Emergency Signs on BC Highways and What they Mean
We have an extensive inventory of signs in use along our highways – many of which you are familiar with. But let’s take a minute to highlight some of our emergency signs — signs which
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A Look Behind the Scenes at Winter Maintenance in B.C.
When the snow starts falling, the plows hit the roads. Sounds like it could almost be a country song, but it’s also the theme of our “Winter Maintenance on B.C. Highways” video, which was shot on
A Bit of BC History: Jet-Setters in Winter Maintenance
Have a good look at the picture below. It’s a shot of a snow plow on Kootenay Pass on Highway 3 between Creston and Salmo in the mid-sixties. Notice anything unusual? Probably not, because what
How Speed Limits are Set in BC: The Ultimate Guide
Discussions around speed limits in British Columbia accelerate every once in a while. Some people want to see higher limits, some want lower limits. How speed limits are set and when they are changed.
7 Things You Need to Know Right Now About Towing a Recreational Trailer in BC
You’ve got the boat and trailer (or a fifth wheel straight from heaven) and you want to hit the road… Here are some helpful points to keep in mind when you head out on the highway with your RV combination.
BC Highway Journeys for National Indigenous Peoples Day
In recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, here are some tales of travel – from now and long ago. When present-day travellers take these routes, they experience First Nations culture along the
A Day in the Life of a Highway Underpass Wildlife Camera
A wide range of characters travel BC highways. There’s the early morning commuter, mug of hot coffee at the ready. Then there’s the commercial truck driver, riding high with an elevated view of the road.
From the Island to the Mainland – A Straight-Up Story About Bridging
It’s been raised many times in the past, and it’ll likely continue to be a hot topic as long as Vancouver Island remains separated from the mainland (which will probably be a very long