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… …
Road Safety
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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,… …
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Avetta has launched a partnership with BG Road Safety to add a road transportation safety module to its supply chain risk management platform. The module, integrated into Avetta’s AI-powered Avetta… …
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Global Safety NewsWorkplace Safety
U.S. safety group estimates 431 traffic deaths over Christmas, 429 over New Year’s
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe National Safety Council estimates 431 traffic fatalities will occur during the Christmas holiday period and 429 during the New Year’s holiday period in the United States this year. The… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
Alberta to test 120 km/h speed limits on select rural highways
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAlberta will launch a trial of 120 km/h speed limits on select rural divided highways next year following public support in a recent survey, Transportation and Economic Corridors Minister Devin… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
New Brunswick auditor general finds nearly half of provincial highways in poor condition
New Brunswick’s auditor general has found nearly half of department-operated highways are in poor or very poor condition and called for improvements to the province’s highway safety systems. Paul Martin… …


