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December 13 starts restricted towing zones pilot, only authorized towing companies to be used

Rita Smith

On December 13th, Ontario will launch its pilot project to introduce “restricted towing zones” on sections of provincial highways in an effort to clear incidents such as collisions or vehicle breakdowns more safely and quickly.

“The ongoing violence in the towing industry is unacceptable, which is why our government is taking action to make the towing industry safer through strengthened oversight and standards,” said Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation. “Ontario’s towing industry is a vital service on our roads and highways every day, and these actions will help to improve safety for all drivers.”

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Australia sends SOS, asks the world to protest December 4th: “We need help”

Rita Smith

The group Reignite Democracy Australia is asking for an “international SOS from Australia” event on December 4th. “On this date we call upon politicians, international leaders and all concerned citizens to respond to our SOS. Note that whatever tyranny and oppression you see in Australia is destined for your country if we aren’t able to stop it. It seems evident Australia is ‘ground zero’.”

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Transport trucker, police both block traffic for Peterburgers peaceful protest

RWN Staff

A transport truck and local police both helped stop traffic for an anti-discrimination, anti-vaccine passport protest at Peterburgers restaurant in Peterborough on Saturday, November 27th.

Peterburgers, located at 25 George Street North, has been served with a cease and desist order by Peterborough Public Health for refusing to demand customers show Ontario’s Vaccine Passport in order to eat in the restaurant. Owners Roy Allen and Nicole Comber maintain they simply want to sell burgers, not enforce identification mandates.

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U.S. Customs provides guidance for Canadian truckers working to supply British Colubia

RWN Staff

U.S. Customs and Border Protection have announced a guidance document to help alleviate supply chains issues caused by flooding and mudslides in British Columbia:

 “Due to extreme weather conditions in British Columbia, Canada, that have caused flooding, landslides, road closures, and other supply chain disruptions Canadian domestic truck carriers may need to transit through the U.S. to reach destinations in Canada,” the November 18 release reads.

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Stay home and don’t hoard, BC Premier Horgan tells residents; Fuels Association working with members

Rita Smith

Of greater concern than the possible egg shortage is the idea that gas stations are running out of fuel, and trucks needed to deliver more fuel are still trapped in the network of roads which are closed by floods, mudslides and infrastructure damage.  

At the November 17 press conference, Transport Rob Fleming provided updates and status reports on the most critical transportation links. He thanked a variety of agencies including the BC Trucking Association for their work and support as the province deals with the unprecedented emergency.

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