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Entry, Parking and Entertainment is FREE After the tremendous success of 2009 and 2010, the 3rd Annual Road Today Truck Show will be organized at the Powerade Centre in Brampton on May 28th and 29th (Saturday & Sunday), 2011.

Produced by Road Today Media Group and organized during the South Asian heritage month of May, the weekend trucking event will be a true reflection of the changing face of the trucking industry with an ideal blend of cultural extravaganza.

The event has generated huge interest from all sectors of trucking industry. About 100 exhibitors will showcase the latest in trucks, heavy-duty parts and accessories, engines and

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The event is absolutely free of cost to attend and will include plenty of activities including Inside & Outside Trade Show, Show & Shine, Job Fair, Road Safety Awareness including OPP Rollover display, Kids and Family Entertainment, Ethnic Food Stalls and lots more. It’s a show not to be missed!

Detailed information on Road Today Truck Show, line up of events including list of current exhibitors is available at www.roadtodaytruckshow. com For more information call Manan Gupta at 416 451 0040.

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Road Today Truck Show Greetings from Dignitaries

May 28 – 29, 2011

I am pleased to extend my warmest greetings to everyone attending the third annual Road Today Truck Show in Brampton, Ontario.

This two-day event provides carriers and owner-operators with an ideal opportunity to show pride in their industry. Across the country, Canadians rely on our freight forwarding industry to ship the goods we produce and to bring in products from around the world to our stores. Trucks play a key role in this process, by moving ninety percent of all goods moved within Canada, and nearly two-thirds of our trade with the United States of America.

I commend the organizers for arranging a program that showcases safety and entertainment, while highlighting career opportunities. Your efforts will help all Canadians gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of the many benefits we derive from our transportation sector.

Please accept my best wishes for a most memorable and productive event.

A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER On behalf of the Government of Ontario, I am delighted to extend warm greetings to everyone attending the Road Today Truck Show.

As Ontario’s population grows, transportation plays an even more vital role in helping businesses thrive and in enhancing the quality of life of our citizens. As Canada’s multicultural truck show, this event recognizes the cultural diversity of the members of the trucking industry, and offers something for everyone — from the latest in trucking equipment and supplies, to a job fair, family entertainment and an ethnic food court.

I would like to thank the organizers and volunteers who have dedicated time and energy to staging this event. I also applaud Road Today Media Group for enhancing the profile of the trucking industry — and helping to support a major segment of our national economy.

Please accept my sincere best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable show.

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Greetings from the Honourable Kathleen Wynne Ontario Minister of Transportation On behalf of the Ministry of Transportation it is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to the third annual Road Today Truck Show.

The 1.3 million trucks that deliver billions of dollars worth of goods across the province are vital to keeping our economy moving and growing.

Our government has made record investments in our vital highway network, helping you transport your goods faster and safer. This year we’ve committed $2.5 billion to design, build and repair our highways, roads, bridges and border crossings. Since 2003 we’ve committed more than $14 billion to the renewal of our network in Ontario.

We’re investing over $1.4 billion to build the Windsor-Essex Parkway that will allow traffic and goods to flow quickly through this key economic gateway. The safe, secure and efficient movement of people, goods and services through the Windsor-Detroit Gateway is vital to Ontario’s prosperity.

I’m also pleased to announce that our most recent Ontario Road Safety Annual Report shows that Ontario has the safest roads in North America. You are a crucial safety partner in ensuring that our roads are safe for trucks, motorists and pedestrians.

Thank you for the important work that you do. Together, our economy is turning the corner and we are improving the quality of life of Ontarians.

I wish you all a rewarding, productive, educational and entertaining experience during this year’s Truck Show.

Kathleen Wynne Minister of Transportation

May 28-29, 2011 Dear Friends, On behalf of the Members of Council of the City of Brampton, it is a pleasure to have this opportunity to bring greetings and best wishes to the organizers and participants of the 3rd Annual Road Today Truck Show the Powerade Centre.

