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Ontario Railway Crossings Among Country’s 25 Worst

Four Ontario railroad crossings have been identified among the 25 most accident-prone railway crossings in the country. A CBC News investigation to determine the 25 most dangerous crossings found significant design flaws throughout Canada. Ontario railroad crossings included on the list are: St. George Street in London Wilson Street in Woodstock Oakwood Street in Ingersoll... Read More

BIAWE Sports and Sparkle Gala

Saturday, April 9, Greg Monforton & Partners was the Title Sponsor of the third annual Sports and Sparkle Gala hosted by the Brain Injury Association of Windsor and Essex (BIAWE).  Money raised from this event allows BIAWE to significantly grow its programming. This event also serves as a celebration of the entire “team:” survivors, family,... Read More

King of Guac – You Gotta Eat Here!

Greg Monforton & Partners is honoured to sponsor the third annual King of Guac – You Gotta Eat Here! event benefiting the Brain Injury Association of Windsor & Essex County (BIAWE). This fun and unique event will raise funds to support BIAWE’s Helmets on Kids program, which provides helmets for children who are not able... Read More

Healing to the Beat

Greg Monforton & Partners is pleased to support the 5th Annual Healing to the Beat fundraiser benefiting the oncology unit of Windsor Regional Hospital. The event will be held at the Fogolar Furlan Club on Saturday, April 16 and will include live music and a delicious pizza buffet. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show... Read More

Detroit Tigers Opening Game Ticket Sweepstakes!

UPDATE: Congratulations to our winner Derrick Patterson of Lasalle. He is taking his 9 year old daughter (a grade 4 student at Monseigneur Caron School on Lasalle) to the Tigers home opener. Enjoy the game!! And thanks to all of you who entered the draw. Dozens of you love your baseball. Go Tigers!! Greg Monforton... Read More

Brad Robitaille Identifies New Amherstburg Waffle Destination

Brad Robitaille, co-founder of Greg Monforton & Partners and managing partner of the firm, was named in a recent CBC News article and segment of “Food with Jonathan Pinto.” Each week, the segment features some of the tastiest food in the region. Robitaille recommended that Windsor Morning’s Jonathan Pinto check out the popular yeast waffles... Read More

Driver Distraction is Leading Factor in Accident Deaths

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has confirmed that 2015 marked the third consecutive year that distracted driving was the leading cause of death in car accidents. Driver distraction outnumbered all other causes of accidents once again. According to OPP, 69 people died in distracted driving accidents in 2015, compared to 61 speed-related deaths, 51 deaths caused... Read More

Leamington to Move Forward with Paving County Rd 18 Shoulders

According to Leamington’s mayor, the town will move forward with plans to pave the shoulders of County Road 18 with or without the county council’s cooperation. Mayor Jon Paterson has asked the county council to share the $98,000 cost required to pave dangerous shoulders on the county road. Despite the County Wide Active Transportation System... Read More

Fatal Bicycle Accident in Leamington

A 34-year-old Leamington cyclist died after a collision with a minivan on County Road 31 on March 17. According to Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the accident happened around 10:30 p.m. in the Leamington area just south of Highway 3. Police believe the man was riding his bicycle northbound on County Road 31, when he was... Read More

Edmonton Bringing Awareness to Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian safety is a growing concern for residents in Edmonton. Nine pedestrians have been hit by cars since the start of December. Harry Brar, a local driving examiner, takes his job personally. Whenever a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle, he is reminded of his relative who was killed by a hit and run driver,... Read More