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A national campaign aimed at making Canada's roads the safest in the world starts tomorrow. Canada Road Safety Week is a police initiative designed to remind people that an essential part of the enforcement component is to save lives and reduce injuries on the road.

The organizer of the Calgary Motorcycle Awareness Ride says some of the funds raised this year will go to help the people affected by the Fort McMurray wildfires. "We are Albertans and they are Albertans and that is what Albertans are about," Mick Cawthorn said.

On Sunday, the Fox Valley HOG chapter held its 17th annual fundraising ride with all the proceeds benefiting the recreation fund at King Veterans Home. It's a sight you don't see everyday. "We just love supporting our vets," said Dennis Moore, the event coordinator.

Just days after visionary builder Michael Czysz passed away, losing his long battle with cancer, it is with sadness that we have to announce another big loss in the motorcycling world. Rob Harris was the founder, owner, and Editor-in-Chief of Canada Moto Guide, arguably the most important publication in Canada.

A Belding man found with Molotov cocktails in his car has been sentenced to four months in federal prison. Kevin Bert Fenton, 35, was also sentenced by U.S. District Judge Robert Jonker to two years on supervised release once the prison term ends.

For motorcycle enthusiasts, Friday the 13th is not bad luck, but a chance to get on their bikes and hit the road for Port Dover, Ontario. Almost two hours from Toronto on the shore of Lake Erie, Port Dover fills with the sounds of motorcycles as bikers from across the country gather together every “unlucky” Friday the 13th, even in the winter.

Premier helmet manufacturer Shoei and sole Canadian Shoei distributor Motovan Corporation are now the title sponsors the 2016 and 2017 Amateur Sport Bike Championship in the Mopar CSBK National motorcycle road racing tour.

British Columbia is increasing the fines for distracted driving, and introducing the possibility of other penalties as well. Currently, if convicted of distracted driving in BC, you get a $167 penalty for your first offense.

CSBK has added another pair of key sponsors for 2016, picking up two title sponsor for the Amateur Sport Bike series. Helmet manufacturer Shoei and their Canadian distributor Motovan have announced they’re backing the amateur 600 class, as well as introducing customer.

BUSINESSMAN Eddie Lim Heng Siew could not believe his luck when he won the first prize at the Moon Gate Point Five Hiking Club 20th anniversary dinner in Penang. The 53-year-old took home a SYM Bonus motorcycle worth about RM3,100 in the lucky draw.