Canada’s two-day Multicultural Truck Show will include something for every truck enthusiast. The combination of trade show, displays in and around the centre, a show and shine competition, educational seminars and entertainment for the whole family ensures this trucking initiative will be a success.

Sincerely,

Susan Fennell Mayor

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(NC)—Canada’s harsh seasonal temperatures can hinder a car’s engine, especially if it’s not properly maintained, and according to Car Care Canada, the number one cause of vehicle breakdowns is a neglected cooling system. To help consumers avoid cooling system troubles, here are some warning signs to keep on your radar, and the basics on antifreeze/coolant.

Warning Signs Warning signs that the cooling system is in need of repair include a flashing coolant light, the tem-

perature gauge reading high or low, and an antifreeze appearance and/or odour.

If any of these signs are present, this is an indication that the driver needs to check the antifreeze/ coolant, and most likely replace it.

Antifreeze/ Coolant So what is antifreeze/coolant? It is a liquid that lowers the freezing point and raises the boiling point of water, which in turn prevents the engine from freezing or overheating. Another added benefit of antifreeze/ coolant is that it has corrosion inhibitors that prevent and protect the engine and all cooling system components from rust and corrosion. Some antifreeze/coolant, such as Prestone Extended Life 50/50 prediluted antifreeze/cool-

ant, is already pre–mixed making it easy on consumers, and features a blend of 50 percent antifreeze/ coolant for temperature and corrosion protection and 50 percent demineralized water for heat transfer protection.

Flush/Fill To avoid vehicle breakdowns, consumers should perform a coolant flush and fill, which is standard maintenance for the cooling system. Drivers should check their owner’s manual for service intervals and special cooling system instructions, however a good rule of thumb is to check the coolant, and do a flush/fill in the fall and spring. A flush and fill helps to extend the life of the cooling system because the flush removes rust and sediments, and the fresh antifreeze/coolant helps the engine to stay cool.

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(NC)—Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for Canadian children. Every year the equivalent of two classrooms full of children (61 children) die in car crashes, according to Safe Kids Canada, the national injury prevention program of The Hospital for Sick Children.

Another 3,500 children are badly injured. That’s more than nine children seriously injured or killed every day. While most parents instinctively know that a child restraint is required in the car, they may not always use the correct seat that meets their child’s physical needs.

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inches (145 cm) tall? If not, then it’s booster seat time, says Safe Kids Canada. The majority of children outgrow their forward facing car seats sometime between age four and five, but are still too small to be safely restrained by a seat belt alone. When used correctly, booster seats can reduce the risk of serious injury by 60 per cent.

When a child is too small for a seat belt, it usually touches his or her neck and rests over the abdomen. These soft parts of the body are extremely vulnerable to injury. A booster seat raises the child up in the vehicle seat, so that the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt are positioned correctly. The lap

belt must rest low across the hips, and the shoulder belt must rest in the middle shoulder region – not touching the neck. A booster seat keeps the seat belt positioned correctly over a child’s bones in the shoulder, chest and hips – areas of the body that can better withstand the forces of a crash.

The Safe Kids Week 2011 campaign, Give your kid a boost!, runs from May 30th to June 5th and is sponsored by Johnson & Johnson, with community grants supported by the Honda Canada Foundation. You can learn more about booster seats or to find out if your child is ready for a seat belt online at www.safekidscanada.ca.

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How to navigate the “winding road” of renting a car

By Gillian Birch

(NC)—Rental cars provide the freedom to hit the road when vacationing outside our home base.

Whether it’s a road trip out to the cottage or a short visit out of town, navigating the ins and outs of car rental can be tricky if you’re not prepared.

Canadians take millions of trips abroad and without a doubt many of these travelers rented vehicles for their expeditions. In order to be prepared

for the wide array of options that car rental agencies offer, it’s necessary to do a little bit of research on your own.

“The key is to plan ahead so you can make an informed decision about car rental insurance plans,” says insurance expert Mauro Convertini from Aviva Canada. “There are many choices, so taking time to examine each option is ideal.”

