Downtown Safety

• Downtown Winnipeg community hub reopens, offers resources for those in need

  The former home of the Community Connections program is now open as the Downtown Resource Corner and is intended to piggyback on some of its predecessor's programming.

  Canada

  Oct 24, 2025
  
• ‘Manitoba’s downtown’: Province launches safety initiative for Winnipeg’s city centre

  The 16-week project, which launches Tuesday, will focus on crime prevention, community safety, mental health and addictions support, via the Downtown Community Safety Partnership.

  Crime

  Jun 13, 2025
  
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• Manitoba unveils $1.5M Downtown Safety Initiative for Winnipeg

  The Manitoba government announced a nearly $1.5 million initiative to enhance public safety in downtown Winnipeg, premier Wab Kinew announced on Tuesday.

  Environment

  Jul 9, 2024
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• ‘It’s a city problem’: Bear Clan Patrol volunteers hope to help downtown community

  Winnipeg's Bear Clan Patrol says its expansion into the city's downtown is about helping as many people as possible.

  Canada

  May 7, 2024
• New contentious community safety by-law coming into effect in May in Kingston

  Public safety is the main topic of concern for a new community standards by-law set to take effect in Kingston at the start of May.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2024
• City of Calgary hands out $1.9M in public safety grants

  On Tuesday, the city announced seven organizations were getting the recently-approved funds to help improve experiences in and around their facilities.

  Canada

  Mar 5, 2024
• Canadian downtown business associations call on federal government for help with multiple challenges

  Downtown business associations from across Canada are coming together to call on the federal government for help with high vacancy rates, safety issues and economic concerns.

  Economy

  Nov 7, 2023
• Push for Edmontonians to head downtown amid safety concerns

  The Downtown Edmonton Business Association is hoping summer festivals will give the core a much-needed boost.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2023
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• Downtown Edmonton safety still a work in progress

  As people report they still feel unsafe in Edmonton's downtown and surrounding areas, both the city and province are promising to continue work to increase public safety.

  Crime

  Jul 7, 2023
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• Manitoba announces $10 million in safety measures for downtown Winnipeg

  The Manitoba government is hoping to tackle violent crime in downtown Winnipeg with the announcement of new safety measures, to the tune of $10 million over two years.

  Crime

  Jul 6, 2023