Potholepalooza: Hamilton’s Barton Street tops 2022 Ontario’s Worst Roads list
Toronto, Ontario — Save money on hydraulics and take a trip down to Barton Street instead—CAA South Central Ontario’s 2022 worst roads list has been released. From the heavily-trafficked arteries of Toronto, Hamilton and Ottawa’s downtown cores to the county roads of Eastern Ontario, CAASCO has yet again compiled a driver-sourced list of the province’s […]
Preparation is Key: Manitoba reports few collisions despite ongoing snow storm
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Manitoban drivers gave the rest of Canada a crash course in not ending up on a crash course, as officials reported that calls for emergency assistance were uncharacteristically low despite this week’s blizzard. News that 25 centimetres of snow is on the way for mid-April can be hard to accept, but drivers […]
Pothole Poll: Nominations for CAA Worst Roads in Ontario now open
Toronto, Ontario — Do you have a pesky pothole that always sneaks up on you on your way to work? Well, it’s the time of year to publicly shame your municipality into doing something about it—the CAA Worst Roads campaign is now open to hear Ontarian’s voices. “We know that through CAA’s research, almost three […]
App Awareness: Onboard vehicle tech becoming a safety issue, advocates say
Toronto, Ontario — Onboard vehicle technologies come hand-in-hand with new vehicle purchases nowadays, but that doesn’t necessarily mean vehicles are becoming safer, advocates say. In fact, CAA is soon planning to launch a public awareness campaign aimed at informing drivers of the risks of distracted driving, with a focus on infotainment systems. “This is a […]
Sliding into the Season: CAA Manitoba issues winter driving warning for motorists
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Winter is already well on its way for most of Canada and CAA Manitoba is reminding drivers to get their vehicles winter-ready before the snow first hits. “It’s time to prepare your vehicle by installing winter tires and getting your battery checked by a professional,” said manager of government and community relations […]
No Stunting: CAA South Central Ontario releases dangerous driving survey results
Thornhill, Ontario — The CAA confession booth is officially open as a recent survey from CAA South Central Ontario indicates that 55 percent of Canadian drivers admit to driving unsafely on occasion, according to a press release from Thursday. In addition, 95 percent of respondents were brave enough to report that they had witnessed dangerous […]
Road Review: CAA ranks the ten worst roads in Ontario
Toronto, Ontario — The votes are in and the CAA Worst Road in Ontario for 2021 is Victoria Road in Prince Edward County. Making its debut on the Ontario top 10 list, voters cited potholes and crumbling pavement as the main concerns for the Prince Edward County road. Taking the second and third place spots […]
Yea or Nay: Experts thoughts on usage-based auto insurance
Toronto, Ontario — Usage-based auto insurance (UBI), where insurance companies monitor a person’s driving behaviour with telematics and provide discounts for safe driving is starting to gain traction in Canada— but not without skepticism. While lots of people are fine with having their driving habits monitored for a reduction in insurance rates, others are concerned […]
Salvage Shock: After renewing car insurance N.S. family finds out car is uninsurable
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia — Two years ago, Lisa Burnie’s daughter purchased her first vehicle. It was a 2009 Hyundai Elantra, which she bought from O’Regan’s Direct Wholesale in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, according to CBC. However, just two weeks ago when Burnie was looking to renew her daughter’s insurance she received some shocking news. She found […]
Token of Trust: CAA named most trusted brand in Canada by Gustavson Brand Trust Index
Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) has been named the most trusted brand in Canada for the second year in a row in the annual Gustavson Brand Trust Index, released on May 3, 2021. CAA has been rated one of Canada’s top two most trusted brands in the index for five years running. […]
