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Calgary Herald
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Calgary Herald
Nelson: Bring back Calgary's photo radar — all is forgiven
A photo radar unit monitors traffic for speeders in a school zone. Photo by Brent Calver / Postmedia Network Bring back speed cameras on Calgary roads. True, I favoured ditching them a few months ago, but that was before reality caught up with such personal naiveté. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Calgary Herald ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Calgary Herald ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The vast majority of drivers didn't suddenly turn into some out-of-control version of the late, great race car driver Gilles Villeneuve after the city removed many roadside cameras in April, following heavy provincial pressure. But for some, this well-publicized change simply provided a green light to put their collective feet down with reckless abandon. Some of the high-speed weaving from lane to lane these days wouldn't be out of place in a track meet of the Mario Kart fan club. Calgary was never known for cautious drivers, but we've lowered that particular bar about as quickly as we've increased speed. Your weekday lunchtime roundup of curated links, news highlights, analysis and features. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again It's sad. You trust people to be sensible when offering them a carrot — in this case, not getting dinged with a ticket on some safe stretch of road where the police have set up a lucrative 'fishing hole.' (Regular users of Airport Trail will nod in agreement, no doubt.) Yet, human nature being what it is, the vengeful stick can never truly be set aside. Remove that fear of getting caught and watch pandemonium ensue. Now that the province and city have calmed down about the need for such cameras — the former saying they're often little more than a cash grab and the latter claiming they're vital in saving lives — we could engage in a rare bout of compromise. First, the Calgary Police Service should acknowledge that the growth in roadside cameras was getting out of control. They had turned into an effective squeeze to pad the annual budget, while the initial impetus of improved road safety became trampled by the lure of regular, easy cash. This had unintended effects. Because drivers were not stopped, the ticket went to the vehicle owner, who wasn't necessarily behind the wheel and therefore wouldn't receive demerit points. So, providing you had the cash, you could speed to your heart's content and face little risk of losing your licence. And how many drunk drivers were secretly relieved by getting such a ticket in the mail, knowing if an officer had stopped them, they'd be in much bigger trouble? Therefore, to rid the roads of dangerous speeders, we need more officers on traffic enforcement. Not only that, but pull them over and, who knows, the occasional serious criminal might be discovered in the process. (Some may recall it was a part-time store detective and not security cameras that caught notorious serial killer Charlie Ng, after he was spotted shoplifting in the downtown Bay store back in 1985.)
Qatar Tribune
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- Qatar Tribune
F1 to race in Canada until 2035
The Canadian Grand Prix will remain on the Formula One calendar until 2035 as F1 agreed on a four-year extension with the local promoter and the governments of Canada and Quebec, F1 said in a statement on Tuesday. Last Sunday's race in Montreal, won by Mercedes' George Russell, marked the 54th edition of the Canadian GP since the inaugural event in 1967. Since 1978, the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, named after the legendary Canadian F1 driver, has been the permanent host. 'As Formula 1 celebrates its 75th anniversary, it is fitting that we have announced an extension with the Canadian Grand Prix, a race that has such incredible history in our sport and is named after a true legend in Gilles Villeneuve,' F1 president Stafeno Domenicalli said. (DPA)
NDTV
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Formula 1: Canada GP To Remain On Calendar Till 2035 Season
Formula 1 has announced that the Canadian Grand Prix will race into its seventh decade following a new four-year agreement with the Promoter and the Governments of Canada and Quebec, that will see the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal remain on the calendar through to 2035. The Canadian Grand Prix is the oldest Formula 1 race held outside Europe, with the 54th edition taking place recently since its inaugural run in 1967. The Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, named after legendary Canadian F1 driver Gilles Villeneuve, became the permanent host in 1978 and is loved by drivers and fans alike for its heavy-braking chicanes, the hairpin, and the Wall of Champions. Four current drivers - George Russell, Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, and Fernando Alonso - have all claimed victory at the 4.36 km circuit. Hamilton and Michael Schumacher share the record for most wins at the venue (seven each). In recent years, Octane Racing Group has significantly modernised its infrastructure and will continue investing to meet Formula 1's global growth. Additionally, the promoter and stakeholders from multiple government bodies have agreed to move the event to an earlier slot from 2026 onwards to support calendar rationalisation. Stefano Domenicali, President & CEO of Formula 1, said, 'As Formula 1 celebrates its 75th anniversary, it is fitting that we have announced an extension with the Canadian Grand Prix, a race that has such incredible history...I am delighted to confirm that we will continue racing here through to 2035 and that our media rights deal with Bell Media is also you to Octane Racing Group and our Canadian fans. I look forward to more unforgettable moments in Montreal.' Jean-Philippe Paradis, SVP at Bell and President, F1 Grand Prix du Canada, said, 'We are incredibly proud to confirm that the Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada will continue its yearly stop in Montreal through 2035. This reflects the race's iconic status... We're thrilled to offer ten more years of world-class racing and thank all partners and our passionate team.'
