‘Tis the season of dinner parties, office gatherings, and holiday festivities! While it is important to enjoy the holiday season with friends and family, BC Liquor Stores throughout the province have an important message for British Columbians: Good hosts don’t let guests drink and drive.

The Motor Coach Safety Review, which found that the motor coach industry in British Columbia is safe and compares well to other provinces across the country, was released by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.

Peter Fassbender, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development and Minister Responsible for TransLink, issued the following statement on the Mayors’ Council vote to adopt the 2017 Investment Plan: Phase One of the 10-Year Vision:

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is holding two additional open houses regarding the future Brunette Interchange on Highway 1.

Seven hundred thousand dollars in improvements to local area side roads in Turtle Valley near Squilax Anglemont Road are now complete.

A refurbished Stop of Interest sign was unveiled near Chetwynd, recognizing explorer Alexander Mackenzie’s place in British Columbia’s history.

On Nov. 19, the Salmon River Bridge will be closed for eight hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. to allow for the bridge to be moved from its present highway alignment to provide a detour while the new bridge is being constructed.

Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) is now available to eligible British Columbians in areas of the province that were impacted by severe weather and flooding that occurred from Nov. 3-14, 2016.