Media Advisory - CAA brings road safety partners and first responders together to urge drivers to slow down and move over. Oct 14, 2026, 10:24 ET Police, fire, paramedics, tow operators and road safety partners come together with a simple message for Ontario drivers: slow down and move over. THORNHILL, ON, Oct. 14, 2026 /CNW/ - What: Ahead of the National Slow Down, Move Over Day, CAA South Central Ontario, in partnership with the Ministry of Transportation, Canadian Towing Association, Toronto Police Service, OPP, Toronto Fire, Toronto Paramedic Services and 407 ETR have joined forces to remind Ontario drivers that slowing down and moving over is one of the simplest actions they can take to help protect tow operators, first responders and other roadside workers. Who: Teresa Di Felice, Assistant Vice President, CAA South Central Ontario, Hardeep Grewal, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transportation, Deputy Chief Robert Johnson, Toronto Police Service When: Thursday, October 15th, 2026 - media arrival at 9:30 a.m. Press conference at 10:00 a.m., with media availability afterwards. Where: Toronto Police College, 70 Birmingham St, Etobicoke, ON M8V 3W6 About CAA South Central Ontario As a leader and advocate for road safety and mobility, CAA South Central Ontario is a not-for-profit auto club which represents the interests of over 2.6 million Members. For over a century, CAA has collaborated with communities, police services and governments to help keep drivers and their families safe while travelling on our roads. SOURCE CAA South Central Ontario For further information, contact: Media Contact: Nadia Matos, Manager, External Communications, C: (416) 523-0663, E: [email protected]; Olivia Hodgkiss, Communications Specialist, C: (647) 327-0210, E: [email protected]

Here's what to know about Ontario's upcoming 100-kilometre-long trail. Sep 28, 2026 Kimia is a Toronto-based writer, reality TV addict, plant mom, and an adventurous home cook. Ontario is getting a massive new trail that will eventually stretch 100 kilometres through the GTA and surrounding region, connecting the Hills of the Headwaters in Orangeville all the way to Lake Ontario in Port Credit. The Credit Valley Trail is being developed as a continuous pathway through the watershed, with the goal of creating new recreational spaces while also restoring the region's natural habitats. The once-in-a-lifetime project is also being designed to reflect Indigenous history, knowledge, and culture in the Credit River valley, home to the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and a gathering place for many Indigenous Peoples. Each site will invite trail users to "pause, reflect, and connect - with the land, with culture, and with the voices that continue to shape this valley," according to the Credit Valley Conservation (CVC). Once complete, the trail is planned to include seven Indigenous Placemaking Sites, developed with guidance from Anishinaabe Elders and Knowledge Keepers. The latest site to receive funding is the Giigoonh (Fish) Doodem Indigenous Placemaking Site at Charles Sauriol Conservation Area in Caledon. Last week, 407 ETR announced $1.5 million in funding for the CVC and the Credit Valley Conservation Foundation (CVCF) to support the development of the site, which is expected to begin construction next year. Located along the banks of the Missinnihe (Credit River), the site will feature an interpretive trail celebrating Fish clan families while sharing Anishinaabe knowledge systems, traditions, and cultural teachings. The first Indigenous Placemaking Site along the trail, the Ajijaak (Crane) Doodem, opened at Island Lake Conservation Area in Orangeville in June 2024. "The Credit Valley Trail is one of the most ambitious conservation and community-building initiatives in our watershed. This investment demonstrates what is possible when organizations come together around a shared purpose," said Terri LeRoux, chief administrative officer at CVC. "The Credit Valley Trail will connect communities physically, culturally, and ecologically, creating experiences that inspire stewardship, belonging, and a deeper appreciation for the landscapes we share. Together, we are building a legacy that will benefit people and nature for generations." Last month, the project marked a major milestone when the CVC officially opened a new 40-metre pedestrian bridge on its Tranmer property, part of the Upper Credit Conservation Area. Located north of the Dufferin County Road 109 bridge, the structure is one of the first major infrastructure achievements for the Credit Valley Trail, and brings the region even closer to having a continuous, 100-kilometre route. So far, the CVC says 43 kilometres of the trail are already connected, with 57 kilometres remaining. The CVCF has supported the trail's development since 2020 through a 10-year fundraising campaign with a $10 million goal, reaching 65 per cent of its target thus far through corporate and community support. Looking ahead, the 407 ETR has commissioned Indigenous artist Phillip Cote to create a mural that transforms the Mississauga Road bridge on Highway 407 ETR into a "powerful visual expression of Indigenous knowledge, identity, and connection to the land." The mural will draw on the history and teachings of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and is scheduled for completion in October. Kimia afshar mehrabi, blogto. Kimia is a Toronto-based writer covering local news and businesses. Off the clock, she's a reality TV addict, self-certified plant mom, and adventurous home cook who's always trying out a new recipe.

