Raising awareness about impaired driving on Montreal roads
Mothers against Drunk Driving collaborated with the Montreal police in a joint roadside check operation to raise awareness during National Impaired Driving Prevention Week. On hand was Charles-Antoine Bittar who lost his sister in a car crash that involved a drunk driver.
Mar 26
Festive RIDE launches amid impaired driving increase
Ontario Association of Police Services, in partnership with OPP, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) are back with their annual festive ride program targeting impaired drivers. As Noor Ra’fat Ibrahim tells us, officials say preventing tragedies due impaired driving is as simple as getting a ride home.
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Nov 16, 2023
Toronto chapter of MADD Canada, TTC team up to encourage sober driving
The TTC is partnering with the Toronto chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving for its annual Red Ribbon campaign to encourage sober driving this holiday season. Caryn Lieberman reports.
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Nov 7, 2023
MADD holds prom dress drive in Halifax
The Halifax Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving hosted its annual dress drive today. They are selling new and used dresses to youth to support the families impacted by impaired drivers. Vanessa Wright has the story.
Global News at 6 Halifax
Mar 4, 2023
MADD launches Project Red Ribbon campaign
Fri, Nov 28: As the holiday season approaches, Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) is iiireminding Montrealers to think before they drink and drive.
Nov 28, 2014
Some concerns about liquor on BC Ferries
Organizations like Mothers Against Drunk Driving are raising concerns about a pilot project to sell beer and wine aboard some B.C. ferries. Kylie Stanton reports.
Global News Hour at 6
Apr 18, 2019
Safe, sober driving promoted heading into Labour Day weekend
Concern over impaired driving also increases during long weekends. As Andrew Cromwell reports, Mothers Against Drunk Driving and local police are trying to get the word out heading into the last long weekend of summer.
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Aug 30, 2019
MADD Canada among groups voicing concerns about new Ontario licence plates
As Catherine McDonald reports, Mothers Against Drunk Driving Canada relies on the public being able to report suspected impaired drivers to police and say licence plates are crucial.
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Feb 19, 2020
‘It’s just devastating’: victim’s family of ‘affluenza’ teen drunk driving crash speaks out
The family of Brian Jennings, one of the victims who died after “affluenza” teen Ethan Couch was allegedly drinking while driving in 2013, is speaking out about Couch and his mother fleeing to Mexico instead of facing the charges laid against the teen in the fatal crash.
World
Jan 4, 2016
Manitoba teens say they’re scared about the unknowns around fentanyl and carfentanil
Teens in Manitoba said it’s time to change the messaging around impaired driving because of the emergence of fentanyl and carfentanil. Students from River East Collegiate had a chance to see a new film by Mothers Against Drunk Driving Canada (MADD), called In the Blink of an Eye. Global’s Zahra Premji reports.
Global News at 6 Winnipeg
Feb 23, 2017
Renewed push for ride-sharing after legalized pot
The organization Mothers Against Drunk Drivers is pushing for ride-sharing in Metro Vancouver when marijuana is legalized. Nadia Stewart reports.
Global News Hour at 6
Oct 11, 2018
Naming and shaming drunk drivers
An Ontario police department has begun publicizing the names of people charged with impaired driving. And while the B.C. chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving likes the idea, some lawyers say it presents serious legal problems. Grace Ke has the story.
Global News Hour at 6
Dec 5, 2018
MADD Regina launches Red Ribbon campaign ahead of holiday season
WATCH: Saturday afternoon marked the start of the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Project Red Ribbon campaign in Regina.
Nov 20, 2021
Manitoba road safety campaign honours victims of impaired driving
A victim of impaired driving is the face of a new Mothers Against Drunk Driving initiative telling people to think before they get behind the wheel.
Oct 18, 2022
Sobering display in Delta reminds of dangers of impaired driving
Mothers Against Drunk Driving teamed up with police and ICBC to urge British Columbians to stay sober on the road this summer. Their ‘Smashed Car’ display outside the Delta Public Building sends a sobering message about the dangers of impaired driving.
BC1
Aug 5, 2021
Mothers Against Drunk Driving meets with Saskatchewan government to discuss curbing impaired driving
Tue, Oct 4: From the tragic deaths of an entire Saskatoon family at the hands of a drunk driver this year to the resignation of former deputy premier Don McMorris, who was caught driving at twice the legal limit, impaired driving has cast a shadow over the province. Now, MADD Canada has offered its two...
Global News at 10 Saskatoon
Oct 4, 2016
MADD unveils memorial bench
Wed, Nov 30: Mothers Againts Drunk Driving unveiled a memorial bench at Royal West Academy as part of its Red Ribbon Campaign for the holiday season, to remember alumnus Craig Watson, who passed away in a car accident.
Global News at 5:30 and 6:30
Nov 30, 2016
MADD Saskatoon launches Project Red Ribbon ahead of holidays
Bonny Stevenson of MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Saskatoon spoke on Tuesday about a new initiative called Project Red Ribbon to promote sober driving. “I think when everyone sees that red ribbon they should know what it means and how important it is to drive sober,” Stevenson said. This year’s Project Red Ribbon is the...
Nov 1, 2022
MADD Calgary Golf Day
Sat, Jun 4: Calgary’s chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is set to host its first ever golf tournament in June. Vicki Marshall and Wayne Kauffeldt join Global News Morning. maddchapters.ca/calgary
Global News Morning Calgary
Jun 4, 2016
MADD warns of driving dangers with marijuana legalization
Wed, Apr 20: Mothers Against Drunk Driving predicts tragedy on roads from marijuana legalization without roadside drug breathalyzers. Alan Carter reports.
Global News at 6 Toronto
Apr 20, 2016