Councillor Mike Colle's April 23 motion to require Vehicle for Hire firms to improve emergency contact systems will be the topic of upcoming industry consultations. Image: YouTube
Experience: recognizing a mistake the second time you make it When John Tory re-wrote Toronto’s Taxi by-law to give Uber special privileges in 2016, professionals who care and worry about passenger safety were aghast. In one fell swoop, virtually all
Read MoreWednesday, June 18 Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VRjVL5EeTtmNBWadpNbr6w#/registration Women’s Leadership Accord: Lead the Way for Women in Trucking Forward-thinking employers know that attracting top talent means creating workplaces where women want to work. THRC’s new Women’s Leadership Accord recognizes companies that
Read MoreParking, red-light camera infractions to be reviewed outside of court system Starting June 2025, the City will start to manage and adjudicate parking ticket infractions through its Administrative Penalty System (APS), transitioning from the existing Provincial Offensive Act (POA) courts.
Read MoreCourt to decide soon OTTAWA, ON: The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms announces that a decision on Chris Barber’s Stay of Proceedings Application—which, if granted, would halt the Crown’s proposal that Mr. Barber be imprisoned for two years or more—could arrive as
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Harold Jonker & his wife, Janice. Screen capture from a video recorded by Joe Warmington in Ottawa, 11 Feb. 2022
Victory for Truckers in Superior Court decision OTTAWA, ON: The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms is pleased to announce that Harold Jonker, a trucking company owner, has been acquitted on all charges related to his peaceful involvement in the 2022 Freedom Convoy protest
Read More“Today it’s our family. Tomorrow, it could be yours” The Mississauga businessman who operated G&G Trucking Solutions was gunned down in a “targetted shooting” near Tranmere and Derry on May 14th, his son writes. While news media report that police
Read MoreTwo proudly Canadian companies announce partnership, strengthening commitment to local service from coast to coast Surrey, BC — May 15, 2025 – In a move that strengthens Canada’s automotive landscape, two proudly Canadian companies, OK Tire Stores Inc. and Groupe Touchette Inc., have announced
Read MoreRumour that Freeland would be kicked out of Cabinet untrue Canada’s current Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland (University–Rosedale) has been retained in both of her previous portfolios, Transport and Internal Trade as part of today’s Cabinet swearing-in. Freeland, who froze Truckers’
Read MoreBudget initiatives would make Ontario drivers happy As part of its plan to protect Ontario, the government plans to permanently cut the gasoline and fuel tax rates, which would save households, on average, about $115 per year going forward. The
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