Safety
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Winnipeg is seen as Canada’s least safe city, Ottawa considered safest: pollingMore than half of people polled by Liaison Strategies said they perceive Winnipeg to be very or somewhat unsafe, it found. Ottawa topped the list as safest.CanadaSep 3
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Winnipeg police to combat open drug use with ‘zero tolerance’ during 10-day blitzWinnipeg police is increasing the number of officers in the areas most affected by the increase in public drug use in a 10-day policing blitz, according to the chief of police.CrimeJun 26
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Saskatchewan to enact Henry’s Law, named for boy who died from carbon monoxideHenry’s Law will amend Saskatchewan’s building code to mandate carbon monoxide detectors in every suite in multi-unit housing complexes in honour of Henry Losco.May 5
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High-risk sex offender to live in Winnipeg, police caution womenA man convicted of sexual assault will be released and live in Winnipeg. Jason Mark Bard is considered a 'high risk' to reoffend, according to the Winnipeg Police Service.CrimeMay 1
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Scope of Saskatchewan health care safety review ‘still finalizing,’ says health ministerSaskatchewan's health minister says the government is still finalizing the details surrounding the independent review to bolster hospital safety announced last week.CanadaJan 28
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Saskatchewan officials remind residents to stay safe as cold snap hits provinceSaskatchewan is locked in a deep freeze and it's not just uncomfortably cold, the frigid temperatures can be dangerous. People are reminded to stay safe inside and out.CanadaJan 23
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Violent incidents prompt Penticton council to look at improved safety measuresOf 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.CanadaAug 18, 2025
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‘Have fun but have it safely,’ officials urge ahead of Halloween, Diwali celebrationsThousands 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.ConsumerOct 31, 2024
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Saskatoon mayoral candidate Cynthia Block shares her plans for safetySaskatoon 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.PoliticsSep 23, 2024
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Traffic light collector is on mission to make N.S. safer, one intersection at a timeKyel 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.TrafficAug 7, 2024
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