Woman killed in crash with grain truck in Lacombe County
Highway 20 can be seen at the intersection with Township Road 412 in Lacombe County in this Google image from 2018. (Photo: Google Street View)
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Should Ottawa tow all vehicles from streets during winter parking bans? City staff say no
A ticket is tucked under the windshield wiper of a vehicle buried in snow that is parked illegally during a winter parking ban in Ottawa on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. (CTV News Ottawa) City of Ottawa staff are burying the idea of towing vehicles from city streets during winter parking bans, saying there would be insufficient space in impound lots and a lack of staff and towing resources to tow all vehicles. Bylaw Services officers issued 10,678 parking tickets for failing to observe winter weather parking bans between Feb. 12 and 18. That resulted in more than $1.1 million in fines. The City of Ottawa issues parking bans to allow crews to clear snow during heavy snowfall events, and only vehicles with an on-street parking permit are permitted to park on city streets. Barrhaven Coun. David Hill asked staff what would it cost if 'a more aggressive policy was taken to proactively tow vehicles' that are currently fined for violating parking bans during snowstorms. In response to Hill's inquiry for the emergency preparedness and protective services committee, staff said that for 'various reasons,' it would not be recommended to implement a policy to proactively tow all vehicles violating a winter weather parking ban. Staff say there would be a lack of available tow trucks because collisions are treated as a priority for towing companies over an illegally parked vehicle. The City of Ottawa contracts towing services to private companies. 'Based on the number of parking tickets issued during the Winter Weather Parking Bans in February 2025, there would be insufficient space in the designated impound lot in the east end of the city to store all impounded vehicles,' staff said. 'Further, significant time would be lost physically moving vehicles from their current location to the impound lot and then returning to the area where tows would be required.' The report notes a Bylaw officer would be required to remain at the scene until each vehicle is towed, 'which further delays Bylaw and Regulatory Services' response to subsequent illegal parked vehicles.' Other issues flagged by the staff include: On-street parking permits : Staff say it would be necessary to 'rescind' the policy allowing vehicles with on-street parking permits to park on streets during winter weather parking bans. : Staff say it would be necessary to 'rescind' the policy allowing vehicles with on-street parking permits to park on streets during winter weather parking bans. Resourcing and scale : 'Due to the vast scale of the operations and geographic size of the city there would not be sufficient resources, both within RPS and BLRS, to provide adequate coverage of the city if a towing model were to be implemented,' staff said. : 'Due to the vast scale of the operations and geographic size of the city there would not be sufficient resources, both within RPS and BLRS, to provide adequate coverage of the city if a towing model were to be implemented,' staff said. Liability to the city : 'Each time a vehicle is towed, particularly in adverse weather conditions, there is a risk of accidental damage. This increases the risk of liability and claims to the city,' the report said. : 'Each time a vehicle is towed, particularly in adverse weather conditions, there is a risk of accidental damage. This increases the risk of liability and claims to the city,' the report said. Impact on residents and businesses: 'A model whereby all vehicles were to be towed would significantly affect residents and local businesses who may not have access to private parking. It would also greatly affect the ability of businesses to conduct deliveries and of parents to drop off and pick up their children from school,' the report says. If the City of Ottawa implemented a towing policy, staff say the winter weather parking bans would need to be 'expanded to several days' to effectively tow all vehicles parked in contravention of a parking ban.' The report concludes 'it would not be recommended to implement a policy' to tow all vehicles violating the winter weather parking ban on City of Ottawa streets. 'Concerns regarding specific problematic streets will continue to be addressed on a case-by-case basis,' the response said.
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Head-on crash kills one on Sudbury's Hwy 17 bypass, second driver seriously injured
A collision between a transport truck and a passenger vehicle has closed Highway 69 near Pointe Au Baril. A head-on collision between two commercial vehicles on Sudbury's Highway 17 bypass has left one driver dead and the other hospitalized with serious injuries overnight. Emergency crews were called to the scene around 1:15 a.m. Friday, Ontario Provincial Police said in a news release. 'One driver was pronounced deceased at the scene, while the second driver was transported by (emergency medical services) to the local hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries,' OPP said eight hours later. 'The highway remains closed in both directions from Highway 69 junction and Regional Road 55 (Kingsway) for the investigation and removal of the CMVs.' An investigation is underway into the cause by the OPP collision reconstructionist and traffic collision investigation team. There is no estimated time of reopening. will continue to follow the story and update the article above as new information becomes available.
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Westminster Avenue crossing: Montreal West unveils pilot project to make intersection safer
Westminster Avenue in Montreal is seen on Google Maps. (Google Maps) An information session at Montreal West's town hall was abounding with residents Thursday night, eager to hear more about a pilot project to improve safety at a level crossing on Westminster Avenue. Mayor Beny Masella presented the proposed plan to the packed room, based on recommendations from a traffic study following a letter of non-compliance the town received from Transport Canada in 2023. The notice pointed out 'irregularities' that needed to be corrected, the town affirmed, 'notably vehicle queuing on the level crossing near the station.' Additionally, the town acknowledged 'instances of aggressive driving' and 'ignorance of level crossing signs and markings.' Notably, on April 4, 2024, a 71-year-old man died after being struck by a commuter train in the area. Last November, a 14-year-old was hit by a vehicle while walking to school. The area under study included Westminster Avenue between Avon Road and Milner Street, situated near the town hall, Royal West Academy and the Montreal West Exo station. The first part of the two-phase plan involves improving road markings, installing removable speed bumps and concrete barriers, and introducing temporary signage. The second phase would implement permanent infrastructure based on the outcome of phase one. The proposed changes include: Turning the southbound parking lane between Milner Avenue and Sherbrooke Street into a traffic lane at peak hours. Adding flower boxes to the east side of Westminster Avenue on the north side of Sherbrooke Street, as well as at the Broughton Road intersection (removing the stop sign), to create a two-metre pedestrian-traffic island. Prohibiting left turns from the eastern approach to the Sherbrooke Street intersection, as well as the eastern and northern approaches to the Broughton Road intersection. Concrete barriers will be installed to prevent this movement. Removing a lane in each direction between Sherbrooke Street and Broughton Road and adding speed bumps northbound. Additionally, the project proposes removing a stop sign on the northern approach of Sherbrooke Street in favour of a flashing pedestrian crossing. This suggestion received criticism from residents at the meeting, who pointed out that people don't always respect the rules. The mayor responded in the affirmative but said he would leave any decision-making to a traffic expert. Residents also raised concerns about potential additional traffic headaches, as construction is still underway at some major arteries in the town. When asked about the lack of plans for a bike path, Masella noted that the town is focusing first on pedestrian safety, though he did not rule out the possibility in the future. Residents also wondered why the study had not been made public, with some questioning the town's transparency. To that, the mayor responded that he was concerned people would misunderstand the recommendations, hence why he called for an information session. Masella explained that the goal, following a call for tenders, was to implement the changes before the end of the year. After a year, the town said it plans to assess the project's success before committing to anything permanent. READ MORE: Montreal family wants safer roads after teen hit by car on his way to school The project involves numerous stakeholders, including the town's community safety committee (CSC), Royal West Academy, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), Montreal police (SPVM), the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) and Exo, WSP Canada Inc. and Transport Canada. The Westminster level crossing, according to town officials, is one of the busiest crossings in North America, comprising a high volume of traffic, including pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles and three train lines. With files from CTV News' Angela MacKenzie.
