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Canadian tourist in Amherst, OH caught on camera violently punching man’s driver side window 12 times in a fit of parking lot road rage

The victim is working with police and leads from social media to identify and charge the man accordingly.

Presumed Ohio resident Tyler Crawford was shocked when a Canadian tourist towing a trailer damaged his SUV and violently attacked his window at an Amherst, OH Target parking lot, all because Crawford didn’t get out of his way fast enough.

You can see Crawford’s Facebook post describing and showing the attack by clicking here. You can also click the screenshot of his post below.

Since Amherst technically only has one Target, the incident happened at 8000 Oak Point Rd ( exact location on Google Maps linked here. )

“We pulled into the same parking spot at Target as he was turning around with the truck and trailer,” Crawford captions his post.

“When I didn’t move up fast enough for him, he threw something at my car. I stopped to look at him, and he pulled out and sideswiped my car. When I stopped because he sideswiped me with his truck and trailer, he got out of his car and started trying to punch out my window.”

The way I understand what happened is that this man and his wife in their truck and averaged sized camping trailer were trying to get out of this Target parking lot.

If you can imagine, driving a truck with a trailer attached can be difficult, especially when you’re maneuvering in an enclosed area like a parking lot.

Regardless, there is no situation where someone inconveniences your driving so much that justifies you damaging their vehicle, including attempting to break their window with a tool or your bare hands.

As Crawford states, this man used his truck to damage his SUV and violently attacked his driver’s side window with the intention to break it.

“All you had to do was move,” you can hear the road rager yelling as he ran up to his window.

Thankfully, his partner was there to reign his anger in.

Despite the police’s incompetence in the manner, Crawford, with the help of other Facebook users, was able to not only ID the plate, but find out where the truck was purchased.

“The license plate appears to be black and white, plate says AS 64955. (It’s) definitely a Canadian plate and the truck was purchased at Georgian GMC in Ontario, Canada. ”

As this is arguably a hit-and-run with damages, according to Enjuris,

“Charges for leaving the scene of an accident range from a 1st-degree misdemeanor to a 2nd degree felony.”

“Depending on the severity of injuries, penalties can range from no jail time to eight years, fines up to $15,000 and all result in a six-month minimum license suspension.”

If and when Crawford ID’s this man and gets him charged, ignoring a hit-and-run charge, regardless if you drive into Ohio again or not, will likely follow this road rager wherever he goes.

The United States, Mexico, and Canada have an agreement and any fine obtained in either country would be treated the same as if it happened on their home country.

“Please share so we can identify this man. Thanks.,” Crawford concludes his post with.

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If it’s black writing on white background….. he would be in Quebec. Ontario. Is blue writing on white background. That’s where I’d start looking

Ontario also uses black on white for commercial vehicles, bus or farm vehicles. He might be driving a company truck.

Quebec also has blue on white for most vehicles and it has the provincial flag on it.

We have more. Most are blue on white but some trucks have black on white and hydrogen or EV green on white.

Truck plates are black and white in Ontario, I have one.

Quebec plates are blue on white. Green on white if electric. Get your facts straight.

Quebec plates are blue on white. Green on white if electric. Only those two styles exist. Get your facts straight buddy.

The best f***ing part of all this dumpster fire, is that EVERYONE can take. 05 seconds to Google what colours are what. What a f***ing waste of time and energy. *Shudders*

Totally wrong, I live in Quebec and our license plates are BLUE and white… except for electrical vehicles which are green and white

Not sure if this is happing across the world, but here in the Netherlands this guy is getting famous, with memes. People having a laugh! https://www.dumpert.nl/item/100066767_6d0b76a1

I’m sure there’s more to the story, always one sided stories

Liberal from Ontario… Sorry from the Conservatives in Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

You stupid idiot. You know this numbskull was at the truckers rally in Ottawa. Go back to your 1950s fantasy and stay there. You don’t represent Canada or conservatives.

Shut up, snowflake fa***t

Eat a dick bud.

“You know this numskull was at the truckers rally in Ottawa”. Hey DoubleD is a ****ing idiot, your mouth is like a sewer pipe ……. cause nothing but s*** comes out of it. How do you know DoubleD knew this guy was at the truckers rally ? How do you even know this guy was at the truckers rally ?? You don’t, because you don’t know s*** ! And how the f*** do you know what DoubleD represents or doesn’t represent when you don’t even have what it takes just to represent the human race ffs !!! Hey buddy, if clues were shoes, I guarantee you’d be walking around barefoot. Let’s just hope you aren’t able to reproduce. They call that “natural selection” …….. It’s what allows nature to weed out the stupid. You’re probably not even smart enough to know that any reply to my comment is just going to make you look even more stupid. I guess we’ll wait and see, and if you do reply …… well I guess that answers that question huh !!!!!

The language on you! Do you blow your father with that mouth?

Right, pickup truck is definitely the go to truck for liberals. They love the gas guzzling muh freedom!

Meh… bet his other car is a prius, but it won’t tow a camper.

Lol you mean the hick trash?

Meth head for sure

The lunatic should have been shot.

That is an Ontario commercial truck plate. Should be easy for the Ontario Provincial Police to figure out.

at least his famous for being weak punch. youtube meme are everywhere. I doubt he can get out the house without him being seen by people.

I’m shocked I thought Canadians were all about friendly, and maple syrup

I live in Canada and have been in the US many times in the past year and every state I’ve been in the people have been way nicer there than here. I’m ashamed this guy is Canadian, very disgusting behaviour.

Ah yes, libeRats doing their violent thing as always. What a big surprise this is, mhm, sure. I hope he gets caught and put into a small cell, and charged with a lot to pay.

Nice try. Go stroke your gun collection and fantasize more about shooting your fellow man in your movie style BS. I know it’s frustrating being the vast minority but that’s what happens when you have stupid ideas.

“Liberals are violent, and this guy’s violent, so I’m going to assume he’s a liberal, which just goes to prove that liberals are violent.”

I thought in the USA you’re allowed to use a gun on someone if you feel threatened in any way?

Clearly had left his concealed carry home that day. Or else….pew,pew,pew.

I’m not sure why this article mentions Mexico. Am American killed another American in Mexico. The Mexican authorities didn’t to do anything about the case.

Georgian GMC. That’s in Barrie Ontario. But they have his plate, shouldn’t be hard to find out who he is. Everytime I went to the states I really enjoyed it, this guy is just a moron and I hope they get him.

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Road Raging Idiot Humbled By Car Window after Punching it 11 Times

Road rage incidents very rarely end without one party thoroughly embarrassing themselves in some way .

Tyler Crawford was minding his own business in an Amherst, Ohio Target parking lot when one such incident occurred, courtesy of a Canadian tourist. It turns out, they're not always very nice.

Crawford posted about the encounter on Facebook , revealing that a man with Canadian plates had thrown something at him, and side-swiped his car while towing a trailer. He also asked for help identifying the man.

"We pulled into the same parking spot at Target as he was turning around with the truck and trailer,” Crawford wrote. "He threw something at my car. I stopped to look at him, and he pulled out and sideswiped my car."

It was then that the man jumped from his truck and proceeded to punch Crawford's window 11 times, all to no avail.

"Bro has pillows for fists," @HBAcrypto commented.

Viewers couldn't decide if the weak punches or the strong Toyota window were more noteworthy. According to an update on Crawford's Facebook, the man has been identified and is being investigated by the police.

Another day, another road rager makes a fool of themselves.

