Many Ontario drivers are still unclear on the details of the "Making Ontario Roads Safer Act,” known more commonly as the "distracted driving laws.” Penalties for being busted under the new act are severe, with fines ranging anywhere from $300 up to $1,000. That's not...

By now I'm sure we've all seen traffic cameras looming high above busy intersections. What was once a feature of sci-fi fantasy or something you'd only see in a massive city like Los Angeles is now a common sight in even small Ontario cities. I'll admit, I was...

Looking for ways to save money? Here are our top 10 ways for you to save on your car insurance: Ask your broker for a price check: Insurance companies are constantly changing their rates. The competitive landscape is up and down like pistons in an engine. Make sure...

Stopping for school buses School buses in Ontario come in a range of sizes. All are chrome yellow and display the words "School Bus.” You must stop whenever you approach a stopped school bus with its upper alternating red lights flashing, regardless of whether you are...

In our previous post, we asked this question: In May of what year was the cornerstone for East Avenue auditorium site laid? Answer: In 1950, Kitchener council chose the location on East Avenue for the facility. They bought the land for anywhere between $600-1000 per...

Did the number of collisions between cars and cyclists increase or decrease over the past few years in Waterloo region? Answer: The number of collisions has actually increased in a big way. According to Waterloo Region staff, many of the region’s traffic problems...