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What's New Archive - 2006

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2006

December 28, 2006
News Release
The Best New Year's Resolution You Can Make: Don't Drink And Drive
December 22, 2006
News Release
Enjoy The Holidays, But Don't Drink And Drive
December 21, 2006
News Release
Safe And Responsible Snowmobiling Could Save Your Life
December 20, 2006
News Release
Governments And Go Transit To Make Significant Investments To Improve The Go Transit Lakeshore West Rail Corridor
December 19, 2006
News Release
Fallen Police Officers Honoured
December 13, 2006
Statement to the Ontario Legislature
Proclamation of HOV Lane Anniversary

News Release
Two Occupants Proving Better Than One
December 12, 2006
News Release
Province Expands Compass Technology To Benefit Commuters
December 11, 2006
News Release
GO Transit Parking Spaces Increased
December 8, 2006
News Release
Construction Starts on New GO Transit Station in Mississauga
December 7, 2006
News Release
Chill Out And Drive Safely This Winter
December 4, 2006
Statement to the Ontario Legislature
Proclamation of Seatbelt Legislation
December 1, 2006
News Release
One Person, One Seatbelt Legislation Now Effective
Ontario And Michigan Improve Windsor-Detroit Border Safety

Update
Seat Belts — Stay Safe And Secure
November 30, 2006
News Release
The Governments Of Canada And Ontario Team Up To Fund Research To Make Ontario Transportation Safer And More Reliable
November 28, 2006
Statement to the Ontario Legislature
MADD MOU on Roadside Signs

Update: Highway Management
Road Talk Vol. 12, Issue 3, Summer 2006
November 27, 2006
News Release
Ontario Government And MADD Canada Place Roadside Memorials
November 24, 2006
News Release
Fallen Police Officers Honoured At Sudbury Bridge Dedication
McGuinty Government's Record Highway Investments Ease Traffic Congestion Headaches
November 23, 2006
News Release
Gearing Up For Winter Driving Could Save Your Life
November 10, 2006
News Release
Watch, Steer, Brake And Stop Strategy For Wildlife Collisions
Lest We Forget - Memory of Local War Heroes Preserved
November 3, 2006
News Release
Province Improves Lynn River Lift Bridge
November 2, 2006
Update
Winter Tires … right for the season
November 1, 2006
Statement to the Ontario Legislature
Launch of the MADD Red Ribbon Campaign
October 31, 2006
News Release
One Person, One Seatbelt Legislation Passes
October 27, 2006
Update
Transportation Tomorrow Survey 2006
October 24, 2006
News Release
Ontario Government To Improve Highway 403
McGuinty Government Reminds Drivers To "Watch For Wildlife"
Minister Of Transportation Visits Kingston To Celebrate Important Anniversary

Update: Trucks and Buses
IRP News, Issue 4 - July 2006
October 23, 2006
News Release
Ontario Government Widening Highway 401
October 20, 2006
News Release
Improving mobility options for people with disabilities

Update
New and Alternative Vehicles
October 17, 2006
Statement to the Ontario Legislature
School Bus Safety Week

News Release
School Bus Safety Week: Be Aware - Cross With Care
October 16, 2006
News Release
One Person, One Seatbelt: McGuinty Government Tightens Seatbelt Laws

Statement to the Ontario Legislature
Seatbelt Legislation
October 13, 2006
News Release
Early Winter Storms Require Extra Care
McGuinty Government Delivers $313 Million For Municipal Transit
October 12, 2006
Statement to the Ontario Legislature
GTTA and Highway Construction Announcement

News Release
Province Nominates GTTA Chair And Vice Chair
October 11, 2006
Statement to the Ontario Legislature
GO Transit & Public Transit Investment

News Release
GO Transit Marks Ridership Achievement
October 5, 2006
News Release
Don't Be A Turkey - Drive Safely This Thanksgiving
October 4, 2006
News Release
McGuinty Government Promotes Healthy Living, Clean Air

Update
New and Alternative Vehicles
October 3, 2006
News Release
McGuinty Government Provides Assistance To Quebec Commuters
September 29, 2006
News Release
Completion and opening of transportation corridor in Sault Ste. Marie

Update
2006-2007 Accessibility Plan
September 28, 2006
News Release
McGuinty Government Expands GO Train Service to Barrie
September 25, 2006
Statement to the Ontario Legislature
Fall Seatbelt Campaign

