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Woman’s body found in wrecked car at tow yard hours after fatal Ontario crash kills Lyft driverPeel police say the body of a woman was discovered after the fact in the back seat of a wrecked car in the tow yard, and only hours after her family had reported her missing.CanadaNov 6
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Cross-Canada cruise aims to break records, promote new rideshare appTwo men from Toronto have begun a 28-day long road trip hoping to break a world record and to promote the first entirely Canadian based ride share app called HOVR.CanadaJul 15
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‘They’ve made history’: Victoria Uber drivers unionizeThe drivers have certified under UFCW 1518, which says it will now support them as they seek Canada's first collective agreement for rideshare drivers.EconomyJul 2
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Vancouver to allow liquor service until 4 a.m. downtown, extends hours elsewhereMeanwhile, areas outside of the downtown core will see the latest closing time extended to 3 a.m. on weekends, and 2 a.m. every night.PoliticsJul 22
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‘He’s flying’: Motorcyclist filmed zooming close to 300 km/h on Toronto-area highwaysYork Regional Police say a man from Richmond Hill was arrested after a motorcycle was spotted on Toronto-area roads and highways travelling at speeds of almost 300 km/h.CrimeJul 10
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Uber expands service B.C. wide, but says rides subject to driver availabilityThe company said Wednesday that while the app will be available everywhere in B.C., rides will only be available in areas where drivers have signed on to provide service.EconomyMay 28
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‘Frustrated and heartbroken’: MADD on Toronto crash that killed 3 childrenA deadly crash in Etobicoke, Ont. has resulted in man being charged with impaired driving causing death. Experts are calling for more enforcement when it comes to impaired drivers.CrimeMay 21
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‘A pervasive scourge on society’: Ontario man handed sentence for girlfriend’s murderA Toronto man has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 15 years after pleading guilty to the second-degree murder of his girlfriend.CrimeApr 30
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Cops bust 6 illegal ride-share drivers, dole out $13K in fines in RichmondThe Feb. 8 enforcement blitz targeted drivers who "bypass necessary background checks and safety protocols," mandated under B.C. law.CrimeFeb 27
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Impaired Ontario driver sentenced for causing crash that killed rideshare passengerOn Sept. 11, 2021, Akamjot Sandhu, a 25-year-old Mississauga man, caused a fatal collision at the intersection of Winston Churchill Boulevard and Burmhamthorpe Road.CrimeJan 29
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Here are some changes to be aware of ahead of tax seasonTax season is quickly approaching and there are a few changes to be aware of before filing your taxes for the April 30 deadline.EconomyJan 21
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Uber Eats driver fined for accepting order on phone says B.C. law needs refreshVasu Virda was stopped at a red light in Vancouver on July 31, 2024 when he tapped the screen of his phone app to answer an order request.PoliticsJan 21
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Fake rideshare driver charged in violent sex assaults targeting Ontario women at bus stopsPolice say a 22-year-old international student was arrested after women reported being sexually assaulted when they accepted a ride from a man posing as a rideshare driver.CrimeNov 27, 2024
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Taylor Swift takeover: Vancouver road closures, merchandise and ticket holders infoBC Place and its surrounding areas will be strictly limited to ticket holders. Fans without tickets are strongly advised to avoid the stadium vicinity on event nights.EconomyNov 28, 2024
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‘Very unsettling’: Customers say rideshare drivers in Ontario improperly chargingIn a recent video circulating on social media, one woman shares her emotional experience using a rideshare app when trying to get back home late at night, sparking safety concerns.ConsumerNov 2, 2024
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Passenger’s racist remarks to Calgary Uber driver go viral: ‘I am the white blood of the land’In the video, the passenger is heard telling his Uber driver, "I am a born-and-raised Calgarian. I am the white blood of the land. You are on my land. I am the blood of the land."CrimeOct 28, 2024
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B.C. Uber passenger says driver touched, exposed himself to herInvestigations are now underway into a disturbing encounter a 19-year-old Langley woman says she had with an Uber driver. She has a piece of advice for other women.CrimeOct 25, 2024
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Transit cuts could cost Metro Vancouver households $1,000 a year, mayors sayTransLink says is facing a $600 million funding gap starting in 2026, and could be forced to make massive cuts including slashing bus service by 50 per cent.EconomySep 26, 2024
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Sask. RCMP warn against impaired driving this long weekendProvincial statistics show alcohol plays a role in almost 30 per cent of fatal collisions each year in Saskatchewan. RCMP hope drivers will make good choice this long weekend.CanadaSep 1, 2024
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Calgary airport awards cab contract to 3 local companies, increases feesThe Calgary Airport Authority announced Tuesday it had signed an 18-month contract with Associated Cab, Calgary City Cab and Calgary United Cab for on-demand taxi services.CanadaJul 27, 2021