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CBC
2 hours ago
- General
- CBC
Confederation Secondary School, police in partnership for ATV safety week
Social Sharing Confederation Secondary School is partnering with the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) for the third consecutive year on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety awareness program. ATV safety week is being observed from May 30 to June 8, with activities focusing on building awareness among ATV operators, including young people, about riding ATVs in a safe manner. Jody Jakubo, program co-ordinator, SHSM and experiential learning with the Rainbow District School Board, said the program includes an in-class component as well as a chance for the kids to hit the trails. "The Greater Sudbury Police Services and the MNR [Ministry of Natural Resources] come to the school and they do a safety presentation as well as a conservation presentation," Jakubo told CBC News. "They talk to the students about keeping safe on the road, they talk about the rules and the regulations and the bylaws, and then the MNR talks about being respectful of the environment. So, the kids spend half the day in class learning before we even set foot out on the trails together." On Wednesday a team of 13 students in Grade 11 and Grade 12, under the watchful eyes of the police, hit the trails on their ATVs and UTVs for a 50-km ride. Rainbow District School Board director of education, Bruce Bourget, thanked the Greater Sudbury Police Service for initiating the program with support from the MNR. "Incorporating a hands-on component to the training makes it that much more effective," he said. "Building awareness among young people will foster safe use, promote respectful riding, and help prevent possible injuries." According to Greater Sudbury Police Service, on average, there are 100 ATV-related deaths in Canada each year. 'It's definitely increased in popularity' GSPS Const. Al Brunette, says the collaboration is timely and helps to promote a healthy, safe way of operating ATVs. "I think it's very important due to the increase in ATVs, off road vehicles in the city," Brunett told CBC Sudbury. "Not just Sudbury, but I think everywhere it's definitely increased in popularity [and the] majority of these riders are youth operators. So, I think it's very important that off the start that they get to know how to do this safely so that we reduce any risk, so we have less collisions, less injuries that occur, and so they know the rules of the road." Brunett said the collaboration also helps to have a good relationship between the youth and law enforcement officers. Meanwhile, Ontario Federation of ATV Clubs — a group of clubs operated by volunteers, with the goal of providing safe, legal and sustainable trails across the province — says they're seeing a growing number of riders hitting the trails. Beth Wink, the group's program co-ordinator, says everyone using ATVs needs to make plans to be safe. "The number one thing for all riders is that you should wear a helmet. One of the things we have found in studies is the people that die, they …. are not wearing a helmet," Wink told CBC Sudbury. "If your bike rolls over or if there's problems, if you hit something, you need that helmet for protection. It's just like a motorcycle, you need that helmet for protection." Wink said other precautions to take include: Don't ride alone: Always ride with a buddy or in a group — this is especially important in case of mechanical issues or injuries. Make sure your group has a plan and someone knows your expected return time. Mind your speed: Ride within posted trail speed limits. On roads, ATVs must ride 20 km maximum in a 50 km posted zone, or 50 km maximum in a more than 50 km posted zone. Ride clean. No alcohol. No impairments: Packing snacks and drinks is a necessity — but no alcohol or impairing substances should be part of this.
CTV News
27-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
‘No criminal intent' by driver who approached schoolchildren in Kingston, Ont.: police
Kingston police say there was no criminal intent by a driver who approached some schoolchildren and offered them a ride to class, but the incident serves as a reminder to parents to talk to their kids about strangers. Police began investigating Monday morning when a man in a vehicle approached three kids walking to school in the area of Sierra Avenue and Bayridge Drive and allegedly offered them a ride. When the children refused, police said he asked them where they went to school. In an update some hours later, police said they had concluded their investigation and determined there was no criminal intent on behalf of the driver. The incident, however, offers a learning opportunity, police said. 'Although this incident was not criminal in nature, it serves as a good reminder to parents and guardians to speak to their children about safety plans and procedures,' Kingston police said in a news release. 'Parents are reminded to speak to their children about not accepting rides from strangers, disclosing personal information and overall safety procedures.'
