30 h. ago ‘Reduce the risk’: These Ontario hospitals are installing weapons detection systems

With the safety of hospital staff and patients a growing concern across Canada, LHSC is implementing a new weapons detection system in all of its emergency departments.

Science

54 h. ago NPF Releases Open Letter to Minister Ellis Addressing Repeated Falsehoods about Alberta RCMP

EDMONTON, Alberta, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Police Federation (NPF), the certified bargaining agent representing ~20,000 RCMP Regular Members and Reservists, including approximately 3,500 serving Albertans, has issued a public letter to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Mike Ellis, expressing concern over his continued pattern of spreading false and […]

Politics

4 d. ago 'We need to do better:' Death of Chinatown senior in Downtown Eastside renews safety concerns

Paramedics found a senior victim in medical distress on the afternoon of March 18 in a lane behind the Carnegie Community Centre at Main and Hastings streets.

Events

5 d. ago Surrey School District cancels all U.S. field trips over ‘border safety’

Mark Pearmain, Supt. and CEO of the Surrey School District, told Global News that the district has a "vibrant and diverse" community of 85,000 students.

Society

5 d. ago Australian opposition leader says his home was the target of an alleged bomb plot

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian opposition leader Peter Dutton confirmed on Friday that his family home had been the target of an alleged bomb plot, but said concerns for his personal safety did not restrict his election campaigning. Dutton is campaigning to replace Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at elections on May 3. Both leaders are […]

Politics

6 d. ago Surrey schools cancel trips to U.S. over safety concerns for students

District Superintendent Mark Pearmain has directed Surrey schools "to pause booking future travel to the United States, certainly for the remainder of this year and looking into next year.”

Society

6 d. ago Some Canadian schools suspend or cancel U.S. field trips amid trade war

At least two Canadian school districts have suspended or cancelled field trips down south over political uncertainty in the United States. 

Society

6 d. ago Some schools in Canada are putting U.S. field trips on hold amid trade war

There are disappointed students, anxious parents and cautious school officials in at least two Canadian school districts that have suspended or cancelled trips over political uncertainty in the United States. British Columbia’s largest school district in Surrey has put all its field trips down south on hold to prevent any “negative experiences at the border,” […]

Society

8 d. ago Alberta moves closer to creating optional provincial police force that could replace RCMP

An independent force could step in to help address concerns about the Mounties' staffing shortages and rising costs, the public safety minister said

Events

1 week ago Safety forum on Calgary Transit aims to address community 'uproar'

The event comes days after a woman was shoved into a transit shelter downtown by an unknown man

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2 w. ago Numerous recent pedestrian collisions in Lethbridge prompted police last month to address traffic safety issues

Following concerns about pedestrian safety near schools and playgrounds, Lethbridge police responded in March with a month-long campaign to address traffic safety issues. The initiative saw Lethbridge police and community peace officers, as well as Alberta Sheriffs, visited most schools in the city, engaging with nearly 300 parents and students, issuing 16 tickets and giving […]

Events

2 w. ago Safety, financial concerns led to removal of Calgary seniors' housing management

The Trinity Place Foundation of Alberta no longer manages 16 properties, turned over to three non-profit operators as of Monday

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2 w. ago Bankrupt 23andMe’s DNA data gets sale nod as concerns linger

Bankrupt genetic testing firm 23andMe Holding Co. won permission from a judge to try to sell information about customers’ medical and ancestry-related data, a trove that is considered the most valuable asset in the insolvency case — and has become a source of privacy and safety concerns amid the company’s collapse. Shares in the company […]

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2 w. ago Federal government updates China travel advisory after 4 Canadians executed

In a recently updated travel advisory, the government urges Canadians travelling to China to "exercise a high degree of caution" after the country executed four Canadians.The risk level is currently yellow, meaning there are "certain safety and security concerns or the situation could change quickly.""Exercise a high degree of caution in China due to the risk of arbitrary enforcement of local laws," reads the advisory, which was updated on March 17."Our ability to provide consular assistance in China is limited due to the level of transparency in China's judicial system. It may also impact your ability to obtain effective legal assistance."Canadians are warned that they could be severely punished even for non-violent crimes, and Chinese authorities may apply the death penalty in crimes they consider serious, such as drug offences.The government is also warning Canadians of exit bans that would prevent them from leaving the country as they go through customs and immigration...

Politics

3 w. ago NanoDefense Pro Reviews (URGENT) Investigative Report Examines Safety Concerns and Customer Reports

BOSTON, March 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NanoDefense Pro has swiftly captured the spotlight as a revolutionary solution claiming to transform nail and skin health through advanced nanotechnology. With more than 32,000 enthusiastic users already sharing their personal success stories, it’s impossible to ignore the buzz surrounding this product. Promising unparalleled results due to its […]

Economics

4 w. ago Vancouver International Auto Show removes Tesla, citing safety concerns at event

VANCOUVER — Tesla has been removed from participating in this week’s Vancouver International Auto Show over safety concerns, the event’s executive director says. Eric Nicholl said in a statement Tuesday that the show asked the electric carmaker to withdraw because of a “primary concern” for the safety of workers, attendees and exhibitors. Nicholl said Tesla […]

Society

4 w. ago Tesla removed from Vancouver International Auto Show for safety concerns

Eric Nicholl said that the automaker was provided multiple opportunities to voluntarily withdraw but it appears the organization did not do that.

Society

4 w. ago David Staples: Danielle Smith will fail Canadians if she cancels event with Ben Shapiro

Smith's ongoing hearts-and-minds campaign to win over Americans is in the interest of every Canadian.

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