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‘Graveyard of sad stories’: Safety report on site of Carberry crash arrives MondayThe Manitoba government has released the findings and recommendations from a road safety strategy report on the deadly crash that killed 17 seniors near Carberry last year.TrafficJan 8
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More than 2 road traffic deaths happen every minute, WHO saysWhen it comes to who is most impacted on the roads, 53 per cent of all traffic fatalities are vulnerable road users, including pedestrians which make up 23 per cent.HealthDec 13, 2023
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3 hurt after elementary school bus slides off snowy road east of Goderich, Ont.Three of the 10 children on the bus at the time suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the crash in Morris-Turnberry Township, east of Goderich, Ont.TrafficNov 28, 2023
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Shania Twain tour crew involved in bus rollover near Wolseley, Sask.RCMP said several bus occupants are being treated in the hospital, but they don't have further information on how many people were hurt or how severe their injuries are.CanadaNov 8, 2023
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Heads up! Delivery of 4 massive beer tanks to shut down roads in Ontario cityThe delivery of four beer tanks to Labatt Brewery in London, Ont., on Tuesday is sure to cause a buzz as the massive load is expected to take up two lanes of traffic.CanadaNov 7, 2023
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Hundreds of pedestrians get killed in Canada annually. How to stay safe this winterPoor visibility, snowstorms, rain, mechanical problems in the cold and more distracted driving are a recipe for collisions that can get people injured and killed.CanadaNov 2, 2023
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Airlines push Ottawa for looser compensation rules amid planned overhaulAmong the provisions slated to kick in next year are fees imposed on airlines by the regulator to recover some or all of the cost of handling those complaints.PoliticsSep 29, 2023
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Thousands line streets as procession honours B.C. RCMP officer killed in the line of dutyConst. Rick O’Brien was fatally shot on Friday while police were executing a search warrant at a home in Coquitlam in relation to a drug investigation.CrimeSep 26, 2023
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Canada’s air passenger complaints’ backlog tops 57,000, reaching new peakThe amendments to the passenger rights charter allow the regulator to ratchet up the maximum penalty for airline violations to $250,000.CanadaSep 18, 2023
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Metro Vancouver gas prices surge to $2.13, highest price of the yearGas analyst Dan McTeague attributes the hike to a fire at the Garyville oil refinery in Louisiana, along with dwindling oil supply and a falling Canadian dollar.EconomyAug 27, 2023
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Driver dies after transport truck falls through road in southwestern OntarioIn a video posted to Twitter Thursday morning, an Ontario police spokesperson said a transport truck driver had fallen through the road and died from his injuries.TrafficAug 24, 2023
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Quebec unveils sweeping safety measures to crack down on dangerous drivingThe province's transport minister says the government is dedicating more than $180 million to realize the plan aimed at bolstering safety on Quebec roads.CanadaAug 22, 2023
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Emergency crews in Whitecourt, Alta., respond to crash involving train, fuel truckEmergency crews were called to a collision involving a fuel truck and a train in Whitecourt, Alta., on Friday morning.TrafficAug 11, 2023
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Mission Impossible: Montreal’s new light-rail train traps users in railway garageTrack switch problems caused a 75-minute delay at the height of Monday's morning commute, and again around 11 p.m. Wednesday's delay was linked to a computer issue.TrafficAug 2, 2023
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‘Shocking’ video shows SUV narrowly missing 2 cars in ‘risky’ highway incidentPolice in Ontario released the dash-cam video as a reminder to drivers about pulling over for emergency vehicles after an incident this month on the QEW.TrafficJul 19, 2023
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Road rage is heating up in Canada. How to deal with aggressive driversWith more traffic over the holidays and long weekends, there is no shortage of opportunity for road rage incidents. What causes people to lose their temper while driving?CanadaJun 28, 2023
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Travelling for Canada Day weekend? Don’t cross the border with cannabis: CBSABringing cannabis across the border in any form without a permit or exemption authorized by Health Canada is a 'serious criminal offence,' Canada's Border Services Agency warns.CanadaJun 26, 2023
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‘A debacle’: Why the Quebec government is suspending a traffic safety projectSaid to be the first of its kind in Canada, the Quebec transport ministry has pulled the plug on the city of Brossard's pilot project for traffic calming due to safety concerns.TrafficJun 22, 2023
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Feds table bill to tackle travel chaos as summer season ramps upTransport Minister Omar Alghabra says a disruption at one end of the travel system can have ripple effects across the entire network, prompting the move toward more transparency.CanadaJun 20, 2023
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Manitoba crash: 15 dead in ‘tragic’ highway collision near CarberryRCMP from across the province were deployed to the scene along with the STARS air ambulance services from Winnipeg and Regina and other first responders.CanadaJun 15, 2023
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WestJet and its pilots reach 11th-hour deal to avoid strikeWestJet said Friday morning it was re-starting operations as quickly and efficiently as possible, however the full resumption of flights will take time.CanadaMay 19, 2023
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GM recalls 42,000 SUVs in Canada over exploding airbag inflator riskGM's recall came after an incident in March in Michigan resulted in facial injuries to a driver that was confirmed as a rupture in late April.CanadaMay 15, 2023
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Dozens of illegal turns caught on video where 7-year-old fatally struckNicolas Marcotte said he recorded 44 cars committing infractions at the Montreal intersection in the span of one hour. Cars can be seen ignoring a no left turn sign.TrafficMay 8, 2023
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Cones of shame: Montreal officials vow to cut down ubiquitous construction conesMontreal's chamber of commerce says the cones — and the road closures that often, but not always, accompany them — are a source of frustration.CanadaApr 26, 2023
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53 stolen luxury vehicles seized in police operation at Port of MontrealFifty-three luxury SUVs and trucks worth an estimated $2.6 million were set to be shipped abroad before they were seized from the Montreal Port in a joint police operation.CrimeApr 12, 2023