Oh, please.

When I moved here, fifteen years ago from Vancouver, I was shocked at how safe this city was. It still is. Women walk the streets alone at night without fear. You can leave your CDs, and even your stereo in the car overnight - and they're still there in the morning. What's more, unlike Vancouver and Toronto, people who work for a living can still realise the North American dream of owning their own home.

Lowest murder rate for a big city in the country. Lowest rate of petty crime.

Does the author even live here?