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.
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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 »
Hamilton Police and Wilfrid Laurier University surveyed 1,245 residents in early 2025. Over half say their neighbourhood is getting worse. 55% worry about break-ins, 68% about vehicle theft. And roughly 40% of break-in victims never even call police. Here’s the full data breakdown, what it means, and what you can actually do about it.
Hamilton Crime Statistics 2025: Over Half the City Feels Less Safe Read More »
York Regional Police arrested three men after a months-long investigation into 14 break-and-enters across Vaughan, Richmond Hill, and Markham. The crew was caught mid-job with help from police air support. All three face organized crime charges. Watch the arrest video and learn what actually stops an organized break-in crew.
Project Dora: Three Charged After 14 Break-and-Enters Across York Region Read More »
Hamilton Police are looking for a suspect caught on camera breaking into homes on the east mountain. He rings the doorbell first, waits, and forces his way in when nobody answers. One homeowner’s camera is the only reason police have a lead. Here’s the full story and what you can do to protect your home.
Hamilton Mountain Break-and-Enter Spree: Police Release Surveillance Video of Suspect Read More »
