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  • City of Calgary implementing new safety plan amid cost concerns
  • Federal government, Edmonton community groups talk downtown safety
  • Calgary’s iconic Stephen Avenue transformed in effort to attract more visitors

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

City of Calgary implementing new safety plan amid cost concerns

The plan, entitled Safer Together, aims to coordinate the response to address safety in public spaces, homelessness, domestic violence, poverty and social isolation.

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globalnews.ca /3 weeks ago

Federal government, Edmonton community groups talk downtown safety

Secretary of State for Combatting Crime Ruby Sahota addressed an Edmonton Chamber of Commerce event on Thursday, with the discussion including talk on downtown safety.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Calgary’s iconic Stephen Avenue transformed in effort to attract more visitors

"See You on Stephen Avenue." That's the slogan of the city of Calgary's new campaign to attract more visitors to the heart of the downtown core which was launched Wednesday.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Calgary man charged after 2 people shot at downtown CTrain station

A 25-year-old Calgary man faces a long list of firearms charges after two men were shot Saturday evening at the Victoria Park/Stampede CTrain station.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Edmonton city council faces urgent call to address downtown business closures

The Downtown Revitalization Coalition is calling on city council to implement emergency business measures after several restaurants in the core announced closures this summer.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Two injured, one in custody in shooting on Calgary LRT platform: police

Two people were hospitalized, one in life-threatening condition, after a shooting Saturday night on the platform of Calgary's Stampede Victoria LRT station.

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globalnews.ca /1 week ago

Calgary uses AI to determine the 50 highest-risk intersections for pedestrians

The list of the highest-risk intersections comes after the City of Calgary used AI to assess and assign a risk score to more than 17,000 intersections across the city. 

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globalnews.ca /20 hours ago

Surface Green Line LRT route in downtown Calgary endorsed by city committee

The surface alignment for the Green Line LRT through Calgary's downtown core chosen by a city committee was the only option that fell within the project's available budget.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Calgary emergency crews say more water rescue calls coming in 2026 than 2025

Calgarians are making their way onto the city's rivers after safety advisories dropped. Emergency crews are answering more water rescue calls so far this summer compared to 2025.

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globalnews.ca /2 weeks ago

Two teens facing charges after police chase involving electric dirt bikes

Police say they were called to Coach Hill around 1:30 a.m. after getting reports that three teens had been "performing stunts and operating their electric dirt bikes dangerously."

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Downtown Edmonton retailers dig in amid rash of restaurant closures: ‘Not going anywhere’

Some downtown retailers are reacting to the recent closures of restaurants nearby. While issues like accessibility and safety are concerns, they have no plans to leave the core.

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globalnews.ca /6 days ago

Drivers will soon see speed limits drop in communities across Calgary

Residents in Lake Bonavista should expect to see the speed limit signs start to change in the coming months, with everything completed by the end of the year.

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globalnews.ca /4 weeks ago

Charges laid in fatal 2025 crash in Calgary’s Temple neighbourhood

A 26-year-old man has been charged with criminal dangerous driving causing death almost one year after a crash killed a woman in her 50s.

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globalnews.ca /2 weeks ago

Pedestrian suffers critical injuries in northeast Calgary hit and run

The incident happened shortly after 3:30 p.m. in the intersection of 44th Avenue Northeast and 52nd Street Northeast in the community of Temple.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

City of Calgary scrambling to fix another major water main break

Another serious water main break in the City of Calgary has shut down a large section of Macleod Trail, causing big problems for commuters.

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wbrz.com /2 weeks ago

Bar owners say Baton Rouge's Third Street feels different at night after a police crackdown

BATON ROUGE — Police have increased their presence on Third Street following a series of late-night fights that drew attention from business owners and spread across soci...

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wishtv.com /1 month ago

Downtown Indy Alliance launches 2026 perception survey to gather public feedback

The Downtown Indy Alliance has launched its 2026 Downtown Perception Survey to gather feedback from residents, workers, and visitors regarding safety, cleanliness, and urban improv...

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globalnews.ca /1 week ago

Vehicle break-ins increasing across Edmonton, especially in west end and downtown

There were nearly 300 vehicles broken into in the west end and downtown alone in August, and in many cases Edmonton police said wallets, ID and other personal items were stolen.

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globalnews.ca /2 weeks ago

Calgary’s tech sector sees North America’s highest growth 3 years and counting

A new report from CBRE Group shows that job growth in Calgary's tech sector was more than 50% between 2022 and 2025, more than 20 points ahead of the next metropolitan area.

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toronto.citynews.ca /1 month ago

Toronto police stepping up security measures at Big on Bloor Festival

Toronto police are stepping up security measures for the 20th annual Big on Bloor Festival happening this weekend. Officials say there will be a visible police presence throughout...

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Calgary Fire Department issues warning about danger of lithium-ion battery fires

The Calgary Fire Department has issued a reminder about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries after firefighters responded to three fires over a 24-hour period.

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torontosun.com /1 month ago

Toronto ranked 12th safest city in Canada in new survey

The most dangerous city in Canada is Surrey, B.C.

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globalnews.ca /4 weeks ago

Calgary police officer shot, suspect dead after dramatic chase and gunfire in city park

A police officer was shot Monday in what began as a traffic stop but within seconds spiralled into a foot chase, carjacking and broad-daylight gun battle in a Calgary park.

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globalnews.ca /4 weeks ago

Bowness businesses contend with sinkhole after another Calgary water main break

According to the City of Calgary, the water main ruptured around 10 a.m. Saturday which has affected water distribution to around 20 businesses in the Bowness area.

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