Speed-related crashes that result in injury or fatality increase by over 50 per cent in B.C. between November and January—totaling nearly 250 crashes each of these months. About 40 of these crashes occur on Vancouver Island each month.* [sam id=”15″ … Continue reading →
What you need to know: [sam id=”15″ codes=”true”]Drivers Single-lane traffic through most of central Sooke today. They are laying cement. If at all possible, use detours. Three ways to leave Evergreen Mall: at the traffic circle, in the lane by Home … Continue reading →
The government of BC is soliciting input from commuters who can benefit from changes to the McKenzie at Highway 1. Here is their press release. Sooke commuters, here’s your chance! -SPN Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Public engagement launched for … Continue reading →
Originally published Oct 9; updated on Oct 17, 2015… ADDENDUM: To those who have voted early and handed over your Voter Registration Card, you are smack out of luck. If you have not yet voted, remember that you do NOT … Continue reading →
The following is published by the WestShore RCMP. Sooke drivers can also benefit from this reminder: It is now a LEGAL requirement to Slow Down and Move over. Here’s what that means… –Britt, SPN Slow Down and Move Over — … Continue reading →
[sam id=”15″ codes=”true”]General heads up that police are tucked away on Sooke Rd, somewhere in the heart of construction. I won’t give away their exact location, but I can tell you this: They are NOT looking for speeders (I asked, … Continue reading →
From the heart of road construction, Sooke Fax and Copy filmed and posted a video of a large truck navigating our pending roundabout with grace and ease. Voilà! Living proof that it can be done.
VICTORIA – The Victoria Regional Transit Commission is asking for the public’s input on their fare structure review. Fare structure reviews are done every three years in the Victoria Regional Transit System and during this review period, the Commission is … Continue reading →
Following are two notices, one from ICBC and one from BC Ferries. Bottom line: expect heavier traffic, as per usual on long weekends. Plan your trip. Take your time. Look online before you go. ICBC: Drivers should expect changing road … Continue reading →
Some very good questions came up about the winter-tire requirement being issued by the BC Government effective October 1. I don’t have all the answers (and I’ve looked in a lot of places), but I can provide you with the following … Continue reading →
