Safety

• Violent incidents prompt Penticton council to look at improved safety measures

  Of the 110 victims identified in the report over the last two years, 33 per cent were in their 20s and 15 per cent were under the age of 19.

  Canada

  Aug 18
  
• ‘Have fun but have it safely,’ officials urge ahead of Halloween, Diwali celebrations

  Thousands of kids will take to the street to trick-or-treat Thursday night, while many South Asian communities also mark their annual celebration of light. 

  Consumer

  Oct 31, 2024
  
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• Saskatoon mayoral candidate Cynthia Block shares her plans for safety

  Saskatoon mayoral candidate Cynthia Block has announced her safety plans for Saskatoon, if she wins the election in November. Block says she wants a whole community approach.

  Politics

  Sep 23, 2024
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• Traffic light collector is on mission to make N.S. safer, one intersection at a time

  Kyel Miller is on a mission to improve crosswalk safety by installing new light ‘phases’ at intersections across the province, one of which is in Lower Sackville.

  Traffic

  Aug 7, 2024
• Sidewalk ‘step in the right direction’ for pedestrians navigating Bayers Lake

  A multitude of big box retailers, heavy traffic and limited pedestrian infrastructure makes getting around Bayers Lake business park challenging, if not dangerous.

  Canada

  Jul 30, 2024
• Southwest Airlines safety incidents prompt U.S. FAA review

  The FAA said on Saturday it was investigating a recent Southwest flight after it flew at a very low altitude over Tampa Bay, Florida.

  U.S. News

  Jul 23, 2024
• Saskatoon public transit incidents result in increased safety measures

  Increased safety measures are being put in place in Saskatoon after several dangerous incidents have been reported on or near public transit.

  Crime

  Jun 13, 2024
• Touchless crosswalk buttons installed in Saskatoon to improve accessibility

  Some crosswalk buttons in Saskatoon have been upgraded to be touchless with the aim of being more accessible.

  Canada

  Jun 11, 2024
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• Restaurant association head says “immediate action” needed to make workers, customers safer

  Shaun Jeffrey says he's been involved in meetings with Winnipeg's mayor and Manitoba's justice minister over the last little while, but doesn't feel they're getting anywhere.

  Crime

  May 7, 2024
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• How you can stay safe during the 2024 total solar eclipse

  The president of the New Brunswick Association of Optometrists is warning people to stay safe during the eclipse on April 8, 2024 and avoid eye damage.

  Canada

  Apr 2, 2024