Category: Safety
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Free Paper Shredding!
PAPER SHREDDING EVENT – PROTECTING PERSONAL INFPORMATION In 2025, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) received over 112,000 fraud reports involving over $704 million in reported losses. The statistics for 2026 indicate event higher amounts. The CAFC listed the use of personal information as the 3rd largest type of fraud. Fraudsters (criminals) are constantly looking at…
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Neighbourhood Watch Update: 25 May to 25 June 2026
Last month, RCMP Commissioner Duheme highlighted CRIME WITHIN THE HOME & OFFICE in reference to Fraud & Cybercrime and the losses predicted to increase in the future. It is imperative that community members be aware of scams through the various methods used by criminals. Many of these situations are described in the websites at https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm and https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/en.…
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Safety Corner June 2026
Don Kelly, BCA Director E-Bike & Scooter Riders & Riding Responsibly E-scooters & bikes offer a convenient and accessible way to travel. However, ensuring their safe use is essential to protecting all road users, including pedestrians, children, and individuals using mobility devices. As such, we are reminding riders and motorists of the following key rules…
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Neighbourhood Watch Update: 26 April to 26 May 2026
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) worked with a Canadian financial institution to help recover approximately $3.5 million CAD linked to a sophisticated payment redirection fraud targeting a Quebec business. In April 2026, fraudsters targeted a business involved in a high-value commercial transaction. The fraud involved a form of spear phishing where criminals…
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SAFETY CORNER
byDon Kelly, Director Bike Safety The temperature is warming up and soon our streets and pathways will be filled with people of all ages enjoying the spirit of recreational activity. Of course, with this activity comes the responsibility for everyone to act safely, whether it be with your bicycle, skateboard or other personal device. The…
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Neighbourhood Watch Update: 26 March to 26 April 2026
Reporting Crime It has been noted that many crimes or attempts have been photographed or videotaped and posted in the BCA Facebook group. This is NOT the appropriate venue. If it is a crime in progress (ie. traffic complaint, or crime in progress), report to 911 immediately. To report a crime after the fact, call…