Early reviews were strong but over time, questions about quality have cropped up
Introduced in 1976 and built in Germany, the original Ford Fiesta was one of the company’s most successful models. Over the years, Ford sold some 12 million of the sub-compacts worldwide. It was discontinued in North America in the early 1980s, despite continuing to be offered elsewhere. In Europe, the Fiesta has consistently been one…
Options for future improvements will be shared with the public during a session on Oct. 23 at the Elks Hall from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Kenneth Brown of The Clarion The ministry of highways and infrastructure is exploring future highway improvements in Kindersley, and an information session is taking place next week. The information session will feature potential safety improvements for Highway 7 and service roads in Kindersley. Options for future improvements will be shared with the public during the…
Calgary-based company Cannabis Learning Series urging employers to be prepared
A Calgary-based company is promoting a workplace safety campaign in response to cannabis legalization, which comes into effect on Oct. 17. The Cannabis Learning Series, a workplace safety education initiative, is urging employers to focus on prevention and awareness in the midst of uncertainty from cannabis legalization. “With the legalization of recreational cannabis getting closer, it’s…
Motorcycle riders in Canada are at least 15 times more likely to be involved in a crash than automobile drivers
In my home province – B.C. – the attorney general recently announced that July of this year was one of the worst on record for motorcycle fatalities: 18 deaths in one month, the highest number in decades. To put this into some kind of perspective, in 2017 there were 30 motorcycle deaths in total for…
Loud motorcycles can be annoying, that’s understood. But they only disrupt your quietude for a second or two, and we’re talking about safety here.
As we approach high summer and peak motorcycle riding season, it’s time to ask the eternal question: Do loud pipes save lives? Depends who you talk to, of course. Some folks consider any two-wheeled transport not human-powered to be too loud, while others view sound restrictions as a direct assault on their personal freedom. According…
You can’t be “half pregnant” when it comes to safety
It was a small terraced house in a northern English city. The young couple did not look old enough to have a son in our apprentice programme. They gave me a cup of tea and I sat down on their sofa. There was no TV, just some chairs, a picture of their son and the…
Be aware all the time. As soon as you start believing in your own excellence, a farmer will back his tractor out of a field, some dolt will pull out of a driveway without looking, or something will fall off that truck in front of you and you’re in deep trouble.
Although I drive at least 100 new cars a year, I also ride motorcycles. In fact, I’ve been riding since 1965. And as far as safety goes, things are worse than ever for bikers. We’re getting killed or injured in increasing numbers every year. The circumstances run the full gamut of riding situations and motorcycle…