Canadian driving licence
Every province and territory in Canada has its own rules regarding obtaining a driving licence. Some allow certain countries to exchange licences without having to retake driving tests or having medicals etc. We take a look at each province to see who can swap and who cannot.
in most provinces you can drive [...]
New vehicle sales stall
Lower sales of North American-built passenger cars were offset by higher sales of trucks and overseas-built passenger cars as the number of new motor vehicles sold remained unchanged at 128,426 in January. Statistics Canada reports preliminary industry data indicate the number of new motor vehicles sold increased seven per cent in February.
Sales [...]
Wildlife collisions are a real worry for Canadian drivers
From St. John’s to Victoria, Canada is certainly known for its unique and picturesque landscapes. We are one of a handful of countries where people and wild animals live side by side, usually quite peacefully. However, when those people are behind the wheel of a car, that [...]
Random breath tests could be a reality for Canadian drivers
Canada’s federal justice department is investigating the idea of imposing random breathalyzer tests. Currently, a federal discussion paper explores the benefits of random breathalyzer tests. So far, 22 European countries use the random tests, and say drinking and driving numbers are down dramatically.
As it stands right [...]
RVing is the most affordable vacation type
With the opening of the 2010 Montreal RV Show on the 11 March 2010, Go RVing Canada reports that RV vacations remain the most cost-effective form of travel for Canadians.
Go RVing Canada recently released a cost-comparison study conducted by PKF Consulting, which found that typical RV vacations are up to 75 per cent less [...]
Ban on cellphone use in cars starts Feb 1 2010
An Ontario law came into effect Monday 1st Feb 2010 making it illegal for drivers to use hand-held cellphones, BlackBerrys and other electronic devices while behind the wheel.
Drivers are forbidden to use hand-held devices to talk, text or email while behind the wheel, or to [...]
Hydro One’s efforts to improve both fuel efficiency and environmental management of its fleet of service vehicles have earned the gold rating from Canada’s Energy, Environment and Excellence group.
The E3 Fleet Program is an initiative run by British Columbia’s Fraser Basin Council, a Vancouver-based non-profit organization which works with companies and governments to increase [...]
Look for this symbol
The Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC) announced today the details of the new Motor Vehicle Dealers Act (MVDA), designed to build stronger consumer confidence in the vehicle-buying experience.
Effective January 1, 2010, the new MVDA clarifies former “grey areas” by stipulating clear requirements for advertising, pricing, vehicle disclosure, contracts and consumer remedies. [...]
December proved to be a big month for two of Canada’s leading automakers, with Ford of Canada reporting sales up more than 25 per cent and Toyota Canada claiming its best-ever sales for the period. Nissan also reported a solid month, with sales up 15 per cent compared with December 2008.
Ford said it sold 17,930 [...]
Starting New Year’s Day, the fines for major traffic infractions doubled, tripled and in some cases even quadrupled. “Yes, they’ve gone up considerably,” said Const. Graham Williamson of Ontario Provincial Police. “We are just happy to have laws which make people safe.”
The fine for red-light violations has increased to $325 from $180, and to [...]
