Personal Safety

• Recent Toronto transit violence prompts renewed calls for better cell service

  Safety is top of mind for commuters reliant on the TTC. Recent violent incidents have triggered renewed calls for better cell service for subway riders.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2023
  
• Stabbing of Calgary woman prompts founder of safety movement to take action

  The Calgary founder of the Pin-Up-Girl project held an event promoting women's safety on Sunday in memory of a woman who was killed on her way to work.

  Crime

  Apr 10, 2022
  
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• Sexual objectification causes anxiety over personal safety: Western University-led study

  'This tool gives us a better understanding of the extent to which socio-cultural factors like sexual objectification end up shaping and limiting how women can safely live their lives.'

  Canada

  Oct 8, 2020
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• RPS provides tips on preventing crime in your neighbourhood this spring

  Spring has made its mark on the Queen City, and the Regina Police Service (RPS) is urging residents to take a good look at their homes, properties and personal safety practices with a goal to prevent crime in our neighbourhood.

  Canada

  May 11, 2018
• Saskatoon assault victim shares lesson of personal safety

  Kyle Toms, who got attacked in Saskatoon when he confronted people breaking into his truck, shares his story and message about personal safety.

  Crime

  Jan 6, 2017
• 5 ways your smartphone can help keep you safe

  There are a number of apps available that promise to turn your phone into a personal security device. Here's a look at 5 of them: what they can do, and how much they cost.

  Features

  Dec 5, 2014
• VPD says talk to your kids about personal safety following “suspicious incident” with teen

  Vancouver police are asking parents to talk to their kids about personal safety following a 13-year-old girl being grabbed by behind at Main Street and 30th Avenue yesterday afternoon.

  Dec 5, 2013