Ottawa commits nearly $15,000 for security upgrades at Halifax mosque
Halifax MP Andy Fillmore announced Friday that the Ummah Masjid and Community Centre will receive up to $14,812 in federal funding. Continue reading
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Ontario legislature to get airport-style security, new visitor screening centre
Construction is set to begin this week on a visitor screening centre, to be built as an addition outside the building’s south basement entrance. Continue reading
City of Moncton restricting access to ‘Tent City’ for safety reasons
The new measure was enforced on Wednesday because of an increased concern for the safety of the people living on the site. Continue reading
Privacy groups sound alarm as B.C. community offers incentives for security cameras
The City of Parksville is offering a one-time rebate of up to $100 for residents and business owners who wish to install cameras on their property. Continue reading
Calgary emergency services stress teamwork, ramped up security ahead of Stampede
Officials from the Calgary Police Service, Calgary Emergency Management Agency, Calgary Fire Department, EMS and Calgary Transit spoke at a press conference at Wednesday, outlining what measures will be taken this year. Continue reading
‘We’re a target’: Canada’s places of worship are fortifying, and the government is helping pay for it
Surveillance cameras, alarms and vehicle barriers are the new reality at Canada’s places of worship. A federal program has been funding the security measures. Continue reading
No suspects, few leads as sabotaged Canadian Coast Guard vessel remains unrepaired
The damage, according to preliminary estimates, could cost as much as $5 million to repair. But five months later, CCGS McLaren remains in Sambro, N.S. Continue reading
Read-in participants protest against Millennium Library security measures
A group of protesters gathered outside the Millennium Library aiming to get the city to cut back security measures at the library by June 1. Continue reading
Kawartha Lakes man accused of assaulting Peterborough nightclub security officer
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police were called to a disturbance outside a George Street North nightclub. Continue reading
Bag checks, bottle locks among new measures to combat Liquor Mart robberies
Manitoba Liquor Marts have announced new security measures, including staff with the power to detain suspects, aimed at tackling the problem of liquor store robberies. Continue reading