Tag: DriveBC

DriveBC unveils updated platform in time for summer travel season

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 19, 2025

The province unveiled a streamlined website Thursday where drivers can check road and weather conditions on provincial highways.

Motorists encouraged to keep winter tires on this spring

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff - March 18, 2025

With spring bringing warmer temperatures to the Kootenays, motorists may be tempted to take off their winter tires; however,...

Drivers encouraged to give space to roadside workers

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff - January 29, 2025

For this winter season, make sure to give room to BC roadside workers while driving. That comes from Road Safety...

Road Safety at Work offers tips for safe driving in the Kootenays

Transit My Kootenay Now Staff - December 3, 2024

Road Safety at Work are offering tips to stay safe while driving on the Kootenays this holiday season. The organization...

BC’s winter tire law comes into effect next week

Transit Storrm Lennie - September 26, 2024

Despite being just a few days into fall, Road Safety at Work is urging motorists to ensure their vehicles...

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B.C. tourism industry bracing for peak-season cancellations due to Air Canada strike

Provincial August 18, 2025

Tourism operators in B.C. are bracing for a possible financial hit after the union representing about 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants defied a back-to-work order.

Fixing Rossland retaining walls could cost $22M

City of Rossland August 18, 2025

A consultant's report suggests three Rossland retaining walls need to be replaced immediately.

Robson wildfire under control

Wildfires August 18, 2025

The BC Wildfire Service has pegged the fire at 0.03 hectares and says it is suspected to be human-caused.

Arrest made in Crescent Valley break-in

Crime August 15, 2025

A woman suspected in a break and enter was arrested in Nakusp after images circulated on social media.

School officials say B.C.’s new safety policies should come with provincial funding

Provincial August 15, 2025

B.C. school officials say the province’s move to require AEDs and naloxone kits in all public schools is a positive step, but some are concerned about a lack of provincial funding to support the requirements.

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