This is the handout for the AI presentation conducted in Oct 2025. It has useful references and contact info.

Oct AI presentation Handout 2025.docx

This YouTube video covers what happens when you delete and report scam or junk mail.

https://youtu.be/GMoOCKkcd_w?si=sbyZRkjJuuaV6582

This YouTube video discusses have deep fake content AI generated can be detected. 

https://youtu.be/GMoOCKkcd_w?si=sbyZRkjJuuaV6582

AI Positive and Negative Outcomes rev2.pptx

AI and Seniors --Friend or Foe.pptx

Online Marketplaces? Buy & Sell Safely.

Whether you're clearing out clutter or hunting for a great deal, online marketplaces can be a smart way to save money, reduce waste, and get rid of items you no longer need.

But, while the benefits are real, so are the risks. Staying safe should always be your top priority. Luckily, by practicing a bit of precaution, you can avoid buy-sell mishaps.

Safety First: Smart Tips for Every Transaction

Meet in public, during daylight hours. Never go alone.

Check before you buy: Ask for a photo of the serial number and search it on the   Canadian Police Information Centre to ensure it’s not stolen.

Use a Buy & Sell Exchange Zone at any Winnipeg Police Service station. These are well-lit, video-monitored areas designed for safe transactions (note: officers won’t assist or intervene with transactions)

Document everything: Take screenshots of the ad, contact info, and messages.

Trust your gut: if something feels off, walk away.

Bring only the cash you need and never pay before receiving the item.

Protect your privacy: Don’t share personal or banking info.

Online buying and selling can be a win-win, as long as it’s done safely. Stay smart, stay safe, and happy trading!

We’re excited to share an upcoming free online webinar from our partner, the Canadian Medication Appropriateness and Deprescribing Network (CADeN), taking place during Canadian Patient Safety Week - a national event that brings together voices across the country to shine a spotlight on safer, more informed health care decisions, including around medications.
In this interactive session, we invite you to join Dr. Emily McDonald, physician specialized in patient safety from McGill University, to learn about 5 helpful questions to guide you and your health care provider in reflecting on and managing your medications.

 ✨ What you’ll gain during this webinar:

· Explore why taking multiple medications may have risks.

· Hear a real-life story from a patient, Laurent, who experienced side effects, and how he took action to solve these issues

 · Learn what to ask a healthcare provider about the risks and benefits of taking multiple medications.

· Get access to a free new tool to help start the conversation!
 
This webinar is perfect for anyone wanting to feel empowered in their care.

We encourage you to join this session. Space is limited – please register today!

Register Here

Just Hang Up! Credit Card Scam Alert

The Winnipeg Police Service’s Financial Crime Unit has received a number of reports regarding a new credit card phone scam. Here's how the scam works:

Victims receive a phone call from someone claiming to be from their bank, alerting that your credit card or debit card has been compromised.

• Caller ID often shows a real bank's phone number, made possible by specialized software.
• The scammer instructs to cut up the card, leaving the chip intact, and to put all the pieces in an envelope for a courier to pick up.
• Once fraudsters have the card pieces and chip, victims quickly notice unauthorized spending on their accounts.

If you get an unsolicited call claiming to be from your bank, just hang up! Call the number on the back of your card or your bank’s official website to confirm. Banks will never have someone attend your home to collect your cards.

Quick tips:

Just hang up — Never use the phone number the caller gives you; call the number on your card instead.

• Don’t follow pickup instructions — Refuse to cut a card for courier pickup; this is a red flag.
• Destroy the chip — If you must disable a card, cut through the chip, not just the plastic.
• Protect your info — Never share full account numbers, PINs, or one‑time codes over unsolicited calls.
• Report fraud immediately:
• • Contact your bank
  • Report online or call police non-emergency line 204-986-6222
  • Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (1-888-495-8501)

If you’re unsure or feel pressured during a call, end it and verify independently — quick caution can prevent big losses.

Emergency Boarding

The Emergency Boarding program provides temporary pet housing for individuals in emergency situations, for example a brief hospital stay, a natural disaster, or housefire. Please contact our Intake Department directly, 204-982-2021 option 5, to see if you qualify.

Pet Food Bank

Our Emergency Pet Food Bank collects and distributes pet food to those who are not able to buy food for their animals, whether it’s due to financial or personal situations. We welcome all food donations to support this initiative. More details on how to apply to be a recipient of the emergency pet food can be found on our website. To apply, go to:  https://winnipeghumanesociety.ca/your-family-pet/programs-community-support-services/emergency-food-bank/.

Urgent Care Program

Our Urgent Care program offers low cost, short-term veterinary care for pets who have been diagnosed with an urgent condition and their owners are not able to afford that care at their own clinic. Our goal is to help pets get through an urgent medical situation on a short-term basis. Please contact our WHS Clinic directly to see if you qualify and to apply: 204-982-2036.*Please note this subsidized low cost veterinary care is made possible through the generosity of our donors.

SafePet Program

The SafePet Program provides temporary pet housing for individuals leaving their abusive partners. If you are a crisis shelter seeking pet foster parents on behalf of people entering your shelter, contact us at 204-982-2021, option 5.