Winter Tires
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Perfect marks: Winter-tire check in North Okanagan finds 100% compliancePolice say winter tires are recommended across the province, as they’re more effective in cooler, wet environments.TrafficDec 22, 2023
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10 products you need in your car this winterGetting 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 CuratorNov 23, 2023
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Cost of living in Canada may mean winter tires are put on ice. Here’s whyThe 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.CanadaNov 13, 2023
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Police conduct winter-tire inspection blitz along Okanagan ConnectorB.C. Highway Patrol says the blitz occurred on Tuesday, Oct. 10, between 8 a.m. and noon, and that approximately 400 vehicles were inspected.TrafficOct 17, 2023
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BCAA expects up to 5,000 calls across B.C., Yukon, Northwest Territories in extreme weatherIt'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.WeatherDec 23, 2022
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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.'CanadaDec 23, 2022
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‘Wintry mix’ of snow, frigid temperatures forecast for Lower Mainland this weekendSnow is forecast to begin as light flurries on Saturday and intensify overnight, while outflow winds are expected to deliver frigid temperatures starting Sunday.WeatherDec 16, 2022
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Winter tires mandatory in Quebec starting ThursdayIt'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.CanadaDec 1, 2022
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‘Flying tires’ a risk as snow tire season is underwayPolice 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.CanadaNov 29, 2022
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Kelowna Mounties dish out dozens of tickets in winter traffic safety blitzWest Kelowna RCMP and the BC Highway Patrol on Oct. 17 set up on Highway 97C for an educational campaign and said they issued 50 violation tickets.TrafficOct 25, 2022
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