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Why Ontario’s Worst Roads Put Drivers at Greater Risk Across Ontario, complaints about rough roads, congestion, and poor infrastructure are more than just idle grumbling; they’re part of a much bigger story about how we move, where we live, and what gets fixed. This year, roads in Waterloo, Guelph, and Elmira landed squarely on CAA’s “Worst...

Toronto is a busy city where cars, bikes, buses, and motorcycles all share the road. For this reason, even the smallest mistakes can lead to devastating consequences. Motorcyclists are especially vulnerable. Unlike those in cars, riders don’t have the protection of a steel frame, airbags, or seatbelts. One wrong move by someone behind the wheel...

We see it all the time on Ontario roads: drivers glancing at their phones or fiddling with a GPS. However, the consequences are more serious than most people realize. For example, distracted driving claimed 82 lives on Ontario highways in 2024. That’s not a statistic. That’s 82 people who never made it home. Behind each...

You never expect a slip and fall accident to happen, but when it does, it has the potential to change your life forever. One moment, you’re walking through a store, heading down the stairs at work, or stepping onto a sidewalk. The next, you’re on the ground, dizzy, disoriented, maybe even in pain. Some people...

Understanding Your Legal Rights After a TTC Bus Accident For many Toronto residents, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is an essential part of daily life. Whether commuting to work, school, or running errands, thousands rely on TTC buses every day. However, when a bus accident occurs, passengers, pedestrians, cyclists, and other drivers can suffer serious...

Highway 401 (often called “the 401”) connects some of the largest cities in Ontario – from Windsor to Kingston and many other places in between, including London, Mississauga, and Toronto. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most dangerous highways in Canada, according to a recent Now Ontario article about the dangers drivers face every day...

Local and provincial police departments in Ontario recently launched their annual holiday campaign to educate drivers about the dangers of drunk driving and increase police enforcement of impaired driving throughout the province, according to CBC News. "Driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs continues to be the leading contributing factor in serious road collisions in...

Ontario struggles with ongoing traffic gridlock, which may be associated with the current speed limits. However, officials are studying a 120 km/h design standard for future highways. Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria recently announced the initiative that could allow vehicles to travel safely at speeds beyond 120 km/h. During the announcement, Sarkaria did not specify if...

Traffic congestion has become a daily struggle for many Toronto residents. More people are commuting again while construction continues to occupy roadways, resulting in significant delays and potential car accidents. City officials have rolled out a new strategy to tackle Toronto's traffic congestion. The goal is to reduce delays and improve safety. Mayor Olivia Chow...

In 2016, the City of Toronto introduced its Vision Zero strategy, a sustained effort to reduce traffic-related deaths and serious injuries. The city had reported 78 traffic-related deaths the year before. City ramps up projects aimed at slowing drivers down Since then, Toronto has installed advanced pedestrian signaling and increased the use of automated speed...