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you are renting a car: • Save on insurance: Getting coverage from the rental agency can cost up to $25 a day for two drivers, but talk to your insurer or broker as your existing policy may cover you on rentals as well. Also speak to your credit card company as some providers will cover you if the rental is made on their card.

• Get the best rate: The Internet makes it easy to compare rates. Keep

an eye out for discounts and deals.

• Bring your own GPS: A GPS can be very handy when driving in unfamiliar areas. If you don’t have one yourself, borrow a GPS from a friend, as car rental agencies can charge up to an extra $12 a day for the convenience.

More information about rental car insurance is available from your insurance broker or at avivacanada. com.

OPP STEP UP ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS AS PART OF CANADA ROAD SAFETY WEEK 2011

With Canada Road Safety Week running from May 16 to 23, 2011, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be using all available resources to enforce traffic laws in an effort to save lives and reduce injuries on Ontario roads and highways. This week has been strategically chosen, as it includes the first summer long weekend.

Canada Road Safety Week is sponsored by Transport Canada and endorsed by police and is part of “Road Safety Strategy 2015”, which has a goal of making Canada’s roads the safest in the world.

In support of the campaign, the OPP will be targeting aggressive driving, impaired driving, seatbelt compliance and distracted driving. They will also be

making sure that motorists are slowing down and where possible, move over when passing an emergency vehicle parked on the shoulder of the road with its emergency lights flashing.

“Over and above our enforcement efforts during Canada Road Safety Week, we are well-prepared for the anticipated increase in traffic and the start of the boating season and off-road recreational activities this coming May long weekend,” said Chief Superintendent Bill Grodzinski, Commander of the OPP’s Highway Safety Division. “The OPP aircraft will be in use to assist officers on the ground who are watching for aggressive drivers and speeders,” Grodzinski added.

As in previous years, the OPP

will be working with Ministry of Transportation enforcement officers to make roads safer by ensuring that vehicles are safe, loads are secure and towing equipment is installed and used in compliance with the law.

“Canada Road Safety Week aligns with our Provincial Traffic Safety Program, the goal of which is to keep everyone on OPP patrolled roads and highways safe,” says Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey, Provincial Commander responsible for the OPP Traffic Safety. “We are working hard to achieve our goal by targeting those who break traffic laws, and who continue to pose a threat to road users everywhere,” he added.

“By showing strong support for

important initiatives such as Canada Road Safety Week, the OPP is setting the bar high and ramping up our enforcement efforts to put a stop to all high-risk driving behaviours,” says OPP Commissioner Chris Lewis.

“When it comes to safe driving habits, I know I can count on drivers to set the bar equally high so that together, we can really make a difference in the number of lives we save in Ontario,” said Lewis.

During the Canada Road Safety Week 2010, the OPP laid a total of 9,806 charges for speeding, careless driving and seatbelt offences and 190 charges for criminal drinking and driving offences.

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Peel’s 2011 Traffic Count Includes New Zones and Transit Impact The Region of Peel has begun the 2011 Cordon Count to collect vehicle and people movement data to monitor travel patterns.

263 Cordon Count stations in Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon will be observed from late April until end of June where traffic will be measured. New stations have been added this year to monitor the use of new transportation infrastructure and services, including: • Highway 410 extension (from Mayfield to Hurontario) • Brampton Transit and ZUM service along Queen Street for both passenger and bus impacts on traffic • The new Mayfield/Highway 50 Commuter Parking Lot • Two new overpasses at Highway 403 “There have been a lot of changes in the past few years, such as the economic downturn, new developments in Brampton and Caledon, and major road improvements throughout the Region,” said Gary Kocialek, Area Lead, Transportation Planning. “We are very interested in finding out how travel patterns have shifted as a result of these events.

Cordon Count is an important traffic-data collection program in Peel. This up-to-date information will help the Region identify road improvements, and to better understand and plan for future needs.”

