When a Canadian engineer graduates, they are given an iron ring in a ceremony called The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer.
The tradition dates back a century and includes a connection to Rudyard Kipling and a terrible bridge disaster.
This is the story.
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The tradition dates back a century and includes a connection to Rudyard Kipling and a terrible bridge disaster.
This is the story.
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September 7, 2026 at 1:02 PM
When a Canadian engineer graduates, they are given an iron ring in a ceremony called The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer.
The tradition dates back a century and includes a connection to Rudyard Kipling and a terrible bridge disaster.
This is the story.
📸 TranBC
🧵1/8
The tradition dates back a century and includes a connection to Rudyard Kipling and a terrible bridge disaster.
This is the story.
📸 TranBC
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We are promoting the @icbc Distracted Driving Campaign through Sep.
Visual, auditory, manual & cognitive distractions reduce a drivers focus.
#EyesForwardBC & #LeaveThePhoneAlone!
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#RoadSafetyBC #BCHwyPatrol
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
Visual, auditory, manual & cognitive distractions reduce a drivers focus.
#EyesForwardBC & #LeaveThePhoneAlone!
Webinar content ➡️ roadsafetyatwork.ca/resource/web...
#RoadSafetyBC #BCHwyPatrol
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
September 27, 2026 at 3:38 PM
We are promoting the @icbc Distracted Driving Campaign through Sep.
Visual, auditory, manual & cognitive distractions reduce a drivers focus.
#EyesForwardBC & #LeaveThePhoneAlone!
Webinar content ➡️ roadsafetyatwork.ca/resource/web...
#RoadSafetyBC #BCHwyPatrol
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
Visual, auditory, manual & cognitive distractions reduce a drivers focus.
#EyesForwardBC & #LeaveThePhoneAlone!
Webinar content ➡️ roadsafetyatwork.ca/resource/web...
#RoadSafetyBC #BCHwyPatrol
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
Slow down and watch for emergency services and traffic control to safely get you through.
Top of McKenzie Overpass and TCH.
2 vehicle incident.
#SlowDown
#FallWeather
#Rain
#EyesForward
#TranBC
#yyjtraffic
Top of McKenzie Overpass and TCH.
2 vehicle incident.
#SlowDown
#FallWeather
#Rain
#EyesForward
#TranBC
#yyjtraffic
September 25, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Slow down and watch for emergency services and traffic control to safely get you through.
Top of McKenzie Overpass and TCH.
2 vehicle incident.
#SlowDown
#FallWeather
#Rain
#EyesForward
#TranBC
#yyjtraffic
Top of McKenzie Overpass and TCH.
2 vehicle incident.
#SlowDown
#FallWeather
#Rain
#EyesForward
#TranBC
#yyjtraffic
Now cleared !!
Slow down and watch for emergency services and traffic control to safely get you through.
Top of McKenzie Overpass and TCH.
2 vehicle incident.
#SlowDown
#FallWeather
#Rain
#EyesForward
#TranBC
#yyjtraffic
Slow down and watch for emergency services and traffic control to safely get you through.
Top of McKenzie Overpass and TCH.
2 vehicle incident.
#SlowDown
#FallWeather
#Rain
#EyesForward
#TranBC
#yyjtraffic
September 25, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Now cleared !!
Slow down and watch for emergency services and traffic control to safely get you through.
Top of McKenzie Overpass and TCH.
2 vehicle incident.
#SlowDown
#FallWeather
#Rain
#EyesForward
#TranBC
#yyjtraffic
Slow down and watch for emergency services and traffic control to safely get you through.
Top of McKenzie Overpass and TCH.
2 vehicle incident.
#SlowDown
#FallWeather
#Rain
#EyesForward
#TranBC
#yyjtraffic
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
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
#BCHwys
#HappyNewYear
#GetHomeSafeBC
#ShiftIntoWinter
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
January 1, 2026 at 3:16 AM
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
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
#BCHwys
#HappyNewYear
#GetHomeSafeBC
#ShiftIntoWinter
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
The elevated SkyTrain link from Langley to Surrey is going to be so damn cool. Already looks like it's from 2035
(Via https://www.flickr.com/photos/tranbc/54892959209/in/album-72177720298782138/ )
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November 1, 2025 at 1:46 AM
The elevated SkyTrain link from Langley to Surrey is going to be so damn cool. Already looks like it's from 2035
(Via https://www.flickr.com/photos/tranbc/54892959209/in/album-72177720298782138/ )
(Via https://www.flickr.com/photos/tranbc/54892959209/in/album-72177720298782138/ )
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
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
A winter designated ❄️ or M+S tire is required on all mountain passes in BC from 1 Oct to 31 Mar. #ShiftIntoWinter #Malahat
#BePrepared
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
September 27, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
A winter designated ❄️ or M+S tire is required on all mountain passes in BC from 1 Oct to 31 Mar. #ShiftIntoWinter #Malahat
#BePrepared
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
Sept is @icbc Distracted Driving Campaign. Focus on the solution & safety as distracted drivers continue to be a major & dangerous issue. @TranBC distracted driving messages from around the world ➡️ www.tranbc.ca/2017/02/24/c...
