Preventing attacks that use vehicles as weapons is difficult, but certain urban design measures could help avoid them, an expert said. Two people were killed and nine others were injured Monday when a pickup truck struck them in the Quebec town of Amqui. Police say the driver rammed a random selection of pedestrians, including children. Alex Werner, who teaches international affairs at Carleton University and has expertise in safety issues, said certain Street View measures…
"Vehicular attacks hard to prevent, but some urban design measures can help: expert"Tag: urban
Natalia Vega February 26, 2023 at 4:00 am The City of Sarnia wanted to hear from residents when developing its first Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP). With support from Urban Forest Innovations Inc., the plan will be developed based on public input, a review of Sarnia’s current tree canopy, and urban forest management goals. Forestry and horticulture director Cory King said the consultants planned to complete some of their projects by November. “Ultimately, we hope…
"Input sought on city’s first Urban Forest Management Plan"
by Maureen Revait January 30, 2023 at 4:00 am A private membership bill to create the Ojibway National Urban Park is due for another debate next week. Windsor West MP Brian Masse’s bill will have a one-hour third reading debate next Friday, February 3. Once debated, the House of Commons could vote on the issue as early as February 8. Masse is fairly confident the bill will pass the third reading. “We have the support…
"Ojibway National Urban Park bill up for debate again"
Atlantic Canada had the highest population growth among Canadian cities last year, as the Moncton, North Carolina and Halifax metropolitan areas had the highest population growth rates in the country, according to data released Wednesday by Statistics Canada. The Moncton metropolitan area will grow by 5.3 per cent between July 1, 2021, and July 1, 2022, while Nova Scotia’s capital will grow by 4.4 per cent, the agency said. “These growth rates are more than…
"Moncton, Halifax top list of fastest-growing urban regions, Statistics Canada says"
mark brown January 12, 2023 at 3:00 am Caldwell First Nation sees 2023 as an opportunity to restore prosperity while reflecting on the principles on which it is based. Members of the band’s council met with reporters Wednesday afternoon at the Ojibway Nature Center in Windsor, which sits in the middle of a proposed Ojibway National Urban Park area that is being considered for national honors. Earlier, a ceremony was held in the Ojibway Coast…
"Caldwell First Nation looks to future with urban park, development"
College Basketball Player Phil Urban Cause Of Death, 20-Year-Old Boy Shot & Killed, Age, Funeral & More!
Now, this article is going to shock all of you because we are announcing and informing you about a college basketball player named Phil Urban. So we got info on him he was found dead in a car in New Jersey and he’s now pronounced dead Make sure you keep reading this until the latest update and the whole process Saturday he was in NJ The situation when he was killed in the shooting.Follow our…
"College Basketball Player Phil Urban Cause Of Death, 20-Year-Old Boy Shot & Killed, Age, Funeral & More!"
mark brown November 15, 2022 at 6:39 pm Legislation to create a national urban park in West Windsor is one step closer to reality. Bill C-248, an amendment to Canada’s National Parks Act to create Ojibwe National Urban Park, passed the House of Commons (HOC) Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainability on Tuesday. Windsor West MP Brian Masse, who introduced the private MP’s bill, said it was not without a fight as it passed in…
"Ojibway Urban Park bill passes House committee"
Adele Loisel November 14, 2022 3:00 AM City of Windsor staff and Parks Canada officials are available to answer any questions about the Ojibway Shores National Urban Park at the upcoming Open House meeting. Open House Thursday 4-7pm at Ojibway Nature Center on Malden Road Officials will set up information boards outlining a draft study area for the proposed park and will answer questions about the designation process. The public can provide feedback through surveys.…
"Want to know more about Windsor’s proposed national urban park?"