All posts in Peel/Halton

Random Acts of Violence

Things are truly getting out of hand.  The whole gun violence issue in the US seems to be a problem that we as Canadians need to take seriously as well.  Especially when the acts of violence are happening in or …

2012 Crime Prevention Conference – November 9

On November 9, Safe City Mississauga and University of Toronto Mississauga will host the third annual Crime Prevention Conference. The conference gathers together people from a wide range

Cops for Cancer Campaign – March 24

2012 marks the 9th anniversary of Peel Regional Police participating in Cops for Cancer. Cops for Cancer started almost 20 years ago when a police officer stood up for

Volunteer Toronto

His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, will be the keynote speaker at Volunteer Toronto’s event highlighting the importance of volunteering, on Monday, December 5, 2011,

You Could Save A Kid’s Life

Too many children today believe suicide is the only way to deal with abuse, bullying, and depression. For many of those children Kids Help Phone is the only

Child driving ATV

ATV Safety Tips For Families

All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are motorized vehicles with 3 or 4 wheels and large, low-pressure tires. They are designed to be used by a single operator in off-road areas,

angry child

Peel Crimestoppers Anti-Bullying Elementary School Program

In 2003, Peel Crime Stoppers conducted a pilot project involving Crime stoppers and bullying. The program basically consisted of giving students from 7 schools presentations on crime stoppers

Shoplifting Prevention

Shoplifting Prevention

When assessing shoplifting, it is not initially considered an adverse issue that affects the community as a whole. It is a shocking reality that Canadian retail profits are

Child playing in playground

Playground Safety

Kids love playgrounds, and they can be part of a healthy, active lifestyle. But the playground is also a place where children can get hurt. Children are most

young woman with face in a toilet

Demystifying Eating Disorders

It’s almost impossible to work with girls today without ever hearing the dreaded statement that ‘Katie’ may have an eating disorder—with the implication that it’s up to you

Child being bullied

Bullying: It’s Not Just Part Of Growing Up

Throughout this past year, bullying has been making headlines across Canada. In early 2011, a series of suicides in Nova Scotia related to bullying and cyberbullying inspired an

See The Signs - suicide

See The Signs Of Suicide

Even though it’s been two years since I saw it happen, its impact on me is still strong. I was sitting in the stands at a Good Charlotte

The Power of Positive Parenting

Target Age Group 1 - 6, Triple P Seminars

Triple P seminars help parents manage their child’s behaviour in a constructive

Empowering Students to Stop Bullying and Mistreatment

The Halton District School Board invites you to Empowering Students to Stop Bullying and Mistreatment, What Every Parent/Guardian Needs to Know.

  • Wednesday, October 5, 2011
  • 7 – 8:30 p.m. 
  • Halton

2011 Crime Prevention Conference – Tickets go on sale Today!

The 2011 Crime Prevention Conference will be held on Friday, November 4th, 2011 at the NEW Instructional Centre, University of Toronto, Mississauga. The tickets go on sale on Monday