News by subject: PSF

Since 2019, Ontario has seen a staggering 310% increase in powerline contacts by the general public, according to the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA). To help educate Ontarians and keep them safe, this Powerline Safety Week (May 15 to 21), ESA is...

Enghouse Systems Limited , a leading vertical enterprise software solutions company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Castiglione as Vice President of Corporate Development. With over 15 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions,...

Vermilion Energy Inc. ("Vermilion", "We", "Our", or the "Company") is pleased to report that it has restored approximately 60% of the 30,000 boe/d of production that was temporarily shut-in as a result of the wildfires in West Central Alberta. We...

Following Education Cannot Wait's (ECW) high-level field mission with UNHCR to the border regions of Chad with Sudan where 60,000 refugees have arrived recently, ECW Executive Director Yasmine Sherif announced a US$3 million First Emergency Response...

Ensuring that Canadians are prepared for extreme weather events and other emergencies and increasing our collective resilience continues to be a priority for the Government of Canada. Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, President of the King's Privy...

Unceded Traditional Territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg Nation ? Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown?Indigenous Relations; the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic...

Following is a statement from Brian Sauvé, President and CEO of the National Police Federation (NPF), regarding increase threats and violence against police and the need greater protections for police officers: "Earlier today, a police officer was...

Thousands of healthcare workers at five HCA facilities in California have voted to authorize an unfair labor practice strike to demand their employer stop the threats and intimidation, and bargain in good faith with them over short-staffing,...

All Traffic Solutions (ATS) awarded a Shield 12 radar speed sign to Madison Township Police Department in Michigan through the company's ATS Gives Back initiative. All Traffic Solutions is committed to creating safe streets and neighborhoods across...

Brand: Kobayashi Sante FX SummaryProduct: Unauthorized health products labelled to contain prescription drugsIssue: Health products ? Product safetyWhat to do: Do not use these products. Return them to your local pharmacy for proper disposal. Consult...

Many Alberta residents have been displaced from their homes due to the extraordinary wildfires in the province. As a result, some may have lost or left behind their health insurance information or items such as prescription drugs and eyeglasses. Many...

May 15, 2023 is International Water Safety Day. It's a day designated to spread global awareness of the drowning pandemic and to educate youth in becoming safer in and around the water. On this day, activities are happening in local communities to...

Transport Canada is closely monitoring the wildfires throughout British Columbia, Alberta and the Prairies, and their impact on the national transportation system. The department remains in continuous contact with local authorities, and the...

Today, the Government of Canada announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 104 for the Police Operations Support (PO) group. Upon ratification, it would apply to approximately 1,050...

Ontario's public institutions have risen to the challenge, sharing their best and brightest projects to shine a light on the benefits of government transparency and open data....

Today, as the Federal government officially rolls back pandemic restrictions and ends the public health emergency, Urban Health Plan is launching "I'm in My....Era," a multimedia campaign designed to bring awareness to the importance of COVID...

An E. coli lawsuit was filed on behalf of Nicholas Lowe against Panera Bread in the Federal District Court of Washington. Mr. Lowe is represented by Marler Clark, the Nation's Food Safety Law Firm. Case 2:23-cv-00678 ? Complaint...

Summary Product: Lithium-ion batteries used in e-mobility devices, such as e-scooters or e-bikesIssue: Misuse or modification of lithium-ion batteries used in e-mobility devices such as electronic bikes and scooters, can cause fires or explosions,...

The Honourable Bill Blair, President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness has approved a Request for Federal Assistance from the Province of Alberta to support their efforts to combat the significant wildfire...

As part of on-going efforts to be transparent and accountable to the communities we serve, the RCMP will start field testing body-worn cameras in three different areas of the country. In the coming days, body-worn cameras will be worn by frontline...

On May 10, 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) Director General convened the fifth meeting of the International Health Regulations (IHR) Emergency Committee on the multi-country outbreak of mpox to consider whether mpox still constitutes a...

As announced by the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety Canada, on March 27, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is re?opening the Chief Mountain port of entry for the season. After suspending the service for the last three...

The rising frequency and severity of natural disasters is a growing concern. In recent years, Canadians have seen extreme weather events, like floods and wildland fires, destroy homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure, and leave lasting...

The company's Ambernath plant underwent a comprehensive, quantified, and robust evaluation of its occupational health and safety policies, processes and practices. The audit process included documentation review, interviews with senior management,...

The Protect and Serve Act of 2023 is federal legislation aimed at enhancing the safety of law enforcement officers across the United States. The Act is essential for officers who put their lives on the line daily to protect the public. Sponsored by...

