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CRA Scams continue. Canadians continue to endure endless attempts by unscrupulous professional scam artists who try to defraud us of our hard earned money and identities. These scams are purely for a financial gain. This occurs all over the world. If you receive any e-mails or messages advising you owe the government money or that they owe you money (i.e. Tax Refund) do not click any link. This is a Phishing Scam. The trick is to get you excited or worried. To properly check the status of your tax return, create an account on the Canada Revenue Agency website at:
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Internet Safety Tips for Parents, Kids and Teens. Our government and health officials have asked us all to stay at home as much as possible to prevent or reduce the spread of COVID-19. Many of us, including our children find themselves with a great deal of time on our hands and searching for something to pass that time. As a result, many people from every age group find themselves on-line, using social media, web-surfing, watching videos, video chats, virtual meetings, etc…the list is endless. Many of these on-line activities may seem innocuous however there can be pitfalls and dangers that
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Dear Residents, The LaSalle Police Service endeavors to provide our community with an effective and timely response to calls for service and matters of concern. While we have all had to modify our lives in response to this global crisis, the LaSalle Police Service has also found it necessary to modify our response model as it pertains to citizens reporting crimes and concerns. For a number of years, we have had “On-Line Reporting” in place, accessible through our website at: https://www.lasallepolice.ca/report-incident/. As an alternative, citizens may now also send an email directly to dispatch@lasallepolice.ca. As a measure to prevent the
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Tis’ the season to indulge and from time to time partake in a beverage…or two, however we would like you to consider the following, and then consider how much cheaper a cab or some other means of transportation would have cost if you had not drove drunk or high. To promote safe driving for Ontarians, the province has some of the strictest driving laws regarding driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs. Section 48 of the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario provides the authority for the police to stop any driver to determine if alcohol or drug testing is required.
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Smart on-line usage means taking steps to avoid falling victim to on-line fraud, which occurs when criminals try to obtain your personal information, such as credit card and account numbers, get you to pay for items that are either nonexistent or misrepresented to you and/or steal your identity. It may also include infecting your computer with a virus. The LaSalle Police Service offers the following safety tips to help keep you and your family safe: Emails:   · Do not respond to offers of money, threats of legal action or warnings about “compromised security”. Check the sender’s e-mail address to
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This past week was Bullying Awareness Week. Last week we also observed world kindness day. As part of an ongoing commitment to the community, CCAO Senior Constable Terry Seguin attended every elementary school and secondary school in the Town of LaSalle over the past two weeks to talk to the students about bullying. Thank you all for the warm reception and remember the promise each of us made to our peers that day! “I promise I will not bully you”. What is Bullying? Bullying is when someone is being hurt either by words or actions on purpose, usually more than
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Remembrance Day is a yearly memorial day that is observed in many Commonwealth countries, including Canada, to remember those who died in military service, and to honour those who served in wartime. It is observed across Canada each year on November 11th — the anniversary of the Armistice agreement of 1918 that ended the First World War. On Remembrance Day, public ceremonies and church services often include the playing of “Last Post,” a reading of the fourth stanza of the poem “For the Fallen,” and two minutes of silence which commences at 11 a.m. Wreaths are laid at local war
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Halloween can be a fun and exciting time for kids. These safety tips will help keep everyone safe and happy this Halloween. For parents: 　 · Attach reflective tape or other material to your child’s costume to ensure they are more visible　 · Young children should be accompanied by adults or travel together in groups while trick or treating　 · Avoid using masks. Masks make it hard for children to see what is around them 　 · Costumes should fit properly to prevent trips and falls　 · Dress your child for the weather　 · Put your child’s name, address and
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National Teen Driver Safety Week (NTDSW), taking place Oct. 20 to 26 across Canada, engages communities to raise awareness about ways young drivers and their passengers can remain safe on our roads. 　For more information: https://parachute.ca/en/program/national-teen-driver-safety-week/ 　  
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