Better Safe than Sorry by Chantal Poirier-Saykaly Published May 2011, SNAP Magazine This month, National Road Safety Week is May 16-23 to increase public awareness and make Canada’s roads safer. To assist with this goal, here are some tips that don’t often get the spotlight. As we enter sandal season, we have to consider the … Continue reading
Stay Put to Stay Safe Chantal Poirier-Saykaly Published March 2011, SNAP Magazine When hearing March Madness, most people think of NCAA basketball, but the term could also describe March weather, as we never really know what we’re going to get. For the most part, the days get longer and warmer, but there are still those … Continue reading
Highway to the Danger Zone June 16, 2011 by Chantal Poirier-Saykaly Recently, one of our driving instructors called into the office to express his concerns about the habits of drivers on Highway 400. I have noticed some pretty hazardous behaviour as well, so I didn’t mind when he suggested I write this month’s article on … Continue reading
Drive Wise for a Greener Tomorrow March 21, 2011 by Chantal Poirier-Saykaly April is a great month for fuel efficient always a great time of the year to turn your attention to your driving and apply fuel efficient driving techniques. Here are five ways to keep your fuel consumption (and fuel costs) down: 1) Accelerate … Continue reading
A Little Hot Under the Collar By Chantal Poirier-Saykaly (Published June, 2010) Summertime and the livin’ is easy, unless you’re driving up to the cottage Friday night…on a long weekend. Then, livin’ can be frustrating. There have been a few Fridays when I’ve forgotten about commuting cottagers and hopped on the 400 to get to … Continue reading