With warmer weather and an increase in the availability of electric transportation devices, the Castlegar RCMP are reminding users to familiarize themselves with local laws and regulations before operating these devices. Police have observed a rise in the use of electric transportation devices—including e‑bikes, e‑scooters, and more recently e‑dirt bikes—on sidewalks, bike lanes, roadways, and other public […]

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is an advanced driver assistance system designed to make highway driving easier and more comfortable. Unlike traditional cruise control, which only maintains a single set speed, ACC uses sensors to track vehicles ahead of you. It automatically brakes and accelerates to keep a safe, pre-set following distance. However, ACC is a […]

Niki Sharma, Attorney General, and Jennifer Blatherwick, parliamentary secretary for gender equity, have released the following statements in response to federal bills C-16 (the Protecting Victims Act) and C-225 (an act to amend the Criminal Code) becoming law: Sharma said: “This week marks an important step forward in efforts to prevent gender-based and intimate-partner violence, […]

As British Columbia enters another summer that could be hotter and drier than usual, the Province is urging people and communities to prepare for potential impacts of wildfire, drought and water scarcity. “Climate change is rewriting what we consider normal in British Columbia, with warmer, drier conditions increasing the risk of wildfire and drought,” said […]