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Four Laning BC Highway 1: Your Questions Answered
by tranbceditor on July 21, 2021 at 9:15 pm
If you’ve driven in British Columbia, chances are pretty good you’ve been on the Trans-Canada Highway. It’s the primary east-west connection through our beautiful province, our main gateway to the rest of Canada, and a The post Four Laning BC […]
Take the BC Transportation Survey –Tell Us How to Make Travel Better
by tranbceditor on July 5, 2021 at 4:37 pm
We’d like you to tell us how to make transportation better, by taking our BC Transportation Survey The survey helps us know what areas to focus on to make road travel in BC better, and The post Take the BC Transportation Survey –Tell Us How to […]
Current Emergency Highway Advisories and Resources
by tranbceditor on July 1, 2021 at 6:00 pm
Visit this page for detailed information about highway travel disruptions during emergency situations like flooding or fire. DriveBC is the most current source of highway conditions. Travelers are encouraged to follow @DriveBC on Twitter. Visit […]

Travel concerns surrounding mixed and matched COVID-19 vaccines
by Julia Foy on July 28, 2021 at 5:30 am
Canadians were told to take the first vaccine offered to them, and that is exactly what millions of us did. But now we are learning mix and match vaccinations aren’t recognized in many countries, including the U.S. Julia Foy has more on this unforeseen pandemic challenge.
City councilor demands more information from Delta PD over scandal involving chief’s wife
by Catherine Urquhart on July 28, 2021 at 3:27 am
A Delta city councillor is demanding more answers about what happened behind the scenes at the Delta Police Department while it responded to a scandal involving the chiefs wife. Catherine Urqhart has the details.
City councillor demands answers from Delta police over handling of scandal involving chief’s wife
by Catherine Urquhart on July 28, 2021 at 2:21 am
A Delta city councillor is demanding answers on what happened at the Delta Police Department while it responded to a scandal involving the chief's wife.

Simone Biles withdraws from all-around gymnastics competition at Tokyo Olympics
by Sean Boynton on July 28, 2021 at 6:33 am
USA Gymnastics said Biles' withdrawal was made "after further medical evaluation" for the 24-year-old superstar gymnast to "focus on her mental health."
City councillor demands answers from Delta police over handling of scandal involving chief’s wife
by Catherine Urquhart on July 28, 2021 at 2:21 am
A Delta city councillor is demanding answers on what happened at the Delta Police Department while it responded to a scandal involving the chief's wife.
Canada’s Penny Oleksiak wins record 6th Olympic medal at Tokyo Summer Games
by Sean Boynton on July 28, 2021 at 1:46 am
The bronze medal in the 200-metre freestyle swim makes Oleksiak the most decorated Canadian athlete to ever compete at the Summer Games.

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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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Amazon denies reports that it may accept bitcoin as payment by end of 2021
on July 27, 2021 at 2:31 pm
"Notwithstanding our interest in the space, the speculation that has ensued around our specific plans for cryptocurrencies is not true," said a spokesperson from Amazon.
Bitcoin price jumps amid rumours Amazon might accept crypto payments
on July 26, 2021 at 1:31 pm
Bitcoin rose as far as 12.5 per cent to hit US$39,850, its highest since mid-June during the Asia session, while ether hit a three-week peak of US$2,344.
Brookfield confident in offer for Inter Pipeline after Pembina terminates rival bid
on July 26, 2021 at 1:08 pm
The move follows Inter Pipeline's board advising that it would no longer recommend that shareholders support the deal after rival Brookfield upped its hostile bid.

Municipalities Empowered to Ban Single-Use Plastics
on July 27, 2021 at 9:14 pm
Municipalities throughout the province can now move more quickly to prevent plastics from polluting their communities. Under new rules, local governments can institute bans on plastic bags and certain single-use plastics without provincial approval.
CIty of Penticton, Penticton Indian Band Release Joint Statement After Meeting to Discuss Mutual Interests
on July 26, 2021 at 3:30 pm
Topics discussed included the introduction of a land acknowledgement at Penticton City Council meetings, servicing agreements, possibilities for transit expansion, river channel maintenance and creek restoration and naturalization. The City and Band have committed to quarterly meetings to move […]
City or Courtenay and CUPE Local 556 Ratify New Collective Agreement
on July 23, 2021 at 3:43 pm
The agreement includes a $0.68 wage increase for unionized employees effective January 1, 2021, with two per cent annually in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Penny Oleksiak becomes most decorated Canadian Summer Olympian after bronze finish in 200m freestyle
on July 28, 2021 at 1:48 am
Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak has won a bronze medal in the women's 200-metre freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics.
Former U.S. airman sentenced to 45 months for leaking top-secret drone info
on July 28, 2021 at 1:33 am
A former U.S. Air Force intelligence analyst who once helped find targets for deadly U.S. drone strikes was sentenced to 45 months in prison for leaking top-secret details about the program.
'Now is the time' for students aged 12 to 17 to get vaccinated before school, expert says
on July 27, 2021 at 11:10 pm
With September around the corner, some doctors are urging parents of children aged 12 to 17 to get vaccinated in time to build full immunity before school starts again.

Queen bed
on July 28, 2021 at 7:33 am
Selling in $100. Bed is in good condition no stains. Selling as soon as possible.
MacBook Pro 13inch
on July 28, 2021 at 7:28 am
Used MacBook, runs perfectly, only down side is the little dent on the side, no hardware or software problems, just the case got a bit bent.
Vancouver Reseller Online Auction - Findlay Street(Aug.03)
on July 28, 2021 at 7:27 am
WHAT IS IN THIS AUCTION? This online auction features Sterling, Gold & Gemstone Jewelry, Bavarian china, Cufflinks, Canadian Airforce buttons, Costume jewelry, Jewelry making supplies, Beas, ...
Nintendo 2DS (cracked screen)
on July 28, 2021 at 7:27 am
It worked great before the screen cracked. Console only, nothing else included. I'm asking $10 firm. I'm located in Parksville.

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