Latest Traffic News
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Here’s how traffic in Canadian cities fared against the world’s worstSome 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.EconomyDec 4
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Heavy snow causes chaos on the roads in southern AlbertaIt 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.EnvironmentNov 24
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WestJet weight cap on power wheelchairs leaves some Canadians grounded, advocates sayTravelers and advocates say a rule at WestJet Airlines that prevents passengers from traveling with some wheelchairs is discriminating against people living with a disability.ConsumerNov 18
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Richmond road rage incident that caused car to flip caught on dashcam videoRCMP 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.CrimeNov 14
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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.TrafficNov 10
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Lamborghini owner faces steep fines in B.C. for driving without winter tiresA man in British Columbia is facing steep fines after driving his Lamborghini Huracán at high speeds on a highway without winter tires.TrafficOct 22
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Several injured after SUV crashes into medical building on Vancouver’s Main StreetVancouver 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.TrafficOct 17
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Subsidiary of Greyhound bus hoping to service Okanagan communities againGerman-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.TrafficOct 16
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Woman pushing child in a stroller struck by car in busy Vancouver intersectionMat Vanstone lives nearby. He says the intersection at West 16th Avenue and Willow Street is one of the busiest pedestrian intersections in the city.TrafficOct 14
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Semi-truck driver detained for impaired driving following Abbotsford crashThe 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.TrafficSep 30
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Coquihalla Highway closed again due to vehicle fire south of MerrittDrive BC said due to the wildfire remaining in the area, no stopping is allowed along the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt.TrafficSep 5
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Employees at Hullo Ferries in B.C. holding strike vote this weekendUnionized 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.TrafficAug 30
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Highway 1 reopens after jack-knifed semi snarls traffic east of ChilliwackThe 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.TrafficAug 29
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74-year-old woman from Agassiz dies in crash on Highway 1On Monday, police said there is nothing to suggest criminality, but they are looking for more witnesses to complete the investigation.TrafficAug 18
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Shocking close call with suspected drunk driver caught on dashcam on Highway 3Osoyoos RCMP determined that the driver of the Volkswagen Jetta was impaired by alcohol and was issued an immediate 90-day roadside suspension.TrafficAug 14
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Video captures moment West Coast Express strikes truck at crossingPort Moody police said they believe the driver wasn't able to put the vehicle in reverse once he realized that the West Coast Express was coming.TrafficAug 13
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Driver injured after failing to yield to West Coast Express train at Port Moody crossingWest Coast Express' number three train was delayed on Tuesday morning after it struck a pickup truck near Reed Point Marina in Port Moody.TrafficAug 12
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Dramatic crash in Cloverdale as pickup truck wraps around treeSurrey police said that the driver of a Ford pickup lost control and slammed into a tree near the Cloverdale Athletic Park on Monday morning.TrafficAug 11
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B.C. Highway Patrol dashcam captures consequences of unsafe drivingA patrol officer was driving on Mackenzie Avenue South on July 20 when they noticed two drivers passing them who were not wearing seatbelts.CrimeJul 25
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Surrey RCMP cruiser struck by SUV while officer responding to callSurrey police said an RCMP officer was responding to an emergency call when an SUV struck them at 8:22 p.m. in the intersection of 176 Street and 64 Avenue.TrafficJul 21
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Train derailment in Abbotsford impacts trafficAbbotsford police say 4th Avenue is closed from West Railway to the commercial vehicle entrance near the border crossing but the entrance itself is not impacted.TrafficJul 18
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Child dies after being hit by vehicle in SurreyPolice said that despite life-saving efforts, the child died at the scene. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is co-operating with police.TrafficJul 14
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B.C. electric vehicle drivers will no longer need decal to drive in HOV laneAs of Aug. 15, drivers of eligible electric vehicles will no longer need an 'OK' decal to drive in high-occupancy vehicle lanes in B.C.PoliticsJul 11
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Fatal Maple Ridge crash closes large section of Lougheed Highway eastboundRidge Meadows RCMP said a 'serious motor vehicle incident' has closed the road but did not provide any additional details on what happened.TrafficJul 11
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B.C. drivers admit to tailgating but don’t like when it happens to them: surveyICBC says tailgating is one of the leading causes of rear-end crashes, in the province of which more than 57,000 were reported to them in 2024.TrafficJun 25
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