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Coroners Service confirms identities of plane crash victims

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identities of three persons who died in the crash of a small airplane near Peachland on May 13, 2012. read more

Families Transportation Thursday, May 17, 2012 12:10 PM

First of 30 new webcams go live at Kootenay Lake ferry

The first of 30 new webcams to be installed this year on the DriveBC network are now live, giving motorists a real-time view of traffic queues, weather and road conditions at the Kootenay Lake ferry terminals. read more

Economy Families Transportation Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10:15 AM

$3.7 million to improve Highway 1 and Highway 23

Resurfacing work will be done this year on Highway 1 and Highway 23 in the Revelstoke area, to improve the safety and ride along these important highway corridors. read more

Economy Families Transportation Tuesday, May 15, 2012 10:00 AM

Regulation fuels B.C.'s natural gas transportation sector

The greenhouse gas reduction regulation will help diversify and increase the market for natural gas in British Columbia's transportation sector as well as deliver on our Natural Gas Strategy, announced Minister of Energy and Mines Rich Coleman. read more

Economy Environment Transportation Tuesday, May 15, 2012 9:45 AM

Over $13 million to improve safety and travel on Hwy 3

Four projects valued at $13 million will get underway this year, improving safety and travel for residents, visitors and commercial drivers on Highway 3 in the West Kootenay, Similkameen and Upper Fraser Valley. read more

Economy Families Transportation Monday, May 14, 2012 10:00 AM

$1.2 million for new bridge near Lake Cowichan

Work is scheduled to begin this summer to replace the Upper Harris Bridge between Lake Cowichan and Port Renfrew, improving the safety and reliability of this Harris River crossing. The bridge is located about 30 km southeast of Lake Cowichan along the Pacific Marine Circle Route. A new two-lane structure will replace the old single-lane bridge. read more

Economy Families Transportation Thursday, May 10, 2012 1:30 PM

Changes to Coastal Ferry Act set new course for ferries

In response to the independent BC Ferry Commissioner's review, today government introduced amendments to the Coastal Ferry Act. read more

Economy Transportation Wednesday, May 9, 2012 2:12 PM

Justice reform strengthened by traffic ticket changes

B.C.'s proposed new approach to driving-related tickets will be key to B.C.'s justice reform strategy, freeing up court resources for higher priorities while enhancing road safety. read more

Economy Families Transportation Monday, May 7, 2012 4:38 PM

Legislation improves Metro Vancouver's transit system

The Province is giving new powers to TransLink to go after people who steal transit rides and is strengthening the organization's governance model. read more

Economy Families Transportation Monday, May 7, 2012 1:53 PM

$24 million for Peace River North highways and side roads

Families will benefit from a provincial investment of $24 million in highways and roads in Peace River North this year, creating local jobs and improving the condition and safety of roads in the region. read more

Economy Transportation Friday, May 4, 2012 3:30 PM

Fencing projects to protect motorists and livestock

Approximately 100 km of fencing will be installed this year to prevent livestock from straying onto B.C. highways and railroads, as part of the Province's $10-million highway and railroad livestock fencing plan. read more

Economy Transportation Friday, May 4, 2012 2:30 PM

Life-saving impaired driving law amended to address ruling

The Province is introducing changes to the review process for immediate roadside prohibitions (IRPs), to safeguard the life-saving benefits of its impaired driving law while addressing a recent court ruling. read more

Families Transportation Thursday, May 3, 2012 1:44 PM

Road-widening contract awarded for Evergreen Line

Another early construction project for the Evergreen Line rapid transit project is underway to lay the groundwork for major construction and keep construction on schedule. read more

Economy Transportation Thursday, May 3, 2012 12:30 PM

BC Coroners Service confirms identity of deceased driver

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of the driver of a pickup truck involved in a single-vehicle crash on the Coquihalla Highway on April 29, 2012. read more

Families Transportation Thursday, May 3, 2012 11:00 AM

Coroners Service releases panel report on aviation deaths

The BC Coroners Service has released 19 recommendations aimed at preventing future fatal accidents involving small commercial seaplanes along the British Columbia coast. read more

Families Transportation Tuesday, May 1, 2012 11:30 AM

First Cariboo Connector Phase 2 project goes to tender

The first of nine new Cariboo Connector four-laning projects on Highway 97 is going to tender this week. read more

Economy Families Transportation Tuesday, May 1, 2012 10:00 AM

Province rolls out new motorcycle laws

To mark the beginning of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, the Province is announcing new safety regulations aimed at improving road safety and reducing motorcycle deaths, injuries and crashes. read more

Families Transportation Monday, April 30, 2012 10:15 AM

"Know Before You Go" this spring

Spring rains combined with melting snowpacks and rising streams can affect road and highway conditions. read more

Families Transportation Friday, April 27, 2012 3:40 PM

Thirteen new DriveBC webcams for South Coast and Island

The Province is adding 30 web cameras to its DriveBC network this year, giving motorists more opportunities to check real-time traffic, road and weather conditions as they plan their trips. Thirteen of these will be on the South Coast and Vancouver Island. read more

Economy Families Transportation Wednesday, April 25, 2012 9:33 AM

Six new DriveBC webcams for Northern B.C.

The Province is adding 30 web cameras to its DriveBC network this year, giving motorists more opportunities to check real-time traffic, road and weather conditions as they plan their trips. Six of these will be in Northern B.C. read more

Economy Families Transportation Wednesday, April 25, 2012 9:32 AM