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Opinion: Railing against poor driving etiquette in Squamish and beyond

Opinion: Railing against poor driving etiquette in Squamish and beyond

Squamish, British Columbia, all of ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½: Let’s talk about the quality of driving. I’ve lived in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ since 2018, and I’ve always been amazed by the high insurance rates when it comes to insuring a vehicle and the poor reputation of drivers.
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John Ducker: Holistic approach needed to make roads safer for pedestrians

John Ducker: Holistic approach needed to make roads safer for pedestrians

Distracted drivers and walkers, poor urban design, larger vehicles all contributing to increase in deaths
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Engine maker Cummins to repair, replace 600,000 Ram trucks in $2 billion emissions cheating scandal

Engine maker Cummins to repair, replace 600,000 Ram trucks in $2 billion emissions cheating scandal

The Department of Justice has ordered a recall of 600,000 Ram trucks as part of a settlement that directs engine maker Cummins Inc.
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Weaker oil prices should bring some relief to consumers in 2024, analysts say

Weaker oil prices should bring some relief to consumers in 2024, analysts say

CALGARY — Analysts say 2024 will be a year of weaker oil prices, something that should bring some relief to weary consumers after two years of soaring energy costs.
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Honda considering $18.4B electric vehicle and battery plant in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½: media report

Honda considering $18.4B electric vehicle and battery plant in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½: media report

TORONTO — Honda Motor Co. Ltd. could invest upwards of $18.4 billion in an electric vehicle plant in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½, according to a report from a Japanese news outlet.
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John Ducker: Steer your driving away from pet peeves

John Ducker: Steer your driving away from pet peeves

Tailgating, dazzling headlights and mufflers cause annoyance among motorists
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John Ducker: Prepare yourself for skidding on slippery streets

John Ducker: Prepare yourself for skidding on slippery streets

Being able to steer through slush is essential to driving safely in the winter
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DriveBC added 11 traffic cameras in 2023, including one on Vancouver Island

DriveBC added 11 traffic cameras in 2023, including one on Vancouver Island

New webcam installed at Ucluelet-Tofino junction on Highway 4 provides north, west and east views
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John Ducker: Being road aware key to good, safe driving

John Ducker: Being road aware key to good, safe driving

It’s important to keep your eyes moving while on the road because driving can be monotonous, which can lead to a decrease in concentration
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ICBC scraps 2022 electric car after owners faced with $60,000 bill to replace damaged battery

ICBC scraps 2022 electric car after owners faced with $60,000 bill to replace damaged battery

Damage to the EV’s battery voided the vehicle’s warranty and the quoted $60,000 replacement was more than a new car was worth, so ICBC wrote off and scrapped the nearly new automobile.
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