Bruh this a different level of road rage anger issues pic.twitter.com/SWXHAcBVTv — Fights & Wild content (@NoCapFights) June 26, 2023

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Shocking moment Canadian tourist repeatedly punches cop in the head and tries to grab his handgun at Colombian airport before being arrested

Vince Tony Sozio was arrested at El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá, Colombia, on Tuesday morning after he assaulted police officer Jhon Lagarcha
The 34-year-old Canadian man attempted to take the cop's service weapon and punched him several times before a group of men restrained him
Sozio arrived in Colombia on July 4 and was not carrying luggage or his return flight ticket at the airport, except a dog he was walking

By Adriano Torres For Dailymail.com

Published: 16:13 EDT, 11 July 2023 | Updated: 17:17 EDT, 11 July 2023

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A Canadian man has been arrested in Colombia after he repeatedly punched a police officer in the head and tried grabbing his handgun at an airport.

Authorities said Vince Tony Sozio walked up to officer Jhon Lagarcha and started punching him at El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá on Tuesday morning.

Footage shows the 34-year-old tourist slugging Lagarcha across the face before a group of men stepped forward and helped restrain him.

The reason for the attack was not immediately clear and Sozio was taken for a psychiatric evaluation.

A woman in the background can be heard shouting, 'Why are more cops coming?' Another shouted, 'What's going on? Respect the authority, how dare you?'

Cops escort Vince Tony Sozio, who was arrested Tuesday morning after he assaulted a police officer during a failed attempt to take his gun away at El Dorado International Airport

Bystanders at Colombia's El Dorado International Airport keep their distance while police officer Jhon Lagarcha (left) is assaulted by Vince Tony Sozio (right)

El Dorado police station director, colonel Augusto Gil, told reporters that Sozio arrived in Colombia on July 4.

He did not have any luggage or a return flight ticket, but was holding on to a pet dog w hen he suddenly assaulted Lagarcha.

Gil said said that Sozio was on the second floor of the terminal when he crossed paths with Lagarcha and turned around to grab his gun.

He added that Sozio would be undergoing a psychiatric evaluation.

Canadian national Vince Tony Sozio fights police officer Jhon Lagarcha during an attempt to take his gun away at a terminal in El Dorado International Airport on Tuesday. The 34-year-old was taken into custody pending charges

Good Samaritans jumped into action to stop a Canadian man from taking a police officer's gun at El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá, Colombia, on Tuesday morning

Bogotá Metropolitan Police chief, general William Salamanca, applauded the brave Good Samaritans for jumping into action and preventing Sozio from grabbing control of Lagarcha's service weapon.

'We do not know what generated the reaction of this citizen to try to take the weapon from the police officer,' he said. 'Have to praise the reaction of the community, the solidarity of the community.'

Former Bogotá mayor, Enrique Peñalosa, took to Twitter to condemn Sozio's behavior.

'In a serious country, hitting a police officer or a public official who serves the public, results in several months in jail,' he wrote.

Sozio is facing an assault charge, although a court hearing date has not been set.

He could be sentenced between four to eight years in prison if he is found guilty.

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Did a Man Die Demonstrating a Window's Strength?

A toronto lawyer demonstrating the safety of window panes in a skyscraper ironically plunged through a window to his death., snopes staff, published nov. 2, 2000.

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It isn't often we have occasion to employ the term "accidental self-defenestration" in an article, but that phrase certainly applies to the case of Garry Hoy, a 38-year-old lawyer with the Toronto law firm of Holden Day Wilson, who on 9 July 1993 plunged to his death from the 24th floor of the Toronto-Dominion Bank Tower building at TD Centre in front of several horrified witnesses:

Police said a lawyer demonstrating the safety of windows in a downtown Toronto skyscraper crashed through a pane with his shoulder and plunged 24 floors to his death. A police spokesman said Garry Hoy fell into the courtyard of the Toronto Dominion Bank Tower early Friday evening as he was explaining the strength of the building's windows to visiting law students. Hoy previously had conducted demonstrations of window strength according to police reports. Peter Lauwers, managing partner of the firm Holden Day Wilson, told the Toronto Sun newspaper that Hoy was "one of the best and brightest" members of the 200-man association.

For motivations that remain unclear to this day Hoy had apparently developed a fondness for showing off the tensile strength of office building windows (and/or demonstrating his fearless trust in that aspect of building design) by running and hurling himself at window panes in front of onlookers, who would watch a stunt that always ended with Hoy's bouncing off of the window panes, leaving both glass and lawyer unharmed. On a fateful day in 1993, however, Hoy attempted his feat in front of a group of prospective legal apprentices with disastrous results: Apparently the first attempt came off as usual with Hoy harmlessly rebounding off the window, but when Hoy threw himself against the pane a second time, it popped out of its frame and sent Hoy fatally tumbling 24 stories to the courtyard below.

The firm's spokesperson said Hoy "... was testing the strength of the window. There was a lot of joking about how the window wouldn't open maybe on a hot day ... Apparently, it was the second attempt [at testing the window] that one of them popped out and he went through." As well, a Toronto police officer reported that Hoy "... was showing his knowledge of the tensile strength of window glass and presumably the glass gave way. I know the frame and the blinds are still there."

As the Torontoist reported of the incident years later:

We can never know what motivated Hoy: a desire to prove the robustness of modern construction techniques, whimsey, or just simply showing off. We do know that his early demise could have been avoided had he left the testing to the experts. Or consulted with structural engineer Bob Greer, who later told the Toronto Star "I don't know of any building code in the world that would allow a 160-pound man to run up against a glass and withstand it."

Sadly, Hoy's tragic accident led not only to his own demise but was also a contributing factor in the closure a few years later of the firm that had employed him:

[Prior to 2007], the biggest law firm to shut down was Toronto-based Holden Day Wilson LLP in 1996. Holden Day at its peak had 90 lawyers after a merger in 1990, but the firm was devastated in 1993 by a fatal accident involving popular partner, Garry Hoy, who playfully took a run at a window during a reception at the Toronto-Dominion Centre. In front of dozens of lawyers, the window gave way and Mr. Hoy fell to his death 24 floors below. The combined challenge of recovering from Mr. Hoy's death and holding together a newly merged firm proved too great for Holden Day's partners. By 1996, more than 30 partners had left the firm, and Holden Day closed its doors amid controversy about unpaid bills and compensation.

Our advice is to apply the same rule to architecture as you do to computers: Don't ever bet your life on windows not crashing.

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McNish, Jacquie. "Law Firm Goodman and Carr Shutting Down." The Globe and Mail . 14 March 2007.

Metzger, Patrick. "Toronto Urban Legends: The Leaping Lawyer of Bay Street." Torontoist . 3 January 2013.

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David Scott of The Kiffness joked about how the White Stripes song “Seven Nation Army” was written as he virtually collaborated with the road-raged Canadian man who repeatedly punched the window of Tyler Crawford ‘s car after a parking incident. Scott’s resulting song, per usual , was quite catchy.

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The incident took place in the parking lot of a Target store in Amherst, Ohio, in June 2023. Crawford stated that he wasn’t moving out of the way fast enough for the other vehicle.

We pulled into the same parking spot at Target as he was turning around with the truck and trailer…When I didn’t move fast enough, he threw something at my car. I stopped to look at him, and he pulled out and sideswiped my car. When I stopped because he sideswiped me with his truck and trailer, he got out of his car and started trying to punch out my window.

