Think Thick: MPI publishes infographic on ice safety for drivers
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Canadians have the bad habit of treating frozen bodies of water as a direct challenge to their freedom—Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) is attempting to push back against this notion with a warning to drivers to always take note of ice thickness when heading out onto frozen surfaces this winter. According to MPI, […]
Celeb Co-Pilots: Waze’s ‘Year in Rear View’ reveals Canadian drivers’ deepest desires
Toronto, Ontario — If Canadian drivers can agree on one thing, apparently it’s that carpooling to the mall with Adele would be pretty cool. This is just one of many enlightening insights gleaned from Waze’s “Year in Rear View” survey which asked drivers to respond with their reasons for driving this year, how they interact […]
Considerate Claims: Alberta to allow not-at-fault drivers to pursue claims through own carrier
Edmonton, Alberta — Changes are on the way for the Alberta auto insurance industry as the provincial government announced new measures to streamline claims processing for not-at-fault drivers. Starting Jan. 1, drivers will be able to claim vehicle damage that they are not responsible for to their own insurance company and not that of the […]
That’s a Write Off: Honda HR-V and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross bottom of the class in side-impact test
Toronto, Ontario — In the grand old tradition of public shaming through the media, we report that the Honda HR-V and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross have earned the IIHS’s lowest score of Poor in the recently revamped side-impact test. On the other hand, the Mazda CX-5 was the only model to receive a positive grade of […]
Like a Glove: Dump truck wedged vertically under Ottawa overpass on Wednesday
Ottawa, Ontario — A dump truck driver did a pretty big oopsy on Highway 417 near Ottawa on Wednesday, somehow getting themselves wedged vertically under an overpass and baffling bypassers in the process. Ottawa’s OPP detachment was called to the scene near the Vanier Parkway on Wednesday morning to discover a dump truck in a […]
Winter Wisdom: SGI winter driver tips following first major snowfall of the season
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — The first signs of winter have hit the prairies and representatives from SGI are reminding Saskatchewan drivers to take a little extra care and be prepared for anything this season. As Saskatoon wrestles with the 8 centimetres of snow it received over the course of Wednesday and Thursday, Saskatchewan Government Insurance’s (SGI) […]
No Stunting in Sask: Saskatchewan allows immediate suspension for stunt drivers
Regina, Saskatchewan — The government of Saskatchewan has announced that they are tightening up The Traffic Safety Act in order to allow police to immediately suspend driver’s licences and impound vehicles if a driver is charged with stunting, racing, or excessive speeding. “This is the first step in strengthening the penalties for stunting and racing […]
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 […]
Double Parked: Ontario Hwy. 407 blocked by emergency plane landing
Markham, Ontario — Nothing gets commuters steamed faster than some joker holding things up in the left lane—but when that joker just up and parks their plane in the fast lane? Forget about it. A small propeller plane taking off from Buttonville Airport in Markham, Ont. on Wednesday was forced to make an emergency landing […]
A Positive Impact: Mazda CX-5 only small SUV to earn ‘good’ rating on side crash tests
Toronto, Ontario — The Mazda CX-5 was at the top of its class during IIHS safety tests, as the OEM reported that the vehicle was the only small SUV to earn a ‘good’ rating during side-impact tests. This was the first test series of 2020-2021 model year vehicles using a more stringent test, aimed at […]
