Saskatoon resident paints crosswalk, takes pedestrian safety into own hands

Saskatchewan group advocates for accessibility — starting in their neighbourhood

Barrier Free Saskatchewan wants people to know it's not just disabled people finding issues on the street and even able-bodied neighbors have found it difficult to get around.

‘OH, THE HUMANITY!': Critics question police priorities after Langley RCMP launch Pride crosswalk probe

Langley RCMP is facing a wave of criticism after issuing a release asking the public to help identify three youths accused of vandalizing a newly painted Pride rainbow crosswalk in Fort Langley.

OPINION - London Pride 2026: Let’s remember how much LGBTQ+ people give to this city

The LGBTQ+ community brings so much joy to this city so join the parade

Texas cities forced to remove rainbow crosswalks are installing colorful alternatives

Forced to remove rainbow crosswalks under a state edict to erase “political” messages from their streets, some Texas cities are finding new and colorful ways to celebrate Pride and their LGBTQ+ communities. In El Paso, street lamps have been wrapped in Pride flags. Dallas recently unveiled public library steps adorned in multicolor fashion. In Austin, [] The post Texas cities forced to remove rainbow crosswalks are installing colorful alternatives appeared first on San Antonio Current.

Rantz: Seattle Trans Pride event expects you to mask up, prove a negative COVID test at an outdoor event with bonkers rules

Trans Pride Seattle is demanding masks, rapid tests, and proof of a negative result at an outdoor Volunteer Park festival. Safe Seattle flagged the rules.

B.C. Pride crosswalk vandalism leads to charges against politician as anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate rises

What to know A politician in British Columbia has received criminal charges after he allegedly defaced a rainbow crosswalk in Surrey. Two men, including Amrit... The post B.C. Pride crosswalk vandalism leads to charges against politician as anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate rises appeared first on NOW Toronto.

Hundreds of thousands of people celebrate diversity at NYC Pride March: ‘Trump uses us to polarize society’

The parade coincides with setbacks affecting the LGBTQ+ community, especially transgender people

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Online fury after viral Seattle Pride videos show nude adults marching by children

WARNING: Graphic Content Seattle’s LGBT Pride parade on Sunday descended into bedlam as attendees stripped off their clothes and marched the streets naked while children looked on. One video filmed by Chloe Cole, a de-transitioner activist, and posted by Frontlines Turning Point USA, shows people from a group called “Friends of Denny Blaine” marching in []...Click to read more

The 'Wild West' pedestrian crossing where Nicky Campbell's daughter got hit by an e-bike is a lawless death trap where riders still flout rules and speed through red lights with impunity

The 'Wild West' pedestrian crossing where Nicky Campbell's daughter got hit by an e-bike is a lawless death trap where riders still flout rules and speed through red lights with impunity

How Pride is working to represent the diversity that exists in the 2SLGBTQ+ community

How Pride is working to represent the diversity that exists in the 2SLGBTQ+ community

Why more LGBTQ+ people are trying to flee the U.S.

On June 20, Rainbow Railroad released a report on the state of global LGBTQ+ persecution. As an advocacy group, Rainbow Railroad helps at-risk LGBTQ+ people get to safety around the world. This past year they received the highest number of requests for support since their operation began. Most of these requests came from the United States. Canada also makes the list of top ten countries for requests. Devon Matthews is Rainbow Railroad’s chief programs officer. She’s on the show to talk about the report’s findings, what’s fueling this spike in requests and the state of safety for LGBTQ+ people. Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drivers team up to protect blind pedestrian

A blind pedestrian accidentally wandered into a busy traffic lane. Two quick-thinking drivers stopped their vehicles, halted oncoming traffic and safely guided the pedestrian out of danger. #Trending

Public Engaged in Monitoring and Reporting Road-safety Breaches

Members of the public are being encouraged to play an active role in road safety by reporting dangerous driving, disorderly conduct, and other unsafe driving practices. “If you witness behaviour []

Photos: Pride Celebrations in the Nation’s Capital

This weekend, crowds gathered around DC to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride at a range of official and less-than-offical functions. As one of the queerest cities in the country, there was no lack of enthusiasm or vibrancy in the District this year. The Capital Pride parade brought colorful performances and outfits to the streets, and concerts, block [] The post Photos: Pride Celebrations in the Nation’s Capital first appeared on Washingtonian.

