Ontario to build new provincial emergency preparedness and response HQ
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Last week's Focus On Guarding event was an opportunity for the industry to gather and discuss issues including guard safety, the influence of technology, business growth opportunities, and more. Check out coverage and photos in our featured story.
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Festival suspect had mental health team, no sign he needed hospitalization: ministry

The man accused of killing 11 people at a Vancouver festival was under the care of a mental health team, but there was nothing to indicate a change in his condition that warranted involuntarily hospitalization, British Columbia’s Health Ministry said Tuesday.


Ontario to build new provincial emergency preparedness and response HQ

Infrastructure Ontario has launched its RFP for Functional Programming Services, which will determine the systems and capabilities the new headquarters will require in order to fulfill its functions, according to a government press release.


Fire trucks stolen in southern Alberta found, man facing charges

One man is facing charges after police say two fire trucks were stolen in southern Alberta. RCMP responded to a commercial alarm near the firehall in Champion, a village south of Calgary, when an officer saw two fire trucks speeding down a road without their lights on.


 
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Inaugural Focus On Guarding event addresses crucial industry issues

Canadian Security held its first-ever Focus On Guarding summit on April 24, bringing together the C-suite from guard companies, corporate security executives who deploy contract and in-house guards, and leaders from security associations who support the industry. » Read full article
 
 
NEWS 
 

Some emergency departments installing AI weapons detection amid rising violence

London Health Sciences Centre is the latest Canadian hospital to install a weapons detection system in its emergency department as health-care workers across the country continue to grapple with increasing violence. » Read full article

ASIS events rolling out across Canada this spring and summer

Several chapters have started the year off strong with some great events hosted in Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver. » Read full article

Amelia Earhart statue vanishes from Newfoundland park, leaving town and mayor shocked

A Newfoundland town is looking for answers after a life-size statue of pioneering American aviator Amelia Earhart disappeared from a municipal park on Thursday. » Read full article

 
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