British Columbia is full of opportunities and unforgettable recreational experiences. But to safely enjoy this province, everyone venturing out into the wilderness has the responsibility of adequately preparing for the trip.

With more winter weather predicted for the Lower Mainland over the weekend, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is further strengthening its strategy for maintaining safe travel over the Alex Fraser Bridge.

Road repairs are nearly completed along a 40-metre-long section of Highway 4 located approximately five kilometres south of the Ucluelet junction.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has invested nearly $6 million in safety and efficiency upgrades for the Sea-to-Sky Highway this year, improving travel for vehicles, tour buses, and other commercial vehicles, as well as for cyclists.

Northbound motorists on Highway 97 will experience improved conditions at the northbound pullout, approximately 10 kilometres south of Williams Lake, as work to improve the local amenities at this rest area is now complete.

Drivers are advised that lane closures have gone into effect on the Alex Fraser Bridge for public safety reasons.

The Province is providing $342,000 from the Innovative Clean Energy (ICE) Fund for four clean-energy science and technology research projects at British Columbia public post-secondary institutions, supporting energy efficiency and conservation.

While British Columbia is not a well-known exporter of jingle bells, nutcrackers or mistletoe, the province does spread cheer during the holiday season with other festive exports.

VICTORIA – Minister of State for Emergency Preparedness Naomi Yamamoto announced Emergency Management BC’s (EMBC) endorsement of a one-year pilot project for the use of unmanned aerial vehicles – “UAVs” or drones – by search and rescue crews in Coquitlam and Kamloops.