Quebec sidewalk study exposes urban planning priorities challenge

Sunday, May 4, 2025, 1:20 am more...

A recent study reveals that increasing sidewalk infrastructure significantly boosts pedestrian activity across Quebec municipalities. Critics decry the irony as municipal funds favor highway expansions over safe, walkable neighborhoods, leaving local residents to fend for their feet while urban planning seems fixated on fast lanes.

ottawacitizen.com / Gagnon: Moving away from a car-centric city requires better safety measures

lapresse.ca / Villes et municipalités | Plus de trottoirs, plus de marcheurs

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StatsCan: Rural Crime Rates Surpass Urban Levels

Friday, May 2, 2025, 3:13 pm more...

Recent Statistics Canada data has shed light on the stark disparity in crime, revealing that rural areas—especially northern communities in Saskatchewan and Manitoba—face significantly higher violent crime rates than their urban counterparts. The findings have prompted calls for tailored safety solutions.

theglobeandmail.com / Rural crime rates consistently higher than in urban centres, StatCan data suggests

globalnews.ca / StatsCan data suggests rural crime rates consistently higher than in urban centres

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Toronto North York stabbing incident under investigation

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 9:21 am more...

Two news reports detail an early-morning stabbing in North York where a man in his 20s was seriously injured. Police are actively searching for the suspect who fled the scene by vehicle, highlighting concerns over safety on city streets during the unfolding incident.

torontosun.com / CRIME SCENE: Man with dreads sought in North York stabbing

citynews.ca / Man seriously injured in North York stabbing

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 3 days ago #crime #urban #ontario #canada +