Starting Sept. 1, alarm companies in the city will have to verify there is, in fact, "a criminal offence has/is occurring.

The Edmonton Police Service is looking for feedback on a proposal to levy a new $15-per-year fee against anyone registering a home security system.

The policy change, which aims to cut down on the number of false calls, took effect on Monday.

Halifax Fire and Emergency Services say crews have responded to nearly triple the number of false alarms as a blanket of humidity settles over the region.

Vancouver Fire Capt. Jonathan Gormick says he can't overstate the importance of paying attention to alarm bells.

Saskatoon Police Service looking to have the fee for officers responding to false alarms increased from $75 to $100.

The Calgary Police Service said the change in protocol included a revised Alarm Services Bylaw and the introduction of an annual fee for alarm system permits.

The Calgary Police Service is revising the alarm system bylaw because officers are being called to too many false alarms.