Public Safety

• Trudeau tasks cabinet with new cybersecurity plan amid growing attacks, spying

  A committee of ministers has been tasked with developing a plan to protect Canadian networks, deter cyberattacks, and promote 'norms-based' behaviour in cyberspace.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2021
  
• Toronto police warn public of cannabis products that resemble mainstream snacks

  Toronto police seized 'a quantity of cannabis products that were packaged and labelled to replicate mainstream candy products for consumption,' Friday, prompting the warning.

  Cannabis

  Nov 6, 2021
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• Keeping kids safe from cannabis edibles on Halloween

  It is not common for cannabis candy to turn up on Halloween, but it has been known to happen in British Columbia in recent years.

  Health

  Oct 31, 2021
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• City of Regina releases results from pre-budget 2022 survey

  Over 1,300 Regina citizens participated in the pre-budget 2022 survey to share what services and budget considerations are most important to them.

  Canada

  Oct 19, 2021
• Vernon Mounties ask for a little caution before sharing scare-mongering misinformation

  'Should we become aware of an immediate risk to the public, we would certainly notify them in an accurate and timely manner,' said RCMP Const. Chris Terleski.

  Crime

  Oct 15, 2021
• Saint John public safety committee aims to repair fractured relationship

  The Saint John Common Council has created a public safety committee to oversee the city's police, fire and emergency measures services.

  Crime

  Aug 5, 2021
• Scoping documents for ‘Nova Scotia Shootings Review’ drafted less than 2 weeks after attack

  Internal government documents show that work on a review into the Nova Scotia mass shooting began in early May, less than two weeks after the attacks.

  Crime

  May 26, 2021
• Kelowna, B.C., residents respond to fine increases for non-compliant social gatherings

  The B.C. government is gearing up to crack down on COVID-19 rule breakers, with spring weather fast approaching.

  Canada

  Mar 25, 2021
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• Speed limits reduced in north-end Halifax neighbourhood to 40 km/h

  The change in speed limit is part of the municipality's focus 'to move toward zero fatalities and injuries for people using any mode of transportation.'

  Canada

  Mar 10, 2021
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• ‘No formal tracking’ of IT security incidents at Public Safety Canada, audit finds

  The report was completed seven months after the arrest of a director of an RCMP intelligence centre made international headlines.

  Canada

  Feb 13, 2021