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James Richards

Sun’s out, bikes out, right? It’s a joy to get on your bike and spin around the city – soaking up the rays and feeling the breeze in your face. But before you pedal your way around, it’s a good idea to brush up on your safety tips and know the rules of the road.…

Handing the car keys over to your teenaged son or daughter is a rite of passage in many families. For some parents, it’s a sad moment. Can you believe they’re actually old enough to drive? And for others, it’s a joyous occasion. Finally, someone else to run errands or pick up grandma at the airport…

Biking is a great way to get around the city. Whether it’s your daily commute or an occasional outing, peddle power is good for your health and good for our planet. But there are dangers and risks, especially if you’re biking in a city. From the seawall to the vast network of protected bike lanes…

When you live in a land of mountains and active people as we do in British Columbia, you’re going to find a lot of mountain bikers. Unfortunately, that also means there will be a few accidents and injuries along the path. Reducing injuries is what the Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) “Shred Safe” campaign is all…

酒驾是愚蠢的。它是危险的。它是违法的。 然而我们还是一直听见关于酒驾的消息。 一篇近期的在《省报》上的文章报道说，素里的一位男士因为在赤列瓦克市（CHILLIWACK）“画龙”驾驶而面临被刑事起诉。当加拿大皇家骑警RCMP的警官迫使这个男人路边停车，这个人手里正握着一瓶打开了的啤酒。更坏的是什么呢？他12岁的儿子正坐在他旁边的副驾的位子上。 根据BC省保险公司ICBC 的数据，在2007年BC 省有128人在设计酒驾的交通事故中丧生。这个数字接近当年全部交通事故丧生人数的三分之一。 关于受伤，近3000的受伤是酒驾导致的交通事故导致的——有些轻伤，有些重伤，有些彻底改变了一些人的命运。 BC省反酒驾团体自1980年早期开始建立。 MADD Canada， 今天最有声望的反酒驾团体，在1990年建立。 (more…) "饮酒与驾驶：事实与数据"