Tag: Vince LeBlanc

Back-to-school means back to safety

RCMP My Kootenay Now -
As students across Kootenays prepare to return to school, the local RCMP is reminding drivers to slow down, stay alert, and prioritize safety in school zones.

BC Highway Patrol targetting motorcycle safety and high-risk driving this May

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The BC Highway Patrol has launched its High-Risk Driving and Motorcycle Awareness campaign for the month of May, focusing...

Young boy dies in collision near Nancy Greene Lake

RCMP My Kootenay Now -
BC Highway Patrol has confirmed a young boy has lost his life in a car collision on Saturday morning,...

RCMP ready to light up impaired drivers this weekend

Provincial My Kootenay Now -
If you are thinking about driving impaired, be prepared to get caught. BC Highway Patrol is launching their ‘light up...

RCMP provides safety tip to pedestrians and motorists as daylight decreases

RCMP My Kootenay Now -
With decreasing daylight, the likelihood of pedestrian versus motor vehicle collisions increase, and BC Highway Patrol is warning everyone...

BC Highway Patrol launches Distracted Driver and Occupant Restraint enforcement campaign

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The BC Highway Patrol is tightening its focus on seatbelt use and distracted driving this month for its Distracted...

School is back in session, slow down

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RCMP are reminding motorists that school is back in session from today, so slow down and pay attention to...

BC Highway Patrol urges respect and responsibility following surge in collisions

RCMP Storrm Lennie -
In response to a significant spike in serious motor vehicle collisions in the region since May, the BC Highway...

BC Highway Patrol Amping Up Enforcement for Shambhala Music Festival

RCMP Storrm Lennie -
As more than 20,000 people begin to flock to the Salmo River Ranch for the 25th annual Shambhala Music...

"You need to have more patience," BC Highway Patrol urges safer driving habits

RCMP Storrm Lennie -
Vince LeBlanc of the BC Highway Patrol in Nelson is raising concerns about the increasing number of serious and...

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Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Castlegar hanging on to temporary sewer plant fix for now

City of Castlegar
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.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Tires worth more than $10,000 stolen in Castlegar

Crime
RCMP say tires and rims was stolen from a business in the 1500-block of Columbia Avenue early Wednesday.

Trail launches interactive historical walking tours

Community
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.
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