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Car Scene, Reminder

REMINDER: Monster Jam Returns to Winnipeg

Written By Ken | No Comments

A reminder that Monster Jam presented by Advanced Auto Parts will be returning to Winnipeg for 3 shows this weekend.

Tickets range from $22.75 – $35.50. Last years Monster Jam was amazing and this should be just a great. Nothing better than watching cars get smashed up.

MONSTER JAM – MARCH 6 2:00PM
MONSTER JAM – MARCH 6 7:30PM
MONSTER JAM – MARCH 7 2:00PM

Image Monster Jam Originally uploaded by chr40004

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Car Scene, Winnipeg

Honda’s Airbag Recall Grows

Written By Lyndon | No Comments

Massive worldwide recalls have grown to almost one million since the airbag recall was first issued in 2008. With 41,000 of them in Canada, it doesn’t match up to the numbers of the U.S. which hit a whopping 378,000. These mainly point to 2001 and 2002 models. Surprising though as it took 6 years to officially announce a recall.

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Image Honda Civic Executive iShift Originally uploaded by Dubas

Car Scene

It’s That Time of the Year Again: Co-Op Cheques

Written By Ken | 1 Comment

Co-op Equity and Cash Back Cheques are rolling in again… My cheques seem to be getting lower and lower every year. I racked in $35 this year since I’ve been doing most my fills at Superstore. 11 cents back per litre towards groceries have been a great deal for me and I’ve only been going to co-op when a superstore isn’t in sight.

Interested in becoming a co-op member? Read more at http://www.rrcoop.com/.

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Car Scene, Crime, News, Traffic

New Driver Safety Rating System

Written By Trevor | No Comments

Manitoba’s new Driver Safety Rating System will become effective March 1st with all driver’s being under the system by March of next year.

The new system will have 32 active levels and if you get the highest (25%) discount on your insurance now, you will keep that discount when you move to level 10 on the new system. However, in the next few years you will have the opportunity to earn an extra 5% (to the maximum 30%).

Click “Read More” to follow the rest of my rant.

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Car Scene, Events

Monster Jam Returns to Winnipeg

Written By Ken | No Comments
March 6, 2010toMarch 7, 2010

Monster Jam presented by Advanced Auto Parts will be returning to Winnipeg for 3 shows from March 6 – 7, 2010.

Tickets range from $22.75 – $35.50 and go on sale Saturday, January 9. Last years Monster Jam was amazing and this should be just a great. Nothing better than watching cars get smashed up.

MONSTER JAM – MARCH 6 2:00PM
MONSTER JAM – MARCH 6 7:30PM
MONSTER JAM – MARCH 7 2:00PM

Image Monster Jam Originally uploaded by chr40004

Car Scene, Traffic, Winnipeg

Speeding Tickets Go Up In The New Year

Written By Lyndon | 1 Comment

So the deal is that with each kmph over the limit, you will be charged $7.70. They’re moving from a fixed range rating to this new one in hopes that people will just slow down. These changes come into effect after the new year.

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Car Scene, Traffic

Winnipeg’s Top 20 Most Dangerous Intersections

Written By Ken | Comments Off

The Winnipeg Sun has populated a list of the Top 20 most dangerous intersections (as of 2007). All I have to say is wow!! I drive down Route 90/Kenaston/Bishop EVERY morning North to South, so I go by almost every intersection on this list at least twice a day. Yikes!

It’s also very interesting that intersections with a traffic camera still make it on the list.

INTERSECTIONS WITHOUT A TRAFFIC CAMERA:

MORAY ST. & PORTAGE AVE.
2007: 34 collisions and eight injuries.
2006: 39 collisions and nine injuries.

KENASTON BLVD. & GRANT AVE.
2007: 48 collisions and 12 injuries.
2006: 52 collisions and 12 injuries.

STERLING LYON PKWY. & KENASTON BVLD.
2007: 39 collisions, five injuries and one fatality.
2006: 32 collisions and eight injuries.

BISHOP GRANDIN BLVD. & WAVERLY ST.
2007: 45 collisions and nine injuries.
2006: 35 collisions and nine injuries.

PEMBINA HIGHWAY & BISON DRIVE
2007: 32 collisions and one injury
2006: 45 collisions and seven injuries

ST. MARY’S RD. & BISHOP GRANDIN
2007: 38 collisions and 10 injuries.
2006: 48 collisions and 11 injuries.

FERMOR AVE. & LAGIMODIERE BLVD.
2007: 31 collisions and five injuries.
2006: 37 collisions and seven injuries.

STAFFORD ST. & ACADEMY RD.
2007: 33 collisions and six injuries.
2006: 39 collisions and 10 injuries.

CONFUSION CORNER
2007: 30 collisions and five injuries.
2006: 38 collisions and eight injuries.

ARCHIBALD ST. & MARION ST.
2007: 39 collisions and nine injuries
2006: 35 collisions and 14 injuries.

DUGALD OVERPASS & LAGIMODIERE BLVD.
2007: 32 collisions and eight injuries.
2006: 26 collisions and seven injuries.

LAGIMODIERE BLVD. & REGENT AVE.
2007: 35 collisions and six injuries.
2006: 45 collisions and 12 injuries.

BISHOP GRANDIN BLVD. & DAKOTA ST.
2007: 25 collisions and three injuries.
2006: 48 collisions and 11 injuries.

LAGIMODIERE BLVD. & SPRINGFIELD RD.
2007: 25 collisions and six injuries.
2006: 39 collisions and 12 injuries.

NOTRE DAME & MCPHILLIPS ST.
2007: 34 collisions and 10 injuries
2006: 28 collisions and eight injuries.

INKSTER BLVD. & MCPHILLIPS ST.
2007: 34 collisions and three injuries
2006: 27 collisions and seven injuries.

LEILA AVE. & MCPHILLIPS ST.
2007: 47 collisions and 16 injuries.
2006: 41 collisions and 10 injuries.

 
INTERSECTIONS WITH A TRAFFIC CAMERA:

KENASTON BLVD. & MCGILLIVRAY BLVD.
2007: 39 collisions and 10 injuries.
2006: 47 collisions and nine injuries.

MAIN ST. & REDWOOD AVE.
2007: 34 collisions and 10 injuries.
2006: 28 collisions and eight injuries.

RIVER RD. & BISHOP GRANDIN BLVD.
2007: 27 collisions and seven injuries
2006: 46 collisions and 17 injuries.

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Image Car crash Originally uploaded by Mr Wabu

Car Scene, Development, Health

Manitoba Pilots New Ambulance

Written By Lyndon | 2 Comments

If you’re an avid of European automotive programs such as Top Gear or Fifth Gear, you’ve probably seen similar styled ambulances parked or moving along the side lines. Meet the Dodge Sp… I mean, the Mercedes Sprinter!

Four of these Mercedes Sprinters are being launched for testing in Manitoba. Aside from being a smoother ride than our standard ambulances, CBCnews reports these beasts run 30% more efficiently. By looking at the Sprinter’s pictures you can see the size is the most noticeable change between the vehicles. Not without it’s problems, the real issue the WFPS have had is deciding on what to pack and how to pack it in the thing.

There seems to be another reason too. GM and Ford seem to be having a supply shortage of parts for the current vehicles. Can we blame the American economy for that? Does this mean Chrysler has a giant stockpile of Dodge Sprinter parts to use?

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Image Agència Valenciana de Salut Originally uploaded by del15xaviii_xavo