Impaired Driving
Lethbridge man charged with impaired driving causing death fails to appear in court for 3rd time
By Quinn Campbell Videographer
Disappointment, frustration and tears from the Provost family filled a Lethbridge court room on Tuesday. Continue reading
Bracebridge man charged with impaired driving after vehicle stops at green light: police
According to Bracebridge OPP, on Sunday at around 3 a.m., officers on patrol saw a vehicle driving partially in the wrong lane. Continue reading
Cobourg woman accused of driving with twice the legal limit of alcohol
Peterborough police say the vehicle was speeding in Otonabee-South Monaghan Township. Continue reading
Halifax police arrest 21-year-old woman for alleged impaired driving, hit and run
Police say at 4:40 a.m., on Sunday they received a report of a car crashing into a tree and a fire hydrant in the 6100 block of North Street in Halifax. Continue reading
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COMMENTARY: Canada’s new impaired driving law goes way too far
It’s reasonable to look for ways to reduce drunk driving. But Rob Breakenridge has reason to believe Canada’s new impaired driving laws go so far they’re unconstitutional. Continue reading
Peterborough County OPP issue pair of impaired driving charges
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
OPP say one incident involved a collision in Douro-Dummer Township. Continue reading
Kingstonians speak out about new impaired driving laws
Kingstonians speak out about new impaired driving laws, allowing police officers to access bars, restaurants and homes without reasonable suspicion. Continue reading
N.B. man charged in death of well-known Halifax bottle collector waives preliminary inquiry
Defence lawyer Stan MacDonald appeared in court on Patterson’s behalf on Thursday, where it was revealed that Patterson has waived his right to a preliminary inquiry. Continue reading
Police in Canada can now demand breath samples in bars, at home
By Sean O’Shea Consumer Reporter
You could be in violation of the impaired driving laws even two hours after you’ve been driving. Now, the onus is on drivers to prove they weren’t impaired when they were on the road. Continue reading
Returning bottles to the Beer Store? Beware of possible breath test by police
New federal rules in force since December could see police coming to your home or your drinking establishment and insisting you provide a breath sample. Some lawyers say they are worried. Continue reading