BRITISH COLUMBIA | REGIONAL NEWS
KEEPING RECORD British Columbia has introduced regulations around the sale of catalytic converters in effort to curb the crime that reportedly costs the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) millions every year. As of March 14, the province now requires buyers to report each transaction, including seller information, straight to police. Catalytic converters thefts in […]
Pumped Pricing: Higher taxes for used cars this year, British Columbia
Victoria, British Columbia – Budget reforms in British Columbia may impact the used vehicle market sooner than expected, according to a disgruntled official opposition critic. Starting Oct. 1, private vehicle sales will be taxed based on the vehicle’s reported purchase price and the average wholesale value. This tax will apply to the greater of the […]
In the Spotlight: Lordco’s 32nd Annual Tradeshow on for April 4-5 in Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia — One of western Canada’s biggest names in auto parts supply is returning to the big stage as Lordco Auto Parts announced that its Annual Tradeshow is back on for April 4-5 at the Pacific Coliseum and PNE Agrodome in Vancouver, B.C. The tradeshow, known to draw crowds of more than 20,000 […]
Food Waste 101: Nanaimo man knocked out by flying egg
Nanaimo, British Columbia – In a prank gone wrong, a Nanaimo man was knocked unconscious when he was hit by an egg thrown by a passing vehicle, according to an RCMP news release. He was taken to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and is currently dealing with “difficulty in his thought process” and memory challenges, said […]
Community Cars: Vancouver city council weighing out peer-to-peer car sharing
Vancouver, British Columbia — A proposal currently in front of Vancouver city council looks like it would be enough to make Karl Marx blush, as the city is weighing out how to make the most of peer-to-peer car sharing in an urban centre. The city is currently looking for ways to support companies like Turo; […]
Look Mom: 20-year-old driver in mom’s car caught doing more than 200 km/h near Abbotsford
Abbotsford, British Columbia — It’s important to set positive goals in life; an example of a negative goal would be to see how fast you could get your mom’s car going, and instead end up with $800 in fines and a busted engine. This goal was recently achieved by a 20-year-old Abbotsford, B.C. driver who […]
Dealing with Deluge: Tips for escaping a flooding vehicle
Toronto, Ontario — Ocean levels are on the rise and flooding is a near daily occurrence in parts of Canada; knowing what to do when your car starts filling with water is more important now than ever. One of the most basic and still most important rules to follow in a flood is to trust […]
Back from Whence You Came: Auto parts stuck in B.C. to be re-routed through Alta.
Vancouver, British Columbia — In just a matter of days British Columbia has become an isolated enclave on Canada’s west coast due to intense rainfall and flooding, leading to many of the province’s imported products being stuck in limbo in port warehouses. Among these delayed products are in-demand auto parts that were due for delivery […]
Friendly Faces: B.C. auto retailers association launches EV confidence initiative
Burnaby, British Columbia — The Automotive Retailers Association of British Columbia (ARA) has announced the launch of EVfriendly, an initiative designed to cultivate a higher degree of confidence in zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) ownership in the province. “The motivation for developing EVfriendly was to help instill greater confidence for consumers who are likely to transition from […]
What an Axe: Vancouver Island RCMP arrest man for hacking at cars with an axe
Vancouver, British Columbia — If British Columbians didn’t have enough on their plates over the past few weeks, Comox Valley RCMP finally managed to track down an axe-wielding Nova Scotian who has been mistaking Vancouver Island traffic for trees recently. In late October, police received reports of a man driving a Nova Scotia-registered Honda Civic […]
