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A deadly week on B.C.’s roads as more than a dozen people killed in crashesIn each case, either speed, impaired or distracted driving has bee a factor, which remains the top three causes of motor vehicle collisions in B.C.TrafficJul 11
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Distracted driving ticket issued in Saskatoon McDonald’s parking lot not a drive-thru infraction: RCMPRCMP say one adult male was charged under the traffic safety act on May 13 after a traffic stop was conducted in the parking lot of a McDonald's in Saskatoon.CanadaMay 15
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Saskatoon police issues 248 tickets during traffic enforcement programThe two-day program focused on catching impaired driving, distracted driving, seat-belt use, speeding, unlicensed driving/vehicle registration, and vehicle equipment regulations.CanadaMay 15
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Excessive speeding: B.C. Highway Patrol urges public to slow down after spike in traffic deaths‘People need to slow down, they need to pay attention, make sure they’re not distracted by anything including cellphones, and they need to drive sober,’ BCHP Insp. Chad Badry said.TrafficJul 17
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316 Saskatchewan drivers suspended, 170 charged with impaired driving in AprilSGI released results from its April Traffic Safety Spotlight, where 316 drivers were suspended and 170 were charged with impaired driving offences.CanadaMay 30
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B.C. man admits he was reaching for fried chicken prior to crashing his carA driver in Rossland, B.C., crashed into a concrete barrier while reaching for a piece of chicken, local RCMP said, adding that distracted driving is a major cause of accidents.CanadaApr 13
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Driver caught 208 km/h, 2K tickets handed out during May long weekend in B.C.Police say 2,800 tickets were handed out by B.C. Highway Patrol members during the May long weekend.TrafficMay 29
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B.C. driver so engaged with their phone, they didn’t notice police for 15 secondsNorth Vancouver RCMP is reminding the public that just because distracted driving awareness month is over doesn't mean anyone can use their phone behind the wheel.CrimeApr 10
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Sherwood Park man sentenced to 5 years for 2022 impaired driving crash that killed Edmonton coupleA Sherwood Park man who pleaded guilty to impaired driving causing death in a 2022 collision that left an Edmonton couple dead was sentenced Monday to five years behind bars.CrimeMay 27
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Saskatoon police enforcement program focuses on traffic safetySaskatoon police say a two-day enforcement program will take place with a focus on traffic safety.CrimeMay 14
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Manitoba RCMP warns drivers to stay sober during busy long weekendRoads throughout the province are always much busier than usual during May long weekend, which happens to fall in the middle of Canada Road Safety Week.CrimeMay 16
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RCMP check more than 3,500 vehicles in 2 days ahead of Country ThunderMore than 3,500 vehicles have been checked during a two-day traffic safety initiative in Chamberlain, Sask. ahead of Country Thunder.CrimeJul 12
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Highway 6 closed, evacuation order, alerts issued due to wildfires near Slocan LakeThe Aylwin Creek wildfire is 121 hectares in size and burning along Aylwin Creek, along the shores of Slocan Lake, south of the communities of Silverton and New Denver.Fire8 hours
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Deadly weekend on Quebec roads prompts warning from policeFive people have already been killed on Quebec roads since drivers started leaving the city on Friday for Canada Day weekend.CanadaJun 30
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Roadblocks, spike belts used in arrest of fleeing suspect: B.C. RCMP‘Officers in neighbouring detachments flooded the area, with roadblocks set up in various locations,’ Creston RCMP said of Tuesday's arrest.CrimeJul 3
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Ashcroft, Spences Bridge, parts of Cache Creek now under wildfire evacuation alertMore than 250 wildfires are burning in British Columbia as much of the province continues to bake under a heat wave that is expected to last into next week.FireJul 19
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Speed limits to drop to 30 km/h on select roads in Saanich, B.C.The initial Speed Limit Establishment Policy was established in 2022, in an effort to create 'calmer, quieter streets while enhancing safety,' the district said.PoliticsJun 21
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Australia, New Zealand deploy crews to join B.C. wildfire fightOutside help is arriving to battle B.C. wildfires that authorities expect to flare this week, with Australian and New Zealand firefighters on the way.WeatherJul 15
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ASIRT clears Airdrie RCMP of wrongdoing in 2020 arrest causing injuryIn a Thursday ruling, ASIRT assistant executive director Matthew Block concluded the man was resisting police when Airdrie RCMP tried to arrest him in 2020.CrimeJun 27
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B.C. wildfire: Structures consumed by Shetland Creek blaze near AshcroftEnvironment Canada is forecasting extremely hot temperatures this weekend for the Cache Creek area, with highs of 39 C to 41 C.CanadaJul 20