With traffic expected to pick up over the final long weekend of summer, drivers across the Kootenays are being reminded that flashing amber lights at the roadside carry the same Slow Down, Move Over requirements as flashing emergency lights.
Drivers in the Kootenays face a heightened risk of wildlife collisions in May and June, as increased deer and elk activity coincides with seasonal changes in driving conditions, Road Safety at Work said.
Drivers may face a higher crash risk for several days after the spring time change as lost sleep builds fatigue and reduces alertness, road safety advocates warn.
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
The City of Castlegar is expected to keep using a rotary press at its south sewage treatment plant until it can come up with a long-term solution to problems at the facility.
The Trail Museum and Archives and the City of Trail have partnered with On the Spot to launch a new series of interactive walking tours and gamified scavenger hunts.