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The Ford government has removed digital messaging along Ontario’s 400-series highways that encouraged drivers to consider working from home during next week’s solar eclipse. On Monday night, signs on provincially-run highways had advised drivers to avoid traffic by staying at home on April 8, when a historic solar eclipse is …
Read More »Manitoba proposes law to close loophole for impaired drivers – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Manitoba government has introduced amendments to the Highway Traffic Act to restrict appeal rights for impaired driving charges. “Public safety is our government’s main priority and that is why we are protecting Manitobans by closing the loophole that would allow impaired …
Read More »Halifax drivers told to ‘stay off the roads’ as flooding causes significant damage
Halifax residents were being told to avoid driving on Saturday as flash flooding caused by heavy rains resulted in a significant amount of road damage throughout the municipality and across the province. In an 8 a.m. release from the Halifax Regional Municipality, it was noted that numerous areas were washed …
Read More »Waterloo Regional council to ratify new contract with Grand River Transit bus drivers on Thursday
Waterloo Regional Council will hold a special meeting on Thursday to ratify the new contract for Grand River Transit bus drivers and support staff. Drivers were back on the job on Thursday after UNIFOR Local 4304 had reached an agreement with the region on Monday. On Tuesday, union members voted …
Read More »Toronto deputy mayor asks Ontario to increase fines for drivers blocking intersections – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto’s deputy mayor is calling on the province to increase fines for drivers caught entering intersections late and blocking them. She says it could improve congestion. Last week, Jennifer McKelvie introduced a motion to combat so-called “blocking the box,” which is when a …
Read More »Province removes advanced driving test from GDL drivers’ program
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The province is making changes to the Graduated Driver’s Licensing program by removing the advanced road test drivers have to take to get their full Class 5 or Class 6 licence. Effective Saturday, drivers currently in the GDL program won’t have to …
Read More »Fraser Valley bus drivers gear up for full strike on Monday – BC
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Transit operators in the Fraser Valley are planning to walk off the job starting this Monday, according to their union, leaving only essential service until a new collective agreement is reached. Speaking to Global News, a spokesperson for CUPE 561 has confirmed …
Read More »Bus drivers hold moment of silence in tribute to victims of Laval tragedy – Montreal
Descrease article font size Increase article font size In honour of the victims of last week’s tragedy in Laval, Que., bus drivers across the Greater Montreal area held a moment of silence Wednesday morning. The transit agencies of Laval (STL), Montreal (STM) and Longueuil (RTL) came to a halt at …
Read More »Bus driver shortage leaves Calgary kids on routes without dedicated drivers waiting hours for a ride
When Tiffany Robinson signed her daughter up for yellow school bus service this year, she expected the 12-year-old would have a reliable way to get to and from school each day, but that hasn’t been her experience. A province-wide driver shortage means like many others in Alberta, since the school year …
Read More »Alberta’s graduated licensing program, road test for new drivers set for an overhaul
A graduated driver’s licence program in Alberta that has been in effect for the past 19 years is getting an overhaul. The Graduated Driver Licensing program was introduced in Alberta in 2003. New drivers can be suspended with an accumulation of eight or more demerit points, and there is zero …
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