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The two killings follow a flurry of other tourist deaths this year in Mexico. A U.S. tourist was shot in the leg in Puerto Morelos in March. The U.S. State Department issued a travel alert that month warning travelers to "exercise increased caution," especially after dark, at resorts like Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum.

That warning came in the wake of the kidnapping of four Americans in Mexico earlier this month. The State Department posted a "Level 4: Do Not Travel" advisory for Tamaulipas, the Mexican state the Americans were in when they were kidnapped.

In June 2022, two Canadians were killed in Playa del Carmen, apparently because of debts between international drug and weapons trafficking gangs. Last January, two other Canadians were killed and one injured in a shooting at a resort near Cancun.

In March 2022, a British resident of Playa del Carmen was shot and killed in broad daylight while traveling with his daughter in his car.

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2 people were killed in vehicle explosion at U.S.-Canada border crossing bridge

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said there was no sign of terrorist activity in relation to Wednesday's vehicle explosion at a checkpoint that closed the Rainbow Bridge at the Canadian border.

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In the middle of the Thanksgiving travel rush, a crash along the U.S. border with Canada yesterday put people on alert from the White House to Ottawa. A speeding vehicle went airborne and plowed into a busy checkpoint at Niagara Falls, N.Y. The explosion that followed killed two people inside the vehicle, and it prompted authorities to shut down other New York border crossings and stop international flights from leaving or arriving at the closest airport in Buffalo. Then, hours later...

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KATHY HOCHUL: At this time, there is no indication of a terrorist attack.

MARTÍNEZ: Even so, New York Governor Kathy Hochul said the precautions were warranted.

HOCHUL: This is one of the busiest crossings not just in western New York, but along the entire U.S.-Canadian border. And it happens on the busiest travel day of the year. So naturally, in a time of heightened alert, everyone's springing into action.

MARTÍNEZ: A security camera revealed a white vehicle speeding toward a line of booths at the checkpoint before hitting a low median and flying high into the air, twisting as it went.

HOCHUL: It crashed into a Customs and Border Patrol booth, and the car and the booth immediately exploded - burst into flames. I saw the video of an airborne vehicle that was absolutely surreal. You actually had to look at it and say, was this generated by AI, because it was so surreal to see.

MARTÍNEZ: Despite the force of the crash and explosion, one person inside a Border Protection booth escaped serious harm.

HOCHUL: The booth literally protected that individual. They went to the hospital with minor injuries and have been released.

MARTÍNEZ: The Rainbow Bridge crossing is still closed for an investigation, which the FBI has now turned over to local police.

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‘Random guy’ caught on video punching through woman’s vehicle window in grocery store parking lot

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By Joey Chini and Gaby Rios

Posted Aug 16, 2022 09:35:10 AM.

Last Updated Aug 16, 2022 12:58:49 PM.

Calgary police say they are looking for a man who was captured on video punching through a woman’s vehicle window in a grocery store parking lot.

Video taken Friday by a woman in the parking lot of the Real Canadian Superstore on Country Village Road NE appeared to show a man punch and shatter the front passenger-side window of her vehicle while she pleaded with him to stop.

The person who posted the video to social media claims the alleged victim is her friend, and the man who attacked her was a “random guy.”

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From a DM "Yesterday afternoon my friend was in the superstore country hills parking lot & honked at a car who was in the middle of the road texting, then went around to park, then this random guy who wasn’t even in the car she honked at attacked her vehicle.." #yyc 1/2 pic.twitter.com/wyj1kBEap9 — cm (@cmcalgary) August 13, 2022

It happened in northeast Calgary on Friday, and the video spread throughout social media in the following days.

The social media post claims the woman who was attacked was looking for a parking spot and honked at another driver in her way, idling in the lot. When she circled around the idle car to a parking spot, the man — who “wasn’t even in the car she honked at” — attacked her vehicle.

The post adds before the driver began recording the man tried to open her driver’s-side door to “fight her.”

The social media post was later updated, claiming the man had been arrested, however, Calgary police say the investigation is still ongoing.

Officers tell CityNews the man shown in the video may be known to them, and police “dealt with an individual on a separate charge.”

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These Seven Bird Species are Most Likely to Collide with Windows

March 16, 2022 · Rachel Fritts

Migration season is an incredible time for birdwatching in North America, as billions of birds fly across the continent to reach their breeding and wintering grounds. But the journey is not without its dangers. In the United States alone, up to one billion birds are killed each year after colliding with buildings. While window collisions can happen at any time of year, they are especially common during migration.

Artificial light at night exacerbates the risk of collisions for migrating birds. Many migratory species travel under the cover of darkness, guided by stars. Light shining from street lights and cell towers drowns out these celestial cues and disorients birds.

The birds most vulnerable to spring and fall collisions are songbirds that migrate at night and call out to each other on the wing, according to a 2019 study . Night calls likely evolved as a strategy to collectively avoid threats, but with artificial light thrown into the mix, these calls can increase the likelihood of mass collision events.

Researchers working in several U.S. and Canadian cities are actively monitoring bird-window collisions, gathering information on frequent-collider species. Below, we have listed seven of the species most likely to die from window collisions, according to data from several of these monitoring programs. While we have listed these species roughly in order of overall collision frequency, the exact order can change year to year or depending on location.

7. Black-and-white Warbler

The first bird on our list is a warbler with bold black-and-white stripes and conspicuous foraging habits. This warbler lives in deciduous and mixed forests, where it creeps up and down tree branches and trunks looking for tasty insects. Like other frequent colliders, the Black-and-white Warbler is a nocturnal migrant. It winters from the far-southeastern U.S. to northern South America and summers in U.S. and Canadian forests. This species' large population size and broad range contribute to its place on this list. While not currently imperiled, the Black-and-white Warbler is impacted by forest fragmentation in addition to window collisions.

6. Hermit Thrush

True to its name, this reclusive thrush typically keeps a low profile in dense forest undergrowth. Still, the sound of its ethereal song and sight of its reddish-brown tail flicking amidst the foliage are frequently detected by birdwatchers across forested portions of the U.S. during winter, spring, and fall. The Hermit Thrush is more cold-tolerant than other closely related “brown-backed” thrushes, wintering mainly in the southern U.S. and Mexico, while its cousins wing their way farther south. Its large population of about 70 million individuals likely contributes to its place on this list of frequent colliders.

5. Brown Creeper

This well-camouflaged bird can be found sidling its way up — but never down — the trunks of trees. On its way, it carefully inspects bark crevices for insects and spiders and their eggs. The Brown Creeper is particularly fond of mature forests, which contain big tree trunks for foraging and also for nesting. (This bird builds its nest behind flaps of bark.) Though it can be found virtually everywhere in the U.S. and southern Canada during the winter, the Brown Creeper's breeding range has been reduced due to deforestation. Forest loss and glass collisions are two major human-caused threats to this common species.

4. Dark-eyed Junco

The Dark-eyed Junco is a cold-weather visitor to backyard bird feeders across the U.S., earning it the nickname of “snowbird.” This plump, seed-eating sparrow breeds in the coniferous forests of Canada, the West Coast, the U.S. Northwoods (around the Great Lakes), the Appalachians, Alaska, and a few other areas, with most moving southward as far as northern Mexico in the fall to escape unforgiving northern winters. The Dark-eyed Junco is one of North America's most common bird species, with population estimates upwards of 200 million individuals. However, it was once more common: Some estimates indicate its population has declined by more than 40 percent in recent decades. Window collisions are one of the most well-known threats to the species, along with habitat loss.

