Some people believe the myth that modern cars have so many safety features that they can enjoy a few additional alcoholic beverages and still be safe. Of course, this is false, and regardless of how many safety features their vehicles have, impaired driving will...
Although the use of cannabis was legalized in Canada in October of 2018, it remains illegal for people from British Columbia and other provinces to take it across the border into the United States. However, exemptions exist for those Canadians who have valid permits...
British Columbia and the rest of Canada allows immigrants from other countries to take on short-term employment without the need for a work permit. This is possible under the Global Skills Strategy, known as GSS. The program has two categories by which people could...
Although travel to destinations south of the border remains restricted, exceptions exist. Anyone travelling from Vancouver to Seattle and surrounding areas will be at risk of crossing paths with errant drivers. When that happens south of the border, recovery of...
Most speeding drivers in British Columbia and across Canada do so because they think travelling at high speeds saves time. That is a misconception because the time saved is typically insubstantial. In reality, they not only risk the lives of others, but they also risk...
Motorcycles make up less than 3% of insured vehicles in British Columbia. However, at least 10% of the lives lost in road accidents in the province each year involve accidents with motorcycles. This does not necessarily mean motorcyclists are negligent because...
Elite professionals often travel between Canada and the U.S. If you are a Canadian entertainer or athlete (or work with one) and wish to travel to the United States, you will need to secure the proper visa. This can be a complicated process. For instance, people often...
British Columbia residents on cross-border trips to Seattle or other destinations could face many challenges if they suffer personal injuries south of the border. Life is unpredictable, and accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. And in some cases, the injured...
Travellers between the United States and Canada who might have hoped for border crossing restrictions to be lifted recently learned that nonessential travelling would be even more difficult in the immediate future. Minister Bill Blair, Canada’s Public Safety Minister,...
Canadians are no strangers to winter driving. We know to adjust our driving behaviours and ensure our vehicles can navigate slippery roads and wintry obstructions. However, no matter how comfortable a person might be driving in the cold, snow and ice, there is still a...
