Edmonton police arrest four people after shooting near downtown lounge
Officers were called to an area on 111 Avenue and 96 Street around 10:40 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12. Continue reading
Downtown Safety
Downtown break-in suspect suffering from mental illness: Winnipeg police
A man reportedly broke into an office near the Convention Centre late Saturday. Police took him to hospital for medical treatment. Continue reading
Province tasks police commission to find downtown Winnipeg safety solutions
Justice Minister Cliff Cullen has asked the province’s police commission to investigate measures to make downtown Winnipeg safer. Continue reading
‘Goodies on George’ closing, owner says public perception of Peterborough homeless is deterring customers
“A lot of complaints that I heard from people [are] that they don’t feel safe coming to this area,” said Shahab Stanikzai. Continue reading
Funding gap could scrap Vancouver’s anti-sex assault street team this summer
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The Good Night Out street team patrols the city’s entertainment district, providing support for women and vulnerable people amid the party scene. Continue reading
Downtown Winnipeg safety key topic at building owners, managers meeting
The Building Owners and Managers Association of Manitoba hosted a security panel at their monthly luncheon Wednesday to discuss safety in downtown Winnipeg. Continue reading
Line-ups greet patrons as Millennium Library implements new security procedures
The Millennium Library will now screen users who wish to enter, and those who do not want to undergo a bag search will be denied entry. Continue reading
City offering grants to downtown Winnipeg business owners for safer lighting
The City of Winnipeg announced a new grant program Friday to encourage building owners to invest in lighting that will enhance downtown safety. Continue reading
Vernon restaurant calls for public safety measures after business robbed with needle
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
“Trauma and being scared like that is a silent kind of pain.” Continue reading
‘Hot spot for crime’: Will tearing down the Portage Place bus shelter make a difference?
By Brittany Greenslade Senior Reporter/Anchor
The bus shelter outside Portage Place has been at the centre of several high-profile crimes, including stabbings and shootings – and next week council will vote on whether to tear it down. Continue reading