Trusted Vancouver News on Crime, Community Safety & Self-Defence
Meet The Writers
We Are
'Stay Safe Vancouver'
We are three women who live and work in Vancouver and share one goal: helping other women feel safer through knowledge. StaySafeVancouver.com began after a series of local incidents made us realize how difficult it can be to find clear, trustworthy information about personal safety in this city.
We write about the stories that matter to women who walk home after dark, take the SkyTrain alone, or simply want to understand what is happening in their neighborhoods. Our coverage includes Vancouver crime updates, Canadian safety laws, and practical self-defense guides such as our Defense Tools in Canada series, which helps readers choose safe and legal ways to stay prepared.
Every article is grounded in facts, real experiences, and a belief that awareness leads to confidence. Whether analyzing local crime, researching Canadian self-defense law, or reporting on community safety, our goal is to make trustworthy information accessible to everyone who calls Vancouver home.
Our Story
StaySafeVancouver began as a late-night conversation between three friends who had all experienced moments of fear in their own city — a stranger following too closely on the SkyTrain, a dark walk home after work, or the uneasy feeling of not knowing what to do next.
We realized how common those moments were and how few places offered reliable, non-sensationalized safety information for women. Drawing on our backgrounds in journalism, communications, and research, we built StaySafeVancouver to bridge that gap.
Today, we monitor local RCMP reports, track neighborhood crime trends, and research Canadian self-defense laws to make complex information simple and useful. What started as a small project between friends has grown into a trusted Vancouver safety resource — written by women who live here, for women who live here.
Cindy Peterson
Founder, Crime & Public Safety Writer
Cindy Peterson is a Vancouver-based journalist and the founder of StaySafeVancouver.com. She reports on local crime, policing, and public safety, analyzing RCMP updates and gang activity to help readers understand how these issues affect daily life. Cindy’s work focuses on factual, accessible coverage that empowers Vancouver women to stay informed and aware.
Lina Zhang
Self-Defense & Outdoor Safety Writer
Lina Zhang covers personal safety, self-defense tools, and outdoor awareness across British Columbia. Her Defense Tools in Canada series explains which products are legal and effective, helping readers make confident, lawful choices about their protection. She researches Canadian self-defense laws and consults instructors and legal sources to keep her guides accurate and practical.
Meera Gill
Community & City Life Reporter
Meera Gill reports on community safety, transit, and civic policy in Metro Vancouver. Based in Surrey and of North Indian descent, she writes about how local decisions and public programs shape everyday safety across diverse neighborhoods. Her work highlights voices and initiatives that make Vancouver safer for everyone.
