News Items tag as: ICBC

Province, ICBC, police getting creative in curbing distracted driving
November 29, 2017 - 6:30 AM

If you are someone who likes to used handheld devices while driving, two pilot programs are being launched next year to prevent or catch you in the act.
Half of the top ten stolen vehicles in B.C. were pickup trucks
March 28, 2017 - 3:26 PM

VANCOUVER - Lock up your pickup is the advice as the trucks topped the list of stolen vehicles in the province last year.
The most dangerous intersections in the Interior
March 01, 2017 - 6:30 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – All five of the Interior's most dangerous intersections are in Kelowna, according to the latest numbers released by the Insurance Corporation of B.C.
Number of young drivers dwindling in Thompson-Okanagan, rising in Kelowna
July 05, 2016 - 10:30 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - While young people across the province are picking up a bike or hopping on a bus instead of driving, the same can't be said for Kelowna.
Kamloops man claiming truck was destroyed by arson one of ICBC’s top fraudsters
February 11, 2016 - 9:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - If you claim you can’t work after being injured in a car crash, it’s probably best to not do that 12-mile obstacle course, or take part in a roller derby.
Kelowna woman claiming $1M for injuries one of ICBC’s top fraudsters
February 11, 2016 - 9:00 PM

OKANAGAN - If you claim you can’t work after being injured in a car crash, it’s probably best to not enter that 12-mile obstacle course or take part in a roller derby.
ICBC releases fraudster hall of shame for 2015
January 20, 2016 - 1:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - This year's 'hall of shame' fraud files from ICBC include a man betrayed by his electronic key’s data history, another by his dash cam and yet another who simply didn't want to do the dishes.
Submerged, frozen and, yes, probably covered by insurance
December 30, 2015 - 2:30 PM

VERNON - It’s been cool and snowy in the Okanagan lately, but not cold enough to stop a truck from plunging through the ice on Swan Lake in Vernon.
Funny stories about drunks from designated drivers
December 25, 2014 - 4:29 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The holidays are a time to catch up with old friends, spend quality time with family and have a few rum and eggnogs to celebrate. Maybe it’s the cooler weather, the spirit or all the booze we get for gifts – but undoubtedly some of us will get more carried away than others.

But one thing to make sure of in those festive times – you always need to find a safe way home. Get a designated driver
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GEORGE: When economic imperatives clash with the military-industrial apparatus
OPINION As citizens, we expect a lot from our governments. We expect them to provide wise guidance for our economy, prudent shepherding of our environment, and protection from violence both foreign and domestic.

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