3. Common Yellowthroat

This masked songbird winters in the southern U.S., Mexico, parts of Central America, and the Caribbean, then much of the population flies up to the U.S. and Canada to breed. The Common Yellowthroat prefers to nest low to the ground in marshy and weedy areas, and can be found in all but the driest parts of the U.S. during spring and summer. While its population currently sits at 81 million, this warbler has declined over the past 50 years. Collisions with windows and communications towers are among the major documented threats to the species.

2. Ovenbird

The Ovenbird is a large warbler with a speckled belly and noisy summer song, immortalized in the Robert Frost poem titled “The Oven Bird.” Its name comes from the shape of its nest, which is domed and covered like a brick oven. The Ovenbird is a widespread migratory songbird that winters in Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South Florida, and flies north to breed. In late spring and summer, it sings and nests in shady forests east of the Rocky Mountains. Window collisions are one of the biggest threats to this species, along with habitat fragmentation and cat predation.

1. White-throated Sparrow

The White-throated Sparrow has the unfortunate distinction of being the most common bird to hit windows in Toronto, Chicago, and Manhattan. Its high population numbers and gregarious nature are likely two big reasons for its frequent-collider status. There are about 140 million White-throated Sparrows in North America. This sparrow winters in U.S. forests and suburbs and in spring flies to Canada and northeastern U.S. states to breed. There, its “oh sweet Canada” whistling song fills the boreal forests. The species has two distinct color morphs, consisting of white- and tan-striped variations. Nesting pairs usually contain one of each variant. Window collisions are one of the species' only known large-scale threats.

Get Involved

These seven species sit so high on monitoring lists, in part because they are still widespread throughout North America. However, window collisions are far from an isolated issue affecting a handful of common birds: Nearly a third of all avian species in the U.S. — from hummingbirds to falcons — have been documented in collision events. Luckily, there are actions you can take to help reduce the number of birds that collide with windows.

If you live in the U.S., voice your support for the Bird-Safe Buildings Act currently under consideration in Congress. This legislation would require the government to incorporate bird-friendly materials and designs into newly acquired or constructed public buildings.
Make your windows more visible to birds by covering them in visual markers spaced no more than two inches apart. Decals and paint can both serve as quick ways to make any window bird-friendly. ABC has a handy list of options to fit a wide range of budgets and window types.
Turn out all non-essential lights in your home between 11:00 p.m. and sunrise, especially during migration season. Check out the migration tool BirdCast to learn when birds are passing through your area.
Contact your local city and state government representatives to advocate for bird-safe building policies .

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A stripper is accused of a hit-and-run crash that critically injured a Canadian tourist who was attending the Ultra Music Festival in Miami.

According to an affidavit released Monday night, 26-year-old Olivia Bennett is charged with hitting 22-year-old Alex Sanghwan early Sunday morning. The crash happened near Diamonds strip club.

Police say Sanghwan was visiting from Ontario, Canada, and was in a well-lit area when Bennett’s blue BMW hit him. Witnesses said the driver sped away without stopping.

Sanghwan was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Police found her car in the parking lot at Tootsie’s Cabaret. She turned herself in to police Monday at the office of lawyer Gerald Tobin. Tobin didn’t respond to an email seeking comment.

Bennett is charged with leaving the scene of an accident with injuries.

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The data was extracted on March 22, 2022, from FLAP's Global Bird Collision Mapper, a web app that reports and views the locations of bird collisions with buildings across the globe (many species that were unidentified and those with reported bird collisions outside Canada have been excluded for clarification purposes).

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The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) below are meant to provide Canadians information about causes of and solutions to prevent birds colliding with windows.

Disclaimer: Please be advised that the guidance provided here constitutes advice only. All persons must adhere to all pertinent laws (for example provincial or territorial laws), regulations and permit requirements including but not restricted to the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 (MBCA) and the Migratory Birds Regulations (MBR). It is important to note that some species of birds protected under the MBCA have also been listed in Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act (SARA). These species receive protection from both the MBCA and SARA.

This advice does not provide an authorization for harming or killing migratory birds. It does not provide a guarantee that the activities will avoid contravening the MBR or other laws and regulations. The guidance provided is not intended to be relied on as official advice concerning the legal consequences of any specific activity. It is not a substitute for the MBCA, the MBR, or any other legislation.

Why is it important to prevent bird-window collisions?

Birds play vital roles in many ecosystems. They provide benefits like pest control, pollination, and seed dispersal. Protecting birds from collisions helps to conserve their populations, and can keep ecosystems healthy. This helps all species, including humans.

How many birds are killed by window collisions?

Window collisions are a significant threat to migratory birds. In Canada, window collisions kill 16 to 42 million birds a year. In the United States, collisions kill 365 to 988 million birds per year. It is one of the top sources of human-caused bird mortality, despite being easily preventable.

Most birds die on impact, but even birds who survive the initial impact will often be left with life threatening injuries. Collisions may result in concussions, shock, internal bleeding, broken bones or brain damage. Injured birds can have a harder time feeding, and also make for easier prey.

Why do birds collide with windows?

Glass is not a natural material, so birds do not understand that reflections of trees or sky are not real. Similarly, if they see the sky or indoor plants through glass, they try to access it and can not see that there is a transparent barrier in the way. Even dark glass, or a window into a dark room can look like a tunnel or hole through which the bird thinks it can fly.

Are some types of window glass more dangerous than others?

Highly reflective and clear materials (e.g., glass and acrylic) are the most dangerous to birds.

Does artificial light increase bird collisions?

Many birds migrate at night, using the moon and stars as guidance. Artificial light disorients birds and can draw them towards urban areas, where the risk of collision is greater. Bright lights can also affect a bird’s night vision, making them more likely to hit a building.

How can I tell if a building or window is dangerous?

How dangerous a window or building is depends on how reflective or transparent it is. This changes throughout the day. To determine if a window is dangerous, look at it from outside at different times of the day. Look at the window from many angles, and see if it reflects trees and other habitat. The window is dangerous as soon as it reflects vegetation.

Transparent deck railings and windows that face one another are also dangerous. Other structures made of glass or clear materials such as noise and wind barriers, bus and smoking shelters and walkways also can kill birds. Most collisions are not noticed, so even one injured or dead bird below a window shows there is a problem.

Does building height make a difference?

Most bird activity occurs between the ground and the treetops. So most collisions occur from heights between ground level and up to the height of the tallest nearby tree. A building’s location, square footage and general reflectivity are better signs of risk than height.

Only 1% of collisions occur at high rise buildings; most collisions occur at houses and low-rise buildings. This is because taller structures are less common, and found mostly in urban areas where there is less bird activity.

Can birds learn to avoid glass?

Birds that live around buildings year-round can usually coexist around glass safely. But other birds have less familiarity with buildings and are at risk of colliding with glass during migration, and in their wintering areas. Younger inexperienced birds are also at increased risk, since their first encounter with glass could easily be their last.

What should I do if a find a bird that has hit a window?

If you find a bird next to a building that doesn’t move as you approach, it probably has a concussion or other injury. It needs to be brought to a bird rehabilitator and taken away from light, noise, people and predators. Calmly approach the bird from behind and swiftly pick it up with both hands. Place the bird in an unwaxed paper bag or a box with breathing holes as quickly as possible. If you wait too long, the bird may try to fly away despite its injuries.

