Author Archives: Nicole Kelly
Winter Tire Laws in BC
In earlier posts we’ve provided some tips on seasonal car care to ensure safety on the roads in bad weather. Most recently, Kelley Stewart shared knowledge from her Saskatchewan upbringing about how to be prepared for winter driving conditions. But … Continue reading
Don’t Drink & Drive This Holiday Season
Less than a week to go until Christmas and the holiday season in is full force. But the extra good cheer also tends to bring a spike in car accidents related to drinking and driving. This season, let’s hope the … Continue reading
Get Ready for Ski and Snowboard Season!
It’s official. The snow is now falling on BC’s coastal mountains. And another La Nina year means a forecast calling for greater than average snowfall. Skiers and snowboarders rejoice. Before hitting the slopes, I thought it wise to revisit some … Continue reading
Add Concussion Awareness to Your Pre-Game Checklist
In an earlier post, James Richards comments on some of the issues surrounding concussions, kids, and sport. A recent CNN article gives us more on the topic. The article follows two high school athletes seriously injured while participating in their … Continue reading
Road Sense in Autumn
Labour Day has come and gone and it’s back to work and school for many of us. And with the daily grind reinstated, we’re also seeing a substantial increase in traffic during our morning and evening commutes. But that’s not … Continue reading
eBay, Craigslist Buyer Beware
A $50,000 watch purchased by a German collector on eBay is a fake, reports the Vancouver Sun. The watch was purchased from a West Vancouver woman and her son. The buyer, Dr. Oliver Hartmann, understood the watch to be a 1950s … Continue reading