This week was a milestone for Vancouver’s Crime Stoppers when they celebrated their 25 year anniversary.  A non-profit organization, Crime Stoppers works with the police, the media and the community to provide a service where people can call in to leave anonymous tips about crime in their area.  Once tips are evaluated, the information is passed on to the appropriate [...]

Do we as a society become numb to the violence around us? Do we glaze over the latest tragedy in an effort to remain detached from the suffering? I think we do. Then there are artists like Pamela Masik, who chose to delve into the lives of the missing women of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.  Masik’s exhibition, [...]

Our neighbour to the south is recognizing Memorial Day.  In much the same way we in Canada show our respects during our November Remembrance Day, the United States is remembering all those who have lost their lives in battle and all those dedicated to making this world a safer place. Fellow blogger Meadowlark posted a [...]

I was going to comment on a variety of topics for TWIP, but nothing comes close to the loss of a child.  So today, I send my most heartfelt condolences to the parents, family and friends of 8 year old Tori Stafford of Woodstock, Ontario.          Tori Stafford went missing on April 8, [...]

    Since witnessing the death of one of our police dogs in 2006, I have been researching the laws and regulations surrounding the current status of cruelty to animals.  Specifically, how our Canadian laws protect our police service animals.  Here’s where we stand as of May 2009: Section 445 of the Criminal Code of Canada: Every [...]