Close the bag or box securely. If it is a box, make sure there are a few air holes poked into the sides. If possible, place some paper towel or tissue on the bottom to cushion it. Do not try to feed the bird or give it water. Handle the bird only when necessary, too much stress can be lethal.

You can also help birds by reporting instances of collisions on Global Bird Collision Mapper .

For more information on what to do with an injured bird, consult FLAP Canada or Safe Wings Ottawa .

How can I prevent collisions?

Covering a window with a pattern can make it more visible to birds. You may create a pattern by hanging cord from the top of windows or with any visual markers, decals, window films, tape, cut-outs or paint you wish. But all patterns should follow these rules:

the pattern must be applied across the entire glass surface
there are no spaces greater than 5 cm between each component of the pattern (both horizontally and vertically)
the pattern is applied to the outside surface of the window
each component of the pattern is at least 5 mm wide
the colour of the pattern contrasts well with the reflected vegetation, and is easily seen

Other solutions are to install exterior screens, solar shades or shutters. You may also install patterned, bird-friendly glass if you are replacing your windows. For more information and instructions on bird-friendly solutions, consult FLAP Canada , Safe Wings Ottawa or American Bird Conservancy .

Do UV decals or hawk silhouettes prevent collisions?

Any marker on the outside of the glass will help reduce collisions if they follow the rules above . One or two decals or silhouettes on a large window won’t work. This is because birds are good at finding gaps around vegetation and other obstacles in their natural environment. Birds may avoid the decal, but will fly into the unmarked area if they think the gap is large enough to fly through. Note that UV decals are difficult for birds to see under low light conditions, will fade, and need to be replaced regularly.

Won’t making windows bird-friendly ruin the view?

A uniform pattern covering the whole window should not affect the view. The human brain ignores a lot of the visual data it receives. The image created by the brain is based heavily on context, so small blanks are usually filled in based on what’s around them. This means a pattern will go mostly unnoticed by people. The eyes will look past the pattern and focus on what’s through the window, rather than what’s on it. Occupants of buildings with bird-friendly markers report that they do not notice the pattern within a short time after installation.

Are there easier ways to stop collisions?

Applying regularly spaced markers on glass tells birds that there is a barrier to avoid, and is the best way to prevent collisions. However, there are many small measures that can help to reduce collisions:

turn off lights and close curtains or blinds when rooms are not in use
keep houseplants away from windows
reduce the frequency of window cleaning and avoid cleaning windows during the bird migratory seasons

I’ve heard that the best distance to keep feeders is less than 1 m or further than 10 m (30 feet) from windows. Is that true?

The risk of dying from collisions was studied at feeders placed less than 1 m from glass, at 5 m from glass and at 10 m from glass. Birds had a greater risk of death the further feeders were placed from glass. But because feeder distance was not tested beyond 10 m, we do not know if feeders farther than 10 m are safe for birds. Therefore, the current recommendation is that feeders should be kept less than 1 m from glass. This measure helps birds to escape safely if they are chased away by a predator. This is because panicked birds are less likely to hit glass at high speeds and hurt themselves if feeders are close to glass.

What if a bird keeps flying against a window?

A bird may think its reflection is a rival bird, especially during the breeding season. This can make the bird attack its reflection and hurt itself. If this happens, you may wish to cover the outside of the glass with waxed paper, newspaper, or something similar. The aggressive behaviour should pass in a week or two.

Are there long-term, large-scale solutions?

The easiest and cheapest solution is to design all buildings to be bird-friendly to begin with.

For more advice, see the Canadian Standards Association’s standards for bird-friendly design .

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Incredible Canadian Road Trips You Can Do In One Weekend

Posted: July 25, 2023 | Last updated: July 25, 2023

When it comes to road-tripping, there’s a lot of ground to cover in Canada. It’s best to discover the world’s second-largest country bit by bit, with short road trips that reveal what makes each of the country’s provinces and territories unique. All 25 of these Canadian adventures can easily be taken over the course of a weekend.

Hit the road

While it’s only 129 miles (207km), this east-to-west drive along the Pacific Rim Highway that cuts across the center of Vancouver Island, takes about three hours to complete due to the windy nature of the road. Even then, travelers may want to give themselves even more time to visit the sandy beaches of Parksville, the fishing town of Port Alberni, and the lush forests and waterfalls found along the way.

British Columbia: Nanaimo to Tofino

Even though it’s on the same island, the rainforest-laden west coast of Vancouver Island feels like a different world, with the ferocious Pacific Ocean attracting surfers and “storm-watchers” who travel out specifically to watch the waves crash in. Both Tofino and Ucluelet to its south are laid-back communities, full of cool restaurants, shops, breweries and relaxing places to stay.

British Columbia: Vancouver to the Fraser Valley

<p>The river valley makes for some of the most fertile farmland in Canada and many local food producers welcome visitors for either formal or self-guided tours. History lovers can also stop at the <a href="https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/bc/langley">Fort Langley National Historic Site</a>, an interpretive center that served as a working Hudson’s Bay Company fur trading post 150 years ago.</p>

The river valley makes for some of the most fertile farmland in Canada and many local food producers welcome visitors for either formal or self-guided tours. History lovers can also stop at the Fort Langley National Historic Site , an interpretive center that served as a working Hudson’s Bay Company fur trading post 150 years ago.

<p>Just the name of the road from Vancouver to Whistler – the Sea to Sky Highway – is enticing. The route, which actually terminates just north of Whistler in Pemberton is only 101 miles (163km) long, but it’s worth slowing down and taking the time to drink in the coastal views and stop to learn about British Columbia’s rich Indigenous history from the Cultural Journey interpretive kiosks posted along the way. </p>

British Columbia: Vancouver to Whistler

Just the name of the road from Vancouver to Whistler – the Sea to Sky Highway – is enticing. The route, which actually terminates just north of Whistler in Pemberton is only 101 miles (163km) long, but it’s worth slowing down and taking the time to drink in the coastal views and stop to learn about British Columbia’s rich Indigenous history from the Cultural Journey interpretive kiosks posted along the way.

Whistler itself is a world-famous tourist destination beloved by winter sports enthusiasts, but there are other points of interest in between Vancouver and the mountain resort town. The area around Squamish is full of opportunities for mountain biking and other outdoor adventures and the Sea-to-Sky gondola is a great way to get a bird's-eye-view of Howe Sound.

British Columbia: Kelowna to Osoyoos

<p>While the lakes and surrounding desert-like landscapes are beautiful, the geography of the area is also prime for grape growing. The highway is dotted with wineries, many of which offer tours and tastings to the public. The famed Golden Mile Bench, BC’s first official wine sub-region sits on the southern part of the journey between Oliver and Osoyoos, featuring wineries like Culmina Family Estate, Tinhorn Creek and Road 13. </p> <p><strong>Discover what else to see in <a href="https://www.loveexploring.com/news/71007/okanagan-british-columbia-canada">the Okanagan with our guide</a> </strong></p>

While the lakes and surrounding desert-like landscapes are beautiful, the geography of the area is also prime for grape growing. The highway is dotted with wineries, many of which offer tours and tastings to the public. The famed Golden Mile Bench, BC’s first official wine sub-region sits on the southern part of the journey between Oliver and Osoyoos, featuring wineries like Culmina Family Estate, Tinhorn Creek and Road 13.

