People travelling along Highway 16 between Vanderhoof and Burns Lake will soon have a new rest area, adding to the more than 170 rest areas strategically located throughout B.C.

British Columbians are invited to share their feedback as the Province continues to build a strong economic recovery that works for people.

Heavy rainfall that began in the Peace region on Friday night, and continued over the weekend and into Monday morning, has caused localized flooding throughout the region.

With the weather heating up and more people enjoying the outdoors, drivers in rural areas are reminded to share the road with others: including horses and their riders.

Travellers will soon see crews working to further improve safety and efficiency through Salmon Arm, as government continues to move forward with major improvements on Highway 1 to the Alberta border to make life better for people who travel in the region.

Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia:

People travelling through Bear Pass have experienced enhanced safety and fewer avalanche-related road closures since the start of the 2019-20 avalanche season, thanks to the new automated avalanche detection system.

Construction crews will start work in the coming weeks on a $5.4-million project to build two steel bridges along Highway 16 on Haida Gwaii.

Crews will start work in the coming weeks resurfacing provincial roadways in and around the Prince George area, making the drive safer and smoother for people who travel these routes.