The Cordon Count data is used for: • Conducting environmental assessments for road widening and intersection improvement projects, • Influencing and shaping development applications, • Validating the Region’s travel demand forecasting model and other transportation data collected, • Updating the long range transportation plan that feeds into the official plan, and • Supporting planning initiatives like the Caledon Transportation Needs Study and Peel’s active transportation plan.

The data helps shape transportation policy and plan future infrastructures. The count provides an understanding of how population growth is changing travel trends.

Area municipalities will receive data for local planning and forecasts.

The Cordon Count involves counting vehicle types (including trucks and bikes), vehicle occupancy and the direction of travel.

Coinciding with Census survey, a full count is conducted every five years (2006 and 2011), and partial count every two to three years (2004 and 2009). The count began at the end of April and continues until midJune. Counts are undertaken from Monday to Thursday, 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Count stations where the counting takes place are located throughout Peel Region on major roads, local roads and highways. Results from the 2011 count will be available by the end of this year. Results from previous Cordon Counts can be found online at peeldatacentre.ca

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Drinking and driving still a problem despite awareness (NC)—In spite of vigorous attempts to educate drivers to not drink and drive, it appears Canadians still have a long way to go. In the publication “SMASHED: a sober look at drinking and driving”, Transport Canada reveals that impaired driving remains a significant road safety, health and economic issue in Canada.

The number of drivers fatally injured in motor vehicle collisions is steadily on the rise. The report “Alcohol Use

By Drivers Fatally Injured in Motor Vehicle Collisions in Canada in 2007 and the Previous 20 Years” published

by Transport Canada states that the percentage of fatally injured drinking drivers increased by 2.7% and the percentage of fatally injured drivers who

were legally impaired increased by 1.7% in comparison to 2006.

“Through the 1970s and 1980s, significant progress was made in reducing the numbers of drivers on the roads who had been drinking,” notes the report. “However, since the mid 1990s, there has been very limited progress made in reducing the carnage on our roads due to impaired driving….”

Among the statistics in the publication: • The percentage of drivers killed with a positive blood alcohol level remained virtually unchanged at roughly 37 per cent between 2001 and 2006.

• In 2007, about 1.84 million Ca-

nadians said they drove even though they felt they were over the legal limit.

• Roughly one–third of all Canadian drivers killed in car crashes had been drinking.

• More than 1,000 Canadians – impaired and sober – die each year in alcohol–related crashes. In total, these crashes cost Canadians more than $10.6 billion a year in lost wages, property damage and health–care costs.

While public safety campaigns have raised awareness among the general population, there are still some drivers who think they are invincible and insist on drinking and driving.

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it, are more likely to be involved in a crash than a non–drinking driver.

Alcohol affects your perceptions and behaviour, which can lead to bad decisions on the road, so why would you want to take that risk while you are driving? Drugs, especially mixed with alcohol can be a problem; don’t drive after using drugs and if using a medication ask your doctor if it affects driving.

If someone in your life thinks they know “how many is too many”, why not download “SMASHED…” at www. tc.gc.ca and read it with them. The facts may scare them sober.

2011 is Canada’s Year of Road Safety. The Government of Canada is asking everyone to re–think road safety.

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COUNTERING DISTRACTED DRIVING: ARE DRIVERS PAYING ATTENTION? OPP Launches Education and Enforcement Blitz

How many people would knowingly get in a vehicle with a drunk driver? Would you speak out if a friend, family member or loved one was driving while impaired or would you just sit and wait to be a victim? Would you intervene if a friend or family member was talking on a hand-held phone, or texting while driving?

Research conducted in Canada and the U.S. has identified and documented the increased risks and negative impacts associated with distracted driving.

The OPP has declared: “Enough is enough!” The lack of voluntary compliance by many motorists regarding the use of hand-held devices, and other forms of distracted driving, has prompted one of the largest enforcement campaigns in recent OPP history. The week of May 16 to May 22 will be the first of four one-week enforcement campaigns focusing on distracted driving, over the next 12 months. Education efforts are also being stepped up, using a number of innovative resources.

