News by subject: PSF

The Television Bureau of Advertising (TVB), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Ad Council's "Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving" PSA campaign, today announced the...

In a move to continue its explosive growth, Cash for Arms has relaunched its website with new updates. The company's gun-buying innovations are changing the way Americans sell guns...

SaverOne 2014 Ltd. , a company developing and deploying transportation safety and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) technologies and solutions, today presented its results for the nine month period ended September 30, 2022 and presented...

Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in Canada, and in 2013, significant spring flooding in Saskatchewan caused major damage to homes, municipalities, First Nation communities, agricultural structures, small businesses, and to both...

SPS is delighted to announce the publication of its Annual Global Insights Report 2022 to assist and inform travellers and the travel industry of Kidnap, Ransom, Extortion and Piracy events around the world according to their dedicated crisis...

SoundOff Signal, a global leader in vehicle lighting, control systems and electronic warning solutions for law enforcement, fire, EMS, amber and government markets, announced today the official launch of bluePRINT Connect® powered by ACETECHtm...

Former Police Officer Darnell Blackburn is joining WDIV-Local 4 as the station's Crime and Safety Expert on all platforms -- Local 4 News on television, the station website clickondetroit.com, and on the station's streaming channel Local 4+ -- it was...

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) reminds the public to stay safe this holiday season and obey all warning signs, fencing and booms near its hydroelectric stations and dams....

Last year, the Columbus City Council issued a resolution declaring December as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month in the City of Columbus and commended RADD Ohio for its efforts to educate young adults ages 18-25 about the risks of impaired...

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has called on manufacturers of e-scooters, self-balancing scooters (often referred to as hoverboards), e-bicycles and e-unicycles to review their product lines and ensure they comply with established...

Better Protection (the "Company"), a commercial fire protection provider servicing fire detection, alarm and suppression systems, today announced its launch as a new company formed by the combination of Chicago-based Assurant Fire Protection,...

Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (2096.HK) announced today that, XIANNUOXIN (SIM0417), an anti-SARS-CoV-2 drug candidate jointly developed by Simcere with Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica (the "SIMM") and Wuhan Institute of Virology (the "WIV"),...

Members of the Montreal Firefighters Association will be visiting the homes of hundreds of families with food, groceries and gifts on Tuesday, December 20, just days before Christmas. The firefighters invite the media to take part in this great...

Summary Brand(s)Venetian MeatsProductFinocchiona Salami Sweet FennelIssueFood - Microbial Contamination - SalmonellaWhat to doDo not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute recalled products Affected productsBrand Product Size UPC Codes Venetian...

SummaryBrand(s) Power Life by Tony Horton ProductHigh Impact Plant Protein Chocolate Flavor IssueFood - Allergen - Milk What to doDo not consume recalled products to which you are allergic or sensitive. Affected products Brand Product Size UPC Codes...

Drones are a popular holiday gift for budding pilots of all ages who want to explore the skies, and FirstEnergy Corp. is reminding the public to keep electrical safety in mind as they try out their gifts and celebrate with loved ones. Before taking...

In response to the alarming rise in violent pharmacy robberies, the Ontario College of Pharmacists is taking steps to mandate the use of time-delayed safes to store narcotics in the province's 4,700-plus community pharmacies. At its most recent...

YouMail issued a new threat advisory today warning that Americans are under threat from delivery company imposter robocalls and robotexts. These vishing calls and smishing texts pretend to be from major American package delivery companies, such as...

Members of the Montreal Firefighters Association will be visiting the homes of hundreds of families with food, groceries and gifts on Tuesday, December 20, just days before Christmas. The firefighters invite the media to take part in this great...

Next Generation Advanced (NGA) and Verizon announced today that they have deployed the nation's first National Emergency Number Association (NENA) i3 End State in Logan County, West Virginia. This first-in-the-nation, end-to-end Next Generation 9-1-1...

Summary Brand(s): Scotian Isle Baked GoodsProduct: Chicken Pot Pie 5in.Companies: Scotian Isle Baked Goods Inc.Issue: Food ? Allergen ? EggCategory: Multiple food itemWhat to do: Do not consume recalled products to which you are allergic or...

On Thursday, December 15, The Independence Fund, in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank, provided more than 200 Veterans and their families with care packages through a no-contact drive-thru at the Charlotte Veterans Affairs Health Care Center...

"I wanted to create a car seat safety system to notify parents if a child was inadvertently left behind in a parked vehicle," said an inventor, from Duncanville, Texas, "so I invented the BABY- B- SAFE. My design would provide added protection for...

Hydro Ottawa crews have been dispatched since early this morning to restore power to the various impacted areas affected by outages resulting from today's winter snow storm....

At approximately 9:45 a.m., on December 16, 2022, inmate François Paquette was apprehended by the Sûreté du Québec. This inmate had been unlawfully at large from Archambault Institution, a multi-level security federal institution, since December 15,...