News Release
Families And Children Safer Thanks To Ontario's Seatbelt Law
September 19, 2006
Update
New and Alternative Vehicles : Low-Speed Vehicles
September 8, 2006
News Release
Ontario's Roads Safest In North America For Second Year
September 7, 2006
News Release
Ontario Government Improves Highway 417
September 6, 2006
News Release
Canada and Ontario Begin Foundations Investigations Study for New Windsor-Detroit International Crossing
Highway 12 Repairs Benefit Tourists and Residents
September 5, 2006
News Release
Canada and Ontario Announce Funding to Widen Manning Road (Essex County Road 19)
September 1, 2006
News Release
GO Transit To Add More Bus And Train Service In September
August 31, 2006
News Release
Pencils, Notebooks, Lunch Boxes and ... Road Safety
Proposed Highway 7/8 Improvement Good News For Stratford
August 23, 2006
Update
Evaluation of Drainage Management Software: HY8
Municipal Drains — Outlet Liability Assessment Factors for MTO Highway Rights of Way

News Release
Canada And Ontario Improving Highway 402 Leading To Sarnia
McGuinty Government To Improve Highway 17
August 22, 2006
News Release
Highway 7 To Be Widened
August 18, 2006
News Release
McGuinty Government Highway Investment Supports Auto Industry
August 17, 2006
News Release
Ontario Government Keeps Highway 400 In Good Condition
August 15, 2006
News Release
Ontario Government To Improve Highway 19
August 11, 2006
News Release
Road Talk Vol. 12, Issue 2, Summer 2006
August 8, 2006
News Release
Ontario Government Improves Economic, Commuter Corridor
August 4, 2006
News Release
Motorists And Boaters Reminded To Drive Safely
August 3, 2006
News Release
Ontario Government Reminds Motorists To Drive Safely On Simcoe Day Long Weekend
MCGuinty Government To Improve Garden Avenue Interchange
July 31, 2006
News Release
GO Transit Begins Work On Union Station Rail Corridor
July 28, 2006
News Release
Motorists And Boaters Asked To Drive Safely
July 27, 2006
News Release
Ontario Government Plans Ahead By Investing In Infrastructure
July 26, 2006
News Release
McGuinty Government Offers Tips To Help Drivers Avoid Collisions With Wildlife
July 19, 2006
News Release
Ontario Government Supports Growing Auto Sector
July 18, 2006
News Release
Ontario Government To Improve Highway 60
July 12, 2006
News Release
Ontario Government To Improve Stretch Of Highway 401
Ontario Government To Improve Highway 24
June 29, 2006
News Release
McGuinty government supports long weekend safety blitz
June 29, 2006
News Release
McGuinty Government Promotes Safe, Sober Driving Over Canada Day Long Weekend
June 27, 2006
News Release
McGuinty Government Salutes Road Safety Excellence

June 26, 2006 — News Release
Canada and Ontario improving Highway 401 in London

June 26, 2006 — Regional News
Ontario Government eases commute east of Ottawa

June 23, 2006 — Regional News
Canada and Ontario Improving Roads in Windsor-Detroit Gateway

June 23, 2006 — Regional News
Ontario Government Plans to Widen QEW Through Oakville and Burlington

June 22, 2006 — News Release
Canada and Ontario Improving Highway 401 in Essex County

June 21, 2006 — Regional News
McGuinty Government Invests In Highway Safety

June 19, 2006 — Statement to the Ontario Legislature
Southern Ontario Highways Program & Northern Highways Program

June 18, 2006 — News Release
GO Transit To Expand Parking Lots

June 16, 2006 — News Release
McGuinty Government Launches Five-Year Plan For Southern Ontario Highways

June 9, 2006 — Regional News
Ontario Government Improves Key Economic Corridor In Durham

June 4, 2006 — News Release
McGuinty Government Shows Leadership In Road Safety

June 2, 2006 — Regional News

June 2, 2006 — News Release
McGuinty Government Announces Funding For Municipal Roads

June 2, 2006 — Regional News
Ontario Government improves Highway in Muskoka Region

May

May 29, 2006 — Highway Management
Road Talk Vol. 12, Issue 1, Winter 2006

May 25, 2006 — News Release
Work begins on the GO Transit Stouffville line

May 24, 2006 — About the Ministry
Honourable Donna Cansfield, Minister of Transportation