“People need to understand the level of risk they are dealing with; distracted driving kills!

We know it is seriously underreported in our statistics and is a major cause of collisions in Ontario,” says Chief Superintendent Bill Grodzinski, Commander of the OPP Highway Safety Division.

Distracted driving is defined as engaging in any secondary activity which takes a driver’s attention away from driving and can include: adjusting the radio, searching for something in the car; eating while driving, watching an entertainment monitor or using a hand-held communications device or other entertainment device.

Using a cell phone or device capable of texting while driving can result in a fine of $155 under Section 78.1 of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).

Watching an entertainment device can result in a fine of $110 under Section 78 of the HTA. Other forms of distracted driving can result in a charge of Careless Driving with fines ranging from $400 to $2,000, a possible licence suspension of up to two years and/or a jail term of not more than six months.

“Driving while distracted is bad judgement, plain and simple. There is no place for it on our roads. It is every driver’s responsibility to devote their full attention to driving,”

says OPP Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey, the Provincial Commander of Traffic Safety and Operational Support.

OPP personnel will be working with the media, schools, other law enforcement partners, road safety advocates, the Ministry of Transportation and the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police to educate drivers over the coming year about the dangers of distracted driving. The OPP has added distracted driving to its list of “Big Four” causal factors for death and injuries on Ontario highways. The other three are: aggressive driving, failure to use restraint devices and driving while impaired.

Fast Facts on Distracted Driving • In 2010, the OPP charged 8,522

drivers under Section 78.1 of the HTA for using a hand-held device while driving.

• Police began enforcing the new distraction legislation in January 2010.

• In 2010, there were 7,733 collisions on OPP-patrolled roads where the driver was deemed to be inattentive/distracted, resulting in 35 deaths, 1,040 injuries and considerable property damage. (Note: The preceding statistics refer to all forms of distracted/inattentive driving, not just the use of hand-held devices as outlined in Section 78.1, HTA.) • A recent study by researchers at the University of Utah concluded that drivers on mobile phones are more impaired than drivers driving over the legal limit.

• A Canadian Automobile Association poll of 6,000 Canadian drivers found that “texting while driving” is the single biggest traffic safety concern of drivers while on the road.

• A recent Ontario Health E-Bulletin indicated: “Teen-driver car crashes remain the leading cause of permanent injury and death in Canada, the United States and almost every industrialized nation world wide”. The main culprit is teenage overconfidence in emerging driving skills and a failure to acknowledge personal limitations. Teenagers falsely believe they can “drive distracted” without increasing the risk of a serious collision.

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Driving at night – Vision tips from an expert

(NC)—With increasingly busy lives, Canadians are working longer hours and driving more at night. Since 90 per cent of a driver’s reaction time depends on vision, seeing clearly while on the road is important.

For contact lens–wearing drivers, low light settings can exaggerate existing vision problems. Dr. Jeff Mungar, optometrist, weighs in on the dos and don’ts of driving in the dark. “Driving in low

light causes our pupils to get wider and let in more light,” explains Dr. Mungar. “A wider pupil can cause halos and glare, leading to blurred vision.”

Halos and glares from oncoming vehicles may also pose challenges for drivers. In fact, a recent study found 53% of contact lens wearers experience glare and 34% experience halos.

So what are some ways to see clearly when it gets dark?

• Keep it clean: Make sure your windshield and headlights are properly cleaned. While a dirty windshield might only be a nuisance in the daytime, it can cause a major loss of visibility in the dark.

• Check your vision:

Halos and glare are more likely to occur while driving at night. If you wear contact lenses, speak to your optometrist about your options. Some prescription lenses, like PureVision2 with high definition optics, are specifically designed to reduce halos and glare – even in low light conditions like driving at night.

• Line ‘em up: Check the alignment of your headlights.

If they are off–centre, you may find it harder to see obstacles at night.

Talk to your eye care professional about your vision and low light conditions.

