65 h. ago North Vancouver road rage incident sends driver to hospital in critical condition

'We are continuing to assess the condition of the victim, which may impact the nature of the charges as the investigation progresses' — North Vancouver RCMP

Transport

1 week ago BCGEU strike leaves drivers with roadside suspensions in limbo: Lawyer

Drivers fighting roadside licence suspensions after failing breathalyzers are left with vehicles impounded and licences suspended for several extra weeks while provincial adjudicators on strike

Transport

2 w. ago Autonomous trucking startup Gatik to deploy 50 rigs in Canada

(Bloomberg) — Autonomous trucking startup Gatik AI Inc. plans to operate 50 self-driving freight trucks in Canada by the end of next year, pushing toward driverless shipping with plans to remove the safety driver within months of deployment on public roads. Privately-held Gatik plans to start with 20 trucks on the road by the end […]

Culture

2 w. ago Mudslides trap drivers, bury roads and damage homes in southern California

OAK GLEN, Calif. — Flooding and mudslides carrying trees and rocks buried roads, damaged homes and trapped drivers in several southern California communities, authorities said. The mudslides affected Forest Falls, Oak Glen and Potato Canyon in San Bernardino County on Thursday, the county’s fire protection district said in a statement. A group of about 10 […]

Transport

3 w. ago Two Ottawa drivers on learners permits charged with stunt driving

Ottawa police reined in two young drivers on learner’s permits on Tuesday for speeding-related offences. The force’s Traffic Escort Unit caught a 22-year-old doing 56 km/h over the posted 80 km/h limit in his parents’ vehicle on Limebank Road. The driver was charged with stunt driving. His G1 license was suspended, and the vehicle was […]

Transport

3 w. ago Footage of violent road rage assault right in front of Toronto Police station goes viral

A violent road rage incident caught on camera is generating shock online, not least of all because it occurred directly in front of a Toronto Police station.The footage shows the driver of a black Dodge Ram pickup with the licence plate "LEUTY" violently slamming his car door into the driver of an e-bike, exiting the vehicle while delivering an expletive-laced tirade, and angrily throwing the e-bike to the ground before speeding away.Making the incident all the more shocking, the incident occurred directly in front of the Toronto Police 55 Division building at the corner of Dundas St. E. and Coxwell.The video shared on various social media platforms this week has amassed roughly 800 comments in one Reddit post alone, and countless more in reshares across the internet.War on bikes continuesbyu/Aggressive_Driver416 inTorontoDrivingThe clip shows the assailant screaming at another road user, "Move your f***ing car, move your f***ing bike out the f***ing way, get the...

Events

3 w. ago Drunk driver hits occupied transit bus in Port Moody, police say

The driver of an SUV failed a roadside screening test after the collision on Wednesday evening

Events

3 w. ago Repairs continue after truck crashes into Winnipeg hydro pole Wednesday night

Winnipeg police say no injuries were reported when a pickup truck crashed into a St. Anne's Road hydro pole on Wednesday night and its driver fled the scene.

Events

4 w. ago Massive free outdoor festival will shut down major Toronto street this weekend

Toronto is gearing up for the 29th annual Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival, billed as "North America's largest Ukrainian street festival."One of the last big street festivals of the summer is set to shut down a stretch of the major thoroughfare this coming weekend. This three-day celebration brings together music, dance, food, and culture right in the heart of the Bloor West Village neighbourhood.Over 50 artists — international and local — will perform across multiple stages over the course of the event, including the headliner, Ukrainian singer and actress Masha Kondratenko.Aside from the performances and special appearances, the grounds will also feature the Ukrainian Village Refreshments Garden, where you can listen to traditional tunes and sip on beverages courtesy Featherstone Winery and Nickel Brook Brewing. This small beer garden serves as a separate refreshment area, distinct from the rest of the festival's ...

Politics

last month 626 impaired drivers taken off B.C. roads this summer, many following festivals

Considering the smaller population, Northern B.C. had the highest total of driving prohibitions, criminal charges and drug prohibitions, according to highway patrol.

Transport