Commercial drivers to verify eligibility to work in Canada Responding to the findings of an Auditor General’s report, the Ontario government is updating training and eligibility requirements for commercial vehicle drivers across the province. As part of these changes, the
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DriveWise managment "family" Lesley de Repentigny (far right) and husband Martin with their daughter Katherine Scharapenko and her husband Ryan (left). Photo: DriveWise
Clients offer congratulations on Canadian Occupational Safety Award Barrie’s DriveWise/KnowledgeSurge has been named the best supplier for driver training in the 2026 Canadian Occupational Safety Readers’ Choice Awards. DriveWise president Lesley de Repentigny told Taxi News that the award came
Read MoreJuly 27th announced as Gordie Howe Bridge opening day On Friday, July 10th, the government of Canada issued a press release announcing that the Gordie Howe Bridge between Windsor and Detroit will open on July 27th. Surprisingly, the release quotes
Read More“It’s worker exploitation, forced labor, and human trafficking” The US has launched a major investigation into alleged abuse of the H-1B visa program and the Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) labor certification system, as labor officials widen scrutiny of suspected
Read Moreln-person training program raises standards across TTSAO member schools The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) is proud to announce the implementation of a new Government of Ontario-approved Commercial Driving lnstructor Program, designed to enhance the quality, consistency, and
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OnRoute CEO Andy Webb says "We want the customer and our colleagues to understand that if they see something, to do something about it." Photo: Christian Zdravko, Road Warrior News.
Human Trafficking does happen, and it must be stopped by Christian Zdravko Ippolito Transportation unveiled a new truck wrap on April 23rd as part of the OnRoute to Freedom campaign to raise awareness for human trafficking around Ontario highways. The
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Michelle Furgiuela, Timea Nagy , Shelley Walker and Ashley Franssen-Tingley at Ippolito's new rig wrap at the OnRoute to Freedom event April 23rd. Photo: Christian Zdravko, Road Warrior News
Highways can be lonely places Timea Nagy is an advocate, writer, human trafficking survivor and CEO of personal care products shop Timea’s Market. Timea’s Market products are now available for purchase at dedicated kiosks located within OnRoutes a across Ontario
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With virtually no notice, the October opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge has been delayed to 2026. Photo: RWN
When will Doug Ford stop insulting Donald Trump? This article was updated October 23rd with the addition of the new tweets from Donald Trump and the Ronald Reagan Foundation at the bottom. Could Donald Trump possibly be thin-skinned enough to
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With virtually no notice, the October opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge has been delayed to 2026. Photo: RWN
No detail or reason provided for delay The October opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge has been delayed. Although no press release has been posted to the project’s website, spokesperson Heather Grondin confirmed the delay to the Windsor Star on
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