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OPP launch road, water safety initiative ahead of Victoria Day long weekend
OPP are unveiling their safe road and safe boating awareness week starting Thursday morning at Ontario Place, ahead of Victoria Day long weekend. Continue reading
MADD
Mothers Against Drunk Driving raises concerns about B.C. Ferries selling wine, beer on board
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
MADD B.C. regional manager Tracy Crawford says the organization is looking forward to seeing more details about the proposed pilot project. Continue reading
Uber launches ridesharing service at Saskatoon city hall
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Uber said it had “dozens” of drivers when the service kicked off in Saskatoon on Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading
Manitobans caught driving drunk will face tougher penalties
Manitobans who get behind the wheel while drunk will soon face tougher penalties under new legislation. Continue reading
MADD praises Riders for pulling Charleston Hughes amid impaired driving charge
MADD Canada said the decision to remove Charleston Hughes from the Riders’ active roster sent a strong message about the seriousness of impaired driving. Continue reading
In light of cannabis legalization, Ottawa police plan RIDE programs to remind people not to drive impaired
According to Ottawa police, the RIDE programs include what they are calling a MEGA Ride that will involve Ottawa police and other agencies in the national capital region. Continue reading
Mothers Against Drunk Driving renews push for ridesharing in B.C. with cannabis legalization looming
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Advocates are pushing the B.C. government to speed up allowing ridesharing companies because of looming cannabis legalization. Continue reading
New ICBC fee for lending vehicles could discourage designated drivers: MADD
By Nadia Stewart Videojournalist
Attorney General David Eby said the changes should not be seen as punitive to people who are helping keep drunk drivers off the road. Continue reading
‘This isn’t fair’: Neville-Lake tragedy reminder of dangers of drinking and driving
Jennifer Neville-Lake never pictured her world would be shattered by an impaired driver, but a collision that happened almost three years has left her without her three children and father. Continue reading
New foundation launching in honour of three children, grandfather killed in impaired driving crash
After losing her three children and father in an impaired driving collision, Jennifer Neville-Lake hopes their legacies live on through a new foundation she is launching next week. Continue reading