May Long Weekend

• 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.

  Traffic

  May 29
  
• May long weekend marks unofficial start of gardening season

  During a time of inflationary food prices, many people are turning to producing their own food. Many mark May long weekend as the official start of gardening season.

  Canada

  May 18
  
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• ‘Cautiously optimistic’: Okanagan tourism operators prepare for unofficial start to summer

  Several tourism attractions open for the season this weekend and hotels are expected to begin to fill up.

  Canada

  May 17
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• What’s open, closed in Barrie and Simcoe County on Victoria Day 2024

  As with any long weekend, several businesses and services in and around Ontario's Barrie and Simcoe County region will have altered hours for the Victoria Day weekend.

  Canada

  May 17
• Heading out for the May long weekend? Here’s what to expect for gas prices

  Fuel price analysts say there's unlikely to be much change at the gas pump this May long weekend, with most Canadians likely to see a one to two cent rise or drop on average.

  Canada

  May 17
• With May long weekend nearing, Kelowna RCMP issue safe-driving reminder

  'During the May long weekend, we typically see an influx in vehicle traffic and road related incidents,' said Sgt. Colby Attlesey.

  Canada

  May 14
• Naramata May Day celebration reaches century mark

  Started in 1923, the festival heralds the approach of summer with a variety of family-oriented events including the highlight May Pole Dance at Manitou Park.

  Canada

  May 20, 2023
• B.C. weather: Rain in long weekend forecast could temper northeast wildfires

  The forecast is also calling for thunderstorms for both Saturday and Sunday, and BC Wildfire says crews are on the watch for dry lightning.

  Canada

  May 20, 2023
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• RCMP in North Okanagan conducting backcountry patrols during long weekend

  Police are asking campers to do the responsible think and not drink and drive, and that includes operating off-road vehicles.

  Canada

  May 20, 2023
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• Manitoba to see ‘pretty nice’ weather over long weekend, with one small caveat

  If you're someone who plans to spend the May long weekend outdoors in Manitoba, Environment Canada says the weather is expected to cooperate, mostly.

  Weather

  May 19, 2023