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Andrew Raven

Andrew Raven Writer

Andrew Raven is a print and broadcast journalist who has spent a decade-plus covering news and current affairs from around the world. Now based in Toronto, he is a contributing writer to CAA Magazine. Before moving to the Big Smoke, he spent five years in Egypt where he covered the Arab Spring and its aftermath for the Reuters news agency and other media organizations. That followed stints in Singapore, Vietnam and Canada's Far North.

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2022 Ontario's Worst Roads Campaign Results

The province has spoken. CAA’s annual poll once again highlights Hamilton as needing street repairs.

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How Using the Dutch Reach When Exiting a Car Can Save Lives

Police say this technique can help prevent injuries to passing bike riders

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What’s the Slow Down, Move Over Law and Why Is It Important?

This Ontario law requires motorists to give space to tow operators on the side of the road

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Six Ways Roads Are Getting Safer for Cyclists

From cycle tracks to bike boxes, here's what to look out for on the road this spring

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How an Officer Rallied Support for Student Safety During the Pandemic

How the Guelph police helped keep the safety program operating despite the pandemic

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How a Safety Patrol Program Kept Students Moving During the Pandemic

How a school bus consortia helped to keep students safe despite the pandemic

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4 Things to Know About Distracted Driving in Ontario

From the penalties to the possible consequences, here’s what you need to know about an offence road safety experts say is all too common

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How to Stay Safe While Bike Riding This Winter

These four tips will have you happily cycling through the snow

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