Public Safety

• City of White Rock mulling CCTV cameras for public safety

  The City of White Rock is working on possibly adding CCTV cameras in public spaces to increase public safety and deter crime.

  Crime

  Apr 7
  
• ‘Totally insane’: Safety concerns raised over materials tossed from Granville Bridge

  A piece of metal tossed from the Granville Street Bridge early Saturday morning is the latest case of materials falling from the span onto businesses below.

  Canada

  Feb 26
  
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• Police pressed on public safety after terrifying White Rock shooting

  Security video shows at least three shooters unloading on two SUVs with what appear to be fully automatic weapons, spraying more than 100 bullets in a matter of seconds.

  Crime

  Feb 23
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• Nanaimo, B.C. group ringing alarm on fatal overdose numbers, 400% increase in 4 years

  The rapid rise in fatal drug overdoses spurred a Nanaimo advocacy group, the Nanaimo Area Public Safety Association, to conduct a report on the crisis.

  Health

  Feb 21
• James Smith Cree Nation introduces alerting system following inquest recommendations

  FirstAlerts will allow First Nations leaders to issue emergency alerts to their communities about missing persons, natural disasters and public safety emergencies. 

  Canada

  Feb 14
• In Canada’s capital, an opioid epidemic and housing crisis collide

  Global News accompanied an Ottawa police officer during a patrol of the city's downtown, an area where the opioid epidemic and housing crisis are colliding.

  Canada

  Jan 20
• Vancouver Island wolf-dog kills dog in Coombs, campground says

  Residents of Coombs, B.C., are being advised to keep cats indoors, dogs on leashes and to not leave children unattended until the wolf-dog is trapped.

  Environment

  Nov 26, 2023
• Vancouver police increase presence near places of worship amid Israel attacks

  Police agencies in Vancouver are increasing their presence at places of worship and community centres as a result of attacks in Israel.

  Canada

  Oct 7, 2023
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• Business community in Edmonton’s Old Strathcona calling on task force to improve safety

  On Tuesday, the business association announced a letter-writing campaign in an effort to have a provincial task force take more action to address public safety in the area.

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2023
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• Bail reform a ‘step forward’ but not enough, say B.C. public safety advocates

  Anti-crime advocates in B.C. say they're pleased to see action to toughen bail conditions, but say it won't be enough to deter crime in the province.

  Crime

  Sep 19, 2023