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Banff is already a nice weekend road trip from the much larger city of Calgary, but one of the most dramatic drives in all of Canada is the 145-mile (233km) journey along the Icefields Parkway between Lake Louise (which is a short drive west of Banff) to the town of Jasper in Jasper National Park. Drivers can stop at viewpoints to see the turquoise waters of Bow Lake and Peyto Lake and are likely to also spot bighorn sheep and other wildlife near the road.

Alberta: Banff to Jasper

<p>The Icefields Parkway gets its name from the Columbia Icefield, the largest ice field in the Rocky Mountains. One of the Icefield’s “toes,” the Athabasca Glacier, can be accessed at about the halfway point of the journey, with its edge within walking distance of the main road. The glacier can be further explored via an on-site discovery center, snow coach tours, and the Glacier Skywalk, a glass-floored platform that juts out 918 feet (280m) over the Sunwapta Valley. Find out more about <a href="https://www.loveexploring.com/galleries/101213/canadas-most-beautiful-national-parks-for-autumn-and-beyond?page=1">Canada's beautiful national parks</a> with our guide. </p>

The Icefields Parkway gets its name from the Columbia Icefield, the largest ice field in the Rocky Mountains. One of the Icefield’s “toes,” the Athabasca Glacier, can be accessed at about the halfway point of the journey, with its edge within walking distance of the main road. The glacier can be further explored via an on-site discovery center, snow coach tours, and the Glacier Skywalk, a glass-floored platform that juts out 918 feet (280m) over the Sunwapta Valley.

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<p>Alberta’s <a href="https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/ab/baru">Bar U Ranch National Historic Site</a> offers a rare hands-on picture of Canada’s Wild West. The ranch dates back to the late 1800s and now offers interactive learning experiences to help visitors understand what life would have been like for Western Canada’s pioneering cowboys and cattle ranchers. The ranch is near the village of Longview, in the heart of Alberta’s still very active cattle ranching country.</p>

Alberta: Calgary to Bar U Ranch

Alberta’s Bar U Ranch National Historic Site offers a rare hands-on picture of Canada’s Wild West. The ranch dates back to the late 1800s and now offers interactive learning experiences to help visitors understand what life would have been like for Western Canada’s pioneering cowboys and cattle ranchers. The ranch is near the village of Longview, in the heart of Alberta’s still very active cattle ranching country.

While Bar U Ranch is a worthy destination, the real treat is the drive along the southern leg of the Alberta Provincial Highway 22, otherwise known as The Cowboy Trail. The picturesque road rolls through the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, past towns like Millarville, Bragg Creek and Turner Valley. Each stop is filled with authentic cowboy culture, as well as unique places to eat, shop and visit.

Alberta: Edmonton to Drumheller

<p>Those seemingly extraterrestrial hills also conceal a treasure trove of prehistoric fossils, making Drumheller the dinosaur capital of Canada. The <a href="https://tyrrellmuseum.com/">Royal Tyrrell Museum</a> is a world-class paleontology center, full of awe-inspiring dinosaur exhibits. For something a little less serious, the World’s Largest Dinosaur sits at the visitor center in downtown Drumheller. Guests can climb a stairway inside of the dinosaur and stand in its open mouth to get a better view of the town. You can find more <a href="https://www.loveexploring.com/galleries/101445/worlds-best-dinosaur-destinations?page=1">brilliant destinations for dinosaur fans here too</a>. </p>

Those seemingly extraterrestrial hills also conceal a treasure trove of prehistoric fossils, making Drumheller the dinosaur capital of Canada. The Royal Tyrrell Museum is a world-class paleontology center, full of awe-inspiring dinosaur exhibits. For something a little less serious, the World’s Largest Dinosaur sits at the visitor center in downtown Drumheller. Guests can climb a stairway inside of the dinosaur and stand in its open mouth to get a better view of the town.

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It’s easy to get just about anywhere by road in the southern part of Canada, but building roads in the Arctic is tricky business. Getting from Inuvik to the Arctic Ocean previously was only possible by plane or a winter-only ice road, but in 2017 the 86-mile (138 km) Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk Highway opened, allowing visitors to drive directly to the Inuvialuit hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk. The road is rugged and somewhat difficult to drive, but it is the first Canadian all-weather road to the Arctic Ocean.

Northwest Territories: Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk

Once in Tuktoyaktuk (or “Tuk” as locals call it), visitors will find a small but friendly community of people who still routinely conduct whale and caribou hunts. The land is cold, but also beautiful, with large ice-cored hills called pingos cropping up in the frigid ocean near the shore. There aren’t many hotels or restaurants in Tuktoyaktuk, so visitors tend to head back to Inuvik after exploring the town and dipping their toes in the Arctic Ocean.

Saskatchewan: Regina to Moose Jaw

Moose Jaw is one of Canada’s more well-known cities, not because it’s particularly big and bustling, but because of its uniquely Canadian name. The municipality leans into its reputation – it actually has dubbed itself “Canada’s Most Notorious City.” The drive from Saskatchewan’s capital city Regina is a fairly quick one at just 44 miles (71km), but it does lead drivers through some spectacular Saskatchewan farmland.

Even as Saskatchewan’s fourth-largest city Moose Jaw itself is fairly small, but it’s full of friendly Moose Javians, classic prairie architecture, parks and trails, and a series of signature murals. The city also has a series of underground tunnels that were used by Chinese railway workers fleeing persecution and bootleggers running rum during Prohibition. Finally, no visit to Moose Jaw is complete without a glimpse of Mac, who remains the world’s largest moose sculpture.

Saskatchewan: Saskatoon to Great Sand Hills

Situated in the middle of the prairie near the Alberta/Saskatchewan border, the Great Sand Hills are a series of golden sand dunes that look like they should be in the middle of a great desert. The dunes are constantly moving and the area is also a popular spot for bird watching. Those looking to make a weekend trip out of it can stay in nearby Leader, a small and charming prairie town.

Yukon: Whitehorse to Dawson City

Dawson City is worth visiting as the center of the historic Klondike gold rush. Full of museums, historic cemeteries, hiking trails, outdoor adventure, and opportunities to pan for gold, it’s one of Yukon’s key destinations. Located about halfway between the southern edge of Yukon and the Arctic Ocean, just east of the Yukon/Alaska border, Dawson is also an excellent place to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights.

Manitoba: Winnipeg to Gimli

Gimli Harbour is home to a busy marina that serves recreational boats as well as fishing vessels, which both make up an important part of the area’s economy. Gimli is also known for its robust Icelandic heritage, culminating each year in an Icelandic Festival. That Icelandic culture is also represented by the Giant Viking, a 15-foot (4.6M) fiberglass statue that has stood in Gimli since 1967.

Ontario: Toronto to Niagara

Niagara-on-the-Lake is just north of Niagara Falls and is considered to be the official headquarters of Ontario wine country. The historic town is a perfect picture of charm, with plenty of unique shops, quaint inns, renowned restaurants and well-kept gardens. There are also about 40 wineries in the area, many of which are open to visitors who tour by bike or guided bus tour.

Ontario: Toronto to Muskoka

One of Ontario’s many lakeside cottage getaways, Muskoka is just a little more than a two-hour drive north of Toronto. It sits between Georgian Bay, which is part of the Canadian side of Lake Huron, and Lake Couchiching with approximately 1,600 smaller lakes scattered in between. All of that lakeside property gives visitors plenty of opportunities to relax or play by the water.

