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June, 2001
June 29, 2001	Lying around doing nothing a lot more fun at the lake than in hospital
June 22, 2001	Vehicles are getting smarter, but are motorists keeping up?
June 15, 2001	Father's Day honours the role dads play in shaping young lives
June 8, 2001	It's a no-brainer: give emergency vehicles the right of way
June 1, 2001	Wondering why there are so many jerks on the road?

 

May, 2001
May 25, 2001	Caution, workers ahead: summer is the season for road construction
May 18, 2001	Have fun on long weekend, but remember alcohol and driving don't mix
May 11, 2001	Bicycles are great summer fun, but they're more than just toys
May 4 , 2001	Lawnmowers and motorcycles roaring to life a sure sign of spring

 

April, 2001
April 27, 2001	Long list of Canadian road safety efforts support Vision 2001
April 20, 2001	Vision 2001: Now is the time to embark on the path to tomorrow
April 14, 2001	After a long winter, it's time to rediscover the joys of walking outdoors
April 6 , 2001	Always more to do, but if 2000 any indication, we can make a difference

 

March, 2001
March 30, 2001	Take action to protect your vehicle from being a target for thieves
March 23, 2001	Whaddaya mean four-way flashers don't make my car invisible!?
March 16, 2001	The faster you go, the harder you hit and the further you travel while you react
March 9, 2001	Seatbelts and child car seats aren't decorations: use them to save lives
March 2, 2001	RoadWise attitude not just for the road: take it to the mall, too

 

February, 2001
February 23, 2001	Accidents happen. But some crashes are anything but accidental
February 16, 2001	Crunch! You've just been in an accident-do you know what to do next?
February 9, 2001	Pencils down! It's time to review answers to last week's pop quiz
February 2, 2001	Sure you're an experienced driver- but could you still pass the test?

 

January, 2001
January 26, 2001	There are things we can do to lower risk of driving, so why don't we?
January 19, 2001	Knowing how to respond to emergency vehicles helps make all safer
January 12, 2001	Risky riding isn't worth the price: safety tips for safer snowmobiling
January 5, 2001	Once used to life with wheels, living without them a headache

December, 2000
December 29, 2000	Ring in New Year with RoadWise resolve to signal more, speed less
December 22, 2000	Driving a vehicle in poor condition isn't only unsafe, it's against the law
December 15, 2000	This holiday season, tie one on to make a difference
December 8, 2000	Manitobans trying, but could do more to prevent auto theft
December 1, 2000	Rudolph the Red Nosed partygoer shouldn't be driving home

 

November, 2000
November 24, 2000	Bambi not so benign when he's hurtling toward your windshield
November 17, 2000	Skating on ice is fun, driving on it is not: are you ready for the challenge?
November 10 , 2000	Remember sacrifices of war, reflect on peacetime highway tragedies
November 3, 2000	Myth-conceptions about driving: do you follow rules or rumours?

 

October, 2000
October 27, 2000	It's no treat when children hurt: Halloween poses safety risk
October 20, 2000	Beat the rush: winterize your vehicle now for cold weather to come
October 13, 2000	Post-Thanksgiving gratitude for improvements in vehicle safety
October 6, 2000	Safety dilemma of wide-open spaces: too much room to take risks

 

September, 2000
September 29, 2000	Question: can more traffic actually mean fewer major collisions?
September 22, 2000	Friendly merges: co-operation and trust keep traffic flowing smoothly
September 15, 2000	Cellphone debate continues: readers share diverse opinions
September 8, 2000	Cellphones: the enemy of safe driving or simply misunderstood?

 

August, 2000
August 25, 2000	Long weekend means time to relax, so why the stressful drive?
August 18, 2000	Drivers from both directions must stop when buses unload
August 11, 2000	Common sense can keep drivers on the road for many years
August 4, 2000	Handing in the keys: issues facing older drivers increasingly important as population ages

 

July, 2000
July 28, 2000	Manitoba well below national average when it comes to seatbelt use
July 24, 2000	Readers respond, but not one wrote in defence of Manitoba drivers
July 19, 2000	Rugged, popular, good looking: It's not me, it's my SUV
July 19, 2000	The Golden Rule of Driving, or C'mon buddy, would it kill you to let me merge?
July 11, 2000	Dad's Driving School, Lesson 1: What message are you sending?
July 5, 2000	The bigger the truck the bigger the blind spots

 

June, 2000
June 21, 2000	Workers ahead: helpful hints for surviving road construction season
June 14, 2000	Impaired by fatigue? Drowsy drivers pose a danger
June 7, 2000	Whether on two wheels or four, respecting the other guy's rights is key to safer travel

 

May, 2000
May 30, 2000	Can't dance it, coffee it or shower it away: only time will make you sober
May 23, 2000	Low tolerance for the "high alcohol tolerance" myth
May 17, 2000	Don't let thieves take you for a ride: vehicle theft costs millions
May 8, 2000	Driver's desiderata: grant me the serenity to cope with other guy's driving
May 1, 2000	Spring brings unfamiliar breed of foot-borne traveller: the pedestrian

 

April, 2000
April 26, 2000	Let the pedal off the metal: Speeding risks defy rationalization
April 18, 2000	For all those drivers that hate speeding tickets - Raise your right foot
April 12, 2000	Anybody can install a child safety seat - or can they?
April 4, 2000	New road safety guy shifting gears, settling in