407 ETR to advance Indigenous placemaking along the Credit Valley Trail with $1.5 million gift. Sep 25, 2026, 16:36 ET Investment will support development of the Giigoonh (Fish) Doodem Indigenous Placemaking Site in Caledon and create a new space for learning, reflection and connection MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 25, 2026 /CNW/ - Today, 407 ETR announced $1.5 million in funding for Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) and Credit Valley Conservation Foundation (CVCF) to support the development of the Giigoonh (Fish) Doodem, the second Indigenous Placemaking Site along the Credit Valley Trail. Located along the banks of the Missinnihe (Credit River) at Charles Sauriol Conservation Area in Caledon, the Giigoonh (Fish) Doodem Indigenous Placemaking Site is being developed through the leadership of the Credit Valley Trail Indigenous Roundtable and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. The space will be guided by an interpretive trail that celebrates the Fish clan families while sharing Anishinaabe knowledge systems, cultural teachings and traditions. Designed as a place of connection and learning, it will provide opportunities for gathering, reflection, cultural education and ceremony. Construction is expected to begin in 2027. "At 407 ETR, we believe the places that connect communities should also reflect and celebrate the stories that shape them," says Jose Espinosa, President & CEO, 407 ETR. "We're proud to support the second Indigenous placemaking site along the Credit Valley Trail. Together, with our partners, we're helping create a space where people can learn, reflect and deepen their understanding of Indigenous cultures, histories and connections to the land." "This transformational investment is about much more than building a trail-it is about building relationships, creating places where people can learn, gather and experience the enduring stories of this landscape, and leaving a lasting legacy for future generations," says Dayana Gomez, Executive Director, CVCF. "Through this remarkable partnership with 407 ETR, we are advancing a shared vision where conservation, Indigenous leadership and community come together to create experiences that inspire stewardship, learning and connection. Together, we are helping create one of Canada's most meaningful examples of how conservation, philanthropy and Indigenous leadership can advance reconciliation while protecting nature for generations to come." "The Credit Valley Trail is one of the most ambitious conservation and community-building initiatives in our watershed," says Terri LeRoux, Chief Administrative Officer, CVC. "This investment demonstrates what is possible when organizations come together around a shared purpose. Through our partnership with 407 ETR and the Credit Valley Conservation Foundation, we are creating healthier landscapes, stronger communities and new opportunities to celebrate Indigenous knowledge and the cultural heritage of this watershed. The Credit Valley Trail will connect communities physically, culturally and ecologically, creating experiences that inspire stewardship, belonging and a deeper appreciation for the landscapes we share. Together, we are building a legacy that will benefit people and nature for generations." "The Missinnihe, the Credit River, and the lands and waters of its watershed have sustained the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation since time immemorial and remain an integral part of who we are as a people, says Darin P. Wybenga, Heritage Interpreter, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. "Our longstanding work with Credit Valley Conservation provides an important opportunity to ensure that our history, knowledge, responsibilities and continuing relationship with these lands and waters are reflected within the Credit Valley Trail. We are grateful for this generous $1.5 million gift and for the commitment it represents. The development of the Giigoonh Indigenous placemaking site will create a meaningful place where our people can gather, share teachings and ceremony, and where visitors can learn about the enduring presence and perspectives of the Mississaugas of the Credit. Investments such as this help ensure that our stories and responsibilities to the land are carried forward for generations to come." Seven Indigeneous Placemaking Sites are planned along the Credit Valley Trail. The first, the Ajijaak (Crane) Doodem or Crane Gathering Space in CVC's Island Lake Conservation Area in Orangeville opened in June 2024 with support from 407 ETR. The Credit Valley Trail is envisioned as one of Canada's leading landscape-scale conservation initiatives. When complete, it will stretch 100 kilometres from the Hills of the Headwaters in Orangeville to Lake Ontario in Port Credit. Beyond creating new opportunities for recreation, it will protect and restore natural habitats, improve ecological connectivity, strengthen climate resilience and create spaces where Indigenous knowledge, history and culture are meaningfully reflected throughout the watershed. Fast Facts: * 407 ETR commissioned Indigenous artist Philip Cote to create a mural transforming the Mississauga Road bridge on Highway 407 ETR into a powerful visual expression of Indigenous knowledge, identity and connection to the land. The mural is inspired by the history and teachings of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and is on track for completion in October. * Since 2024, 407 ETR has supported the Little Native Hockey League tournament in Markham with $85,000 in funding and $350,000 in travel gift cards to help families move easily between tournament venues. * In June 2026, 407 ETR expanded its partnership with the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) by committing $2 million over four years to help support the restoration of 35 hectares of land in the GTA to help create and strengthen critical habitat for pollinators, including monarch butterflies and native bees. About 407 ETR Highway 407 ETR is an all-electronic open-access toll highway located in the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada. The highway spans 108 kilometres from Burlington in the west to Pickering in the east. 407 International Inc. is the sole shareholder of 407 ETR and is owned by: * Cintra Global S.E., a wholly owned subsidiary of Ferrovial S.A. (48.29%) * Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) and other institutional investors with non-controlling interests (44.20%) * Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) (7.51%) About Credit Valley Conservation Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is a local conservation authority established by the Ontario government in 1954 to protect, restore and enhance the natural environment of the Credit River Watershed. CVC creates connections between people and nature, knowledge and action. We inspire a deep appreciation for the role of nature in keeping people connected, healthy and happy. CVC is a member of Conservation Ontario. About Credit Valley Conservation Foundation Credit Valley Conservation Foundation is a registered environmental charity dedicated to protecting and conserving the lands and waters of the Credit River Watershed. The Foundation raises funds to support vital conservation initiatives and events led by Credit Valley Conservation, helping safeguard the health and well-being of the watershed, its flora and fauna, and the communities that depend on it now and for generations to come. SOURCE 407 ETR Concession Company Limited Media Contacts: 407 ETR Media Relations, [email protected]; Jamie Williams, Marketing and Communications Specialist, Credit Valley Conservation, 905-431-5772, [email protected]