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John Ducker: A cyclist's guide to staying alive out there

John Ducker: A cyclist's guide to staying alive out there

Putting the law aside for a moment, it’s actually irrelevant about who is to blame in a car versus cyclist collision. The cyclist will always come out the loser.
John Ducker: What to consider when buying a used car seat

John Ducker: What to consider when buying a used car seat

There’s one area where we should be extra cautious when trying to save a buck — buying a child car seat for the most precious cargo we will ever carry
Deuce Days to return to Greater Victoria in 2025

Deuce Days to return to Greater Victoria in 2025

Northwest Deuce Days, the celebration of pre-1950s car culture that draws hundreds of collectors and thousands of tourists to Victoria, has set its dates for the next event. Destination Victoria said the 2025 Deuce Days will run from July 17 to 20.
John Ducker: A lesson in zipper merging, courtesy the West Shore 'crawl'

John Ducker: A lesson in zipper merging, courtesy the West Shore 'crawl'

Zipper merging reduces speed in all lanes approaching the choke point and lessens collision potential from unexpected or aggressive lane changes
John Ducker: How to get through pothole season unscathed

John Ducker: How to get through pothole season unscathed

Want to avoid costly damage from potholes? Go slow, don’t tailgate and watch your tire pressure.
ICBC stands firm on Flying Spaghetti Monster pirate, colander hats

ICBC stands firm on Flying Spaghetti Monster pirate, colander hats

Dread Pyrate Higgs (also known as Gary Smith of Grand Forks) has been issued a driver's licence without his Pastafarian head covering in the photo. He says it was done "under duress."
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
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 — even in Victoria.
John Ducker: Collective approach a must for future weather 'events'

John Ducker: Collective approach a must for future weather 'events'

Are you debriefing the latest winter storm in order to do better next time?
John Ducker: Christmas gifts for drivers that we take for granted

John Ducker: Christmas gifts for drivers that we take for granted

They are the Christmas gifts we never think about, the best kind because they keep on giving. We do take them for granted as they’ve been with us for so long — like that creepy Santa doll in the bottom of the decorations box.