Brookton paints the town bright as Robinson Road mural brings colour, community and brings road safety message

A splash of colour, plenty of paint and a whole lot of community spirit has transformed Robinson Road from a boring street, with vibrant artwork designed to slow traffic now brightening the tarmac.

Alberta expands accessible parking permit system to cover those with vision loss

EDMONTON — Albertans with severe vision loss can now apply to use accessible parking spaces. The changes apply to the province’s disabled parking placard system. The government says it recognizes that accessibility needs aren’t limited to those with mobility challenges and says the change will allow those with vision loss to be more independent. Only [] The post Alberta expands accessible parking permit system to cover those with vision loss appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Red Cross volunteers work to combat heat-related deaths at Phoenix mobile homes

In Phoenix, Arizona, a disproportionate number of indoor heat-related deaths happen in mobile homes. Red Cross volunteers are working to change that.

Pedestrian who was walking in the middle of the street, in the evening, struck to death in Plessisville

A pedestrian who was walking in the middle of the street, late Friday night, could not escape death in Plessisville, in the Centre-du-Québec region. Sûreté du Québec (SQ) police officers were called, at around 10:00 p.m., to Route 116 where the pedestrian was hit by a vehicle. “A vehicle traveling on Route 116 hit a [] The post Pedestrian who was walking in the middle of the street, in the evening, struck to death in Plessisville appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Blue Jays begin 10-game homestand on a winning note against Astros to reach the .500 mark

See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source As a sold-out crowd descended on Rogers Centre in the first of a season-long 10-game homestand, no one should be sold on whether an important corner had been turned. At the same time, the Blue Jays have been desperately searching for any signs []

Step Into a World of Glow at Liberty Promenade

A neon filled world of paint, play and glowing creativity is returning to Mitchell’s Plain for the school holiday Following the popularity of the Glow Kids activation last year, this mid-year school holiday, Liberty Promenade is turning up the colour with Glow Studio: Create. Illuminate, an immersive neon experience designed to bring families together through []

We let teens know they’re not alone

Serena Dixon, Youth Programs Manager at the Centre for Sexuality, shares how the From Me to We program changes lives by supporting young people to be who they are. The From Me to We program at the Centre for Sexuality in Calgary, Alberta, offers a safe space for transgender, Two-Spirit, non-binary and gender [...] The post We let teens know they’re not alone appeared first on Canadian Women's Foundation.

Dallas Police Chief Makes Downtown Safety Commitment To Investors

Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux discussed officer wellness, homelessness, and downtown safety on Let's Talk Local. | Image by DXDallas Police Chief...

Why community art is prevention, not decoration

Community art can do more than improve a neglected space. Hedyn chief executive Paula Kennedy explains how local, creative projects can strengthen pride, belonging and help prevent antisocial behaviour. The post Why community art is prevention, not decoration appeared first on Big Issue.

Fireworks Field Guide: How to keep your family, pets safe this Fourth of July

Local officials are urging people to take safety precautions to protect themselves, their families and their pets ahead of America's 250th anniversary.

I believed compassion could lead to change. Then I learned its limits and felt burned out

Sarah Beley has spent a decade working on the front lines of the Downtown Eastside, and she learned the Vancouver neighbourhood can hold contradictions that don’t resolve neatly.

Massive Influx Of Transgender Refugees Is Causing ‘Civil Emergency’ In Leftist City

LGBTQ activists in Seattle believe a sharp influx of transgender young adults is causing a civil emergency — and they want taxpayer help. The Seattle LGBTQ Commission asked Mayor Katie Wilson in a May 2026 letter to declare a civil emergency caused by a mass influx of “transgender and gender-nonconforming” individuals relocating to the city. The ...

Two intersections to be beautified

Two intersections to be beautified

Vandals desecrate more than 150 Soviet soldiers' graves in Netherlands: Report

Perpetrators spray-painted graffiti on gravestones at memorial site, says head of Soviet Field of Glory Foundation

Trans March Organizers Defend Treatment of Scott Wiener

Trans March Organizers Defend Treatment of Scott Wiener