Barriers, AI coming to TMU station, Chow says ahead of TTC commission meeting
Steel barriers and an AI system to prevent track intrusion will be installed at TMU station this year, the TTC says. Mayor Olivia Chow announced the upcoming changes at a news conference Wednesday at Bloor-Yonge subway station.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ttc-safety-plan-ai-barriers-9.7213855?cmp=rss

Vague threat at western Alberta school prompts investigation, school closure: RCMP
A school in Hinton, Alta., closed on Wednesday after a vague threat involving a possible shooting was found written on an interior wall. RCMP are investigating whether the threat was credible, and have increased safety measures to local schools.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/hinton-school-threat-gerard-9.7199018?cmp=rss

3 propane tanks, heater removed from Chatham encampment after recent fires
The municipality of Chatham-Kent says it is placing more attention on fire prevention and propane safety after fires at the Grand Avenue East encampment.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/propane-tanks-heater-removed-from-chatham-encampment-after-recent-fires-9.7199244?cmp=rss

Transponders the NTSB says might have helped in Air Canada crash to be installed at New York area airports
Transponders that might have helped pinpoint the location of a fire truck that collided with a landing Air Canada jet in New York will soon be installed on ground vehicles at the region's three major airports.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ntsb-laguardia-air-canada-crash-transponders-9.7181799?cmp=rss

Transponders the NTSB says might have helped in Air Canada crash to be installed at New York area airports
Transponders that might have helped pinpoint the location of a fire truck that collided with a landing Air Canada jet in New York will soon be installed on ground vehicles at the region's three major airports.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ntsb-laguardia-air-canada-crash-transponders-9.7181799?cmp=rss

Winnipeggers, family hoping for changes 7 months after woman fatally hit by vehicle at bus stop
The husband of a woman who was fatally struck by a car while waiting for a bus in Winnipeg's St. Vital area wants to see changes so another life isn't lost.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-abinojii-mikanah-intersection-9.7179292?cmp=rss

Inquest jury sees ways to improve safety near dump trucks after 2 killed
An inquest jury looking into the deaths of two men struck by dump trucks that were backing up has made recommendations aimed at making construction sites safer.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/jury-recommendation-death-trucks-dump-9.7166928?cmp=rss

In a shocking twist of events, Claude now demands a peek at your driver's license because, apparently, stopping #Skynet starts with knowing your shoe size. 🤦‍♂️ Because who knew that asking customers to prove they're not bots was the ultimate safeguard for AI overlords? 🙄🔐
https://support.claude.com/en/articles/14328960-identity-verification-on-claude #AIoverlords #DriverLicense #BotProtection #TechnologyHumor #SafetyMeasures #HackerNews #ngated

Grand Falls-Windsor deputy mayor calls for more police after recent violent deaths
The Town of Grand Falls-Windsor is hoping to get more police officers after two deadly acts of violence in just one week.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/grand-falls-windsor-deputy-mayor-calls-for-more-police-after-recent-violent-deaths-9.7160902?cmp=rss

The Ministry of Interior in Qatar has ordered the evacuation of several designated areas until the threat is deemed to have diminished. #Qatar #SafetyMeasures