Winter Tires

• Winter tire requirements now in effect for most B.C. highways

  Drivers who fail to comply with the regulations, which apply to most highways in the province, face being turned back and potentially fined. 

  Traffic

  Oct 1
  
• Perfect marks: Winter-tire check in North Okanagan finds 100% compliance

  Police say winter tires are recommended across the province, as they’re more effective in cooler, wet environments.

  Traffic

  Dec 22, 2023
  
• Advertisement
• 10 products you need in your car this winter

  Getting your car prepared for winter driving is very important. You’ll want to make sure you have essentials in your car and are prepared if you experience a roadside emergency.

  The Curator

  Nov 23, 2023
• Advertisement
• Cost of living in Canada may mean winter tires are put on ice. Here’s why

  The study notes 85 per cent believe winter tires are an important investment despite that rising cost of living meaning it may put some at odds with whether to invest or not.

  Canada

  Nov 13, 2023
• Police conduct winter-tire inspection blitz along Okanagan Connector

  B.C. Highway Patrol says the blitz occurred on Tuesday, Oct. 10, between 8 a.m. and noon, and that approximately 400 vehicles were inspected.

  Traffic

  Oct 17, 2023
• BCAA expects up to 5,000 calls across B.C., Yukon, Northwest Territories in extreme weather

  It's an increase between 40 and 50 per cent from usual call numbers across the three regions, according to customer care manager and automotive specialist Josh Smythe.

  Weather

  Dec 23, 2022
• What you need to pack for a safe highway drive this Christmas

  'This is the time to absolutely make sure your winter car kit is fully stocked.'

  Canada

  Dec 23, 2022
• ‘Wintry mix’ of snow, frigid temperatures forecast for Lower Mainland this weekend

  Snow is forecast to begin as light flurries on Saturday and intensify overnight, while outflow winds are expected to deliver frigid temperatures starting Sunday.

  Weather

  Dec 16, 2022
• Advertisement
• Winter tires mandatory in Quebec starting Thursday

  It's that time of year, again. All motorized vehicles registered in the province must be equipped with winter tires from Dec. 1 until March 15.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2022
• Advertisement
• ‘Flying tires’ a risk as snow tire season is underway

  Police and mechanics are reminding people to get their tires re-torqued after 150 kilometres when they get their winters put on to avoid a potentially dangerous situation.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2022