The U.S. Senate has confirmed John DeLeeuw as a member of the National Transportation Safety Board, where he will serve the remainder of a term ending Dec. 31, 2026. The …
Road Safety
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Global Safety NewsWorkplace Safety
U.S. traffic deaths drop 12% in 2025 despite more cars on the road
Motor vehicle crash deaths in the United States fell to an estimated 37,810 in 2025, a 12% decline from the previous year, even as total miles driven rose by 0.9%,… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
Ontario NDP MPP proposes solutions to curb highway crashes
By Joe O’Grady | Temiskaming Speaker Transport drivers aren’t always to blame for highway crashes, but more can be done to regulate, monitor and support them, including proper training. That’s the… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
Ontario opens applications for road safety infrastructure funding
Ontario is opening applications for the second round of its Road Safety Initiatives Fund on Feb. 19, offering municipalities access to the remaining portion of a $210 million program designed… …
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OHS FinesWorkplace Safety
Fort St. John, B.C., contractor fined $250K for traffic control violations at roadway project
Dawson Road Maintenance has been fined $248,095.47 after WorkSafeBC inspectors found multiple traffic control violations at a culvert installation project on a public roadway in Fort St. John. WorkSafeBC imposed… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
N.B. trucking companies urge additional government action on the Driver Inc. model
By Remko van Rhijn | River Valley Sun Trucking companies across New Brunswick and the Maritimes welcome Ottawa’s recent crackdown on the so-called Driver Inc. model, but warn that without sustained,… …
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Opinion
Roads can become more dangerous on hot days – especially for pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists
By Milad Haghani and Zahra Shahhoseini During heatwaves, everyday life tends to feel more difficult than on an average day. Travel and daily movement are no exception. But while most …
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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
Family demands B.C. safety, justice and insurance reforms following deadly crash
By Bob Mackin | Prince George Citizen Peter Peebles vows never to drive in British Columbia again. “It’s too dangerous,” Peebles said in an interview with The Citizen. The Sherwood Park, Alta.,… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
Manitoba improves road safety with new traffic rules for snowplows and cyclists
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberManitoba has introduced new traffic rules designed to protect highway workers and cyclists following the Jan. 1 implementation of the Highway Traffic Amendment Act. The legislation establishes minimum distances drivers… …
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By Milad Haghani For many of us, listening to music is simply part of the driving routine – as ordinary as wearing a seatbelt. We build playlists for road trips,… …


