The new laws for distracted driving in Ontario are set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2019, police sources have revealed. The fines for distracted driving would increase from a maximum of $1,000 to up to $2,000 on a second…
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Lunchtime Trivia Tuesday, June 5
Q: In Ontario in the past 3 months just under half a million motorists did this. What? A: Drove under influence of cannabis Ipsos survey for CAA CAA article Further reading Infographic from CAA magazine. Image-Flickr/CC
Posted in All Stories, Annoucer Blogs, Dave Creelman, Lunch Time Trivia Tagged with: CAA, Cannabis, Driving, DUI, Impaired, Ipsos
These Are the Types of People That Are Most Likely to Be Distracted Drivers
Tempted to send a text while you’re hauling down the highway? Psychiatrists have a pretty good idea what your gender is and what your personality is like—and how big a risk you’re taking. If you’re in the habit of driving…
Posted in All Stories, Annoucer Blogs, Kent Chambers Tagged with: distracted driving, Driving, psychology
Red Light Runners
The past two weeks there has been a dangerous trend happening on the roads near me. I have noticed a number of vehicles running red lights. Now this isn’t a matter of one car getting caught too close to the…
Posted in All Stories, Annoucer Blogs, Richard Huskisson Tagged with: Blog, Crime, Driving, illegal, Penalties, red light, Richard, safety, Stopping, traffic
Snow Plow Tracker
Did you know that there is a way to keep track of the snow plows as they travel around on the major routes? It’s called “Track my Plow” and is a website run by the Road Operations and Data Analysis…
Posted in All Stories, News & Sports Tagged with: Driving, road conditions, snow plow, Tracker, weather, website, Winter
Lunchtime Trivia Thursday, September 28
Q: Ontario is the only province where it is not illegal to do this while driving. What is it?
Posted in All Stories, Annoucer Blogs, Dave Creelman, Lunch Time Trivia Tagged with: Driving, not illegal, Ontario Highway Traffic Act, Ontario Law, solid lines
Driving Infraction Penalties
It’s easy to think that you can just get away with a little bit but once you realize the penalty you might think twice! Here are some driving infractions you may not think are big deals but could cost you…
Posted in All Stories, Annoucer Blogs, Richard Huskisson Tagged with: distracted driving, Driving, Fines, Law, Ontario, Punishments, stunt driving, traffic, Violations
Distracted Driving Contributes To Fatal Accidents
A recent report presented to the Hamilton police oversight board pointed out there is often more than one contributing factor in most fatal accidents on roads and highways. But in the 125 total collisions where one or more persons died…
Posted in All Stories, Annoucer Blogs, News & Sports, Richard Huskisson Tagged with: April, distracted driving, Driving, Hamilton, Report, safety
Lunchtime Trivia Fri Nov 4th
Q: 90% of women say that when it comes to this, there is no difference between men and women. What is it?
Posted in All Stories, Annoucer Blogs, Dave Creelman, Lunch Time Trivia, News & Sports Tagged with: Driving, men vs women
Careers & Driving
A new survey by an insurance company reveals that doctors are the worst drivers and most likely to be in an accident followed by accountants and salespeople. Roofers and Farm Workers are the safest drivers and least likely to be in…
Driving at night [study]
A new study is shedding light on why it may be so hard for some drivers to see at night. It may be tough to see down a dark road because of the vehicle’s headlights. The U-S Insurance Institute for…
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Kick off to Summer
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The Harmony United Church Strawberry Social
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Sacred Heart Church Annual Garden Party
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Mount Pleasant United Church Indoor Yard Sale
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Sunshine Float for Dreams
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