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• Here’s how traffic in Canadian cities fared against the world’s worst

  Some of Canada's biggest cities are among the world's worst for traffic congestion, according to a new report. Though none cracked the top 10 or even the top 20.

  Economy

  Dec 4
• WestJet weight cap on power wheelchairs leaves some Canadians grounded, advocates say

  Travelers and advocates say a rule at WestJet Airlines that prevents passengers from traveling with some wheelchairs is discriminating against people living with a disability.

  Consumer

  Nov 18
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• ‘Frustrating’: Canadian trucker among thousands stuck in U.S. after border outage

  'In some cases, truck drivers are being fed by bridge authorities because they've been sitting and waiting on the U.S. side for so long,' the Canadian Trucking Alliance said.

  Canada

  Oct 3
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• ‘A cause for celebration’: Winnipeg’s iconic intersection opens to pedestrians once more

  The iconic corner of Portage Avenue and Main Street in Winnipeg opens to foot traffic Friday morning, after a long and tumultuous journey.

  Canada

  Jun 27
• Many Canadian campers choosing to camp north of the border this year amid U.S. trade war

  The May long weekend marks the start of the summer camping season and many Canadians say they're cancelling trips to the U.S. and will camp north of the border this year instead.

  Politics

  May 16
• RCMP investigate ‘security incident’ at Calgary International Airport

  The RCMP have been called in to investigate a security incident involving a Westjet flight from Calgary to Ottawa that has now been cancelled.

  Investigations

  Mar 12
• Two Quebec motorists die in separate overnight accidents, one man arrested

  One of the victims was a woman in her twenties, who was rushed to hospital after one of the crashes and she later died. A man was arrested at the scene.

  Canada

  Feb 1
• Highway 401 reopened after ‘significant’ Boxing Day congestion

  The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) shut down a portion of Highway 401 Thursday to ensure “the safety of all” given the “significant congestion” Boxing Day drivers were causing.

  Traffic

  Dec 26, 2024
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• What is predatory towing? Alberta Motor Association warns drivers about ‘accident chasers’

  The AMA said until recently, 'accident chasers' were virtually non-existent — then this past summer, there was a sharp increase in complaints, especially in Edmonton and Calgary.

  Consumer

  Dec 16, 2024
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• Lockdown notice, road closures end after train derails near Montreal

  The City of Longueuil issued an update on its website around 4:30 a.m. Friday to let residents know the lockdown was no longer in effect.

  Canada

  Nov 15, 2024
• Broke and broken: Canada’s public transit in critical funding state, report says

  The analysis looked at the budgets, revenue sources and long-term plans for transit in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax.

  Consumer

  Aug 16, 2024
• ‘Unwanted sauna’: Should airplane cabins have a standard temperature?

  The Association of Flight Attendants in the U.S. has been calling on the federal government to set a minimum standard temperature for planes during boarding.

  Cannabis

  Jul 31, 2024
• Death of iconic white grizzly bear sparks calls for wildlife conservation

  The death of a rare white grizzly bear in Yoho National Park, just two days after her cubs died, has sent a rippling sadness across the wildlife community.

  Canada

  Jun 11, 2024
• Ottawa to acquire Quebec Bridge, will spend $1 billion on span over 25 years

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters in Quebec City that Ottawa will spend $1 billion over the next 25 years to repair, repaint and maintain the bridge.

  Canada

  May 15, 2024
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• Toronto’s construction season traffic is ‘unacceptable.’ Is there a better way?

  Toronto already has some of the worst traffic in the world, and with construction season here, delays will be even more “unacceptable.” What’s the solution?

  Canada

  May 6, 2024
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• Should school buses have seatbelts? Rollover crash in Ontario prompts new questions

  The government is facing calls to take a close look at school bus safety and the potential introduction of seatbelts after a crash in Woodstock, Ont., injured five students.

  Education

  Mar 6, 2024
• 5 children injured in school bus rollover near Woodstock, Ont.

  One student was airlifted to hospital and several others were taken by land ambulance after a rollover involving a school bus near Woodstock, Ont.

  Crime

  Mar 5, 2024
• 2 dead, 8 injured after tragic crash north of London, Ont.: police

  The three-vehicle crash north of London, Ont., sent 10 people to hospital, including four with life-threatening injuries. Two of those four have since died, police say.

  Crime

  Feb 13, 2024
• Metro Vancouver bus, SeaBus services resume, special mediator appointed

  Bus and SeaBus services in Metro Vancouver returned Wednesday morning after the end of a 48-hour strike.

  Traffic

  Jan 24, 2024
• Vancouver Airport flights delayed, cancelled as winter storm pummels region

  All travellers are being urged to check with airlines about the status of their flights before heading to the airport as dozens of trips have been cancelled or delayed.

  Traffic

  Jan 17, 2024
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• ‘Graveyard of sad stories’: Safety report on site of Carberry crash arrives Monday

  The Manitoba government has released the findings and recommendations from a road safety strategy report on the deadly crash that killed 17 seniors near Carberry last year.

  Traffic

  Jan 8, 2024
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• More than 2 road traffic deaths happen every minute, WHO says

  When it comes to who is most impacted on the roads, 53 per cent of all traffic fatalities are vulnerable road users, including pedestrians which make up 23 per cent.

  Health

  Dec 13, 2023
• 3 hurt after elementary school bus slides off snowy road east of Goderich, Ont.

  Three of the 10 children on the bus at the time suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the crash in Morris-Turnberry Township, east of Goderich, Ont.

  Traffic

  Nov 28, 2023
• Shania Twain tour crew involved in bus rollover near Wolseley, Sask.

  RCMP said several bus occupants are being treated in the hospital, but they don't have further information on how many people were hurt or how severe their injuries are. 

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2023
• Heads up! Delivery of 4 massive beer tanks to shut down roads in Ontario city

  The delivery of four beer tanks to Labatt Brewery in London, Ont., on Tuesday is sure to cause a buzz as the massive load is expected to take up two lanes of traffic.

  Canada

  Nov 7, 2023