#EyesFwdBC
#LeaveYourPhoneAlone
#BCHwys #yyjtraffic
#EyesFwdBC
#LeaveYourPhoneAlone
#BCHwys #yyjtraffic
September 25, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Sept is @icbc Distracted Driving Campaign. Focus on the solution & safety as distracted drivers continue to be a major & dangerous issue. @TranBC distracted driving messages from around the world ➡️ www.tranbc.ca/2017/02/24/c...
#EyesFwdBC
#LeaveYourPhoneAlone
#BCHwys #yyjtraffic
#EyesFwdBC
#LeaveYourPhoneAlone
#BCHwys #yyjtraffic
Expect wet roads for your morning commute, creating not ideal driving conditions. Many vehicle incidents can be avoided by simply planning ahead, being alert & watching your speed. Drive to the conditions! 💧🛞💧🛞
#SlowDown
#BCHwys
#yyjtraffic
#TranBC
#SlowDown
#BCHwys
#yyjtraffic
#TranBC
September 25, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Expect wet roads for your morning commute, creating not ideal driving conditions. Many vehicle incidents can be avoided by simply planning ahead, being alert & watching your speed. Drive to the conditions! 💧🛞💧🛞
#SlowDown
#BCHwys
#yyjtraffic
#TranBC
#SlowDown
#BCHwys
#yyjtraffic
#TranBC
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!
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
#ShiftIntoWinter
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
#ShiftIntoWinter
January 6, 2026 at 2:12 PM
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!
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
#ShiftIntoWinter
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
#ShiftIntoWinter
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
#ShiftIntoWinter
#BePrepared
#SlowDown
#yyjtraffic #tranbc
February 2, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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
#ShiftIntoWinter
#BePrepared
#SlowDown
#yyjtraffic #tranbc
On average, 67 people are injured in 289 vehicle incidents every year on
#VanIsle over the Easter long weekend. Remain focused as increased traffic volumes can pose challenges for travelers.
#EyesFwdBC
#LeaveYourPhoneAlone
#BCHwys
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
#VanIsle over the Easter long weekend. Remain focused as increased traffic volumes can pose challenges for travelers.
#EyesFwdBC
#LeaveYourPhoneAlone
#BCHwys
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
April 19, 2025 at 2:26 PM
On average, 67 people are injured in 289 vehicle incidents every year on
#VanIsle over the Easter long weekend. Remain focused as increased traffic volumes can pose challenges for travelers.
#EyesFwdBC
#LeaveYourPhoneAlone
#BCHwys
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
#VanIsle over the Easter long weekend. Remain focused as increased traffic volumes can pose challenges for travelers.
#EyesFwdBC
#LeaveYourPhoneAlone
#BCHwys
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
Traffic lights in rare cases may flash or become inoperable. Flashing red, come to a complete stop. Flashing yellow, proceed with caution. No lights, treat as a 4 way stop. Always observe other drivers & cross roads before proceeding.
#RoadSafety
#BCHwys #TranBC
#yyjtraffic
#RoadSafety
#BCHwys #TranBC
#yyjtraffic
January 11, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Traffic lights in rare cases may flash or become inoperable. Flashing red, come to a complete stop. Flashing yellow, proceed with caution. No lights, treat as a 4 way stop. Always observe other drivers & cross roads before proceeding.
#RoadSafety
#BCHwys #TranBC
#yyjtraffic
#RoadSafety
#BCHwys #TranBC
#yyjtraffic
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!
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
#ShiftIntoWinter
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
#ShiftIntoWinter
September 23, 2026 at 1:29 PM
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!
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
#ShiftIntoWinter
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
#ShiftIntoWinter
#SlowDown, follow posted speed limits, open following distance & be attentive of other
road users. May is #icbc provincial Speed Campaign. Let's all do our part in keeping our #BCHwys safe!