Newsweek
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Formula One Announces Major Contract Extension With Canadian GP Until 2035
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Formula One has confirmed that the Canadian Grand Prix will remain on the race calendar until 2035 after signing a new four-year contract extension. The news arrived after last weekend's 2025 Canadian GP, which marked the race's 54th round since its debut in 1967. The previous contract was slated to conclude at the end of 2031. However, the new agreement with promoter Octane Racing Group and the governments of Canada and Québec has locked the Canadian GP's spot in the sport for the next decade. Despite the sport's growing demand forcing F1 to drop iconic circuits such as Imola from the 2026 calendar and placing Barcelona under threat for 2027, Octane Racing Group's ongoing commitment to enhancing the Canadian GP venue to modern F1 standards is said to have played an important role in securing the long-term deal. Race start during the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on June 15, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Race start during the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on June 15, 2025 in Montreal, the Canadian GP contract extension, Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, said in a statement: "As Formula 1 celebrates its 75th anniversary, it is fitting that we have announced an extension with the Canadian Grand Prix, a race that has such incredible history in our sport and is named after a true legend in Gilles Villeneuve. "Montreal is an incredible city, full of energy and passionate fans, and I am delighted to confirm that we will continue racing here through to the 2035 season and that our media rights deal with Bell Media is also extending in the long term. "I would like to thank the promoter, Octane Racing Group, for their continued efforts in upgrading this iconic venue in recent years, and all local, regional, and national political stakeholders who have worked closely together to make this event what it is today. "I would also like to thank our incredible Canadian fans. I look forward to creating more unforgettable moments in Montréal with you over the next 10 years." A joint statement was released by Valérie Plante, Mayor of Montreal, Caroline Proulx, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Lanaudière region, Carlos Leitão, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, Yves Lalumière, President and CEO, Tourisme Montréal, and Véronique Doucet, General Manager of Société du parc Jean-Drapeau. It read: "We are proud to renew this important multistakeholder partnership with Formula One World Championship (FOWC). "The Canadian Grand Prix is not only the biggest event in the country, it is also one of the most appreciated in the world. It makes our city vibrate and shine on the international scene, while generating significant economic benefits for Canadian businesses and citizens. This announcement is a concrete expression of our shared commitment to further develop the Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix and ensure its unrivalled success for years to come."
New York Times
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- New York Times
Canadian Grand Prix strikes deal to remain on F1 calendar through 2035 season
The Canadian Grand Prix will remain on the Formula One calendar through the 2035 season, after a new deal was reached with the championship's commercial rights holder, Liberty Media. The Montreal race already had a deal in place that ran up until the 2031 season — which included the two lost events in 2020 and 2021 to the COVID-19 pandemic — but this has now been extended for a further four years. Advertisement The Canadian Grand Prix has been a near constant presence on the F1 calendar since 1967, when it was first added to the F1 world championship's schedule with a round at the Mosport Park track in Ontario. Since 1978, the Circuit Île Notre-Dame — renamed the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in 1982 after the death of the famed Canadian F1 driver earlier that year and who won the 1978 race — has hosted every edition of the Canadian Grand Prix. The track is situated on the island created for the 1967 Expo 67 World's Fair and that hosted the canoeing and rowing events of the 1976 Montreal Olympics. It has undergone significant redevelopment of its paddock facilities in recent years. This was highlighted in F1's announcement of the new deal as 'modernising infrastructure to meet the growing demands of Formula 1 as the sport continues to expand globally'. An F1 statement added: 'This investment will continue and be vital in continuing to enhance the event in the years ahead.' The race has also been moved earlier in F1's schedule from the start of the 2026 season to better align the championship's schedule in terms of logistics. It will now run after the Miami round in May 2026, rather than F1 holding several races in Europe before making a one-off journey back across the Atlantic to visit Canada — as had been the case in recent years. The first Montreal race to move earlier on the F1 calendar was revealed last week to clash directly with the 110th edition of the Indianapolis 500. The track's location in the middle of the St Lawrence river means that despite the recent investment, access for event attendees remains difficult. In 2024, police restricting access across a key bridge caused significant delays for spectators and people trying to enter the paddock. The previous year, a problem with the track's CCTV coverage meant FP1 was abandoned after just five minutes of truncated action. Advertisement The new deal also includes an unspecified extension to Bell Media's rights to broadcast F1 events in Canada. The F1 statement said this is, however, a 'long-term extension'. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said of the new deal: 'As Formula 1 celebrates its 75th anniversary, it is fitting that we have announced an extension with the Canadian Grand Prix, a race that has such incredible history in our sport and is named after a true legend in Gilles Villeneuve. 'Montreal is an incredible city, full of energy and passionate fans, and I am delighted to confirm that we will continue racing here through to the 2035 season and that our media rights deal with Bell Media is also extending in the long term. 'I would like to thank the promoter, Octane Racing Group, for their continued efforts in upgrading this iconic venue in recent years, and all local, regional, and national political stakeholders who have worked closely together to make this event what it is today. 'I would also like to thank our incredible Canadian fans. I look forward to creating more unforgettable moments in Montréal with you over the next 10 years.' Lance Stroll of Aston Martin is currently F1's only active Canadian driver, with his father Lawrence owning the Silverstone-based team. Last weekend's Montreal race was won by Mercedes driver George Russell. Audiences for the race have increased from 345,000 in 2023 to 350,000 last year, with 352,000 people attending last weekend — per figures released by F1. The deal to keep Montreal on the calendar until 2035 brings the race in line with long-term extensions granted to Melbourne (2037), Bahrain (2036) and Silverstone (2034), but is some way short of the recent extension granted to Miami to host the event at the Hard Rock Stadium until at least 2041. ()
