Have you ever felt upset enough about something that happened around you in traffic that you wanted to report it to the police? I’m sure that we’ve all felt that way at one time or another but […]

The Great Recession demolished jobs across the U.S. and Canada, and it eventually came for mine, too. After graduating in 2009, I worked four months as an entry-level executive assistant at a non-profit before being laid off. […]

The warm weather we’re experiencing right now is a welcome surprise, but as every Canadian knows, it won’t last long. Winter is on its way… and with it all the hazards of the season. Now is a […]

There’s an enormous, savory bird on the platter – surrounded by green beans, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce – and the carving knife is ready. Your family is gathered around, ready to dig into a Thanksgiving feast. […]

In a survey: 95% of Canadian drivers Admit to Road Rage-Like Behaviour Despite 94% Believing They’re Courteous Drivers Canadian drivers are like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde; they perceive themselves one way, courteous, while their driving behaviour […]

An insurance deductible is one of the things that may confuse many drivers when they think about their car insurance policies. The main concern is that they will have to pay a lot of money out of pocket every […]

Ecole Oceanside Elementary located at Wright road and Hwy 19A, was formerly a middle school that converted to an elementary school in 2014 when there were school closures in Parksville. We have children as young as 4 […]

This has been an interesting week for road safety. The Provincial Health Officer has released a report, Where the Rubber Meets the Road: Reducing the Impact of Motor Vehicle Crashes on Health and Well-being in BC, that suggests […]

A motorist will encounter three types of flashing traffic signals, red, yellow and green. Learn to Drive Smart, BC’s Safe Driving Guide gives examples of each situation on page 37, but the law set out in the Motor Vehicle Act is […]

As COVID-19 vaccine mandates become a political issue, experts are urging companies who are already introducing such policies to use incentives and compassion before resorting to terminations — which could open up a legal can of worms. Already, many of […]

I have a question that I hope you will answer for me. If an intersection safety camera ticket is sent to the vehicle’s owner, do they get penalty points on their license? I found a web post […]

The latest numbers from across country showing where the virus is, how quickly it’s spreading and how fast we’re rolling out vaccines. NOTE TO READERS, July 16, 2021: With low variation in the country’s sharply reduced case counts, […]