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CN increases Brampton Intermodal Terminal capacity CN has announced a series of capacity improvements to accommodate growing container volumes at its Brampton Intermodal Terminal (BIT) and to ensure a high level of service for intermodal customers across its system.

BIT, located in the prime logistics area of Greater Toronto, is Canada’s largest rail intermodal terminal and a key component in CN’s distribution network -- almost 60 per cent of the railway’s system-wide intermodal business touches the terminal.

CN’s rail intermodal traffic consists primarily of containerized cargoes moving in cooperation with other transportation modes.

CN’s BIT improvements include:

-The installation of new track and extension of existing track to increase rail capacity by close to 15 per cent; -Creation of approximately 25 per cent more ground space for international containers by staging CN containers offsite; -Purchasing five new cranes in 2011, after the acquisition of five new ones last fall, and, -Increasing the labour force by about 10 per cent in 2011.

These customer-focused initiatives follow construction of new entry and exit lanes for truckers last December that increased BIT’s gate throughput by 33 per cent.

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Top fuel–efficient driving Ontario Labour Board Ruling a Victory for Locked Out Limo Drivers tips to save on gas

(NC)—Remember when it seemed unthinkable to have to pay $1/L of gas? Now, most of us would jump with happiness to see prices going back to these rates – or even lower.

Even if you have accepted the fact that you’ll have to pay more to fill the tank, adopting some fuel–efficient habits could go a long way in leaving you with some extra dollars in your wallet, without cramping your lifestyle.

According to an Autos.ca survey on Fuel–Efficient Driving, high gas prices have motivated most Canadians to either adopt or consider adopting fuel–efficient driving. Among the ones willing to make an effort, 58% said they were willing to reduce unnecessary idling and 56% indicated being ready to drive more smoothly and evenly to reduce their gas consumption.

Proven fuel–efficient driving habits include: • Moderating Speed – Why rush?

Respecting speed limits is not only safer, it will also reduce your gas consumption.

• Reducing unnecessary idling – Turn–off the engine while waiting for more than 1–2 minutes. It’s simple and will help you save on gas consumption with the added benefit of being more environment–friendly.

• Maintaining proper tire pressure – Check your tire pressure, especially before long trips.

• Avoiding sudden accelerations – Smooth and even driving will not only help you save on gas, but will also reduce your stress level – and frustration from other drivers.

• Follow the manufacturer’s suggested vehicle maintenance – Change oil and air filters as directed by the manufacturer. Your vehicle will not only be more fuel–efficient, it will also reduce green–house gases.

• Reduce vehicle load – Remove any unnecessary items in your vehicle, such as backpacks, strollers or sports equipment to avoid carrying unnecessary load – and de–clutter at the same time.

Doing it all at once shouldn’t be the focus – it’s most important to start somewhere and add habits gradually as you grow more comfortable with them.

More information on fuel–efficient driving habits or vehicles is available at www.autos.ca/auto–consumer–info.

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CAW Unit Chair Baljit Garcha said he is elated by the board’s decision. “Now our members can go back to work and put bread back on the table for their families after six months of struggle,” Garcha said.

“They can also go back to providing quality service to the public, which they have done for so many years.”

The company owner had refused to issue drivers the necessary provincial registration stickers, effectively locking the workers out of their cars and their jobs December 1, 2010. The company owner had left negotiations months ago maintaining the status quo and refusing all union proposals, while demanding an increase to already highly-inflated fees collected by the company.

A ruling on May 12 by the Ontario Labour Relations Board to send a contract dispute involving 200 Toronto airport limo drivers to arbitration is a victory for the locked out CAW members, CAW President Ken Lewenza says.

The drivers are employed by McIntosh, Air Cab and Aaroport, all owned by the same individual, and have been locked out of their jobs since December 1, 2010.

“These workers will be going back to their jobs immediately after months of uncertainty and hardship,” said Lewenza.

“The incredible solidarity of the membership and their leadership resulted in this win for these workers,” Lewenza said.

