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John Ducker: Changing speed limits confusing for drivers

John Ducker: Changing speed limits confusing for drivers

Changing speed signs is only one small part of making roads safe. At the top of the World Bank’s list is developing comprehensive public transport systems.
Comment: Maybe, finally, we will talk about cyclist safety

Comment: Maybe, finally, we will talk about cyclist safety

I’ve personally had so many near misses that I can’t remember them all. A few, however, are embedded in my mind, and those memories sometimes haunt me and anger me to this day.
John Ducker: E-riders, wear a helmet — and slow down!

John Ducker: E-riders, wear a helmet — and slow down!

There’s a significant rise in e-scooter and e-bike related injuries that protective gear and slower speeds could help mitigate.
Car crashes into restaurant at Richmond's Union Square

Car crashes into restaurant at Richmond's Union Square

A Mercedes backed into a storefront at Union Square.
Truck crash that caused Highway 99 shutdown in Delta also impacted hundreds of BC Hydro users

Truck crash that caused Highway 99 shutdown in Delta also impacted hundreds of BC Hydro users

The power pole that broke because of the crash served both BC Hydro and Telus customers
Slow lane closure through Massey Tunnel this week

Slow lane closure through Massey Tunnel this week

Drivers asked to use caution travelling through the tunnel this week.
Large motorcycle night ride event happening in Richmond, Delta, Burnaby this weekend

Large motorcycle night ride event happening in Richmond, Delta, Burnaby this weekend

More than 100 riders are expected to illuminate the roads this Saturday.
John Ducker: Going the wrong way is baffling, but it happens

John Ducker: Going the wrong way is baffling, but it happens

The problem with wrong-way driving, you might guess, mostly lies with driver error.
John Ducker: What to do if your vehicle catches fire

John Ducker: What to do if your vehicle catches fire

Turn off the ignition to stop fuel going to engine of gas-powered vehicles. With electric vehicles, shutting down stops the power train and all accessories from working.
B.C. man ordered to pay $4,219 for car parts

B.C. man ordered to pay $4,219 for car parts

The complainant said he paid $3,830 for car parts he didn't receive.