New intelligent transportation system in place to measure wait times at Canadian border crossings – Transport Canada
July 29th, 2011
OTTAWA — Today, the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and Minister Blair Lekstrom, British Columbia’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, announced the expansion of the Advanced Traveller Informat…
Highway 757 east of Evansburg is closed for repair
July 29th, 2011
Motorists are advised that Highway 757 about 4.7 kilometres north of Highway 16 is closed for repair due to a sinkhole. Emergency crews are working on repairing the road which will likely be re-opened on Sunday afternoon.
Highway 757 is located 12 kil…
Speed reduction is in effect on Highway 43 through Sturgeon Lake Nation Reserve
July 29th, 2011
Motorists are advised that the speed limit on Highway 43 within the boundaries of the Sturgeon Lake Nation Reserve has been reduced from 100km/hour to 80 km/hour. This was done at the Nation’s request due to safety concerns and the ongoing highwa…
New Fire Hall Opens in Gander
July 29th, 2011
The Town of Gander today celebrated the official opening of its new fire hall, which will improve safety and fire protection services for residents.
New border wait signs in place for the long weekend
July 29th, 2011
ALDERGROVE — Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and Minister Blair Lekstrom, British Columbia’s Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, announced the expansion of the Advanced Traveller Information System to …
Government Improving Highway 118
July 29th, 2011
Work is slated to begin Wednesday, Aug. 3, to address increased traffic volume and enhance safety on a stretch of Highway 118.
Kinsol Trestle opens to families and visitors
July 28th, 2011
SHAWNIGAN LAKE – The historic Kinsol Trestle, Canada’s tallest timber trestle, has reopened to provide families a spectacular recreational route in the Cowichan Valley.
No increase to mandatory auto insurance premiums
July 28th, 2011
As a result of its annual rate review, the Automobile Insurance Rate Board (AIRB) will hold premiums to 2010 levels for mandatory automobile insurance.
“Alberta consumers continue to have access to fair and affordable auto insurance,” sai…
