ck operators have been charged with offences under the Criminal Code related to the theft of encrypted police radios, which were allegedly used to learn about traffic collisions before other tow truck drivers.
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On September 29th, CTV aired an exclusive interview and in-depth investigative piece on the Humbolt tragedy and shortfalls in the truck driver training industry.
“Perhaps the greatest crack in the system is that while the Ministry of Transport is setting the standards, in Ontario it is the Ministry of Colleges and Universities tasked with enforcing them. W5 learned there are just eight staff who are tasked with inspecting over 850 private career colleges in everything from cooking to trucking. They simply can’t keep up,” writes Shelley Ayres, W5 producer.
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Toronto Councillor John Filion, hopes to see the city designate new areas as eligible for Red Light Cameras as it moves to implement a 2017 decision to add 70 additional red light cameras.
Read MoreOn October 5, 2021, Independent Member of Provincial Parliament Roman Baber intends to introduce a “Jobs & Jabs” Bill, for passing by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. If passed, the Jobs & Jabs Bill will prevent employers from firing or penalizing employees because of their vaccination status or for refusing to disclose their vaccination status.
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It’s a Mexico truck with a non-English speaking driver. I had seen this guy sitting there in the middle of the parking lot 5 hours ago. Made a mental note and went about my day.
When I came back, he’s still there. Except this time, I see him tying logistic straps to his tow hook. I thought, “Ok, something up and nobody’s helping him.”
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Travellers will not be required to provide proof of vaccination to get take out food or use the washrooms at OnRoute plazas. Photo: RWN As of this morning, September 22nd, proof of two vaccinations and photo identification are required in
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On September 1st, Premier Doug Ford announced that Ontario will soon require people to be fully vaccinated and provide “proof of their vaccination status,” otherwise known as a “Vaccine Passport” to access certain businesses and settings.
As of September 22, 2021, Ontarians will need to be fully vaccinated (two doses plus 14 days) and provide their proof of vaccination along with photo ID to access certain public settings and facilities, including indoor restaurants, gyms, sporting events, casinos and strip clubs. A similar program became effective in British Columbia on September 13th.
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Photo: “Rubber meets the road” by Mike Murchison By Wendell Erb, President, Ontario Trucking Association It has been another challenging year for all Ontarians, particularly for the men and women who have kept our country moving throughout the pandemic
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for the protest organizers) and comprehensiveness of the information I was able to obtain (from where I am, in Canada). For this reason, I’m writing this piece as an opinion column as opposed to a hard news piece. It’s the best I can do; it won’t make everyone happy. Sorry, mates!
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