DriveSmart BC – “N” Drivers Forever!
Does a novice driver have to take the test to become a fully licensed class 5 driver? While there is a limited time that a novice must remain in the Graduated Licensing Program there is currently no limit on the…
Editorial/Opinion
DriveSmart BC – Penalty Points
“I’ll pay the fine, I just don’t want the points.” This is not an uncommon desire expressed by drivers prior to a traffic court hearing when asked how they want to proceed. If the violation ticket was issued with the…
Three Nights Of Firecrackers At Chilliwack Homeless, Not The First Attack
Chilliwack – Three nights of firecrackers and attached devices thrown at the homeless came to a head on Tuesday night when that attack was captured on a Snapchat video. That finally caught the eye of Vancouver media. But what was…
DriveSmart BC – …Must Not Stop…
I had an interesting conversation with @itsjim84 on Twitter this morning about the case law article I posted this week on driving over painted traffic islands. He observed that in the case of a left turn queue that had extended…
Surrey Board of Trade Concerned About Latest Interest Rate Hike
Surrey – The Surrey Board of Trade has been closely watching the continued interest rate hikes. Today, for the third time this year, the central bank has raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to 1.75 per cent….
DriveSmart BC – Why Didn’t The Pedestrian Cross The Road?
When the drivers stop to give a pedestrian in a crosswalk the right of way, unless there is a compelling reason not to, the pedestrian should take it and proceed. Yesterday I stopped along with the driver to my left…
AM Info Podcast Wednesday October 17 – Pot, Voting and Mars (VIDEO)
Fraser Valley – Your morning info featuring pot laws, advance voting and … MARS, but it’s not attacking (film buffs will get that one…)
Heritage Chilliwack Questions The Candidates
Chilliwack — Heritage Chilliwack sent four questions to all 19 mayoral and council candidates. Thirteen of nineteen responded and their answers are attached. The answers are listed in alphabetical order of the candidate’s name – starting with the mayoral candidates…
DriveSmart BC – Winter Tires Should Be On The Vehicle
I remember when I was a teenager working in my father’s service station. On the day of the first snowfall our customers would be lined up in the driveway to have their winter tires installed when we arrived to start…
Chilliwack Final Mayoral Debate – Minor Fireworks At The End – Your Thoughts?
Chilliwack – The final debate for the Mayoral candidates in Chilliwack was fairly stock. Seasoned politicians , Councilor Sam Waddington and Counc. Ken Popove and Mayor Sharon Gaetz were polished as expected. The packed house at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre…