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• Alberta man nabbed for speeding in B.C. told RCMP he was trying to avoid an elk

  An Alberta man now faces a speeding ticket and the costs associated with both a tow truck and seven-day vehicle impound in B.C. after he was caught going 160 km/h in a 100 zone.

  Crime

  Jan 12
• Person killed after being struck by a train in Langley

  Langley RCMP said that on Jan. 8, around 7:55 p.m., they received a report of a collision between a pedestrian and a train near 206 Street and 98 Avenue in Langley.

  Traffic

  Jan 9
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• Some B.C. highways in North Coast reopen after closures due to flooding

  DriveBC said Highway 16 has reopened after heavy rains caused flooding in the area, with the main road access to Prince Rupert among the pathways cut off.

  Traffic

  Dec 31, 2025
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• Family of woman seriously injured in Highway 1 crash says life can change in a moment

  One person died in the collision on Monday, which involved three vehicles and happened around 7:15 a.m. in the westbound lanes just before the 176th Street exit in Surrey.

  Traffic

  Dec 24, 2025
• With Highway 3 still closed, visits to Manning Park Resort down 80%, manager says

  The Ministry of Highways says Highway 3 is expected to reopen on an interim alignment between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day and the resort is hoping the earlier the better.

  Weather

  Dec 23, 2025
• Highways closed, BC Ferries busy as holiday travel season continues

  Highway 3 between Hope and Princeton remains closed due to multiple damaged sites from the atmospheric river a few weeks ago as crews continue repairs.

  Traffic

  Dec 23, 2025
• Fatal head-on Monday crash closes Highway 1 in Surrey, 3 vehicles involved

  'This collision was immediately and obviously serious, and that caused a complete shutdown of the highway,' Cpl. Michael McLaughlin with BC Highway Patrol said.

  Traffic

  Dec 22, 2025
• Highway 3 remains closed indefinitely due to storm damage

  Highway 3 between Hope and Manning Park has been closed due to major damage caused by a series of atmospheric rivers that began on Dec. 10.

  Traffic

  Dec 18, 2025
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• Frustration over flooding closing Highway 1 in Abbotsford, with no federal funding in sight

  Following the flooding in 2021, the highway was closed for about a week and the provincial and federal governments promised to provide funding to upgrade infrastructure.

  Traffic

  Dec 16, 2025
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• Highways proactively closed due to heavy rain across B.C.’s South Coast

  B.C.'s provincial government is warning commuters on Monday that routes are at risk of flooding and some road closures could occur.

  Traffic

  Dec 15, 2025
• Photos show Highway 3 destruction from atmospheric river: 23 damaged sites

  Photos provided by the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure shows the devastation along Highway 3 caused by the atmospheric river this week.

  Traffic

  Dec 12, 2025
• Highway 1 east of Golden, B.C. closed due to crash, snowy weather

  The Golden-Field RCMP said the accident happened at 6:22 a.m. when a semi truck and trailer spun out and crossed the barrier, blocking all four lanes of Highway 1.

  Traffic

  Dec 10, 2025
• Here’s how traffic in Canadian cities fared against the world’s worst

  Some of Canada's biggest cities are among the world's worst for traffic congestion, according to a new report. Though none cracked the top 10 or even the top 20.

  Economy

  Dec 4, 2025
• Heavy snow causes chaos on the roads in southern Alberta

  It was chaos on many streets and roads Monday morning after a heavy band of snow fell over an area stretching from southeastern B.C. into Saskatchewan.

  Environment

  Nov 24, 2025
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• WestJet weight cap on power wheelchairs leaves some Canadians grounded, advocates say

  Travelers and advocates say a rule at WestJet Airlines that prevents passengers from traveling with some wheelchairs is discriminating against people living with a disability.

  Consumer

  Nov 18, 2025
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• Richmond road rage incident that caused car to flip caught on dashcam video

  RCMP said that on Remembrance Day, just before noon at No. 5 Road and Blundell Road, two drivers got out of their vehicles and had a physical altercation.

  Crime

  Nov 14, 2025
• Maple Ridge crash victim identified as local hockey coach who ‘cared about everyone’

  The Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey Association confirmed the passing of Martin Hak in a social media post on Monday. The crash happened in Maple Ridge on Sunday evening.

  Traffic

  Nov 10, 2025
• Lamborghini owner faces steep fines in B.C. for driving without winter tires

  A man in British Columbia is facing steep fines after driving his Lamborghini Huracán at high speeds on a highway without winter tires.

  Traffic

  Oct 22, 2025
• Several injured after SUV crashes into medical building on Vancouver’s Main Street

  Vancouver police said a collision caused an SUV to go into a medical office on the corner of that intersection after the driver attempted to cross Main Street.

  Traffic

  Oct 17, 2025
• Subsidiary of Greyhound bus hoping to service Okanagan communities again

  German-owned FlixBus, which bought out Greyhound after it pulled out of Canada entirely in 2021, is asking local municipalities for support as it looks to expand its operations.

  Traffic

  Oct 16, 2025
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• Woman pushing child in a stroller struck by car in busy Vancouver intersection

  Mat Vanstone lives nearby. He says the intersection at West 16th Avenue and Willow Street is one of the busiest pedestrian intersections in the city.

  Traffic

  Oct 14, 2025
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• Semi-truck driver detained for impaired driving following Abbotsford crash

  The crash happened just after 8 p.m. near the Whatcom Road exit, with a truck flipping its load onto the road. Police said that no one was injured.

  Traffic

  Sep 30, 2025
• Coquihalla Highway closed again due to vehicle fire south of Merritt

  Drive BC said due to the wildfire remaining in the area, no stopping is allowed along the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt.

  Traffic

  Sep 5, 2025
• Employees at Hullo Ferries in B.C. holding strike vote this weekend

  Unionized employees of Hullo ferries that operates between Nanaimo and Vancouver are taking a strike vote but the dispute is not expected to disrupt travel this weekend.

  Traffic

  Aug 30, 2025
• Highway 1 reopens after jack-knifed semi snarls traffic east of Chilliwack

  The freeway was closed to westbound traffic between Annis Road and Exit 135 on Friday morning, after a semi-truck jackknifed and struck a passenger vehicle.

  Traffic

  Aug 29, 2025