Summertime safety in the city
Winnipeg is a pretty fantastic place to be during the summer months. If you are like me, you love doing the hometown tourist thing, visiting some of our lovely restaurants,…
When you have an emergency!
9-1-1 has long been a trusted lifeline between you and the emergency services you require. That will never change. Whether to report a medical emergency such as a heart attack…
The scammers are out there: what you need to know to avoid being taken
She was in her early 80s, very independent, and always proud to help where she could. So, it was no real surprise to those who knew her that she answered…
Mitigate break-ins at your home
By James Hamm When we started to write this column, we thought this is the perfect time of year for folks to think about the small steps they can take…
Watch out for romance scams – never send money to on-line lovers!
They say love is blind and, in its most altruistic sense, that is a wonderful notion. But, it’s also a reason we need to be cautious when seeking new romance…
Auto theft
2020! May we look forward with clarity and good decisions in mind. May we look back with sound hindsight so we may learn from the past to make good decisions…
‘Tis the season to be thievin’
Watch your possessions in the Christmas frenzy Ho. Ho. Hold on to your holiday shopping, or at the very least make sure it’s safely tucked away out of sight! It…
Be aware of your surroundings
This past summer, investigators were alerted to a rash of stolen debit cards resulting from a group of fraudsters. Most often the crimes were committed in local stores and parking…
Winnipeg Police Service: Report Crimes Online
The police encourages you to report all crimes. And now it’s easier than ever that you can actually report crimes online. The man leaving Winnipeg Police Headquarters in early August…