Safe Ride Home Tips for Ontario New Year's Eve
As Ontarians prepare for New Year's Eve celebrations, authorities emphasize planning a sober ride home. Get the essential safety tips to ensure a festive and responsible start to 2026.
As Ontarians prepare for New Year's Eve celebrations, authorities emphasize planning a sober ride home. Get the essential safety tips to ensure a festive and responsible start to 2026.
Saskatoon's designated driver services are nearly fully booked for New Year's Eve. Authorities urge party-goers to plan their sober ride home in advance to ensure safety.
Northern Ontario authorities are urging residents to plan a sober ride home ahead of New Year's Eve festivities. Ensure a safe start to 2026 by designating a driver or using alternative transportation.
A Halifax shop is expanding its non-alcoholic drink selection for those celebrating a sober New Year's Eve or participating in Dry January. Discover the growing trend.
Operation Red Nose Winnipeg is at 'urgent need levels' for New Year's Eve volunteers. The safe ride service is scrambling to ensure it can operate on one of its busiest nights.
Greater Sudbury Police stopped 466 vehicles in a two-day holiday RIDE initiative, leading to multiple charges for impaired driving and other offences. Read the details.
A Durham police helicopter quickly located a man who allegedly fled a RIDE spotcheck on foot. The 26-year-old from St. Catharines faces multiple charges including cocaine possession.
Karen Reimer, whose daughter was killed by an impaired driver in 2022, urges Canadians to plan a safe ride home this holiday season. Her story is a tragic reminder of the consequences of driving under the influence.
A man was arrested and faces charges after attempting to evade a RIDE program checkstop in Newcastle, fleeing on foot through a field. Police helicopter video captured the incident.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving urges Canadians to plan for sober rides this holiday season. Learn about the risks and how to ensure a safe journey home.
Ontario Provincial Police report a driver attempted to avoid a RIDE check in northwestern Ontario. Read the latest on this impaired driving enforcement incident.
Ottawa Police report 8 drivers charged during recent Festive RIDE program checks. Stay informed on holiday road safety enforcement in the capital.
Two Sudbury drivers, already under suspension, were arrested for impaired driving in separate RIDE checks just days before Christmas. Learn the details of the incidents and the charges they now face.
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York Regional Police have arrested another suspect linked to a series of targeted break-ins at vacant homes. Authorities are releasing photos and urging potential victims to come forward.
New Brunswick has announced an increase to the income threshold for accessing government-funded home care services, allowing more seniors and individuals to qualify for support. Learn about the changes and who benefits.
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A Mississauga man subject to a lifetime driving ban was arrested after allegedly fleeing a RIDE stop and refusing a breath sample. Peel Police detail the incident and charges.
New, stricter penalties for impaired drivers are coming to Ontario in 2026. Learn about the changes and how they aim to enhance road safety across the province.
Essex County recorded the highest number of impaired driving charges during Ontario's 2025 Festive RIDE campaign. Learn the details and why police urge vigilance.
A Toronto homeowner turns a shredded sofa into a design opportunity. Get expert tips on layout, lighting, and furniture to transform a long, narrow living space.
Montreal police's hate crimes unit is investigating after an Uber driver was threatened with a knife. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for ride-share operators in the city.
Windsor police and MADD issue urgent warnings as impaired driving charges rise in Essex County. Authorities plead for sober rides this holiday season to prevent tragedies.
Discover how designer Lindsay Thornton turned a vacant, unfinished bungalow near Barrie into a layered, transitional family home, now dressed in spectacular holiday décor. See the stunning before-and-after journey.
New data from the Calgary Real Estate Board reveals a sharp drop in home sales and prices in communities surrounding Calgary for November 2025. Explore the key figures and see which town bucked the trend.
Ottawa Police have charged two novice drivers with impaired-related offences following RIDE spot checks. Learn the details of the incidents and the legal consequences.
A Toronto-based company has been ordered to pay a $1 million penalty by Ontario's construction regulator for constructing homes without the required permits. Learn the details of the enforcement action.
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