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Rising windshield claims costing ICBC more than $100 million each year

Rising windshield claims costing ICBC more than $100 million each year

Data shows a growing number of glass repair and replacement claims across the province, but ICBC wouldn’t speculate on the reasons behind the increase.
John Ducker: How to help at a crash scene — and stay safe

John Ducker: How to help at a crash scene — and stay safe

It’s important to stay safe when suddenly coming across a crash. Here are some tips for assessing the scene and protecting yourself.
John Ducker: Crosswalks risky for both drivers and pedestrians

John Ducker: Crosswalks risky for both drivers and pedestrians

Using a crosswalk is a risk — full stop — and drivers and pedestrians have responsibility to mitigate those risks.
B.C. lowers rebate cap on electric vehicles, triggers industry backlash

B.C. lowers rebate cap on electric vehicles, triggers industry backlash

On Tuesday, B.C.'s $4,000 rebate for vehicles deemed electric 'cars' was restricted to models that cost $50,000 or less — a $5,000 reduction from the previous cap.
John Ducker: Commercial vehicle drivers face new stiff penalties

John Ducker: Commercial vehicle drivers face new stiff penalties

Changes come after series of crashes involving heavy trucks hitting highway overpasses.
John Ducker: You can be too cautious behind the wheel

John Ducker: You can be too cautious behind the wheel

Driving too slowly, braking suddenly or giving up your right of way can be dangerous to everyone on the road
B.C. sets distance for drivers to steer clear of cyclists, scooter users, walkers

B.C. sets distance for drivers to steer clear of cyclists, scooter users, walkers

VICTORIA — Drivers in British Columbia now have to meet minimum distances between their vehicle and people walking or riding on provincial roads.
John Ducker: Newly wet roads raise risks of skidding

John Ducker: Newly wet roads raise risks of skidding

Rain after dry spell creates more fatalities than roads that have been rained on for sustained periods
Nissan Canada issues do-not-drive warning for 48,000 vehicles over airbag issue

Nissan Canada issues do-not-drive warning for 48,000 vehicles over airbag issue

TORONTO — Nissan Canada has issued a do-not-drive warning for 48,000 vehicles in the latest effort to expand its campaign about defective airbags.
John Ducker: The absurd arguments for noisy motorcycles

John Ducker: The absurd arguments for noisy motorcycles

An absurdity often in play is that a rider is somehow safer when their bike is noisy because they will be noticed more by other road users.