Tag: Road Safety

Wet Road Safety Tips

Police are reminding drivers to be extra safe on the roads as more rain is expected in the region. RCMP...

BC to impose strong penalties for distracted driving

It's going to cost repeat "distracted drivers" a lot more to continue their high risk behaviour. BC's Attorney General...

Halloween Safety Tips from ICBC

Halloween is next Tuesday, but a number of celebrations take place this weekend. ICBC is offering up some safety tips...

The Safety Benefits of Winter Tires

Winter tires are now needed to drive on certain BC roads. ICBC's Joanna Linsangan says some highways on Vancouver Island...

ICBC says distracted driving causes more deaths in B.C. than impaired driving

ICBC is campaigning against distracted driving. New numbers from the insurance corporation show that close to 80 people still don't...

Bike to Work Week and Cyclist Safety

Today is the start of Bike to Work Week in communities across the province. With more bikes on the roads,...

ICBC preps for long weekend

Roads are expected to be busy with the unofficial start of the summer road trip season this long weekend. Lindsay...

Keeping an eye out for motorcyclists

ICBC is urging drivers and riders to keep an eye out for each other. May is Motorcycle Awareness Month...

RCMP offer spring vehicle safety tips

Police are asking residents to make sure their car is in tip-top shape before heading out on a spring...

Powell River Fire reminds residents on dangers of distracted driving

Powell River Fire is asking drivers to focus on driving while behind the wheel. Deputy Chief Rocky Swanson says...

ICBC Road Safety Rep speaks to students at Brooks Secondary

A man paralyzed in a car crash told his story to students at Brooks Secondary School early Wednesday. Kevin Brooks...

ICBC offering road safety tips for Family Day weekend

If you're planning on heading out for the long weekend, ICBC is asking drivers to use extra caution. Last...

Crews again reminding drivers to slow down and pull over

Emergency personnel are reminding drivers to be aware of crews working on the side of roads. Cumberland Fire Chief Mike...

RCMP reminding drivers of road safety

Mounties are reminding drivers to use extra caution with the winter weather hitting the region. Constable Rob Gardner says it's...

ICBC urging drivers to take extra caution in stormy weather

With Environment Canada suggesting Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast may see some snow this week, ICBC is offering...

National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims

Today  is the National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims. In each of the past two years, about 290...
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First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Prices see little movement as Vancouver Island real estate turns to buyers’ market

The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board recorded 13 per cent fewer home sales in September than a year earlier, while benchmark prices remained relatively stable.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents can take part in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill this week.
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