A new program to help inspire students throughout the province to do their part to prepare British Columbia families and communities for emergencies is now available in B.C. classrooms.

Road and weather conditions change quickly during winter. Drivers should be prepared to adjust their driving behaviour to match the conditions and address potential hazards.

The RBC GranFondo Whistler cycling event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016. Motorists can expect possible delays of up to three hours from West Vancouver to Whistler between 5:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

The Government of British Columbia and BC Ferries are committing to a seasonal direct ferry service between Port Hardy and Bella Coola to support Aboriginal tourism and the mid-coast economy.

Drivers, pedestrians and cyclists are advised to expect delays on the Lions Gate Bridge over the weekend for nighttime repaving of the Lions Gate Bridge north approach viaduct.

On the eve of Emergency Preparedness Week (May 1-7, 2016), and following the recent earthquakes in Japan where aftershocks continue to rumble, the Province is announcing a new program to help students, their families and their communities better prepare for emergencies.

Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Peter Fassbender, Minister of Community, Sport, and Cultural Development and Minister Responsible for TransLink, issued the following statement regarding recent meetings with the federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities:

Drivers can expect heavy traffic volumes and delays from Saturday night (April 2) through Sunday morning (April 3) on the Lions Gate Bridge, as crews work to install the temporary construction bridge cover for rehabilitation work.

In early April, the ministry will start rehabilitation work on the south tower of the Lions Gate Bridge to replace the expansion joint.

Don’t wait for disaster to strike, talk to loved ones today about how you’ll communicate during an emergency.