He resigned, prorogued parliament, stalled an election: by what authority can he announce tariffs? Justin Trudeau’s Saturday night press conference announcing retaliatory tariffs was like a surreal fever dream – our own Saturday Night Fever. Did I dream it, or
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This crash on Highway 11 in Longlake, Ontario, in which two trucks collided head-on. Photo posted by Patrick Leblanc in the Facebook Hearst News Link.
Five fatalities and four critical injuries STATEMENT by Truckers for Safer Highways: It is with deep sadness that we, Truckers for Safer Highways, find ourselves addressing yet another tragic week on Ontario’s roads. The ongoing lack of proper enforcement and
Read MoreThe tax system needs an overhaul, though…. by Mike Murchison A 51st state! Canada was basically formed in a series of backroom deals a ‘ways back. After the tug of war between the British and the French, England called it
Read More“An entrenched, lucrative and dangerous immigration scheme exploiting newcomers and putting lives at risk“ “His new employer had sent the 26-year-old rookie driver out to navigate a semi-trailer through treacherous mountain passes. ‘There was no training,’ says Mr. Singh, who
Read MoreTo discuss “reversing the rapidly deteriorating state of road safety” Update 1:30pm January 17, 2024: The list of organizations named as attending this meeting should have included the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario and the Women’s Trucking Federation of
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Bruce Outridge of Lead Pedal Media posted a video warning about an online scam using his name on January 5th. Photo: Lead Pedal Media
Bruce Outridge’s brand stolen by fraudsters selling t-shirts Don’t fall for any scam artist claiming to sell “Lead Pedal” t-shirts, warns Lead Pedal Media founder Bruce Outridge in a video message January 5th. “You may have seen a post going
Read MoreWhat follows is the poem “The Race” written by Dr. D.H. “Dee” Groberg in 1986 which seems to rise up this time of year, most years, to remind me of the importance of rising when I fall. It is a
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Bikers’ Church sits atop a T-intersection. Note the two adults at street level, bottom right corner. This building is colossal. Photo by Donna Lafromboise, July 2023
Ottawa’s Bikers’ Church opened its doors when so many remained closed by Donna Laframboise On the outside, Capital City Bikers’ Church is hulking, uninviting, intimidating. Towering brick walls, and lots of stairs to climb before reaching the main entrance. Built
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