Khaleej Times
25-05-2025
- Khaleej Times
Rising heat in UAE: Parents warned against leaving children alone in vehicles
As temperatures in the UAE soar before even the start of peak summer heat, authorities are warning residents of taking precautions, from preventing gas accidents to leaving children unattended inside cars. In a recent advisory, Abu Dhabi Police warned motorists, especially those with families, against leaving children alone in the car, especially when the temperatures outside are high. Such instances may take place when parents might forget a child behind in the car or leave them while going shopping or for some other reason. If the car is locked or the child is too young to be able to get out on their own, leaving them inside could lead to death or suffocation due to oxygen depletion and rising temperatures inside the car. The UAE hit the highest temperature in the country on Saturday (May 24), reaching a scorching 51.6°C at 1.45pm, according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM). This extreme heat marks one of the highest temperatures recorded so far this season, signalling an early start to the intense summer heat that typically grips the country in the coming months. Leaving children unattended could also lead to an accident if the child tampers with the gear shift. Such situations may also make it easy for criminals to steal from the vehicle or commit other crimes. The authority warned that endangering a child's life is a crime punishable by law and emphasised that anyone proven to have been negligent in such cases will be referred to the judicial authorities for legal action. In the UAE, such negligence is punishable with a hefty fine and even imprisonment under Article 35 of the Wadeema Law. According to the law, the offence is punishable by imprisonment and/or a fine of up to Dh5,000 based on the 'judge's evaluation on a case-by-case basis'. In some instances, endangerment of the life and safety of people may be punishable by imprisonment/or a fine of up to Dh10,000. Last year, a seven-year-old child tragically lost his life after being left inside a locked car for several hours after his unlicensed driver forgot him inside the car while dropping students off to school in the morning. Meanwhile, in 2022, police rescued a two-year-old toddler, who got stuck in the car after his mother left him for a few minutes to buy some groceries. The mother had left the keys inside the car and upon arrival, found that she wasn't able to open the doors as they had locked by themselves. She then reached out to the authority for help.
Arabian Business
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Arabian Business
Driving
Data from RoadSafetyUAE indicates that many local motorists believe there to be less dangerous behaviour on the country's roads
Daily Mail
14-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Brittany Hockley's chilling warning to women as she shares horror personal experience
Brittany Hockley has issued a chilling warning to Australian women about the prevalence of drink spiking. The former Bachelor star and radio host, 37, spoke about the terrifying experience of having her drinks spiked three times. Brittany said on KIIS FM's The Pickup show on Monday the use of date-rape drugs is 'much more prevalent' than people realise. She discussed the topic with her co-host Laura Byrne after the Australian Federal Police and Australian Border Force sounded the alarm over a 'tidal wave of illegal 'fantasy' importation' last week. In a joint statement, the AFP and ABP reported more than 3.8 tonnes of the chemical solvent 1,4-Butanediol (1,4-BD) have already been seized in 2025. 'The AFP have just come out and issued a warning about an increase in drugs hitting our shores in Australia,' Brittany said. 'They are colloquially known as "fantasy" but otherwise known as a date rape drug,' Brittany said. 'The reason I wanted to talk about this is because it personally has happened to me three times. 'It is not just a stranger in the bar that you have to be aware of when you're out.' 'It is not just making sure that your hand is over your drink. It is being hyper-aware of the increase that this is happening and also what to look out for.' Between March 2024 and March 2025, the AFP seized more 'fantasy' than any other drug, with more than 90 per cent of that found in NSW. Laura said of the four women who work on The Pick Up, three have experienced an incident of drink spiking, 'where someone has used, or tried to use, one of these date rape drugs against us.' The use of 'fantasy' depresses the central nervous system, slowing down messages between the brain and body, per the AFP. 'Due to its effects, the drug is commonly used in Australia as a "party drug" or to facilitate offences including theft, sexual assault and rape,' the AFP statement continued. 'Those who ingest it can experience drowsiness, confusion, blackouts and memory loss, seizures, unconsciousness or even death.' Brittany said she'd had her drink spiked three times, once by a barman serving the drink, and stressed that sometimes there is no way to prevent it from happening Brittany claimed she'd had her drink spiked three times, once by a barman serving the drink and stressed that sometimes there is no way to prevent it from happening. 'But I want to take it further and tell you what it feels like and what signs to look out for, so you know if it's happening to you, and I want to tell you what to do,' the radio host said. 'You feel very, very drunk very quickly. But it's not a normal drunk. 'When I was turning my head to look [in another direction] everything [in my vision] was taking too long to catch up and it started to get blurry.' 'You don't have a lot of time to think of other signs and symptoms because it just starts to happen,' Brittany said as she recounted the horrifying experience. 'You start to feel really unwell and really, really intoxicated. It is really scary. It goes from zero to 100 in, sometimes potentially minutes.' 'You need to tell someone immediately what is happening to you, or what you think is happening to you, and get help,' Brittany stressed. 'So if you are out at a bar, the second you don't feel right, you go to someone behind the bar or to a trusted friend and just tell them.' Brittany said she suspects many cases of spiking are not reported to police because victims can't remember the details of what happened to them. 'One of mine was on a date [and] one of mine was a barman, so that made me very worried because you can be as careful as you want covering your drinks and walking around a bar, but if it's come from behind the bar when you ordered it, it's out of your control,' she revealed on The Pick Up in 2023. 'I think a lot people don't know how prevalent it is because it's not widely reported,' she said. Date rape drugs will only show up on a blood or urine test if the victim sees the police, emergency services, or their GP within the first 24 hours after the incident. Laura added that she hopes everyone is 'really conscious' of the fact people aren't just spiked by strangers in nightclubs. 'It doesn't just happen when you're at a nightclub or your out with strangers,' she said. 'Like, my experience was with someone who I thought was a friend.' If you or someone you know feels unwell or have been sexually assaulted, call 000 or go to the nearest emergency department.