“This lock-out was totally unnecessary and cruel to this group of workers,” said CAW National Representative Sukhvinder Johl. “Yet the fight back by our membership was truly inspiring. With today’s decision, our members go back to work immediately while awaiting a final decision by an arbitrator on what their new contract will be.”

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For the last 10 months, drivers in Ontario have been forced to pay more at the pumps because of rising oil prices and the implementation of the controversial HST. It’s been almost a year since the HST took effect and CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) continues to call for a portion of the sales tax collected on fuel to be dedicated to transportation infrastructure and maintenance.

In July of 2010, CAA SCO launched an online HST petition. To date, approximately 7,500 concerned citizens have signed that petition.

CAA SCO and the Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) are reaching out to municipalities for support on this key issue. In the past two months, over 100 municipalities have endorsed our HST resolution. The supporting municipalities include Windsor, Halton, Hamilton, Mississauga, and York among others and represent more than four million Ontarians. The resolution calls for a portion of the revenue derived from HST charged on gasoline and diesel sales to be directed to a new predictable funding mechanism. This will allow Ontario’s municipalities to make critical

investments in transportation infrastructure.

“One way for the provincial government to minimize the burden on drivers is to use the new revenue to improve roads and transit so we can get where we need to be faster,” said John Ennis, Government Relations Specialist, CAA SCO. “With a provincial election this fall, CAA SCO is calling on you to speak up and let Premier Dalton McGuinty and Finance Minister Dwight Duncan know how you want the HST spent,” added Ennis.

CAA SCO estimates that the provincial government will collect approximately $1.53 billion annually in new revenue through the application of the HST on gasoline and diesel sales.

“As a result of the recent stimulus spending, Ontario’s municipalities were able to make some headway on their infrastructure deficits,” said John Curley, President of the OGRA. “Dedicating some of the HST revenue derived from fuel sales towards a predictable sustainable funding regime for municipal infrastructure will provide Ontario with the assets needed to be competitive in a globalized 21st century.”

TRANSPORT CANADA SUPPORTS THE UNITED NATIONS DECADE OF ACTION FOR ROAD SAFETY

To celebrate the official launch of the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety, Transport Canada is challenging all Canadian road users to make Canada’s roads the safest in the world.

Canadian road users can make a difference by making safe decisions on the roadways. We can each do our part by: • driving sober; • wearing a seatbelt; • observing speed limits; • not using cell phone or texting devices while driving; and • properly securing our children in the appropriate child car seats.

Motorists should also always pay attention to vulnerable road users (pedestrians and cyclists), and vulnerable road users should always pay attention when using or crossing a street. Let’s take action now to make Canada’s roads the safest in the world.

To support the UN Decade of Action for Road Safety and promote a safety culture in Canada, 2011

has been designated Canada’s Year of Road Safety.

Transport Canada is asking Canadians to rethink the way they drive. More information can be found at www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety2011.

In Canada, one person dies every four hours on our roads and approximately 500 people are injured per day. Worldwide, approximately 1.3 million people are killed in road crashes each year and about 20 to 50 million are injured. This number is expected to rise over the next 20 years, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. In March 2010, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution establishing the Decade of Action for Road Safety (2011-2020). This initiative, led by the World Health Organization, aims to first stabilize and then reduce the expected number of road traffic deaths around the world by promoting safety awareness activities at the regional, national and global levels. More information on the Decade of Action can be found at www.decadeofaction.org.

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Aggressive Driving and Road Rage Occasionally, motorists have found themselves in unpleasant situations involving abusive gestures or language from another driver who takes issue with how they drive.

Anxiety and frustration can quickly spark an aggressive or careless driver who tailgates, speeds, fails to yield the right of way among other behaviours.

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Aggressive driving behaviour may lead to incidents of road rage where motorists have been threatened and/or subjected to retaliatory actions by angry motorists.

If people drive responsibly they will reduce the chances of conflict on the road and help make our roads safer. Experts recommend the following tips to help avoid road conflicts:

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