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Oct is around the corner! Have you checked your tires? Be prepared early for safe winter driving on our #BCHwys.

A winter designated ❄️ or M+S tire is required on all mountain passes in BC from 1 Oct to 31 Mar. #ShiftIntoWinter #Malahat
#BePrepared
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September 27, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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Our South #VanIsle staff & crew wish everyone a Happy New Year! Safe travels tonight & plan an alternate ride if partaking in any festivities.
#BCHwys
#HappyNewYear
#GetHomeSafeBC
#ShiftIntoWinter
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January 1, 2026 at 3:16 AM
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Drive to the conditions. Early morning snowfall on #BCHwy1, #Malahat. Roads have been pretreated & our plow trucks are out on all our #BCHwys. Check #DriveBC for the latest weather and road conditions.
#ShiftIntoWinter
#BePrepared
#SlowDown
#yyjtraffic #tranbc
February 2, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Wet roads can be expected throughout South #Vanisle for morning commuters. Many vehicle incidents can be avoided by increasing stopping distance & reducing speed. Let's #SlowDown & make it safely to your destination!
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#ShiftIntoWinter
September 23, 2026 at 1:29 PM
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Drive to the conditions this morning. Snowfall on the Malahat. Plow trucks are out, reduce your speed and stay clear of the yellow blinking lights!
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#ShiftIntoWinter
January 6, 2026 at 2:12 PM
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Note that chains are currently required for commercial vehicles on #BChwy5 #Coquihalla at Box Canyon. For safe driving tips, inclg how to use chains safely, check out the Province of #BC’s #WinterDriving Page:

www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/...

#BCstorm #BCwx #BCstormwatch #ShiftIntoWinter
Winter Driving
Safety tips and information on winter driving in B.C.
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November 17, 2024 at 3:30 AM
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Drive to the conditions. Early morning snowfall on #BCHwy1, #Malahat has been plowed & treated. Plow trucks are out on all our #BCHwys. Check DriveBC for the latest weather and road conditions.
#ShiftIntoWinter
#SlowDown
#BePrepared
#yyjtraffic
#tranbc
February 4, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Fall has arrived! We will promote the annual
#ShiftIntoWinter Campaign come 1 Oct.
Let's take the time to check our tire conditions now. Deadline is Oct 1st for having proper rated tires. #TranBC info on winter tire choices ➡️
www.tranbc.ca/2014/10/24/h...
#WinterDriving
September 23, 2026 at 1:30 AM
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#Malahat Chain Up Protocol "chain check" in effect! Commercial vehicles over 11,794 kg GVW must have chains if traveling over the Malahat Oct 1-April 30.
#ShiftIntoWinter
#BePrepared
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November 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Plow trucks are out on our #BCHwys with a snowfall warning in effect for South Vancouver Island. Drive to the conditions and give room to our equipment so they can safely do their job.
#ShiftintoWinter
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March 9, 2026 at 7:18 PM
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It's a perfect time, with a break in the latest rain, for homeowners to check and clear debris from driveway culverts.
#TranBC home owner responsibilities ➡️ www.tranbc.ca/2015/08/04/c...
#ShiftIntoWinter
#ServiceArea1
#BCHwys
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November 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Emcon has Road Maintenance yards in #Galiano, #Mayne, #Pender, #Saturna, #SaltSpring & #Thetis. Our South #VanIsle yards from #Malahat, #Duncan & #Bamberton support the #GulfIslands with hauling coldmix, aggragate, salt & sand, keeping inventories full.
#ShiftIntoWinter
#TranBC
October 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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With the #ShiftIntoWinter Campaign, we promote #DriveBC. Founded in 2005, has 24 hr info on weather, road conditions & incidents. Over 260 #BCHwy cams provide big picture public access! 🎥 youtu.be/DuVp1ANNR3o?...
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#KnowBeforeYouGo
#BePrepared
#StayConnected
October 2, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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With the #ShiftIntoWinter Campaign, we promote #DriveBC. Founded in 2005, providing 24 hr info on weather, road conditions & incidents. There are over 260 #BCHwy cams providing big picture public access!
#KnowBeforeYouGo
#yyjtraffic #tranbc
December 6, 2024 at 1:54 PM
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Black ice, a thin, clear surface glazing that can form on wet road surfaces, bridges & sidewalks in freezing temps. Do your part & #ShiftIntoWinter! Be cautious driving & also walking. Crew monitor road conditions 24/7 & apply salt, sand or brine.
#SlowDown
#BlackIce
#Slippery
January 8, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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With less daylight hours & wet weather patterns, we encourage drivers to slow down & drive to the conditions. #TranBC tips for driving in rain & fog ➡️ www.tranbc.ca/2013/11/27/w...
Visit #DriveBC for the latest weather & road conditions.
#yyjtraffic
#RoadSafetyBC
#ShiftIntoWinter
October 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Drive to the conditions. Early morning snowfall on #BCHwy14, continues. Roads are being plowed, salted & brined. Plow trucks are out on all our #BCHwys. Check #DriveBC for the latest weather and road conditions.
#ShiftIntoWinter
#SlowDown
#BePrepared
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February 4, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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A widespread freeze tonight keeps our brine units on our #BCHwys. Active weather changes midweek to rain & potential for snow by this weekend. Salt, sand & brine units will be monitoring the varying upcoming forecast.
#ShiftIntoWinter
#BePrepared
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
January 29, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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Slow down & drive to the conditions. Latest snowfall on #BCHwy1, #Malahat has all plow trucks clearing all travel portions. Roads have been salted, sanded and brined. Check DriveBC for the latest weather and road conditions.
#ShiftIntoWinter
#BePrepared
#yyjtraffic #tranbc
February 3, 2025 at 3:42 AM
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Malahat conducts skillset profiency training on new live load operators as part of our #ShiftIntoWinter training program. Ensuring safe operating procedures are followed is critical for crew safety on the road. Give space to live load & plow trucks on our #BCHwys. #yyjtraffic
October 21, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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#ShiftIntoWinter by checking #DriveBC for the latest weather & road conditions. Visit #TranBC for winter maintenance road classes & priorities ➡️https://www.tranbc.ca/2020/12/18/the-abcs-of-winter-highway-classification-and-maintenance-in-bc/
#ShiftIntoWinter
#yyjtraffic
#ServiceArea1
#BCHwys
December 10, 2024 at 2:56 PM
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Heavy rainfall, watch for crew clearing drains throughout our #BCHwys!

Slow down so everyone is safe!

#RainEvent
#FallWeather
#ShiftIntoWinter
#tranbc #yyjtraffic
December 16, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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Light snow fall on #BCHwy1, #Malahat.
No accumalations at this time. Adjust your driving during your Christmas travels.
#ShiftIntoWinter
#TeamEmcon
#Christmas2025
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
December 25, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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#ShiftIntoWinter and drive to the conditions. Snowfall throughout South #VanIsle this morning. Plow trucks are out on all #BCHwys.
#TranBC
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February 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Heavy rainfall this early morning on our #BCHwys for Sunday travellers through South #Vanisle. Slow down, open up following distance & arrive safely to your destination.
#ShiftIntoWinter
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
February 1, 2026 at 3:07 PM