It was a deadly year for pedestrians in Ottawa. At least 10 people died in pedestrian-involved collisions in that city in 2023, according to the Ottawa Police Service (OPS). On one day in October, three people were hit by vehicles in two separate incidents, leaving one dead and prompting a warning from the Ottawa Safety […]
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With the holiday season in full swing, it’s important to remember to keep festive celebrations joyful and safe for everyone. Law enforcement efforts to curb impaired driving are in full force during this time of year, particularly through initiatives like Ontario’s Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program, which will be operating 24/7 until New Year’s
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Holiday parties are a time to gather with family, friends, or coworkers in seasonal celebration. It can be a busy and fun time, however caution should be taken, both as a host and a party-goer. The dangers of impaired driving are well publicized. Still, despite increased awareness and stricter laws, an average of 10 federal
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Canada is a country with four seasons and each offers its own appeal. Of course, the changing weather also presents motorists with different challenges. Summer is now in the rear-view mirror and it’s time for drivers to look down the road to winter. The days that lie ahead are bound to present a myriad of
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Each day thousands of Ontario motorists cross the Canada-United States border. It can be a quick trip to see the sights or a vacation encompassing multiple states. The last thing many of these travellers may be thinking about is happens if they are involved in a traffic accident. In Ontario, drivers must carry a minimum
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Slips, trips and falls are a common occurrence throughout the year but autumn and winter present risks that can increase the chance of a mishap resulting in a serious injury. No matter the time of year, sidewalks, driveways and steps can present a daily hazard. At this time of year, the leaves on trees have
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Autumn in Ontario brings many changes including one that could arguably impact our safety. Clocks go back one hour on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 2 a.m. The change to Standard Time means we get an extra hour of sleep on Sunday but studies indicate that less daylight hours leads to more accidents. Toronto Police blame
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Halloween brings out the kid in just about all of us. Children across Canada, and many millions more throughout the world, wait eagerly for the night of Oct. 31 for the chance to show off their costumes and trick-or-treat. The tradition originated thousands of years ago when people would wear costumes and light bonfires to
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There has been an increase in traffic fatalities and injuries on Ontario roadways this year and it will take a concerted effort to help reduce this alarming trend. At the halfway point of this year, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) warned that 2023 could end up being “another notably tragic year on roads.” By late
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Rowan Stringer was a gifted athlete who died as a result of multiple head injuries she sustained while playing rugby for her Ottawa high school team. Five years after her death in May 2013, the Ontario government passed Rowan’s Law, legislation which is designed to protect amateur athletes and provide education about the dangers of
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