RCMP begin stopping drivers on BC highways – check point at Manning Park

Motorists breaking travel rules can be fined $230 for failing to follow instructions or $575 if the reason for travel violates the essential travel health order, at this Highway 3 check area near Manning Park. Photo RCMP
Four check points are set up Thursday May 6 around the province

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Royal BC Museum exhibit dives into the world of orcas

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Al Kowalko shows off the province’s first electric school bus, running kids to three elementary and two secondary schools on the West Shore. (Zoe Ducklow/News Staff)

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