May 18, 2006 — Highway Management
Construction Zone Signs - Speed Fines Signs

May 18, 2006 — News Release
Ontario Government Reminds Motorists To Drive Safely This Holiday Weekend

May 16, 2006 — News Release
Ontario Government Invests $1.4 Billion In Ontario Highways

May 15, 2006 — Regional News
Highway 410 Extension Will Benefit Brampton And Caledon Residents

May 12, 2006 — Regional News
Ontario Investment to Improve Service and Convenience on York Region Public Transit

May 4, 2006 — Drivers & Vehicles
Requirements for Crediting Driving Experience for Out-of-Country Applicants - FAQ

May 4, 2006 — News Release
Ontario Promotes Smaller, Urban Transportation Options

May 1, 2006 — Statement to the Ontario Legislature
Greater Toronto Transportation Authority (Second Reading)

May 1, 2006 — News Release
Ontario Government Launches Child Safety Ad Campaign

April

April 24, 2006 — Statement to the Ontario Legislature
Greater Toronto Transportation Authority

April 24, 2006 — News Release
McGuinty Government Creates Landmark Transportation Agency

April 24, 2006 — Regional News
Ontario Government to Improve Bridges Over Highway 401

April 19, 2006 — News Release
McGuinty Government Makes Transit Better

April 18, 2006 — Statement to the Ontario Legislature
Spring Seatbelt Campaign

April 18, 2006 — News Release
Spring Seatbelt Campaign To Focus On Safety For Everyone

April 12, 2006 — Regional News
Improvements To Be Made To Highway 6 In The Township Of Puslinch

April 11, 2006 — Regional News

April 10, 2006 — Drivers & Vehicles
Preventing Fraud - Consumer Tips: driver licence fraud and vehicle theft/fraud

April 10, 2006 — Regional News
Ontario Government Improves Access To Highway 6

April 6, 2006 — Drivers and Vehicles
Medical Review

April 4, 2006 — Regional News
Ontario Government Invests $9 Million In Sault Ste. Marie

April 3, 2006 — Opportunities: Employment
Ministry of Transportation Summer Experience Program (SEP)

March

March 31, 2006 — News Release
Province And 407 ETR Agree To Better Deal For Drivers

March 31, 2006 — Publications
Review of Customer Service - Highway 407 ETR (PDF - 1.44 MB)

March 27, 2006 — Statement to the Ontario Legislature
$400 million Move Ontario Investment

March 27, 2006 — Regional News
Ontario Government Seeks Input on 407 Study

March 19, 2006 — News Release
Province Issues Reminder To Drive Safely In School Zones

March 15, 2006 — News Release
Province Continues Improvements To Driver's Licence Security

March 15, 2006 — Regional News
Highway 410 Extension Will Improve Traffic Flow

March 10, 2006 — Regional News
Ontario Government Takes Action to Improve Safety of Canal Road

March 7, 2006 — News Release
McGuinty Government Recognizes Excellence In Road Safety

February

February 27, 2006 — Updated: Highway Management
Ottawa Queensway Preliminary Design and Environmental Assessment Study - PIC #3 Summary Report

February 24, 2006 — News Release
Province denied leave to appeal

February 24, 2006 — News Release
Ontario Government Reminds Motorists To Drive Safely During Winter Season

February 22, 2006 — News Release
Ontario And Belgium Announce Driver's Licence Exchange

February 20, 2006 — Trucks & Buses
Notice to Truckers - 2006 Spring Load Restrictions

February 20, 2006 — Drivers & Vehicles
Exchanging an Out-of-Country Licence

February 13, 2006 — Update: Highway Management
Ontario Provincial Standards for Roads and Public Works

February 10, 2006 — Regional News
Highway 401 Investment Promotes Road Safety

February 6, 2006 — Backgrounder / Fact Sheet

February 3, 2006 — Regional News

February 2, 2006 — News Release
Ontario Government Reminds Snowmobilers To Ride Safely

January

January 30, 2006 — Updated: Highway Management
RoadTalk, Fall 2005, Vol., 11, no. 3

January 23, 2006 — Update: Drivers & Vehicles
Driver's Handbook Online: Applying for a Licence

January 13, 2006 — News Release
Province Improves Driver's Licence Security

January 10, 2006 — News Release
Ontario Government To Make Major Investment In GO Transit

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