Wednesday October 15, 2014 – 10am
Posted Oct 15, 2014 02:29:23 PM.
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10:00- Calls for mandatory truck driver safety training
Karl Evers, Cambridge truck driver
To get a truck licence in Ontario, drivers are not required to take extensive safety training. And Cambridge truck driver Karl Evers says it’s a recipe for disaster. He says trucking is becoming a penny-pinching, corner-cutting industry that puts safety on the back burner. “Back in the ’80s, truck drivers were making the same amount as teachers. Now, an average teacher’s wage is about $90,000 a year and a truck driver’s average wage is $45,000 to $55,000,” Evers said. “If you’re not going to keep up with the standard of pay, eventually you’re going to lose your standard of quality of workers coming into that field. And that’s the major problem. You get what you pay for.” Evers, 34, makes $18 an hour driving for Canada Cartage. That’s the same wage he got 10 years ago when he became a trucker. To try to make more money, some trucking companies put off repairs, Evers said. Some drivers, worried they might lose their job, keep quiet about safety problems. Some truckers take back roads to avoid inspection stations. Ontario Trucking Association spokesperson Marco Beghetto disagrees. Most companies and drivers take safety seriously, he said. “I can tell you that statistically the industry has never been safer,” Beghetto said.
10:30- Day 3 of Thanksgiving leftovers
Darryl Fletcher, Chef D on Rogers TV
After sitting down for your favourite festive fall meal, you may find yourself overwhelmed by a large amount of turkey leftovers. Never fear! Just remember: you’re not alone. But before you gobble up what’s left in the fridge, here are some creative turkey (or tofurkey) recipes to get you through the next few days. For when you’re looking for a light lunch…
Turkey Soup Turkey Sandwich Turkey Pot Pie Turkey Fajitas / Turkey Tacos Turkey Chili Turkey Casserole Turkey Lasagna.
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