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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.
John Ducker: Musings on the future of road safety

John Ducker: Musings on the future of road safety

The self-driving car is not just around the corner. There are still too many bugs that need fixing.
Nanaimo has four of the Island's worst intersections for crashes; three are in Saanich

Nanaimo has four of the Island's worst intersections for crashes; three are in Saanich

Nanaimo had four of the top-10 worst intersections on the Island for crashes last year, while Saanich had three, says ICBC.
ICBC applies for two-year freeze on basic auto insurance rates

ICBC applies for two-year freeze on basic auto insurance rates

The announcement comes as ICBC reported $117 million in net income for the first half of the 2022-23 fiscal year. 
Family questions if ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ driving test is fair for mother with mild dementia

Family questions if ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ driving test is fair for mother with mild dementia

The Alzheimer Society of ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ says people recently diagnosed with dementia often find the referral for a driving assessment “jarring.â€
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ buyers move away from luxury vehicles, toward electric, suggests report

ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ 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 ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ and across ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½.
John Ducker: Glad tidings from the mall parking lot

John Ducker: Glad tidings from the mall parking lot

Here’s an idea: In busy times, forget about parking as close to the mall doors as possible. Grab the first available spot you can see.
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½'s largest hydrogen plant coming to North Van waterfront

ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½'s largest hydrogen plant coming to North Van waterfront

The plant could power 30,000 hydrogen vehicles using fuel that today is just vented into the air as a waste product.
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ man hit with $6K rental car bill after 30-day impound

ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ man hit with $6K rental car bill after 30-day impound

The bill follows a trip through the Interior last January.
Parkland to double fast chargers in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½, Alberta

Parkland to double fast chargers in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½, Alberta

The Burnaby refinery owner has announced it's going to build 50 EV fast chargers between Victoria and Calgary.