The wind cuts against your bare legs as you struggle to stay balanced in the hell called stilettos.  A wisp of clothing covers your breasts, the fabric torn and stitched together with trembling fingers.  The full moon rides the sky, seeking sanctuary behind racing storm clouds as you bend towards an open window.  You did not ask for this life, [...]

Have you ever wanted to ignore the alarm, roll over, jam the pillow over your head and go back to sleep?  If so, you know exactly how I feel every time I have to get up at a set time. Like yesterday morning. I had gone to sleep at 8:15 pm the night before, with [...]

This has nothing to do with policing.  You have been warned… # Today on Global TV’s Noon News Hour, anchor Randene Neill and SPCA spokeswoman Eileen Drever featured two dogs during the ’Adopt a Pet’ segment. The two dogs, Ginger and an unnamed but very energetic and sweet 11 month old pup, are looking to be adopted. Even though Randene and [...]

A call of a woman in distress.  Asking for help. Very faint.  I am in the block. A concerned neighbour points out the window.  A history of health problems, he says, the ambulance is there on a regular basis.   He lets me cut through his suite, shows me her door.  It is unlocked. A small apartment at [...]

Today was the Police Service Dog competition at the 2009 World Police & Fire Games.   Twenty-two dog teams representing police agencies from as far away as California competed for medals in obedience, agility, box search and protection work.      In the ‘overall’ category, three teams were awarded the coveted medals for being top dog: Gold [...]