New measures speed up streetcar travel on King Street Transit Priority Corridor

New measures speed up streetcar travel on King Street Transit Priority Corridor

Streetcar riders travelling along the King Street Transit Priority Corridor have a faster and safer journey following the City of Toronto’s actions to enhance transit service and improve traffic management. On Friday, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow provided an update on the success of traffic management strategies along the King Street Transit Priority Corridor, which were […]

Government of Canada hosts National Summit on Combatting Auto Theft

Government of Canada hosts National Summit on Combatting Auto Theft

The federal government convened provincial, territorial and municipal government officials, industry leaders and law enforcement representatives from across the country at the National Summit on Combatting Auto Theft held in Ottawa. Discussions held at the Summit focused on finding solutions to the growing challenge of auto theft in Canada. Auto theft is impacting thousands of […]

OPP warns public of currency scams

OPP warns public of currency scams

The North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding the public to remain vigilant regarding Cryptocurrency investments as there has been a rise in Cryptocurrency scams where individual victims have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars in fraudulent investments. Cryptocurrency is an online digital currency, which is an alternative form of payment […]

Natural Resources Canada’Green Freight Program Announces Modifications to Stream 1

Natural Resources Canada’Green Freight Program Announces Modifications to Stream 1

As a direct result of industry feedback, Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan) Green Freight Program is making several modifications to Stream 1 that will come into effect April 1st, 2024. NRCan states that the goal of the changes is to streamline the application process and better respond to industry needs. The Government of Canada previously announced an investment of $199.6M […]

Volvo Trucks improves powertrain offering with new Volvo VNL

Volvo Trucks improves powertrain offering with new Volvo VNL

With the announcement of the all-new Volvo VNL, Volvo Trucks North America has extended its fuel efficiency by enhancing the dependable Volvo D13 engine and I-Shift transmission. Design enhancements to the D13 engine include a new wave piston with a shorter piston height, as well as a longer connecting rod; smaller injector needle control valves; a variable vane oil pump; and […]

42nd Shell Rotella SuperRigs to roll into Texas  

42nd Shell Rotella SuperRigs to roll into Texas  

Shell Rotella gears up to bring the 42nd edition of Shell Rotella SuperRigs to the heart of Texas. This year, the truck beauty contest is rolling into Texas Motor Speedway in Dallas/Fort Worth from May 30th to June 1st to showcase some of North America’s most stunning big rigs. There are numerous events and activities being planned that […]

MTO Reminder – DriveON Information Sessions for MVIS Operators Continue

MTO Reminder – DriveON Information Sessions for MVIS Operators Continue

In a letter to industry stakeholders on January 22 — MTO Stakeholder Letter – Info Sessions_public — MTO officials are reminding current MVIS operators of the ongoing industry awareness sessions regarding the transition to DriveON which are taking place across the province. The DriveON program when fully transitioned will combine the heavy-duty diesel vehicle emissions testing program and the […]

Truck drivers nearly unanimous that highway safety problems persist in N. Ontario

Truck drivers nearly unanimous that highway safety problems persist in N. Ontario

Based on escalating concerns by the carrier and truck driver community about deteriorating highway safety and infrastructure conditions in Northern Ontario, the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) recently launched a comprehensive survey, in which nearly all (96%) of respondents identified persistent problems for travellers and businesses in the region. The survey, which included about 680 participants, […]

Car thefts are up. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself

Car thefts are up. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself

The number and rate of auto thefts across the country has grown significantly in recent years. One possible reason for this shift is that thieves are now sending the cars they steal directly overseas, where they become harder to track and recover. Fraud has a significant impact on insurance: not only does it pose serious […]

Nearly eight in 10 Brampton residents believe their community is facing an auto theft crisis

Nearly eight in 10 Brampton residents believe their community is facing an auto theft crisis

73% fear their vehicle will be stolen Auto theft is a crisis right across Ontario, but Brampton residents are feeling it most acutely, according to a poll commissioned by Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC). “The auto theft crisis is creating unsafe communities – 73% of Brampton residents are concerned that their car will be stolen. And with good reason. The number of […]