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Alberta increases fines for distracted driving, other traffic offences by up to 50%Starting March 13 in Alberta, fines for a slew of traffic offences ranging from speeding to distracted driving will increase by anywhere from 30 to 50 per cent.TrafficMar 13
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Britney Spears charged with driving under influence of alcohol, drugsThe singer was charged with a single misdemeanor count of driving under the combined influence of alcohol and at least one drug, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office said.Entertainment2 hours
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Tactics questioned after Halifax RCMP pose as panhandler to catch distracted driversPolice said they've been piloting a new traffic enforcement strategy, in which officers disguise themselves as panhandlers at intersections in order to catch distracted drivers.CanadaMar 24
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Human error or brake failure? Closing arguments at trial for Mississauga bus driverA Brampton judge heard competing claims over brake failure and driver distraction in a deadly MiWay bus crash. A ruling is expected in July.CanadaApr 23
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Privacy watchdog ‘monitoring’ U.S. auto insurance phone tracking lawsuitThe office of Canada's privacy commissioner says it is 'monitoring' a proposed U.S. class-action lawsuit in which some auto insurers are facing allegations of misusing driver data.ConsumerMar 11
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Saskatoon police issue fewer traffic tickets due to staffing shortages: chiefSaskatoon Police Chief Cam McBride says traffic enforcement has taken a hit in recent months compared to previous years, due in part to staffing shortages.CanadaFeb 19
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Father, son nearly hit by vehicle outside Calgary home after driver runs stop sign: policeScott McKay says the crash happened just moments after he locked the door as he and his two sons left the house around 7:30 a.m. on April 15.CrimeApr 28
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Michigan judge scolds woman for joining virtual hearing while driving'You cannot be driving ma'am. What are you doing? Come on,' Judge McNally said as the woman turned on her camera for the virtual hearing.TrendingMar 27
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North Vancouver chlorine plant expansion rejection raises drinking water concernsThe company had been seeking rezoning approval to continue operations on land adjacent to its current location, but that land is managed by the District of North Vancouver.EconomyApr 15
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Fire kills 3 in Lower Sackville, N.S. as community faces tragedy againFire investigators are working to determine what caused a house fire in Lower Sackville over the weekend that claimed the lives of three people.FireApr 27
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Fires, drought and water woes to begin B.C.’s wildfire seasonA cluster of wildfires are burning in British Columbia, marking the beginning of a season that has some officials planning for how to conserve water.CanadaApr 28
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Tiger Woods had ‘glassy’ eyes, pills in pocket during DUI arrest: policeAn affidavit noted that Tiger Woods struggled during a sobriety test, and was described as 'limping and stumbling to the right,' and as moving his head from side to side.TrendingMar 31
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Are vehicle headlights too bright? Transport Canada wants to hear your takeTransport Canada wants to hear from you, and is running a national survey about vehicle headlight glare and how it affects drivers at night.TrafficMar 27
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Downtown Vancouver ‘stabilizing’ but challenges remain, annual report finds“This year’s report shows that downtown Vancouver is stabilizing—but “stabilizing” isn’t enough,” Jane Talbot, President and CEO of Downtown Van stated in the report.EconomyApr 7
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Ironworkers Bridge now most congested in Metro VancouverApproximately 130,700 vehicles per day cross the Ironworkers, according to the report, with about 21,800 vehicles per day per lane last year, which is beyond capacity.TrafficApr 16
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Canadian murder suspect on most wanted list now facing U.S. charges: DHSAdrian Vincent Walker, a 28-year-old man from Toronto, has been charged with illegal entry and illegal possession of a firearm by U.S. federal authorities.CrimeMar 31
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Irreplaceable jewelry stolen from Alberta senior during distraction theftRuth Patterson says in February she was on her way to the Walmart at Marlborough Mall in northeast Calgary when a man in a white SUV drove up beside her, asking for directionsCrimeApr 2
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Family of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez speaks out after D4vd’s murder charge'We love her very much and she always told us that she loved us. We miss her deeply,' her parents said in a statement.CrimeApr 22
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Singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder of 14-year-old found in trunkDefence lawyers for D4vd said he was innocent after his arrest, saying in a statement: 'We will vigorously defend David’s innocence.'EntertainmentApr 20
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FBI Director Kash Patel files $250M defamation lawsuit against The AtlanticThe article cited more than two dozen anonymous sources alleging the director had a drinking problem that could pose a threat to national security.U.S. NewsApr 20