Customer service workers with 407 ETR now on strike
February 22nd, 2012 | Comments (0)
Customer service workers with the company that operates the 407 have walked off the job Wednesday. Executive with 407 ETR, Kevin Sack, says 105 workers went on strike after weeks of negotiations between the company and CAW Local 414. Customer service staff deal with drivers wanting new transponders, as well as people who have questions related to their bills. Sack says ETR will remain open with reduced hours. Customers are asked to consult the company website. More information can be found here.
Slippery road conditions greet northern commuters Wednesday
February 22nd, 2012 | Comments (0)
Motorists in the northern Durham and York Regions may be battling with slippery road conditions. There are reports of black ice, thanks to Tuesday night’s rain and near freezing temperatures. Drivers are encouraged to take their time during the Wednesday morning commute, and to leave some extra space between themselves and the cars ahead.
Toronto Police lay over 10,000 charges during distracted driving campaign
February 22nd, 2012 | Comments (0)
Over 10,000 charges were laid by Toronto Police during their week-long distracted driving campaign. The blitz included: 1,705 charges for using a hand-held communication device, 129 for a display screen visible to the driver, 121 for carless driving and 77 for use of a hand-held entertainment device. Officers say they will continue to crack down on all forms of distracted driving, which includes texting, eating or adjusting a GPS unit.
Careful driving required as the GTA gets set for a blanket of snow
February 18th, 2012 | Comments (0)
Environment Canada has released a special weather statement which predicts up to 10 centimetres of snow hitting the ground in the GTA by Saturday afternoon. Forecasters predict the snow could turn into rain as we head into the evening, which will make the commute a mess for motorists travelling throughout the region. As with any bad weather, exercise caution while driving, and give yourself plenty of time to get where you’re going.
New Durham Region Transit buses set to hit the streets
February 18th, 2012 | Comments (0)
Durham Region Transit has unveiled a new fleet of both traditional and specialty buses that will soon be rolling out in the area. A total of 23 buses in all were purchased from Metrolinx and according to Metrolinx President Bruce McCuaig, the new fleet will greatly help out transit users by adding a new dimension of reliability. Since it’s inception in 2006, DRT has purchased a total of 68 buses from the company, saving $900,000 dollars in all.
Toronto police continue to investigate after an early morning crash sends one person to hospital
February 12th, 2012 | Comments (0)
A woman is in hospital with life threatening injuries after a crash in the early morning hours Sunday. Police are saying a car with four people inside crashed into a pole on Dundas Street near George Street around 4:00 am. The driver allegedly fled the scene, however police do have one person in custody. Authorities believe alcohol may have been a factor.
OPP warn drivers to slow down during dangerous weather conditions
February 11th, 2012 | Comments (0)
Old man winter has once again reared its ugly head at Durham region and the GTA got a good amount of show Saturday morning. The strong winds, dropping temperatures and blowing snow caused havoc on the roads this morning, despite salt trucks and plows out bright and early to clear the road ways. OPP Sargeant Kerry Schmidt says even with a lack of cars on the road, drivers should maintain a lower speed to avoid any sort of incident while on the roads this weekend.
Flash freeze avoided, but weekend driving could remain messy as blowing snow rolls through the GTA
February 11th, 2012 | Comments (0)
A potential flash freeze fizzled out Friday as temperatures didn’t drop as quickly as experts had predicted. However, driving conditions may still be a little dangerous on Saturday, as Environment Canada says blowing snow will be a factor until late Saturday morning. The extreme cold weather alert also remains in effect, as temperatures with the wind chill will continue to hover around the minus 20 degree mark throughout the weekend.
OPP set to begin blitz on distracted driving
February 11th, 2012 | Comments (0)
Starting Monday, the OPP will kick off a week long blitz in an attempt to crack down on distracted driving. OPP officials say that a lot of the distraction isn’t simply from cell phone use while behind the wheel, but can be as simple as changing the radio, or looking for a CD. The fine for being caught texting or emailing while driving is over $150.
Pedestrian in hospital after being struck by a truck
February 11th, 2012 | Comments (0)
A man is in hospital with life threatening injuries after being struck by a truck in downtown Toronto. The unidentified man, believed to be in his 40s was struck while crossing Yonge Street between Lakeshore and Front. The incident happened around 5:30 Friday afternoon, with authorities keeping the roadway closed for close to four hours.
Man dies in hospital after single vehicle accident in Uxbridge
February 10th, 2012 | Comments (0)
Durham Police have confirmed that a 38 year-old Newmarket man has died following a single-vehicle crash in Uxbridge. The collision happened Friday on Highway 47 near Paisley Lane, when the victim struck a tree. The victims name has not yet been released. The investigation is ongoing, and police thank the public for their assistance to this point.
OPP release more details regarding Monday’s fatal crash near Stratford, and say the cause has been determined to be driver error
February 8th, 2012 | Comments (0)
It appears the cause of Monday’s fatal accident between a van and a flat-bed truck near Stratford, was driver error. Ten migrant workers from Peru and the driver of the truck were killed in the crash. OPP announced on Wednesday, that the driver of the van ran a stop sign, and was also not properly licensed to be driving that kind of vehicle. Three people from the van survived and are still in hospital.