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The town of Huntsville is the largest municipality in the Muskoka but most visitors just drive up to the region to experience the quiet of nature. While gazing at the peacefulness of the water from an Adirondack chair or going for a calming paddle in a canoe is enough for most city-dwellers, those who crave a little bit of human interaction can seek out some of the many places in the area to golf, hike, indulge in spa treatments, or go out for a gourmet meal.

Ontario: Windsor to Stratford

<p>Stratford, located on the Avon River (it’s all named after the Stratford in the UK), is best known for its Shakespearean theater festival. The city was first settled in 1828 and its rich history is apparent at every turn. While theater is Stratford’s calling card, visitors can also take in various parks and gardens or hit the self-guided Stratford Chocolate Trail to try some treats. Stratford is also the former home of Justin Bieber and fans can <a href="https://visitstratford.ca/uploads/STA_BiebMap_2019_D2.pdf">download a map</a> of the singer’s childhood haunts.</p>

Stratford, located on the Avon River (it’s all named after the Stratford in the UK), is best known for its Shakespearean theater festival. The city was first settled in 1828 and its rich history is apparent at every turn. While theater is Stratford’s calling card, visitors can also take in various parks and gardens or hit the self-guided Stratford Chocolate Trail to try some treats. Stratford is also the former home of Justin Bieber and fans can download a map of the singer’s childhood haunts.

While city dwellers in southern Ontario flock to the areas around the Great Lakes for weekend downtime, many people from Ottawa head to Lanark County for their weekend downtime. The County’s best-known municipal center is the town of Perth, located just an hour southwest of Ottawa. Originally settled in 1815, Perth is a small town, but one that’s chock full of history.

Ontario: Ottawa to Perth

Today Perth is an enchanting town full of stone buildings, many of which sit on the pretty Tay River. The area is also beloved by outdoor enthusiasts, with the Rideau Trail, a 240-mile (387km) hiking trail network running right through the center of town. Visitors can also canoe, hike, bike or camp at the nearby Murphy’s Point Provincial Park.

Quebec: Montreal to Centre-du-Québec

Visitors will find centers like Drummondville and Victoriaville in the area, but it’s the smaller rural towns that make this trip truly special. It’s easy to find local cheese-makers (like the award-winning Fromagerie du Presbytère, located in a repurposed church) cideries, cranberry bogs, sugar shacks and breweries scattered throughout the countryside, for a literal taste of traditional Quebec culture.

Quebec: Quebec City to La Mauricie National Park

<p>The natural beauty of La Mauricie is enough of an experience on its own, but the park is also near the city of Shawinigan, which sits right on the Saint-Maurice River. It’s also not far from the luxurious <a href="https://www.baluchon.com/en/">Baluchon</a> eco-tourism resort, a secluded property that features a fine dining restaurant, outdoor activities and a Nordic spa.</p>

The natural beauty of La Mauricie is enough of an experience on its own, but the park is also near the city of Shawinigan, which sits right on the Saint-Maurice River. It’s also not far from the luxurious Baluchon eco-tourism resort, a secluded property that features a fine dining restaurant, outdoor activities and a Nordic spa.

The city of St. John is actually right on the shores of the Bay of Fundy, so this weekend road trip is about exploring the Bay itself. The Bay is famous for having the highest tides on Earth, reaching to about 52 feet (16m), far beyond the global average. The Bay touches both New Brunswick and Nova Scotia and can be accessed by either province.

New Brunswick: St. John to the Bay of Fundy

The New Brunswick side of the Bay can be easily accessed from St. Martins, a 40-minute drive from St. John. From there, visitors can explore sea caves (at low tide) or go for a kayak. St. Andrews is also a good stop, with opportunities for whale-watching and seaside golfing. The famous Hopewell Rocks are also only a two-hour drive north from St. John.

Prince Edward Island: Central Coastal Drive

<p>The Green Gables Shore features PEI’s most famed sites, particularly those connected to L.M. Montgomery’s beloved Anne of Green Gables novels. The route goes through the Cavendish area, which is home to the Green Gables house as well as some key museums. The Red Sands Shore is a bit quieter and more relaxed, full of small coastal villages and cozy coves. </p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.loveexploring.com/guides/79391/prince-edward-island-top-things-to-do-where-to-stay-what-to-eat">Explore PEI with our full guide to the region</a></strong></p>

The Green Gables Shore features PEI’s most famed sites, particularly those connected to L.M. Montgomery’s beloved Anne of Green Gables novels. The route goes through the Cavendish area, which is home to the Green Gables house as well as some key museums. The Red Sands Shore is a bit quieter and more relaxed, full of small coastal villages and cozy coves.

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Cape Breton Island, a large island off the north coast of Nova Scotia, has a special place in Canadian culture, largely because of the traditional fiddle music that’s so tied to the island’s way of life. There’s no better way to see the island’s culture and stunning natural beauty than to take a drive along the Cabot Trail, a 185-mile (298km) loop that circles the northwestern part of the island.

Nova Scotia: Cabot Trail

The Cabot Trail is a spectacularly scenic drive that takes visitors through Cape Breton Highlands National Park and along the island’s dramatic coastline. The park offers plenty of opportunities to hike, but it’s just as nice to stay in the car and spot the lighthouses, coves and cliffs along the way. The Cabot Trail also attracts art lovers, with a number of small galleries and artist studios on the route.

Nova Scotia: Halifax to Lunenburg

The east coast of Nova Scotia is home to some of the most postcard-perfect towns in all of Canada, including the famously charming fishing village of Lunenburg. Founded in 1753, the town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its planned layout and traditional wooden architecture. Today Lunenburg is popular with tourists because of its history and delicious seaside seafood restaurants.

<p>The drive from Nova Scotia’s capital city of Halifax is about 62 miles (99km) and can be completed in about an hour and 15 minutes, but it’s worth making a detour to Peggy’s Cove in St. Margarets Bay. Peggy’s Point Lighthouse is probably the most photographed lighthouse in all of Canada, while the rest of the site offers a glimpse of life in a traditional Maritime fishing village. Find out more about <a href="https://www.loveexploring.com/guides/87841/explore-nova-scotia-canada-what-to-see-what-to-eat-and-where-to-stay">what to see in Nova Scotia</a>. </p>

The drive from Nova Scotia’s capital city of Halifax is about 62 miles (99km) and can be completed in about an hour and 15 minutes, but it’s worth making a detour to Peggy’s Cove in St. Margarets Bay. Peggy’s Point Lighthouse is probably the most photographed lighthouse in all of Canada, while the rest of the site offers a glimpse of life in a traditional Maritime fishing village.

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Newfoundland’s Viking Trail is a 327-mile (526km) route that starts at Deer Lake and stretches northwards up the west coast of the island into Gros Morne National Park. One of Canada’s most spectacularly rugged national parks, Gros Morne is renowned for its fjords, fossil-rich hills and unique geological formations like the Tablelands, which are favored by hikers looking to explore the forces of continental drift.

Newfoundland and Labrador: Viking Trail

<p>If Gros Morne isn’t enough, the Viking Trail continues northwards to <a href="https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/nl/meadows">L’anse aux Meadows National Historic Site,</a> located at the tip of Great Northern Peninsula. The archeological site is the only confirmed Norse encampment in all of North America, and its artifacts are estimated to be over 1,000 years old. Today the site features a recreated base camp and costumed interpreters as well as original artifacts.</p>

If Gros Morne isn’t enough, the Viking Trail continues northwards to L’anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, located at the tip of Great Northern Peninsula. The archeological site is the only confirmed Norse encampment in all of North America, and its artifacts are estimated to be over 1,000 years old. Today the site features a recreated base camp and costumed interpreters as well as original artifacts.