Government of Canada officials will host a media technical briefing related to the National Risk Profile, Canada's first public, strategic, national-level disaster risk assessment. Following the media technical briefing, members of the media are...

The company's Ambernath plant underwent a comprehensive, quantified, and robust evaluation of its occupational health and safety policies, processes and practices. The audit process included documentation review, interviews with senior management,...

Government of Canada officials will host a media technical briefing related to the National Risk Profile, Canada's first public, strategic, national-level disaster risk assessment. Following the media technical briefing, members of the media are...

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise pedestrians and cyclists that the sidewalk under the east approach of the St. Andrews Lock and Dam bridge will be closed for construction and maintenance purposes during the following...

The "Industrial Safety Market by Type, Offering, End User, and Geography - Global Forecasts to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The research report titled provides an in-depth analysis of the industrial safety market...

SummaryProduct: Illegal edible cannabis productsIssue: Children have been hospitalized after accidentally ingesting illegal "copycat" edible cannabis products that resemble popular candies and snack foods.What to do: When purchasing cannabis,...

Invents World's First Fire-Suppressant, Paper Packaging Wrap to Safely Transport, Store and Recycle Lithium-Ion Batteries WATERTOWN, Conn., May 10, 2023  -- As the number of battery technologies continue to increase to charge up the modern world's...

During the current legislative session, the Montana House of Representatives passed House Resolution 2. This resolution, introduced by Representative Steve Gunderson of District 1, recognizes the critical importance of the lessons learned during the...

sweetFrog (www.sweetFrog.com), the premium frozen yogurt brand, is partnering with the American Red Cross to raise awareness for water safety ahead of the busy summer swim season.  ...

Fusus was named the winner of a Gold Stevie® Award in the Achievement in Technology Innovation category and a Bronze Stevie® Award in the Most Innovative Tech Company of the Year with up to 2,500 employees in The 21st Annual...

With childhood drowning on the rise and children at a higher risk of drowning during the summer months as they spend more time near pools, lakes and oceans, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA), has kicked off its #WaterSafetyChampion...

Following last years infant formula crisis, food safety attorney, Bill Marler, of Marler Clark, Inc., PS, The Food Safety Law Firm, launched the "GET THE F OUT OF THE FDA" campaign. ...

The National Water Safety Coalition, comprised of the American Red Cross, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA), the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), and the World Waterpark Association...

Analysis Group, one of the largest international economics consulting firms, provided pro bono services to Greater Boston Legal Services and Ropes & Gray LLP on behalf of a group of families and pregnant women experiencing homelessness, in a class...

Today, Vector Solutions, the leading provider of impactful technology solutions dedicated to driving safer, smarter, better decision-making in the world's most critical industries, announced the launch of its Law Enforcement...

For children's author Adrian S. Goodwin, writing a picture book that invites a healthy dialogue about police officers and the community they serve has a personal significance. A Black female eighteen-year veteran of the New York City police...

On May 9, 2023 during a formal count, staff members at Willow Cree Healing Lodge, a minimum-security federal institution, discovered that Dane Woodward was not accounted for....

A test of Alert Ready, Canada's National Public Alerting System, will take place on May 10, 2023, across most provinces and territories. Canadians in participating provinces and territories will receive one test message from their respective...

Intersec, a global leader in telecom metadata and location intelligence solutions, is emphasizing the critical importance of fully reliable Public Warning Systems (PWS) for Citizen Safety. Intersec's commitment to operational excellence has resulted...

Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) supports annual law enforcement campaigns to increase seat belt use. This year's campaign will be May 15 and June 4. Seat belt use plays a critical role in reducing the severity of traffic-related injuries...

The livesproject.org provides both a living memorial to victims of the Fentanyl deaths and a call to action to stop the senseless loss of life. The National Crime Prevention Council and McGruff the Crime Dog® created the digital quilt as a way for...

The Canadian Coast Guard's seasonal lifeboat stations across the Great Lakes are all now open for the 2023 season. Stations in Ontario are located in Amherstburg, Cobourg, Goderich, Kingston, Meaford, Port Dover, Port Weller, Thunder Bay, and...

The CWB Group, a not-for-profit industry-funded organization that administers third-party certification systems in Canada, has announced that it will become a certification body for non-destructive personnel (NDT) by early 2024. The organization will...

Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, and the Honourable Rachna Singh, B.C. Minister of Education and Child Care, announced a...

New Self-Regulatory Organization of Canada (New SRO) is warning Canadian investors not to be fooled by IB Platform a.k.a. IBANK Platform. In social media advertisements, IB Platform or IBANK Platform is implying they are regulated by the former...