Towing
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Alberta family details ‘heartbreaking’ predatory towing experience, hopes for changeA crash involving her son already made for a traumatic day for Sheri Stephenson, but she says the predatory behaviour of a local towing company made a bad situation even worse.ConsumerJan 28
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City of Winnipeg faces criticism for controversial towing contractA company that lost a bid on a City of Winnipeg towing contract is accusing the city of failing to be transparent in the writing, bidding and evaluation of it.PoliticsNov 4, 2024
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Alberta tow truck operators hopeful blue lights are coming to enhance safetyTow truck drivers in Alberta are hopeful a new private member's bill in the legislature will help shine a different light on roadside safety.PoliticsMay 13, 2022
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Towing industry concerned for safety, business if told to help clear blockades under legislationAssociations representing the towing industry in Ontario and Alberta say expecting operators to clear blockades under the Emergencies Act is easier said than done.CanadaFeb 16, 2022
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Montreal police introduced 10 new towing zones with fixed services and ratesOfficials introduced the rule to address the "climate of violence and retaliation'' among towing companies after a report by the city made recommendations regarding the industry.NewsJul 3, 2021
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City committee seeks Londoners’ feedback on proposed tow truck bylawA public participation meeting on the matter takes place at city hall on Tuesday.PoliticsNov 28, 2019
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Province to review massive towing discounts given to excessive speeders and impaired driversGlobal News has learned that the owners of cars towed and impounded for excessive speeding and impaired driving in B.C. are receiving huge discounts.Nov 22, 2019
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City to launch towing blitz targeting vehicles illegally blocking lanes on Queen Street"I think everybody in the city has felt the frustration of sitting behind a vehicle with its flashers on," Mayor John Tory said.TrafficOct 4, 2019
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Peterborough and The Kawarthas battle bitter coldTemperatures in Peterborough and The Kawarthas hovered in the minus teens on Friday. The windchill made it feel colder than -20.WeatherJan 12, 2019
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‘Growing pains’: 32 vehicles towed since Halifax began its Gottingen Street bus lane projectVehicles being loaded onto flatbeds have become a familiar sight to those on Gottingen Street between the hours of 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. AT.PoliticsNov 27, 2018
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