The closed border between Canada and the United States has kept family members apart and had devastating effects on businesses close to the border on both sides. While Canada opened its borders to fully vaccinated Americans in the summer, the United States did not...
Month: October 2021
Most likely reasons for car accidents involving young drivers
According to the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF), young drivers in British Columbia are defined as teens aged 15 to 19 and young adults aged 20 to 24. The risks of a young driver being involved in a crash include lifestyle, social and biological factors....
How many lives will new British Columbia truck driving law save?
In April 2018, 16 young hockey players lost their lives after the bus they were in was struck by a semi-trailer with an inexperienced driver who disregarded the stop sign in an intersection. The surviving family members of the deceased players have since advocated for...
Canadian snowbirds worry over US land border closure
Fall has arrived, and winter is just around the corner. Canadian snowbirds are planning their southbound trips with increased interest this year. Snowbirds typically flock to California, Florida, Texas and Arizona in October. They usually stay until they head back to...
Fatigued drivers could cause catastrophic car accidents
The fast pace of life often leads to drowsy and fatigued driving. Many lives have been lost in Vancouver due to individuals falling asleep while driving. Sometimes, the victims are on day trips south of the border. Sadly, such drivers risk their own lives, along with...
Distracted driving increases risk of cross-border personal injury
Traffic volumes will increase following the lifted border restrictions that made it possible for vaccinated people from the United States to make road trips to British Columbia and other Canadian provinces and territories. With more vehicles on the...