On December 15, 2022 during the 10:00 p.m. count, staff members of the minimum-security unit at Archambault Institution, a multi-level security federal institution, discovered that Francois Paquette was not accounted for. The Correctional Service of...

Miracle Swimming School for Adults (MSSA) recently highlighted some disturbing CDC statistics* that point to more than 4,000 people who die each year in preventable drowning accidents, eighty percent of whom are adults. Founded by professional...

The 2022 Monitoring the Future Survey (MTF) released today confirms that youth vaping remains a serious public health threat with noteworthy upticks among 10th and 12th graders and increases in daily use (30 days in the last month) across those who...

On December 14, Kiev Region Police Force received a donation of eight police vehicles to aid officers responsible for patrolling the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, an officially designated area around the site of the Chernobyl disaster. The vehicles were...

In March, 3M announced a commitment to help increase safety and visibility in 100 school zones in 23 countries by 2024. To date, 3M...

Today, Pallet Shelter (Pallet), a public benefit corporation focused on ending unsheltered homelessness, announced five "dignity standards" that they will partner on with site operators, cities, and governments to ensure all Pallet villages give...

The holidays are approaching, but scammers aren't taking any breaks from their attempts to trick you into handing over money or personal information. Scammers prey on the increased financial pressures that many of us face around the holidays, so it's...

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds all travellers of what to expect when crossing the border this holiday season, whether they will be returning to or visiting Canada. Here are some tips to help you plan for your trip:  Plan ahead and...

In order to make this holiday season as safe as can be, the Service de sécurité incendie de Montréal (SIM) is pleased to offer practical advice to prevent fires and spend the holiday season in complete peace of mind....

The Christmas and New Year's holidays are times for families to gather together, enjoying each other's company and celebrating all that is good. The last thing anyone wants to happen is for someone from their family to not return home safely....

Each year thousands of Americans pack up and go out of town over the holiday season - the majority traveling at least 50 miles from home. Whether you are planning a tropical getaway or a visit to see relatives, being away from home and out of your...

SummaryBrand(s): Taynton Bay SpiritsProduct: Pickle VodkaCompanies: Taynton Bay SpiritsIssue: Food ? ChemicalCategory: Beverages (Alcoholic)What to do: Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute recalled productsAudience: General public; Hotels,...

SummaryBrand(s): EverlandProduct: Chocolate productsCompanies: Jiva Manufacturing & Distribution Inc.Issue: Food ? Allergen ? MilkCategory: Candy, confectionary, snacks and sweetenersWhat to do: Do not consume recalled products to which you are...

Today's national data release on opioid- and stimulant-related harms shows that the overdose crisis and increasingly toxic illegal drug supply continue to take a devastating toll on individuals, families, and communities across Canada. Our hearts go...

Health Canada is advising that the following product(s) may pose serious health risks. For more information, including what you should do, visit the online safety alert. Health Canada maintains a list of unauthorized health products that may pose...

Viking Integrated Safety (VIS), a division of Viking SupplyNet, announced the immediate availability of the Oxeo Extinguishing System, which uses argon and/or nitrogen to suppress fire threats by rapidly lowering oxygen levels in protected spaces....

HazAdapt, Inc., the groundbreaking startup building the next evolution of emergency and public safety engagement technology, was named the winner of IAEM's 2022 Technology & Innovation award. This honors building the next evolution of emergency and...

The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, along with Government of Canada officials, will provide an update on COVID-19, post-COVID condition, and other public health concerns. After their remarks, they will be available to take questions...

Legal-Bay, the Pre-Settlement Funding Company, announced an expected increase in motor vehicle and slip-and-fall accidents in the northeast area due to the inclement weather this time of year. The freezing temperatures create dangerous situations for...

New research undertaken by The Insurance Bulletin maps the incidence of fatalities on Christmas day and New Year's Eve to prepare drivers in the U.S. as they head out on the road at the end of the year. The American Automobile Association estimates...

To echo China's new guidelines for COVID-19 prevention and control, local governments and hospitals across the country have been optimizing medical services and the allocation of medical resources to face a likely surge in patients and take better...

The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, along with Government of Canada officials, will provide an update on COVID-19, post-COVID condition, and other public health concerns. After their remarks, they will be available to take questions...

As a massive winter storm sweeps across a large swath of the United States this week, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to take steps to protect themselves from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and fires. ...

The federal agency that protects against pandemics and bioterrorism has elevated Texas Biomedical Research Institute into the top ranks of its national readiness and preparedness network....

RuggON, an international maker of ruggedized mobile solutions, announced two of its products were receiving AST ASTORS 2022 Homeland Security Awards. Its SOL PA501 10.1" Fully Rugged Tablet with Wireless FirstNet Certification and Band 14...