Saanich Police are transitioning their Block Watch program to a new membership management system aimed at improving ...

RCMP in Sackville are working to bring back Block Parents, a child safety program whose red-and-white signs were once a common sight in Canadian neighbourhoods.

Block Parent, a popular crime prevention program years ago, might come back to the Hamilton area with the help of a residents rallying to tackle child safety issues in the community.

But the program is in decline across the country. In 1995, there were over 250,000 block parents compared to about 25,000 today.

WELLINGTON NORTH – Despite best efforts, the North Wellington Block Parent program will shutter its doors at the end of the month. July 9, 2025 1 min read ...