A much anticipated, and unfinished, addition to St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto was fast-tracked to keep pace with a fast-moving pandemic.

The facility brings together a multi-purpose satellite fire station, a live-fire training building, and a municipal emergency operations centre.

More stringent fines and an extended period for prosecutions are slated to come into force 30 days after the Ontario legislature adopts the Budget Measures Act.

Though technology is rapidly advancing, the simplest, yet most effective preventative measures stem from rudimentary security fundamentals.

Canadian proponents have few committed resources to kick-start the proposed high-speed mobile public safety broadband network, whereas their American counterparts have been promised USD $7 billion (CAD $9.24 billion).

The Quebec government has moved quickly to mandate sprinklers in seniors' homes following recommendations from Coroner Cyrille Delâge.

Advancements in fire alarm tech can better protect occupants and property, reduce expenses and help building management maintain their systems.