MADD Canada
‘How is 9 months fair?’: Moose Jaw family pushing for tougher drunk driving sentences
By David Baxter Reporter
Demi McKechnie was killed in a rollover in February 2018. The impaired driver was sentenced to two years in jail, but released after nine months. Continue reading
Memorial honouring victims of impaired drivers unveiled in Saskatoon
Lou Van de Vorst and Allan Kerpan were instrumental in the creation of a memorial for the victims of impaired driving. Continue reading
Shoppers Drug Mart launches online medical pot portal in Alberta
Medical cannabis users in Alberta can now get their therapeutic pot from Shoppers Drug Mart. Continue reading
Rideshare rules approved by Regina city council
By David Baxter Reporter
A lengthy debate around Regina’s rideshare is set to take place at Monday’s city council meeting. Continue reading
Sask. families asked to submit names for victims of impaired driving monument
Families in Saskatchewan who have suffered the loss of a loved one due to impaired driving are asked to submit names to MADD Canada by May 5. Continue reading
How many drinks is too many under new impaired driving rules?
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
Experts say it will depend on your body size and alcohol tolerance, but MADD Canada has a guide for the number of drinks it takes to exceed the impaired driving limit. Continue reading
Saskatchewan rideshare rules take effect Dec. 14, pending municipal bylaws
By David Baxter Reporter
Municipalities are responsible for rules on vehicle and equipment standards, the number of rideshare drivers, local company licensing plus fees and rates. Continue reading
‘The numbers keep going up’: 8 impaired driving charges laid Friday night in York region
York regional police said five people have died this year in alcohol- and drug-related collisions. Continue reading
York police launch annual holiday RIDE campaign amid ongoing efforts to reduce impaired driving
Jennifer Neville-Lake and her husband Edward Lake, whose children were killed by an impaired driver, were in attendance at the program launch in Richmond Hill Wednesday evening. Continue reading
MADD Canada launches annual red ribbon campaign in Halifax
This is the 31st year of the campaign, and while cannabis impaired driving is not a new issue, this is the first year that the substance is legal. Continue reading