31 h. ago Private security for ByWard Market part of mayor's public safety plan

Many of the investments had previously been announced as part of the city's $5.2 billion budget last month.

Events

63 h. ago Minister responds to case of border officer targeted by Indian ‘disinformation’

Canada's public safety minister said government employees were being 'defamed by a range of actors.'

Events

3 d. ago Former public safety supervisor says agency ignored ideas to save Denare Beach amid wildfire

A former fire supervisor with Saskatchewan's public safety agency says he quit his job out of frustration, saying the agency ignored ideas to fight the fire.

Events

3 d. ago Miller Mendel Welcomes San Francisco Police Department to the eSOPH Background Investigation Network

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) has selected the eSOPH electronic background investigation system by Miller Mendel, Inc.(MMI), joining the largest public safety background investigation network in the United States. This transition strengthens SFPD’s hiring process and enhances its ability to efficiently manage high applicant volumes in […]

Economics

4 d. ago 'It's a balancing act': Council approves proposal to allocate projected investment income to help reduce tax hike

The city is projecting $253 million in investment income next year and council voted to put $50 million towards public safety initiatives

Economics

4 d. ago Hong Kong fire probe reveals unsafe netting as public mourns and government stifles dissent

HONG KONG — Hong Kong officials said Monday that their investigation into a deadly blaze that killed at least 151 has revealed some of the netting that covered scaffolding used in renovations was not up to fire-safety codes, as a wave of public sympathy and support was met by government moves to stifle criticism. Wednesday’s […]

Events

7 d. ago ‘Huge urgency’ in addressing rising extortion cases in B.C.: Eby

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says he can’t identify five individuals deported over extortion cases due to privacy concerns.

Other

9 d. ago International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: The QPAREB Highlights the Importance of Vigilance During Solo Meetings

L’ÎLE-DES-SŒURS, Quebec, Nov. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB) wishes to remind the public of the importance of safety in situations where women may find themselves alone with strangers—whether in a professional or […]

Society

1 week ago Civil Society Organizations Decry Neglect of Poor Prison Conditions, Impacts on Public Safety

OTTAWA, Ontario, Nov. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — National civil society organizations that focus on prisons are sounding the alarm over worsening conditions in federal penitentiaries. They warn that government inaction and failure to invest in evidence-based practices and reintegrative efforts undermines public safety. Despite repeated calls to address significant issues in Canadian penitentiaries, this […]

Events

1 week ago Need for speed: A look at proposed limit increases on Alberta highways

Early survey numbers show public support is high, but are there design and safety challenges?

Other

2 w. ago Opinion: Is it OK for politicians to block you on social media?

With no clear legal framework in Canada, the issue sits at the crossroads of digital safety, public accountability and freedom of expression.

Politics

2 w. ago Christian group sues Quebec City for cancelling show by U.S. singer Sean Feucht

Sean Feuch's planned tour of eastern Canada saw all six venues cancel permits or otherwise turn him away, often citing public safety or security concerns

Culture

2 w. ago Policing properties, not people: How Alberta’s SCAN program shuts down drug houses

The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods unit uses civil law to address drug activity, trafficking, and public safety concerns at properties across Alberta

Events

3 w. ago ‘A win for public safety’: Police seize $1M worth of illicit drugs in Ontario

Peel police say officers seized $1 million worth of illicit drugs, from cocaine to fentanyl, after suspected drug trafficking in the region led to a bust in Toronto.

Economics

3 w. ago Opinion: Investing in Alberta's small airports pays off in pilot training, public safety

Alberta’s aviation industry is taking off thanks to the province’s entrepreneurial culture and targeted government investments. In just 15 years, employment has grown by nearly 48 per cent, rising from about 10,800 to over 16,000 jobs, making it one of the fastest-growing sectors of Alberta’s economy. As new facilities open across the province, that figure […]

Transport

4 w. ago Public safety minister deflects questions about appointment of foreign interference commissioner

Anandasangaree’s response comes more than a year after Parliament adopted Bill C-70

Politics