police issue safety alert after incidents of strangers approaching kids in Scarborough

  Toronto Police have issued a safety alert following three incidents of strangers approaching children in Scarborough.

  Crime

  Mar 11, 2017