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Experts told Ontario to start ‘small,’ ‘slowly’ in alcohol expansion plan. They were ignoredDocuments obtained by Global News show anti-drunk driving and addiction groups told Ontario to be careful in expanding alcohol sales, but the government sped up its timeline.CanadaAug 12, 2024
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Police chiefs ‘in discussion’ with Ford government over impaired driving downgradesThe policy meant that suspected impaired drivers without aggravating factors like causing bodily harm could plead guilty to non-criminal Highway Traffic Act offences.PoliticsMay 23, 2024
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DUI downgrade: Why the Ford government allows judges to lower impaired driving chargesSome allegedly impaired drivers in Ontario have been allowed to avoid a criminal record if they accept Highway Traffic Act charges. How many? The province isn't counting.PoliticsMay 21, 2024
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Saskatoon Mom reminds residents to plan a safe ride homeA decade ago, Quinn, 17-years-old, died in an accident caused by drunk driver.CanadaDec 30, 2023
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Fredericton police report an increase in impaired driving chargesThe Fredericton Police Force said 198 people have been charged with impaired driving so far this year.CanadaDec 14, 2023
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MADD Canada launches Red Ribbon campaign against impaired drivingThe organization is launching its annual Red Ribbon campaign against impaired driving. Anyone can wear a red ribbon to show their commitment to driving sober.CanadaNov 21, 2023
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Free designated driver program rolling into action for the holidays in WinnipegRCMP says as of Nov. 1 this year, it laid almost 550 impaired driving charges, and made 964 immediate roadside suspensions across Manitoba.CanadaNov 17, 2023
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‘It’s a life sentence’: Ontario Festive RIDE campaign targets rise in impaired drivingDespite annual pleas during the holiday season, police authorities in Ontario say there's been a rise in impaired collisions and charges this year.TrafficNov 16, 2023
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Advocates call on Quebec to reduce impaired driving limit from 0.08 to 0.05In every Canadian province except Quebec, drivers can face sanctions for having a blood-alcohol level of 05. In Quebec the limit is .08.PoliticsNov 1, 2023
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MADD remembers more Manitobans lost to drunk driving“Every name on this monument represents someone who was taken from their families, because someone else chose to drive impaired."CanadaAug 26, 2023
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