Media Advisory — MADD Canada to Unveil New Roadside Memorial Sign Honouring Leanne Holland Brown Killed in Impaired Driving Crash

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Media Advisory -- MADD Canada to Unveil New Roadside Memorial Sign Honouring Leanne Holland Brown Killed in Impaired Driving CrashAuthor of the article:WATERLOO, Ontario, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Media are invited to attend a roadside memorial sign unveiling ceremony hosted by MADD Canada in memory of 43-year-old Leanne Holland Brown, who was tragically killed in an impaired driving crash in Waterloo.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountOn April 24, 2019, Leanne was out for a walk on her break with a friend when an impaired driver’s car, which had stopped near MacGregor Public School where Leanne and her friend were walking, quickly accelerated. Leanne and her friend leapt out of the way, but Leanne was struck. She was pronounced dead in hospital later that day.Media are invited to attend the ceremony. Interviews with special guests will be available upon request.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.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 againDate & Time:Friday, September 11, 2026 at 11 a.m.Location:32 Central St, Waterloo, ON N2L 3A6 (Just past the sign for MacGregor Public School)Guests:Dawn Regan, MADD Canada Chief Operating OfficerRepresentative of the Honourable Bardish Chagger, MP for WaterlooMayor Dorothy McCabe, City of WaterlooNigel Gordijk, Constituency Assistant, representing MPP Catherine Fife, WaterlooInspector Stephen Thomas, Detachment Commander of the Mississauga OPP DetachmentChief Mark Crowell, Police Chief, Waterloo Regional Police ServiceActing Chief Sandy van Solm, Acting Fire Chief, Waterloo Fire RescueKenneth Brown, Leanne’s husbandRoadside memorial signs are a powerful way to honour victims and to remind motorists about the tragic and lasting consequences of impaired driving. MADD Canada thanks Leanne’s husband, Kenneth Brown, for his courage, and the city of Waterloo for its support in establishing the roadside memorial sign.To RSVP for the event, contact:Chloé Piché, Regional Manager for Victim Services, Ontario and Quebec, 1-800-665-6233, ext. 237 or cpiche@madd.caArielle Nkongmeneck, MADD Canada Communications Manager, 1-800-665-6233 ext. 240 or ankongmeneck@madd.caThis advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.