Tow-tal Control: Ontario government looks to ‘strengthen oversight of towing sector’, introduce certification, standards and more
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario government is looking to introduce legislation that seeks to “strengthen the province’s oversight of the towing sector,” along with measures to protect vulnerable road users and increase penalties for those engaging in high-risk driving behaviours. Through the newly introduced Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act, 2021, the Ontario government […]
Urban Slalom: CAA report shows that poor roads cost Canadian drivers $3B annually
Ottawa, Ontario — Canadians from all over are paying double for the potholes in their communities—once through their taxes to get them fixed—and again after no one follows through and they go unfilled. In fact, a new study from the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) shows that Canadians are paying about $3 billion a year in […]
Road Warriors: CAA South-central Ontario relaunches Worst Roads Campaign
Thornhill, Ontario — After a one-year hiatus, the South-central Ontario division of the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) plans to relaunch its Worst Road Campaign in the hopes of making positive change for municipal roads across the country while also dunking on city planners in one fell swoop. “The campaign is a platform for all road […]
EV/AV Report: March 22, 2021
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, 31 new EV charging stations are on their way to the Winnipeg area, CAA has launched an awareness campaign about the benefits of EVs and a Canadian battery developer has unveiled the latest iteration of it’s smart charging system. Powering the ‘Peg A $155,000 […]
Meet Marianne Matichuk: CAA announces newest board of directors member
Ottawa, Ontario — The newest appointment to CAA North & East Ontario (CAANEO) board of directors is one Marianne Matichuk, a Greater Sudbury resident with an extensive background in health and safety. CAANEO provides emergency roadside assistance to over 300,000 residents in its designated region, and is part of a wider network of clubs across […]
Drivers confused about self-driving cars, poll suggests
By Elizabeth Sargeant Toronto, Ontario — June 24, 2019 — New studies show that drivers lack some serious knowledge on autonomous vehicles. Although AV’s have already begun to be tested on open roads, drivers seem to not know much about them, and according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the misuse of autonomous […]
Ontario distracted driving fines on the rise
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — January 1, 2019 — Ontario is raising the stakes when it comes to distracted driving fines. Starting this year, if drivers are caught distracted behind the wheel they will be subject to harsher penalties, including: license suspensions, increased demerit points and an increase to the minimum financial penalty that can […]
Battery beware
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — November 14, 2018 — Battery related calls to CAA have been on the rise since 2016 and are showing no signs of slowing down. Last year CAA received a total of 264,266 calls for battery service, representing a 25 percent increase over the past three years. Data from this year […]
Towing Bill of Rights now available
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — August 22, 2018 – In spirit of Tow Safety Week, CAA South Central Ontario announced a Towing Bill of Rights for consumers. The Towing Bill of Rights highlights eight easy to remember points for motorists to keep in mind if they ever need a tow. Drivers are often uneducated […]
Ontario gets pay-as-you-go insurance
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario – July 12, 2018 — Ontario will now have access to Canada’s first pas-as-you-go auto insurance plan. The CAA MyPace program allows consumers to pay for insurance based on their vehicle usage. Casual drivers who log less than 9,000 kilometres a year will stand to benefit most from […]
