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Closed West Van Highway 1 on-ramp reopens today

Closed West Van Highway 1 on-ramp reopens today

It’s been closed for more than eight months for a controversial stormwater project
John Ducker: How to avoid buying a flood-damaged vehicle

John Ducker: How to avoid buying a flood-damaged vehicle

In the climate-change era, vigilance is key for buyers because a previously flooded vehicle presents an astronomical number of potential repair problems
North Van drops Edgemont Village speed limit to 30 km/h

North Van drops Edgemont Village speed limit to 30 km/h

Time to slow your roll on this commercial drag πŸš—
John Ducker: How to prepare your vehicle for the winter

John Ducker: How to prepare your vehicle for the winter

Here are some of the things you should do to prep your vehicle for the winter β€” even in Victoria.
B.C. buyers move away from luxury vehicles, toward electric, suggests report

B.C. buyers move away from luxury vehicles, toward electric, suggests report

More economical vehicles like the Honda Civic have gained in popularity with EV vehicles, says a new report. But the Ford F-150 remains the most popular, both in B.C. and across Canada.
Drivers need to be vigilant about checking tire pressure

Drivers need to be vigilant about checking tire pressure

Those four rubber donuts are all that keep motorists connected to the road.
John Ducker: Readers share their peeves on headlights, passing and more

John Ducker: Readers share their peeves on headlights, passing and more

Apparently lots of people are forgetting to turn on their main lights when it's dark or there's bad weather.
John Ducker: What to do if you're caught in fog during a drive

John Ducker: What to do if you're caught in fog during a drive

The best defence is not to be out when weather is going to push us beyond our driving limits. If you do have to drive in the fog, make sure your lights are working.
Wet roads will be extra slick when rain arrives, North Vancouver RCMP warn

Wet roads will be extra slick when rain arrives, North Vancouver RCMP warn

Roads have a buildup of oil deposits after our dry spell. Suddenly accelerating or braking may make tires spin and lose their bite.
Idling Porsche stolen from North Van auto shop, then returned

Idling Porsche stolen from North Van auto shop, then returned

'In the policing world, nothing is unusual'