This Valentine’s Day and Family Day, Choose Love. Choose Sober Driving.

This section is Partnership Content suppliedThe content in this section is supplied by GlobeNewswire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Article contentOAKVILLE, Ontario, Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Canadians head out for dinners this Valentine’s Day and for those in provinces celebrating Family Day, MADD Canada reminds everyone to plan ahead for a sober ride home if alcohol, cannabis and/or other drugs will be part of the celebrations.Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentWhile these holidays are centered on love and connection, they can be a difficult time for those who have lost loved ones or suffered life-altering injuries. If you are planning a night out with your special someone or planning gatherings with family and friends, make sure no hearts are broken— plan ahead for a sober ride home.Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article contentArticle contentEvery year, hundreds of Canadians are killed, and thousands are injured in alcohol, cannabis and/or other drug-related crashes. These preventable tragedies leave a lasting impact on families and communities across the country. According to a recent MADD Canada survey, over 90% of Canadians view impaired driving as a serious public safety issue and want governments to do more to prevent it.Article contentTop StoriesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Article content“Behind every statistic is a family whose life has been forever changed,” said MADD Canada National President Tanya Hansen Pratt, whose mother, Beryl, was killed in an impaired driving crash in 1999. “Valentine’s Day and Family Day should be about creating memories, not mourning loved ones. The best way to show love is by making the responsible decision not to drive impaired.”Article contentTo ensure everyone always gets home safely, MADD Canada is urging all Canadians to:Article contentNever drive a car, ATV, snowmobile or any other vehicle while impaired; Always plan ahead so you know how you are getting home safely;Never get into a vehicle being operated by someone who’s impaired;Call 911 if you see a driver you suspect is impaired. Article contentArticle contentThose looking for a safe, sober and reliable ride home at the push of a button can check out Uber, MADD Canada’s Official Designated Rideshare APP. Visit uber.com/ca/en/ for more information.Article contentAbout MADD CanadaMADD Canada (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) is a national, charitable organization that is committed to stopping impaired driving and supporting the victims of this violent crime. With volunteer-driven groups in close to 100 communities across Canada, MADD Canada aims to offer support services to victims, heighten awareness of the dangers of impaired driving and save lives and prevent injuries on our roads. For more information, visit www.madd.ca.Article contentFor more information, contact:Tanya Hansen Pratt, MADD Canada National President, 705-623-3148 or thansenpratt@madd.caArielle Nkongmeneck, MADD Canada Communications Manager, 1-800-665-6233, ext. 240 or ankongmeneck@madd.caArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentTrending Trump privately weighs quitting CUSMA trade deal he negotiated Economy BlackBerry cofounder Michael Lazaridis invests in Vancouver-based AI startup Innovation Garry Marr: Say no to a free lunch for your RRSP today, expect fewer menu options at retirement Retirement Shopify shares soar in premarket trading after revenue beat Retail & Marketing The problem of the Toys 'R' Us $36-million gift card mountain Retail & Marketing Share this article in your social networkCommentsYou must be logged in to join the discussion or read more comments.Create an AccountSign in Join the Conversation Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. 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