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STEO ADVISES UCDSB TRUSTEES TO BRACE FOR MAJOR CUTS TO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
for the 2027-2028 school year. Murray noted that the current level of service far exceeds the provincial standards that the new funding model takes into consi- deration. One measure to help close the funding gap would be to align service with provincial standards. However, this would mean more students walking to school, longer distances to bus stops and more students having longer bus rides. $VSSFOUMZ UIF45&0BJNTUPIBWFOPNPSF than three per cent of students on buses for more than 60 minutes. The provincial stan- dard is a maximum ride time of 75 minutes for elementary students and 90 minutes for high school students. These service level changes could lead to a significant impact POGBNJMJFTJO&BTUFSO0OUBSJPTJODFNPTU students, from both boards are bused to and from school. .VSSBZBMTPDPOàSNFEUIBUUIF45&0XJMM
enter a competitive procurement process, which will have bus companies bid for service contracts. The intent of this is to create a market where bus companies will offer more attractive pricing options. Other cost-saving measures looked at were to partner with public transit authorities, replace vans with contracted taxis, or require more parents/ guardians to transport their children to school. Murray said that even with these and PUIFSNFBTVSFTUIF45&0JTDPOTJEFSJOH there would still be a funding gap of almost NJMMJPO UIF 45&0 NFNCFS CPBSET UIF6$%4#BOE$%4#&0 XPVMEOFFEUP cover this shortfall by re-directing funds from priority areas to transportation. .VSSBZTBJEUIF45&0CPBSEPGEJSFDUPST expects to make final decisions about pos- sible changes in the fall of 2026, to prepare for the 2027-28 school year.
OFFICERS ISSUE TWO LICENCE SUSPENSIONS DURING SNOWMOBILE SAFETY WEEK PATROLS
L'organisme Student Transportation of Eastern Ontario a averti le conseil scolaire Upper Canada District School Board que d'importantes réductions des services de transport scolaire étaient à prévoir. (Photo fournie)
ANIL JHALLI anil.jhalli@eap.on.ca
During the February 11 UCDSB trustees meeting, Janet Murray, the general manager PG45&0 UPMEUSVTUFFTUIBUUIFUSBOTQPSUBUJPO consortium, which provides transportation service for the Catholic District School #PBSEPG&BTUFSO0OUBSJP $%4#&0 BOE the UCDSB, plans to address a projected $11 million transportation funding shortfall
The Student Transportation of Eastern Ontario (STEO) has advised trustees for the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) to brace for major cuts to transporation service for its students.
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Deux motoneigistes ont été surpris en train de rouler au-delà de la limite légale provinciale, selon la Police provinciale de l’Ontario, alors que des agents patrouillaient activement les pistes de motoneige le 13 février. (PPO, Facebook)
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Operating a snowmobile while impaired by alcohol or drugs carries serious penalties, including immediate roadside suspensions, vehicle impoundment and potential criminal charges. 4OPXNPCJMF4BGFUZ8FFLJTBOBOOVBM awareness and enforcement campaign aimed at reducing collisions, injuries and fatalities during peak riding season. OPP officers use the campaign to emphasize responsible riding practices, including sober operation, proper documentation and adhe- rence to trail regulations. Riders heading out are reminded to carry all required documentation, including a valid trail permit, a valid driver’s licence, vehicle ownership, and proof of insurance. Police also reiterated a clear safety mes- sage: do not drink and ride. 8JUI XJOUFS DPOEJUJPOT ESBXJOH MBSHF numbers of snowmobilers to OFSC trails, officers say proactive enforcement remains essential to ensuring the safety of riders and other trail users throughout the region.
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The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Russell County continue to conduct pa- trols on local snowmobile trails as part of Ontario Snowmobile Safety Week, with enforcement efforts already resul- ting in two seven-day driver’s licence suspensions. According to police, officers were actively patrolling both on snowmobiles and at key trail intersections on Friday, February 13. During those patrols, two riders were found to be operating over the provincial legal limit for alcohol. Both were issued immediate seven-day driver’s licence suspensions. The patrols are focused on trails maintai- ned by the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC). Zero tolerance for impaired riding Police are reminding riders that impaired operation laws apply to snowmobiles in the same way they do to motor vehicles.
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