Calgary drive-thru tragedy prompts safety review
Friday, May 23, 2025, 1:21 pm more...
In a grim turn of events at a Calgary Wendy’s drive-thru, a fatal collision claimed the life of an elderly woman. Authorities are investigating the incident amid reports of a catastrophic mishap. The tragedy, occurring in an unexpected locale for such calamity, has ignited discussions about on-site safety measures in fast-food venues.
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Driver Charged In Fuel Tanker Crash Sparks Major Spill Incident
Friday, May 23, 2025, 11:21 am more...
Authorities have charged a driver after a chain-reaction crash on the QEW caused a fuel tanker to overturn, spilling 53,000 litres of diesel. The incident has sparked environmental alarms and initiated an urgent probe into highway safety and fuel transport protocols.
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Luxury car fraud ring dismantled across five provinces
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 7:20 pm more...
Authorities dismantled an interprovincial fraud network targeting luxury vehicles, arresting individuals behind a sophisticated scheme spanning five provinces. The sting operation underscores both criminal audacity and the law’s dogged persistence—even in the world of high-priced autos.
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Stellantis postpones Dodge Charger Daytona production amid tariff worries
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 11:22 am more...
Stellantis has delayed the production of its Dodge Charger Daytona R/T for the 2026 model year at its Windsor plant, citing U.S. tariff uncertainties. The postponement leaves consumers and investors juggling mixed messages, as the automaker recalibrates plans in an unpredictable, tariff-riddled economic landscape.
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Quebec judge sparks approval of Lion Electric deal for local investors
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 11:21 am more...
A Quebec Superior Court judge has approved the sale of electric vehicle manufacturer Lion Electric to a group of local investors. The decision electrifies the business community, raising both optimism and skeptical eyebrows over the accelerated deal amid a charged legal atmosphere.
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GTA high-end vehicle fraud scheme sparks police manhunt for suspects
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 4:21 pm more...
Authorities are investigating an elaborate fraud targeting luxury vehicle dealerships across the GTA. The suspects allegedly used fake documentation to secure high-value financing, defrauding dealers out of over $500K. This cunning scam has left police scrambling to track down the masterminds behind the scheme.
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Injured Woman Falls from Moving Vehicle on Gardiner Expressway
Sunday, May 18, 2025, 9:20 am more...
In a dramatic and perplexing urban mishap, authorities are investigating conflicting reports of a woman who fell—or perhaps jumped—from a moving vehicle on Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway. The incident, occurring near Dufferin Street early Sunday morning, left her seriously injured and raised more than a few eyebrows amid the city's usual chaos.
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Drunk Driving Crash on Hwy 401: 3 Children Killed
Sunday, May 18, 2025, 8:20 am more...
A deadly collision on Highway 401 near Renforth Drive in Etobicoke has left three children dead and another injured after a suspected impaired driver, a 19‐year‑old, was arrested. The crash, occurring in the early hours, has provoked widespread shock and renewed calls for stricter enforcement.
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Scarborough Motorcycle Crash Leaves One Fatality and One Critical Injury
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 8:21 pm more...
A tragic crash in Scarborough resulted in one motorcyclist’s death and left a passenger critically injured after being struck by another vehicle. Occurring near Kingston and Manse roads, the incident has prompted a swift local investigation as authorities work to unravel the deadly sequence of events.
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Stolen Semi-Truck Chase in Langley Ends in Fraser River
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 1:21 pm more...
Langley’s police were left scratching their heads when a stolen semi-truck, after a dramatic chase that even involved ramming police cars, made an unexpected watery exit by driving into the Fraser River. Authorities are now piecing together this chase-turned-aquatic escapade.
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