The Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant pays up to $10,000 for cameras, alarms, better locks and access control at community facilities. The next intake is expected in fall 2026, and last year’s window was only four weeks long. Here’s what the money covers, who qualifies, and exactly what to have ready before applications open.
Anti-Hate Security Grant 2026-27: What to Do Before Applications Open Read More »
Toronto logged 6,092 break-ins in 2025, down 10.7% from the year before. But the citywide number hides a 21x gap between neighbourhoods. Search any of Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods for break-ins, auto theft, robbery, assault and six more offence types, going back to 2014, and see exactly how your area compares to the city average.
Toronto Crime Map: All 158 Neighbourhoods Ranked (2025 Police Data) Read More »
AlarmForce started in 1988, grew into Canada’s third-largest alarm company, then got sold three times: to Bell, partly to TELUS, and finally to a.p.i. Alarm when Bell quit home security in 2025. Here’s the full story, and the three options every former AlarmForce customer has now.
What Happened to AlarmForce? Bell Bought It. Here’s Where That Leaves You Read More »
Most business owners have an alarm. Half couldn’t tell you what it actually does, what it doesn’t cover, or whether anyone’s listening. Here’s the full business security checklist we use on every audit in Hamilton, Niagara, and the GTA. Alarms, cameras, fire monitoring, access control, plus the 5 mistakes we see on almost every walkthrough.
Your keypad beeps and the sticker’s on the window. But is anyone actually getting the signal? 3 fast ways Hamilton homeowners can check if their alarm is really being monitored.
Is Your Hamilton Home Alarm Actually Being Monitored? 3 Ways to Tell Read More »
Yes, a monitored alarm system lowers your home insurance in Canada by 5-20%. That’s $75 to $300 a year on a typical policy. Free calculator inside, plus how to get an alarm monitoring certificate from your provider.
Does a Home Security System Lower Home Insurance in Canada? (2026 Guide + Calculator) Read More »
Stuck with ADT, TELUS, Vivint, or another alarm company you want to leave? Here’s every phone number, cancellation fee, and contract detail you need to switch. Plus what happens to your equipment.
How to Cancel ADT or TELUS Security in Canada (And What to Do Next) Read More »
Telus quietly acquired The Monitoring Center (TMC), the Oakville-based alarm monitoring company known for $9.99/month monitoring and no contracts. Nearly 100,000 customers are now Telus customers. Prices are rising, contracts are appearing, and support has been outsourced. Here’s the full story, the pattern behind Telus’s $900M+ security buying spree, and what you can do if you want to switch to a local, family-owned company that won’t sell out.
Telus Bought The Monitoring Center | What It Means for You Read More »
Spring means vacation plans and cottage openings. It also means empty homes sitting unprotected for days or weeks. Break-ins spike when houses look vacant, and water damage from spring thaw can cost tens of thousands. Here’s how vacation home security systems with 24/7 monitoring, cameras, freeze alerts, and leak sensors keep your property safe while you’re away.
Vacation Home Security | Protect Your Property This Spring Read More »
Niagara Region went live with Next Generation 911 on March 4, 2026. The $7.7 million upgrade brings better location accuracy, improved cybersecurity, and future support for text, photo, and video to 911. Here’s what changed, what’s coming next, and what it means if you have a monitored alarm system.
Next Generation 911 Niagara Region | What It Means for You Read More »
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