Cariati Blog
Ontario’s 2018 Boating Season Has Begun – Boat Safely
With summer around the corner, many people will soon enjoy time out on the water in their boats and personal watercrafts. Unfortunately, this popular summer activity can be dangerous if…
Ellen’s Law at One Year: Little Has Changed
The CBC notes that it has been a year since Ellen’s Law—designed to protect bicyclists from collisions with automobiles—has passed. In that year, many say that very little has changed…
Victoria Day Weekend Marks Beginning of Trauma Season for Ontario’s Emergency First Responders
According to healthcare workers and emergency first responders, Victoria Day weekend—widely considered the first opportunity for Ontario residents to go outside and enjoy warmer weather—marks the beginning of what they…
2018 Could Mark Record Pedestrian and Cyclist Deaths in Toronto
Despite joining other cities in the “Vision Zero Pledge” nearly two years ago, Toronto authorities recently announced that 2018 may be the city’s deadliest year for both pedestrians and cyclists….
Motorcycle Accidents Result in Greater Injuries, Costlier Treatment
According to a recent report, motorcycle accidents in Canada are far more likely to result in serious injury or death than car accidents. The report also suggests that the overall…
Ontario Roads Need to be Safer for Bicyclists
Public Health Ontario currently reports that at least seven cyclists will find themselves in a trauma or emergency ward every day—an alarming statistic that is currently increasing. In recent years,…
Tragic Bus Accident Kills 15
On April 7th, 2018; a bus carrying members of the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team collided with a tractor-trailer in Saskatchewan. The accident left 15 people dead and at least…
Toronto Police Launch “Slow Down Toronto” Campaign
Toronto police and city officials are launching a program to try and keep kids safer when heading to and from school. The “Slow Down Toronto” campaign runs from March 19…
National Impaired Driving Prevention Week
March 18-24, 2018 has been designated as National Impaired Driving Prevention Week in Canada. Cariati Law wants to remind our citizens that driving while under the influence of any substance or alcohol is…
OPP Launches Safety Campaign to Target Distracted Drivers
Ontario Provincial Police have launched a traffic safety campaign to remind drivers to put down their phones and pay attention. Officers will be patrolling the streets of Ontario looking for…