Heading south from St. John’s, drivers can take a circular loop around the bottom part of the Avalon Peninsula. The 194-mile (312km) Irish Loop leads drivers through prime seabird and whale watching territory, where tours take off from the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve in search of humpback and minke whales. There are also ample hiking trails in the area, for those who would prefer to stop and explore the craggy shoreline by foot.

Newfoundland: Irish Loop

<p>As they travel towards the bottom of the peninsula, visitors will find Ferryland, one of the oldest European settlements in North America, where archeologists have found remnants of homes built in the 17th century. Fans of more recent history will also want to stop at the Cape Race lighthouse, which received the distress call from the <a href="https://www.loveexploring.com/gallerylist/72633/secrets-of-the-titanic-life-onboard-the-worlds-most-famous-ship">doomed Titanic in 1912</a>. </p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.loveexploring.com/galleries/72454/canadas-most-adorable-small-towns-and-villages-to-visit-in-2021?page=1">Discover Canada's most beautiful small towns and villages</a></strong></p>

As they travel towards the bottom of the peninsula, visitors will find Ferryland, one of the oldest European settlements in North America, where archeologists have found remnants of homes built in the 17th century. Fans of more recent history will also want to stop at the Cape Race lighthouse, which received the distress call from the doomed Titanic in 1912 .

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Preventing Window Strikes

The following information is from the Cornell All About Birds website.

Window strikes are something you should be aware of and try to prevent; you have an added responsibility if you feed wild birds in your backyard. Start by identifying dangerous windows. Large picture windows or a pair of windows at right angles to each other on the corner of a house or other building are usually the worst culprits. Go outside near your feeders and look at your windows from a bird’s point of view. If you see branches or sky reflected in or through the glass, that’s what the birds will see, too.

Try some of these ideas to make your windows safer:

Cover the glass on the outside with window screening or netting at least 2-3 inches from the glass, taut enough to bounce birds off before they can hit the glass. This can be extremely effective. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology installed crop netting—the kind used to keep birds away from fruit trees—in front of a large picture window next to our bird-feeding garden. The result? No more dead and injured birds. Small-mesh netting is best—ours is 5/8″ (1.6 cm) in diameter—so if birds do fly into it they won’t get their heads or bodies entangled but will bounce off unharmed. You can mount the netting on a frame, such as a storm-window frame, for easy installation and removal.
Cover the glass with a one-way transparent film that permits people on the inside to see out, but makes the window appear opaque on the outside. You can find information about the best available products on the Fatal Light Awareness Program website. Make sure these kinds of products are mounted on the OUTSIDE of the glass.
Place a wooden grille or vertical tape strips on the outside of the glass, set not more than 10 cm apart, or mark the glass with soap or permanent paint in the same way. (The inks in most markers usually degrade in sunlight very quickly.)
Install external shutters and keep them closed when you’re not in the room or taking advantage of the light or view. (These can be huge energy savers, too!)
Install external sun shades or awnings on windows, to block the reflection of sunlight.
On new construction or when putting in new windows, consider double-hung windows, which have the screen on the outside of the glass. Alternatively, you might be able to ask your contractor to construct the window so the glass angles downward and doesn’t reflect sky and trees. Unfortunately, in some cases this may void the warranty on the window.
Put decals, stickers, sun catchers, mylar strips, or other objects on the outside surface of the window. These are only effective when spaced very closely—no more than the span of a large hand between them. The design of a decal or sticker is immaterial. Hawk silhouette stickers are probably no more or less useful than any others. Some stickers sold in bird-feeding stores are colored in the ultraviolet spectrum—these appear transparent to our eyes but are visible to birds. Remember: placing just one or two window stickers on a large window is not going to prevent collisions—they must cover most of the glass with the spaces between too narrow for birds to fly through.
Keep the slats only half open on interior vertical blinds
Relocate feeders and other attractants. Without changing your window, you might be able to reduce mortality, at least by resident birds, by moving your feeders and birdbaths to new locations. Bird strikes are significantly more likely to be fatal when they take off far enough away from the window to be flying at top speed when they hit. When feeders are placed within 3 feet of window glass, or affixed to the window or frame, birds may still fly into it, but seldom with enough force to injure themselves.
Avoid visual paths to sky and greenery. Bright windows on the opposite wall from your picture window may give the illusion of an open path to the other side. Closing a window shade or a door between rooms can sometimes solve this situation.

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2 people were killed in vehicle explosion at U.S.-Canada border ...
A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: In the middle of the Thanksgiving travel rush, a crash along the U.S. border with Canada yesterday put people on alert from the White House to Ottawa. A speeding vehicle went ...
Watch: Dartmouth police video shows man punching and shattering car window
February 21, 2022. 5. A video posted by the Dartmouth Police Department Monday shows disturbing footage of what they say is a road rage incident in which a suspect punched a car window, smashing ...
Calgary parking lot rage: Man punches through vehicle window
Last Updated Aug 16, 2022 12:58:49 PM. Calgary police say they are looking for a man who was captured on video punching through a woman's vehicle window in a grocery store parking lot. Video taken Friday by a woman in the parking lot of the Real Canadian Superstore on Country Village Road NE appeared to show a man punch and shatter the front ...
Italy shocked by man who took selfie after Canadian tourist hit by
Italians are outraged after a man took a selfie as emergency officials aided a woman who was hit by a train. The 83-year-old woman, who is from Canada, was hit by a passing train on May 26 when ...
These Seven Bird Species are Most Likely to Collide with Windows
Photo by Glenn Bartley. 1. White-throated Sparrow. The White-throated Sparrow has the unfortunate distinction of being the most common bird to hit windows in Toronto, Chicago, and Manhattan. Its high population numbers and gregarious nature are likely two big reasons for its frequent-collider status.
Woman arrested in hit-run of Canadian visitor attending Ultra
A stripper is accused of a hit-and-run crash that critically injured a Canadian tourist who was attending the Ultra Music Festival in Miami.According to an affidavit released Monday night, 26-year-…
Bird deaths: Millions killed from striking buildings, windows
Published April 5, 2022 5:00 a.m. PDT. Share. An unintended but fatal flaw in the design of building glass has contributed to the deaths of millions of birds in Canada and across North America ...
Frequently asked questions on Bird collisions with glass windows
Window collisions are a significant threat to migratory birds. In Canada, window collisions kill 16 to 42 million birds a year. In the United States, collisions kill 365 to 988 million birds per year. It is one of the top sources of human-caused bird mortality, despite being easily preventable. Most birds die on impact, but even birds who ...
Incredible Canadian Road Trips You Can Do In One Weekend
Whistler itself is a world-famous tourist destination beloved by winter sports enthusiasts, but there are other points of interest in between Vancouver and the mountain resort town.
Preventing Window Strikes
Try some of these ideas to make your windows safer: Cover the glass on the outside with window screening or netting at least 2-3 inches from the glass, taut enough to bounce birds off before they can hit the glass. This can be extremely effective. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology installed crop netting—the kind used to keep birds away from ...
How the coronavirus pandemic has put Canadian tourism in 'survival mode
Tourism hit new traffic records in 2019, and the province estimates that approximately 1.6 million visitors generated roughly $505 million in revenue. More on Lifestyle Counterfeit eclipse glasses ...