Monthly Archives: December 2008

Transit Strike Looming

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Padraic

Ottawa is facing a transit strike as early as wednesday, and one of the city’s suggestions for getting around mentioned is to cycle. The Sun spoke to CfSC Past-President (and CiO comments regular) Charles Akben-Marchand for tips on biking in … Continue reading →

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The Act

Posted on December 6, 2008 by Padraic

Take the Lane rips into some forthcoming modifications to Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act, including its outdated requirement that cyclists have “reflective tape” on their bikes when cycling at night, and the lack of a provision forcing motorists to give cyclists … Continue reading →

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Who's being silly?

Posted on December 6, 2008 by Padraic

I bike TO notes the public response and eventual apology after a Waterloo Region police sergeant had this to say after a 34-year-old father of four was hit from behind, and killed, by a car, while cycling on a dry … Continue reading →

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