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Lane closures, short delays for final touches to Highway 1 in Kicking Horse Canyon

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is advising the public that final work on Phase 4 of the Kicking Horse Canyon Project will begin on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. The MOTI said drivers are advised to expect lane closures and minor delays throughout the spring. Highway 1 will be reduced to lane one in each […]

Study finds battery hub feasible for BC's Southern Interior

The federal government’s plan to phase out gas and diesel passenger vehicles by 2035 requires the Canadian economy to shift, with battery recycling at the forefront in the Lower Columbia region of BC’s Southern Interior. Economic development agency Lower Columbia Initiatives Corporation (LCIC) is leading the charge by investigating ways to further augment the region’s […]

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Province approves use of Taser 7

The Province has approved the use of Taser 7 as an intermediate weapon for all police agencies in British Columbia. The approval process for Taser 7 included convening a multi-disciplinary panel to provide advice to the director of Police Services with consideration of a range of expertise and perspectives. The panel had representatives from various organizations, such […]

Beware of speeding ticket text scam — RCMP

RCMP is advising the public of a speeding ticket text scam is making its way through the BC Interior and Vancouver Island, including Nanaimo. RCMP said people have been a text message urging drivers to deal with a speeding ticket of face court action. On Monday March 25, 2024, the Nanaimo RCMP switchboard received numerous […]

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