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Trans-Canada Improvements (and Delays) Ahead: How You Can Be Prepared
by tranbceditor on May 12, 2021 at 5:09 pm
The Trans-Canada Highway is the primary route connecting BC to the rest of Canada and it’s getting several improvements over the coming years, as a part of our Kamloops-Alberta Four-Laning Program. Much of what makes The post Trans-Canada […]
DriveBC Agents a 24/7 Channel to BC Highway Information
by tranbceditor on May 6, 2021 at 4:15 pm
TMC agents work 24/7 to share current highway information with BC motorists via DriveBC and DriveBC’s nine Twitter accounts, and on message signs across BC. They're also a lifeline to avalanche control colleagues working in remote locations. The […]
BC Road Trip Time Machine: Highway 3 from Princeton to Creston, 1966
by tranbceditor on April 28, 2021 at 10:53 pm
History nerds – get ready! We’ve fired up the Road Trip Time Machine and pointed it at BC Highway 3 for a look at this iconic road as it was between Princeton and Creston, in The post BC Road Trip Time Machine: Highway 3 from Princeton to […]

Avalanche Canada to expand safety services in B.C. with $10 million provincial grant
by Shelby Thom on May 17, 2021 at 11:01 pm
75 per cent of all avalanche fatalities in Canada occur in B.C., according to the provincial government.
B.C. reports 1,360 new COVID-19 cases over three days, along with 14 additional deaths
on May 17, 2021 at 10:58 pm
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reports 1,360 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, May 17, and 14 related death in British Columbia. There were 443 cases from Friday to Saturday while 493 cases were reported from Saturday to Sunday, and 424 from Sunday to Monday.
Inside Victoria’s Tiny Homes Village
on May 17, 2021 at 10:58 pm
In Victoria, Tiny Homes Village is now housing people who were recently camping in city parks. The community raised more than $500,000 to fund the capital expenses for 30 transitional housing units built from repurposed shipping containers. Each 100 square foot unit has a bed and mini-fridge. There […]

Saskatchewan reviewing second-dose strategy for AstraZeneca recipients
by Roberta Bell on May 17, 2021 at 11:49 pm
AstraZeneca first-dose recipients in Saskatchewan should be eligible for a second dose next month, although the brand of COVID-19 vaccine they'll receive remains unclear.
Nova Scotia mobile home park residents concerned privacy was breached in document sent to residents
on May 17, 2021 at 11:45 pm
Krista Alford, who lives at the park, is worried that not only is the information disclosed to the 510 other homes, she now has to trust them not to breach her privacy.
New Brunswick man calls for rent control after facing $2,000-a-month increase
by Shelley Steeves on May 17, 2021 at 11:19 pm
Josh Murphy says the province needs to move quickly on implementing a cap on unreasonable rent increases so a situation like his does not happen to someone else.

Official International Auto Thrill Shows

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Official North American Auto Thrill Shows
There was a time when auto thrill shows drew larger crowds than NASCAR races. Spectators packed rickety wooden grandstands to watch daring young men in spiffy white uniforms do the “slide for life” or the “T-bone crash,” to drive cars on two wheels, or to jump cars or motorcycles from ramp to ramp.

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Canadian home sales fell 12.5% in April from record high: CREA
on May 17, 2021 at 3:06 pm
Home sales in April were still a record for the month and up 256% compared with a year ago when sales collapsed due to COVID-19.
AT&T, Discovery announce US$43B deal to create media giant
on May 17, 2021 at 1:13 pm
AT&T and Discovery said on Monday they will combine their content assets to create a standalone global entertainment and media business.
A workplace resignation boom may be looming. Here’s why
by Anne Gaviola on May 16, 2021 at 11:00 am
Whether it’s because of burnout, the need to care for family members or a desire to reskill and make a career change, a wave of resignations is in the mail.

$454,000 Granted to Support First Nations and Indigenous Communities to Bring their Ancestors and Culture Back Home
on May 17, 2021 at 4:27 pm
Province of BC and the BC Museums Association announce 2020 repatriation grants results: $454,000 to support First Nations and Indigenous communities to bring their ancestors and culture back home.
Local Government Awaress Week Declared, May 16 to 22
on May 17, 2021 at 4:19 pm
The Union of BC Municipalities, in partnership with CivicInfo BC and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, presents British Columbia Local Government Awareness Week, which runs May 16-22, 2021.
Temporary Tools Become Permanent Improvements for Local Governments
on May 13, 2021 at 11:16 pm
New legislative amendments will give local governments more flexibility to better serve communities and people, as special authorities granted during the pandemic become permanent. This includes allowing people to participate in meetings and public hearings online.

Brig.-Gen. Krista Brodie named as new national COVID-19 vaccine rollout lead
on May 17, 2021 at 10:47 pm
The federal government is passing on responsibility for steering the national logistical rollout of COVID-19 vaccines to Brig.-Gen. Krista Brodie, who The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has named the new vice-president of vaccine logistics and operations, replacing Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin.
New report investigating LGBTQ2S+ inclusivity in federal departments find gaps, 'lack of strategy'
on May 17, 2021 at 10:09 pm
A new report looking at the inclusion and treatment of LGBTQ2S+ employees within federal departments over the last year has found a 'lack of centralized strategy' for inclusion of LGBTQ2S+ people.
Canadian man sentenced to 32 months in U.S. human smuggling case
on May 17, 2021 at 8:22 pm
Canadian Srikajamukam Chelliah was sentenced to 32 months in prison in Florida for his role in a human smuggling operation.

Readings in Deviant Behavior
on May 18, 2021 at 12:02 am
Readings in Deviant Behavior 6th ed. By Alex Thio, Thomas C. Calhoun, Addrain Conyers
Fujifilm X100F Digital Camera; bday present
on May 18, 2021 at 12:02 am
This camera is $1,649+tax new! Birthday present. Only snapped a few pics. Ask any photographer - this is THE best compact camera out there and crafted of all metal to the same or better standards as ...
New Clear Quartz Necklace (The Stone of Health) - Price Reduced!
on May 18, 2021 at 12:02 am
New Clear Quartz Necklace (The Stone of Health)...never used/worn. Still in original packaging!
Dustbane backpack vacuum
on May 18, 2021 at 12:02 am
Dustbane backpack vacuum Box of excesseries 70.00

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