A Hindu pandit from the U.S. has been arrested in Oshawa after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman under the guise of a religious ceremony. On August 25, 2026, police responded to a sexual assault call near Harmony Road North and Conlin Road East. The victim’s family had hired the priest to perform a ceremony. He […]
Canada Border Services Agency officers seized approximately 385 kilograms of suspected cocaine from a commercial truck at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry on August 13, authorities announced this week. The truck, arriving from the United States, was referred for a secondary examination. During that inspection, border services officers detected and seized the drugs. […]
Volvo Trucks North America and the Center for Pet Safety have released a free safety guide for the estimated 800,000 pets that travel with professional drivers across the U.S. More than 60% of commercial truck drivers own pets, and nearly 40% bring them on the road. Timed with National Dog Day, the guide offers practical […]
CVSA’s Brake Safety Week continues across Canada, Mexico and the U.S., with inspectors focusing on commercial vehicle brake systems through Aug. 29. Brake-related defects remain a top reason vehicles are placed out of service. This year’s emphasis is on drums and rotors. Inspectors are checking for worn, cracked or missing components, air leaks, over-stroking and […]
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has announced significant updates to driver licensing requirements aimed at reducing fraud, improving road safety, and aligning Ontario’s standards with other jurisdictions. The changes, supported by two new regulations (O. Reg. 185/26 and O. Reg. 186/26), will take effect in two phases starting this summer. Tougher Rules for New […]
Surjit Singh Flora is a veteran journalist and freelance writer based in Brampton, Canada. Canada’s economy runs on long distances, hard winters, and roads that have to work in all of it. Cities sit far apart, freight often crosses several provinces, and many communities depend on a single highway for daily supply. That is why […]
Manitoulin Transport has opened a new 23,000-square-foot terminal in Moncton, New Brunswick, at 200 Babineau Blvd E. The facility, which includes 22 dock doors, will serve as a regional hub for the Maritimes. It connects the area to the company’s national network and aims to meet rising demand for reliable freight transportation in Atlantic Canada. […]
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has set May 12-14, 2026, for its annual International Roadcheck, a 72-hour, high-visibility enforcement and inspection blitz across North America. This event targets commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) and drivers to ensure compliance with safety regulations on vehicles, cargo, and driver qualifications. During the three-day period, certified inspectors at fixed […]
The federal government is ramping up its fight against worker misclassification by rolling out new measures under the Canada Labour Code. Overseen by Minister Patty Hajdu and led by Employment and Social Development Canada’s (ESDC) Labour Program, the changes aim to impose steeper penalties, speed up enforcement, and shine a brighter spotlight on non-compliant employers—particularly […]
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers have seized a total of 1,010 kilograms of various narcotics from three commercial trucks at the Coutts port of entry in southern Alberta. The seizures occurred during separate incidents in late 2025, on November 26, December 2, and December 18. The intercepted drugs included cocaine, methamphetamine, suspected heroin, and […]