Canadian Response Network

The Canadian Response Network is proud to have supported another successful Ribstock Festival at Firemen’s Park in Niagara Falls.

Throughout the weekend, our personnel provided event communications, operational support, first aid readiness, and general assistance across the festival grounds. Events of this size require strong coordination, clear communication, and people who are willing to put in the work behind the scenes. Our team did exactly that.

To every Canadian Response Network member who gave their time this weekend: thank you. Your professionalism, patience, and commitment made a real difference in keeping the event running smoothly and ensuring support was available when needed.

We also want to recognize the Ensor Protection team for their work throughout the festival. Their presence, communication, and cooperation helped maintain a safe and organized environment for attendees, vendors, staff, and volunteers. We appreciated the teamwork and the clear working relationship between our teams.

A sincere thank you as well to Jay Robo and the team at Gig Guys Production & Event Services for organizing RibStock 2026 and for trusting the Canadian Response Network to support the event. We appreciate the opportunity to contribute to an event that brings so many people together in Niagara Falls.

Ribstock takes a lot of planning, coordination, and cooperation between many groups. We were glad to be part of that effort and proud to support a safe and successful weekend.

The Canadian Response Network is proud to be supporting the 2026 RibStock Festival by providing on-site radio communications, medical first response, and missing person and family reunification services throughout the event.

Our team will be operating from the “First Aid & Event Communications” tent, serving as a central point for attendees, vendors, volunteers, and event staff who may need assistance during the festival.

We are also pleased to be working in close collaboration with Ensor Protection, who will be providing professional security services for the event. Together, our teams will help support a safe, organized, and enjoyable experience for everyone attending.

Whether you are visiting for the ribs, live entertainment, vendors, or the community atmosphere, we look forward to being part of this year’s festival.

If you need assistance at any point during the event, please visit us at the First Aid and Event Communications Tent — our team will be ready to help.

The Canadian Response Network is now officially accepting event bookings for July and August 2026.

As our operational calendar continues to fill, we encourage event organizers, community groups, municipalities, and private organizations to secure their dates as early as possible.

Our team provides professional event support services, including communications, information services, public assistance, emergency preparedness support, and operational coordination tailored to the needs of your event.

To discuss your requirements or request additional information, please contact us at:

📧 [email protected]

We look forward to supporting safe, organized, and successful events throughout the 2026 season.

🚨 EMERGENCY ALERT — TORNADO WARNING IN ONTARIO

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a Red Tornado Warning for parts of southern Ontario, including:

• Brantford – County of Brant
• Simcoe – Delhi – Norfolk
• Woodstock – Tillsonburg – Oxford County

A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado is moving quickly through the area. Damaging winds, large hail, and intense rainfall are also possible.

If you are in the affected area:

✅ Take cover immediately
✅ Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor
✅ Stay away from windows, exterior walls, vehicles, trailers, tents, and temporary shelters
✅ Do not wait to see the storm before acting
✅ Continue monitoring official alerts from Environment and Climate Change Canada and Alert Ready

This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation.

Canadian Response Network is sharing this information to help keep the public informed and prepared. Always follow instructions from official emergency authorities.

Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada / Alert Ready

Niagara Falls Ribfest is coming to Firemen’s Park this weekend.

From May 22 to 24, the Stamford Centre Volunteer Firemen's Association (SCVFA) will proudly organize and present Ribfest at Firemen’s Park for the first time, bringing one of Niagara’s favourite community events to a new home.

Guests can look forward to a full weekend of award-winning rib trucks, great food, live entertainment, family-friendly activities, giveaways, and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Whether you are coming for the ribs, the music, or a day out with family and friends, Ribfest is a great opportunity to enjoy the weekend and support a long-standing Niagara Falls tradition.

📍 2275 Dorchester Road, Niagara Falls
📅 May 22–24, 2026
🎟️ Free admission

We invite everyone to come out, enjoy the event, and help make this year’s Ribfest a successful and memorable weekend at Firemen’s Park.

Happy Mother’s Day from the Canadian Response Network. 🌸

Today, we recognize and celebrate the mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, guardians, and mother figures who give so much of themselves every day.

Your strength, care, patience, and love help hold families and communities together. Whether you are spending today with loved ones, remembering someone special, or simply taking a quiet moment for yourself, we hope your day is filled with appreciation, comfort, and kindness.

From all of us at the Canadian Response Network, we wish you a safe, peaceful, and heartfelt Mother’s Day.

🚨 Alert Ready Test Happening Today

Today, Canada’s Alert Ready emergency alerting system will be tested in several provinces and territories.

Alert Ready is Canada’s national emergency alert system. It is used to deliver critical, potentially life-saving alerts through television, radio, and compatible LTE-connected wireless devices during emergencies such as severe weather, civil emergencies, AMBER Alerts, and other urgent public safety situations.

These tests help confirm that the system is working properly and that emergency alerts can reach Canadians quickly when seconds matter.

According to Alert Ready, tests are scheduled today in:

• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Manitoba
• New Brunswick
• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Northwest Territories
• Nova Scotia
• Nunavut
• Prince Edward Island
• Yukon

Please note: Ontario’s test is scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 1:55 PM EDT. Quebec currently has no test scheduled, and Saskatchewan’s test has been cancelled.

This is only a test. If you receive the alert, no action is required. Please do not call 911 for information about the test, as this could delay emergency assistance for those who truly need it.

Staying informed and prepared is an important part of community safety.

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What a day at Merrittville Speedway! Our first deployment of 2026 — and our first time working with the Speedway — is in the books, and the Easter Eggstravaganza was a huge success.

Thank you to the Merrittville staff and volunteers for trusting the Canadian Response Network with event safety and communications. And an extra‑big shoutout to Preston Roberts (VA3SFP), Mike Brault (VE3VMB), Jeremy, Johanne, and Crystal for going above and beyond today.

Despite the cold and rain, our team showed up strong. With roughly 6,000 guests attending, your hard work helped keep everyone safe and supported.

Proud of this team and excited for what’s ahead in 2026.