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The articles and information in your Everyday Guidebook is provided by sponsors from across Canada who believe in building community by connecting neighbours. To help strengthen these connections, they have made a commitment to share these useful articles on everyday topics for your benefit. You will find that many items apply across Canada, while some are specific to your region or Province.
Top tips on keeping your home safe from burglary
June 11, 2008 -- I love being at home but I also love to travel. Aside from the great
adventure of the travel itself, one of the best parts of a fabulous
trip is arr...
Home Security Challenge
November 30, 2007 -- Is the security of your home sufficient to frustrate a potential thief or increase their chances of getting caught? The Home Security Challenge was de...
'Tis the season for thieves too: Protect yourself from a home invasion
November 29, 2007 -- 'Tis the season for thieves too: Protect yourself from a home invasion(NC)-The holiday season is a time of sharing. But don't take it to the extreme b...
Starting a Neighbourhood Association
June 7, 2007 -- Here is a list of useful links that may help you in your efforts to build a thriving neighbourhood association.
Starting a Neighbourhood Associationh...
Workplace Violence
November 15, 2006 -- ...
Repeat Burglaries Homes/Businesses
June 15, 2006 --
Repeat Burglaries Homes/Businesses
Did you know that victims of residential burglaries are 12 times more likely to be re-burglarized in the next mo...
Residential Hi-Rise Security
June 15, 2006 --
Residential Hi-Rise Security
Whether you’re a landlord, tenant or visitor, the nature of hi-rise residential communities provides a unique challeng...
Safe Kids Canada survey...rail safety.
June 15, 2006 -- Safe Kids Canada survey reveals only 30 per cent of parents talk to their children about rail safety.
TORONTO October 27, 2005 - Safe Kids Canada and...
Beware of "homemade" cleaning mixtures
June 5, 2006 -- Beware of "homemade" cleaning mixtures
(NC)-Although some consumers may believe they are making a safer choice by using homemade mixtures to clean th...
Kid-safe cleaning
June 5, 2006 -- Kid-safe cleaning
Photo courtesy of Metro Creative Graphics
(NC)-Are you taking all necessary precautions to ensure your household cleaning rou...
Summer Safety
May 20, 2006 --
Summer Safety
Seasonal factors can create profound changes in our habits and affect our environments. This can result in increased criminal opportu...
Before You Leave on Your Trip
April 19, 2006 --
When we leave for work or go out, we routinely check to ensure that we have turned off the coffee pot, unplugged the curling iron and locked the doo...
Internet Safety Unit
March 17, 2006 --
Internet Safety Committee (ISC) was created in 1999 on the recommendation of Chief Noel P. Catney and the Chief's Management Group. The Committee's ...
Winter Safety
February 21, 2006 -- Seasonal factors can create profound changes in our habits and affect our environments. This can result in increased criminal opportunities. Adjust yo...
Questions to Ask the Sales Person or Telemarketer
January 16, 2006 --
1.What is your name?
2.What is the name of your company?
3. Can I call you back? What is your phone number?
If they say NO, do not deal with this...
CHILDREN'S SAFETY PLAN
December 16, 2005 -- Children require a safe environment in which to live. When their home-life is a battleground involving the adults who live there, it can be traumatic ...
Want to Deter Crime? Think CPTED
November 18, 2005 -- Forget alarms. Forget stiff prison sentences. Even forget about police presence. One of the best deterrents against crime is called CPTED.
You've ...
Crime Prevention Academy
October 18, 2005 --
We spend most of our lives preparing to meet life’s challenges. Yet few of us are prepared to prevent or deal with a criminal challenge should it co...
Emergency Kits
September 29, 2005 -- Snow storms in Ontario, floods during your driving trip in Britain, or just a couple of hours without power after a thunderstorm - at home or on the r...
Crime Stoppers Program
September 19, 2005 -- CRIME STOPPERS is a non-profit organization, which rallies the community, the news media and the police in a collective campaign against crime. Crime ...
Residential Hi-Rise Security
August 19, 2005 --
Whether you’re a landlord, tenant or visitor, the nature of hi-rise residential communities provides a unique challenge in keeping you safe and your...
Travel Safety
July 18, 2005 -- Travelling By Car - At Hotel - Other Tips
TRUST YOUR INSTINCTSIf you feel uncomfortable - LEAVE!
BEFORE YOU GO- Identify your travel preferences.- C...
Safety for Seniors
June 17, 2005 --
Why Protection For Seniors?
Crimes such as break and enter, assault, robbery and fraud are always hard on the victim. For those citizens who are ol...
Road Rage
May 18, 2005 -- Could you be contributing to the problem without even knowing it?Take this simple road rage test and find out how you do!
Which of the following...
Personal-use Computers: Operating Safety & Security
April 18, 2005 -- Many of us take our computer safety for granted. After all, the computers are housed in our homes where we tend to feel secure. Problems c...
Fraud and Identity Theft
March 17, 2005 -- Fraud occurs when a victim is tricked or otherwise induced into willingly parting with their property by an approach that involves deception.
WHAT IS...
Home Security: Window Security & Patio Doors
February 17, 2005 -- Windows & Patio Doors present a special challenge with respect to home security. They can be broken, forced open, or lifed from their track....
Auto & Vehicle Theft
January 17, 2005 --
The personal and financial cost of auto theft can be staggering. Every car owner in Canada helps to pay for the nearly $1 billion, annual cost of au...
Dealing with Common Neighbourhood Problems and Maintaining Your Quality of Life
December 20, 2004 --
Traffic, Parking, Loitering, Suspicious Activity, Dogs, Noise, Litter, Graffiti, Walkways & Drugs
The quality of life in our communitie...
Identity Theft
December 6, 2004 --
Protecting your identity
What is identity theft?
Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information...
Protecting Your Debit Card and PIN
December 6, 2004 -- Protecting Your Debit Card and PIN
Debit cards are used so widely that most Ontario consumers can’t imagine life without them. Millions of time...
Shopping with Children
December 6, 2004 -- It can be very easy to lose track of a small child in a department store.
Imagine you and your four-year-old are in a department store crowded with
...
Streetproofing Your Children
November 17, 2004 -- Caring means taking an active part in your children’s lives, teaching them needed skills that will guide them as they grow.Streetproofing techniques c...
Elder Abuse
October 18, 2004 --
Elder Abuse
Something Can Be Done
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS SUBJECT, PLEASE CONTACT:PEEL REGIONAL POLICECrime Prevention Services7750 Hurontari...
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
September 20, 2004 --
Have you ever wondered why some properties are victimized and others are not and what makes one property more susceptible to criminal attack than an...
Crime Prevention Basics
September 17, 2004 -- The majority of people practice basic crime prevention without giving it a lot of thought. We lock the doors when we leave our homes or take the keys ...
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