OTTAWA– Unifor applauds yesterday’s Ontario Superior Court ruling that the City of Ottawa was negligent in enforcing its taxi bylaw when it allowed Uber to illegally operate in 2014 for two years, effectively harming the taxi industry – many of whom
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Plaintiff Marc Andre Way talks to media in Ottawa after learning of his success in the long-running Metro Taxi vs Ottawa lawsuit, regarding that city's failure to enforce its own laws on Uber and other rideshare companies. Photo: Taxi News
May 13, 2024 — Today in Ottawa, Justice Marc Smith issued his decision in the case of Metro Taxi vs. City of Ottawa. Justice Smith found that the “The City’s response to Uber’s arrival was negligent, causing harm to the
Read MoreThe Ontario government is awarding a contract for the detail design of the western section of the Bradford Bypass, marking an important milestone in the province’s plan to build the new four-lane, 16-kilometre highway. AECOM Canada Ltd. (AECOM) is being
Read MoreThe Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) welcomes the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)’s decision to reschedule the public launch of its mandatory portal for trade chain partners from May to October 2024. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Assessment
Read More(TORONTO) – Truck World, the premier trucking business trade show, is geared up for its highly anticipated 2024 event, promising an unparalleled experience for industry professionals. From April 18-20 at The International Centre, this event will showcase the latest advancements,
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Ontario has 8 inspectors to cover 550 career colleges over an area the size of Texas. In addition to about 200 Trucking schools, there are about 350 other college including hairstyling and massage. Image: Daily Hive
IBC report a huge contribution to improving Truck driver training, TTSAO says The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has made a tremendously important contribution to the discussion of Truck driver training and safety with the April 9th release of its
Read MoreTTSAO concurs: there are shortfalls New commercial truck drivers who have not received adequate training are putting the safety of Canada’s roads and highways in jeopardy, according to a report released today. IBC has been pleased to work in cooperation with
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"An increase in tourism combined with less than three minutes of darkness is not an emergency. If it were, New Year’s Eve, the Toronto International Film Festival, many protests and other large community events would all be emergencies," Christine Van Geyn noted in a recent editorial. Photo: Niagara Falls Tours
“Emergency” in law must remain narrow: CCF NIAGARA REGION – The Canadian Constitution Foundation (the “CCF”) filed a notice of application for judicial review in Ontario’s Divisional Court on Thursday seeking an order quashing the unlawful declaration of a State
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HOVR celebrated its business launch on May 2, 2024. Toronto's Licensing division has not yet approved the licensing of its drivers. Image: Earla Philips
Launch date May 2nd Updated May 3rd 2024 with launch event photo HOVR, a membership-based rideshare service, is set to launch in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) on May 2nd. The company’s innovative business model aims to offer
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