92 m. ago Forecast for heavy rain, snow forces road closures in Waterton Lakes National Park

with heavy rain and possibly snow forecast for the area around Waterton Lakes National Park this weekend, Parks Canada has shut down vehicle access to two high elevation roads.

Society

5 h. ago EV interest is stalling over cost concerns. Could a consumer rebate help?

New rebate options could be on the horizon as demand for electric vehicles in Canada continues to decline and pressure is building on the federal government.

Economics

3 d. ago Masked men tried to steal vehicle from Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s home

Ford told the story at a press conference this morning after criticizing the bail system

Transport

1 week ago B.C. Mountie faces driving charges following Greenwood crash that injured 3

An RCMP officer faces two charges under the Motor Vehicle Act after a crash in southeastern B.C. last Canada Day that left three people injured.

Events

1 week ago Canadian air and auto travel to the U.S. drops again in May, overseas trips increase

Statistics Canada reports resident return trips by vehicle down 38.1 per cent compared to May 2024

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2 w. ago Police investigating after vehicle crashes into Cirque du Soleil arena in Vancouver

They say a 30-year-old Vancouver man has been arrested under the Mental Health Act and the crash does not appear to be an act of terrorism

Economics

3 w. ago Dangerous glitch triggers recall of thousands of Ford vehicles across Canada

Car owners are urged to be vigilant, as certain Ford vehicles are being recalled across Canada due to a camera issue that poses a safety risk.On May 9, Transport Canada announced that Ford is recalling certain cars, SUVs, and trucks due to a safety issue with the visual system."On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display or to freeze when the transmission is shifted into reverse," reads the announcement."A rearview camera image that doesn't display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash."Ford said that it will notify vehicle owners by mail or through wireless over-the-air software updates to eligible vehicles with updated Ford Sync software. People are also encouraged to schedule an appointment and bring their vehicle to a Ford dealership to have its software updated.As of May 15, Transport Canada hasn't reported any ...

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3 w. ago Ford recalls vehicles in Canada and U.S. over software glitch affecting rearview camera

WASHINGTON — Ford is recalling more than a million vehicles due to a software issue that can cause the rearview camera to malfunction, increasing the chance of an accident, U.S. government auto regulators said. The software error, which Ford reported to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and was posted on Transport Canada’s website […]

Transport

3 w. ago The RAV4 vehicles now assembled at Canada’s largest automotive manufacturer in Woodstock and Cambridge will be hybrid

Toyota Canada will be making a new vehicle at its Southwestern Ontario plants, but with a very familiar look. The RAV4 vehicles now assembled at Canada’s largest automotive manufacturer in Woodstock and Cambridge will be hybrid-only beginning early in 2026, the automaker announced. It now assembles both gasoline-powered and hybrid RAV4s as well as Lexus […]

Economics

4 w. ago Canadian retailers saw a 0.8% boost in March led by vehicle and parts sales

Retail sales increased by 0.8 per cent in March, according to Statistics Canada, and led by vehicle and parts sales, followed by building materials and garden equipment.

Culture

4 w. ago Volkswagen issues recall on thousands of Audi vehicles in Canada

Owners of certain Audi models are being urged to check if their vehicles are included in a major nationwide recall due to a safety issue.On May 7, Transport Canada stated that Volkswagen, which owns Audi, is recalling thousands of Audi vehicles due to engine problems.The recall states, "On certain vehicles, the screws for the cylinder head cover could loosen and cause an oil leak. Oil that leaks onto hot components can create the risk of a fire."The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) stated that it received 33 complaints. It further explained that the cylinder head cover screws "may have been improperly tightened."Transport Canada's recall notice didn't state if there had been any reported incidents in the country; however, 16,863 affected Audi SUVs are part of the recall. In the U.S., Volkswagen is recalling an estimated 89,417 Audi SUVs.How to check if your vehicle is affectedTransport Canada says the manufacturer is contac...

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