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Ontario to extend state of emergency, despite ‘glimmer of light’ in numbers: Ford

Ontario will extend its state of emergency by another month, Premier Doug Ford said Monday.


Why Canadians and Americans are buying guns during the coronavirus pandemic

While there are no official numbers, gun stores in Canada have reported increased sales since COVID-19 outbreak.


COVID-19 a ‘failure of early warning’ for Canada, intelligence expert says

A determination in mid-January that COVID-19 could hit Canada hard would have given the country a head start.
 
 
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Cleaning and caring for guard uniforms during COVID-19

To be safer and more protected at work, guards need to clean their uniforms regularly. » Read full article
 
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Activists targeted in ‘Zoom bombing’ attacks call on big tech to boost security

Several groups have reported that their videoconferences have been hijacked by disruptors sending sexist and racist messages. » Read full article

Crime drops around the world as COVID-19 keeps people inside

Still, law enforcement officials worry about a surge of unreported domestic violence, and what happens when restrictions lift. » Read full article

Man arrested after series of vehicle break-ins at University of Alberta hospital

Police say they found break-and-enter tools on the suspect at the time of his arrest. » Read full article
 
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Security Canada West

Location: Richmond, B.C.
Date: June 17, 2020
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Grower Day

Location: St. Catharines, Ont.
Date: July 28-29, 2020
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Location: Abbotsford, B.C.
Date: Aug. 18-19, 2020
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Location: Moncton, N.B.
Date: Sept. 16, 2020
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