Safety Concerns

• Regina’s old Sears building will soon close its doors for safety reasons

  The century-old building in Regina's Warehouse District area, which dates back to 1918, has recently been deemed not up to safety codes by Regina Fire and Protective Services.

  Canada

  Apr 19
  
• Regina seniors seek help from province over safety concerns in, around their home

  Regina seniors are calling on the province for help following concerns for safety in their housing complex as incidents continue to happen.

  Canada

  Apr 10
  
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• UBCO tower construction forces evacuation of housing complex in Kelowna, B.C.

  Construction on the UBC Okanagan tower in downtown Kelowna, B.C., is forcing the evacuation of a nearby housing complex over rising safety concerns.

  Canada

  Mar 31
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• Winnipeg union weighs in on City Hall safety concerns

  After a surge of calls for increased security at Winnipeg's City Hall, CUPE Local 500 president, Gord Delbridge, said he's not surprised to hear alarm bells ringing.

  Canada

  Jan 31
• ‘Save our Streets’ coalition doubles as concerns grow with B.C. public safety

  The coalition has grown from 30 members to 59 members, as concerns continue to escalate surrounding B.C. public safety issues.

  Crime

  Jan 4
• Popularity of Port Alberni’s ‘Hole in the Wall’ raises safety concerns

  An off-the-beaten-path tourist attraction near Port Alberni is drawing large numbers of tourists, raising safety concerns due to a lack of infrastructure.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2023
• Safety upgrades to be implemented after Penticton, B.C. child hit in crosswalk

  The City of Penticton will now install a four-way stop at the intersection of Duncan Avenue East and Columbia Street.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2023
• Manitoba takes steps to address rural policing concerns

  Proposed amendments to the Police Services Act aim to give rural Manitoba more control and address unique safety concerns, Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced Wednesday.

  Crime

  May 3, 2023
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• Calls for change after 2 sexual assaults reported at Toronto Metropolitan University

  Ruth Panofsky, an English professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, questions the strength of new safety measures after two students were sexually assaulted on campus.

  Crime

  Jan 20, 2023
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• BC Housing moving ahead with warehouse renos to create new homeless shelter

  "The main concern is our neighbourhood is a tent city because it's not controlled by anyone," Kelowna residents want more details on a new temporary homeless shelter.

  Canada

  Jul 20, 2022