FIND A RELIABLE LOCKSMITH BEFORE YOU NEED ONE
What makes a good locksmith? There are several traits that make a pleasant tradesman, but of course your satisfaction comes from more...
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4 TOOLS TO HELP YOU KEEP TRACK OF KEYS AND PASSCODES
Professional locks are the best way to secure your home, vehicles, and valuables. But, if you’re like many other people, you may have...
A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO BIKE LOCK
In November 2014, Oxford County Cycling Committee teamed up with the non-profit organization Transportation Options to develop cycling...
HOW TO SAFELY THAW FROZEN DOORS, WINDOWS, AND LOCKS
It's only been a few weeks, but winter weather has been fierce this year. Multiple storms have left Ontario under a thick blanket of...
THE HISTORY OF KEYS
We use keys every day—to get into our homes, to start our cars, and to lock up our valuables. We hardly think twice about our keys,...
WAYS TO ENSURE YOUR HEALTHCARE FACILITY COMPLIES WITH PHIPA REQUIREMENTS
On November 1, 2014, Ontario's Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) came into force. PHIPA is a consent-based health...
TRAINS, PLANES AND… CREDIT UNIONS? A LOOK AT 3 OF CANADA’S BEST-KNOWN HEISTS
Baby Face Nelson, The Boyd Gang, Jesse James—the ingenuity, recklessness, and moral abandon of these famous criminals captures the...
UNDERSTANDING LOCK GRADES – TIPS ON HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT LOCK
While shopping for new locks, you may notice that each lock has a lock grade. These grades come from the ANSI/BHMA grading system. This...
5 FACTS ABOUT THEFT IN THE TORONTO AREA
In 2014, Torontonians endured 3,516 auto thefts, up one percent from the year before, and 1,010 general thefts, up three percent from...
“DO NOT DUPLICATE”: DO THESE THREE LITTLE WORDS REALLY PROTECT YOUR KEY?
A key, though just a small piece of metal, is all that stands between an individual and his or her entrance to your property. It’s no...
FAILED SECURITY: STOLEN MASTERPIECES IN REAL LIFE AND CINEMA
Mona Lisa? Check. The Scream? Check. Storm on the Sea of Galilee? Check. The Concert? Check. These four pieces of artwork have two things...
THE BENEFITS OF INSTALLING ELECTRONIC CARD ACCESS SYSTEMS
Whether you have a small, family-run operation or a large company, if you have been overlooking electronic card access systems, now is...
6 PRECAUTIONARY TIPS FOR BUYING A USED VEHICLE
There are a lot of advantages to buying a used vehicle rather than a new one – but that doesn’t mean it’s an easy process. If you’re...
ENJOY THE RIDE: PROTECTING YOUR VEHICLE
Your vehicle is not only valuable; it protects valuable possessions as well. This includes you, your children, other passengers, and...
PREVENT MOTORCYCLE THEFT WITH THESE 3 SAFETY TIPS
When you ride your motorcycle, you might feel on top of the world. Your bike gets you where you need to go quickly and safely, and you...
HOW THE NEW AODA REGULATIONS COULD IMPACT YOUR BUSINESS
Making your business accessible to all is not just a moral obligation, it may also be a legal requirement. Recent changes to Ontario’s...
THE EFFECTS OF EXTREME WEATHER ON YOUR BUSINESS — AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT
Extreme weather is not always predictable, but most of the harsher storms that hit the Greater Toronto Area do come with some warning. By...
STAYING ON TOP OF RETAIL SECURITY
Owning a business can be very stressful. From managing accounting, to dealing with absent employees, there is a lot involved in running a...
MARKHAM RESIDENTS, WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HIGH-SECURITY AND STANDARD LOCKS?
High-security locks are given a high-security rating based on a set of safety criteria. To be considered a high-security lock, a lock...
TIPS FOR SAFEGUARDING YOUR BUSINESS
In order to function, every business—whether big or small—needs to be safe and secure. Many business owners are having a hard time...
SURPRISING THREAT OF THEFT SMALL BUSINESSES FIGHT
Securing your small business is important to you. You’ve worked hard to grow your small business and invested a significant amount of...
9 WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS FROM THEFT
Ontario is home to thousands of businesses. From retail stores to vehicle production plants and paper mills, Ontario businesses play an...
OPTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL LOCKS
Business security is a huge concern for most business owners and managers; and it starts with the right locks. Locks designed for...
ARE NEW SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES BETTER FOR YOUR BUSINESS
In the past, you would hire a retired military man and a German shepherd for your business security patrol. But security technology has...
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