CAA Insurance unveils pay-as-you-go auto insurance program in Ontario
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — May 23, 2018 — A recent announcement from CAA Insurance Company could change the rules of the insurance game for drivers. The company revealed details of its new pay-as-you-go insurance plan for Ontario drivers, the first of its kind in Canada. The new program, called CAA MyPace, […]
Marijuana legalization will cause more collisions, claim Ontario drivers
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — December 7, 2017 — As both the Ontario and federal governments work towards the implementation of the legalization of cannabis, the province’s drivers believe there could be an increase in marijuana-impaired driving and, as a result, more collisions. CAA South Central Ontario (SCO) commissioned a study, conducted by Ipsos, […]
CAA launches annual Worst Roads campaign
Toronto, Ontario — April 10, 2017 — Voting is now open for the annual CAA Worst Roads campaign. Canadians throughout Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan and Atlantic Canada are invited to vote for the roads most in need of attention in their city or town. “From congestion, potholes and the timing of traffic lights to pedestrian and […]
Study: CAA looks at Canada’s most congested routes
Ottawa, Ontario — January 11, 2017 — No matter where you live, there’s always at least one road or intersection that is a byword for traffic congestion. As of today, you can check to see if it ranks with the country’s worst. The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) has just released a first of its kind […]
CAA says one-third of Canadians text while at red lights
Ottawa, Ontario — January 3, 2017 — Ever sent a text while stopped at a red light? You’re not alone. According to a poll released by the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), 33 percent of Canadians admit that they’ve engaged in this behaviour. It may seem harmless, but CAA says there is evidence that your mind […]
National automotive recycling sector council launched
Toronto, Ontario — November 14, 2016 — Vehicles are an essential part of Canada’s economy, from the time they’re manufactured until the time they eventually reach their end-of-life. The importance of the last step in the chain was recently acknowledged with the launch of the national End-of-Life Vehicle Sector Council (ELVSC).The ELVSC was officially launched […]
Ontario recycler tackling distracted driving head on
By Mike Pickford Thorold, Ontario — September 9, 2016 — A southern Ontario auto parts store and recycler is leading the fight against distracted driving, launching a new initiative in an attempt to deter people from using their phones while they’re at the wheel. Frank Serravalle and his team at Thorold Auto Parts and Recycling […]
Rural routes dominate CAA’s Worst Roads lists in 2016
By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — May 26, 2016 — Results are in for CAA’s Annual Worst Roads survey. The campaign asked members of the public to nominate roads in their region for the dubious honour of being named among the worst places to drive. What makes a “worst road” could be virtually anything: potholes, […]
CAA kicks off annual Worst Roads campaign
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — April 6, 2016 — CAA has kicked off its annual Worst Roads campaign, asking drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and transit riders to identify the roads in Canada most in need of improvement. What makes a “worst road” could be virtually anything: potholes, congestion, safety concerns, insufficenty signage or a simple […]
OPP urge motorists to slow down, move over
Windsor, Ontario — July 28, 2015 — Despite ongoing efforts to raise public awareness, hundreds of Ontario drivers are guilty of ignoring the province’s Move Over law, according to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). CBC News reports OPP have laid 763 charges so far this year due to non compliance of the 12-year-old legislation put […]
