Common Reasons Behind Canada Car Accidents

 In 2022, car accident fatalities in Canada increased by 6%. This came after a sharp decline during the COVID-19 pandemic. The number of fatalities in 2022 reached 1,931 and was the second highest in the past ten years.  Unfortunately, it looks as though motor vehicle crashes on Canadian roads will

The Benefits of Car Detailing and the Cons of DIY

 Should I Get Car Detailing from the Dealership or Do It Myself? When it comes to keeping your car in pristine condition, the question often arises: should you opt for professional car detailing at a dealership or try to do it yourself? It's a common dilemma, and we're here to

Exploring the Differences Between Open and Enclosed Car Transport Services for Travel Aficionados

 Whether you’re a seasonal traveler or you take long trips to explore new destinations, it may make sense to ship your car to your destination instead of renting or relying on public transportation. However, shipping cars long distances can seem overwhelming, especially when your car’s safety is on the line.

10 DIY vehicle maintenance tips everyone can handle

 Even if you're not the handy type, there are simple things you can do to keep your car in top shape all winter long. 1. Do what you can. Get acquainted with your vehicle owner's manual to see what needs to be done and when, even if you won't be

Hyundai continues to refine entry-level Accent

 Photos by Neil Moore / Feature photo: Less curvy than its predecessor, the all-new 2018 Accent is now more refined, and with features you wouldn’t expect in its segment. Looking back 24 years and five generations, there’s no doubt Hyundai’s smallest ride has gained gravitas. Accent’s instruments and controls are arranged

Can I Really “Update” My Car?

 We “update” everything from our computers to our mobile phones.  Most often these updates are a nuisance with few visible rewards.  What if I were to explain to you how you could “update” that Ford F150 sitting in your garage (or any of dozens of other vehicles) and that the

2017 iM is the Corolla that carries more

 Photos by Neil Moore / Feature photo:  The 2017 Toyota Corolla iM looks more stylish than previous compact hatchbacks – like Matrix – featuring a wedge profile, sharp creases and aero kit. Unlike our neighbours to the south we Canadians love our hatchbacks. Front seats now have standard heating. The

Micra Cup Finals Win Over New Race Fan

 You needn’t be a die-hard motor sports fan to enjoy the Micra Cup. I’m not and I did. For those unfamiliar with the event, but may have seen the TV spots for Nissan’s smallest ride (remember Jim Parsons from Big Bang: “It’s hip to sip!”), it’s a race series based

Elantra Continues to Surprise with Premium Content

 All Photos by Neil Moore.  Far too often, auto scribes have pointed out how “Hyundai has raised the bar yet again,” making reference to its best-forgotten nameplates from the 1980’s: Pony, the unstellar Stellar and the Excel that didn’t. Yeah, we’ve all heard this before, and it’s unfair to keep

Many Shades of Dallas

 Photo by Matt Pasant. Sixth Floor Museum. Photo credit: Sixth Floor Museum There is an overwhelming feeling in Dallas,Texas that anything is possible. It is a city with guts and spirit, and while Dallas oozes wealth, it is also a city with a big heart, kind people and warm hospitality.

Explore the Big Smoke Family Getaway

 If thoughts are moving from snow to long days and you are looking for holiday ideas, especially ones not involving a long road trip, load the kids in the car and head to Toronto. It’s one thing to go there for business but to experience the city as a tourist is

Ambulance Fees are an Obstacle on the Road to Care

 Imagine you’re a physician seeing a six month old child in clinic. She has a fever and cough, she’s working hard to breathe and her oxygen levels are falling. You know she needs assessment in the emergency room and requires transportation in an ambulance in case her condition worsens en route.

A Walk Through Wales

 Above: Brecon Brecons National Park - photolibrary.com The combination of rich history, ruggedly beautiful coastlines and rich landscapes dotted with sheep combine to make Wales an unforgettable escape. The Welsh are at the top of their game when it comes to hosting tourists and travellers alike. They are proud of their heritage

A Cave No Longer

 Doors, Floors and Garages Like You’ve Never Imagined. When you think of a garage, does disorganized, dark and dirty spring to mind? What if it could be transformed into a clean, warm, bright and organized space? That’s what the professionals at The Floor Company can do. The start to any garage

Why Do I Feel So Achy, Cold and Tired?

 Photos courtesy of Dollar Photo Club Lets talk about Laura, aged 30. It’s 7 a.m. on a January morning in Orleans and Laura leaves her house, jumps into her car and starts her 45-minute drive to work into Ottawa. The mornings are really cold this time of year and although she’s

Nissan Skyline GT-R: Automotive Weapon & Forbidden Fruit

 Nineteen eighty-nine was by all accounts a banner year, one of fundamental change. In February of 1989, convoys of Soviet tanks, artillery and armored personnel carriers lumbered across the Afghan-Uzbek Bridge and back into the Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic, thereby signaling the Soviets’ abandonment of their nearly decade-long failed military

The Art of Russell Noganosh

 “Finding himself through art and using it to heal” Russell Noganosh set off for Plains Indian Cultural Survival School in his early twenties—but the skills he learned didn’t come from his studies. Noganosh’s life lessons came from friendship and art. Noganosh enrolled in school after fleeing from a foster home

Functional Medicine: A Holistic Approach to Health

 In Western medicine, we have many specialists—each with their own area of expertise. When you go to your family doctor with a complaint, you will be referred to the specialist that deals with that health issue. Functional medicine doctors prefer to look at whole picture. They believe all your health

Mazda’s CX-5 is Top of its Class for Smaller SUVs

 Like millions of Canadians, I am a fan of smaller compact SUVs. What I look for in a SUV is a combination of fuel-efficient power matched with performance that provides comfort smooth handling and a maintenance regimen that is not going to cost me hundreds of dollars every time I

Political Profile: Jeff Morrison

 Aiming to innovate, energize and engage downtown Ottawa Innovation, vibrancy, partnership and engagement—these are the key themes of Somerset ward candidate Jeff Morrison’s platform. Ottawa has not been as embracing of new approaches, new building techniques or new forms of development of green innovations, according to Morrison. He wants to