#NoNeedForSpeed
#RoadSafetyBC
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
road users. May is #icbc provincial Speed Campaign. Let's all do our part in keeping our #BCHwys safe!
#NoNeedForSpeed
#RoadSafetyBC
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
May 12, 2025 at 10:37 PM
#SlowDown, follow posted speed limits, open following distance & be attentive of other
road users. May is #icbc provincial Speed Campaign. Let's all do our part in keeping our #BCHwys safe!
#NoNeedForSpeed
#RoadSafetyBC
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
road users. May is #icbc provincial Speed Campaign. Let's all do our part in keeping our #BCHwys safe!
#NoNeedForSpeed
#RoadSafetyBC
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
Looks like another great day starting. Our South #VanIsle Emcon crew in Sooke are wondering where that pot of gold is hidden! We wish everyone safe travels today if heading out on our #BCHwys, limit distractions & remain focused behind the wheel.
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
August 27, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Looks like another great day starting. Our South #VanIsle Emcon crew in Sooke are wondering where that pot of gold is hidden! We wish everyone safe travels today if heading out on our #BCHwys, limit distractions & remain focused behind the wheel.
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
SOURCE: www.tranbc.ca/2020/01/08/a...
A BC Highways Perspective of the Hope Slide | TranBC
The Hope Slide was the largest known landslide in Canadian history. We recently uncovered a series of never before seen images documenting the event and recovery.
www.tranbc.ca
June 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
SOURCE: www.tranbc.ca/2020/01/08/a...
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
#ShiftIntoWinter
#SlowDown
#BePrepared
#yyjtraffic
#tranbc
February 4, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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
#ShiftIntoWinter
#SlowDown
#BePrepared
#yyjtraffic
#tranbc
Sombrio Bridge History Flash Back. 15 kms East of Port Renfrew on #BCHwy14. Once a single lane timber bridge, replaced 14 years ago with a 124 m long 2 lane concrete & steel bridge taking 7 months to complete.
Check out Timelapse 📽 youtu.be/8gvgUdQo9LM?...
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
Check out Timelapse 📽 youtu.be/8gvgUdQo9LM?...
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
June 7, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Sombrio Bridge History Flash Back. 15 kms East of Port Renfrew on #BCHwy14. Once a single lane timber bridge, replaced 14 years ago with a 124 m long 2 lane concrete & steel bridge taking 7 months to complete.
Check out Timelapse 📽 youtu.be/8gvgUdQo9LM?...
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
Check out Timelapse 📽 youtu.be/8gvgUdQo9LM?...
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
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
#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
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
#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
Sept is @icbc Distracted Driving Campaign. Distractions while driving contribute to 70 plus fatalities yearly on our #BCHwys. We all play a part in making our roads safe! More info here ➡️ www.icbc.com/road-safety/...
#EyesFwdBC
#LeaveYourPhoneAlone
#tranbc #yyjtraffic
#EyesFwdBC
#LeaveYourPhoneAlone
#tranbc #yyjtraffic
September 18, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Sept is @icbc Distracted Driving Campaign. Distractions while driving contribute to 70 plus fatalities yearly on our #BCHwys. We all play a part in making our roads safe! More info here ➡️ www.icbc.com/road-safety/...
#EyesFwdBC
#LeaveYourPhoneAlone
#tranbc #yyjtraffic
#EyesFwdBC
#LeaveYourPhoneAlone
#tranbc #yyjtraffic
#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
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
#ShiftIntoWinter
#BePrepared
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
November 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM
#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
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
#ShiftIntoWinter
#BePrepared
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
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
#ShiftIntoWinter
#TranBC
October 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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
#ShiftIntoWinter
#TranBC
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
#TeamEmcon
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
#ShiftintoWinter
#TeamEmcon
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
March 9, 2026 at 7:18 PM
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
#TeamEmcon
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
#ShiftintoWinter
#TeamEmcon
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
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
#yyjtraffic
#TranBC home owner responsibilities ➡️ www.tranbc.ca/2015/08/04/c...
#ShiftIntoWinter
#ServiceArea1
#BCHwys
#yyjtraffic
November 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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
#yyjtraffic
#TranBC home owner responsibilities ➡️ www.tranbc.ca/2015/08/04/c...
#ShiftIntoWinter
#ServiceArea1
#BCHwys
#yyjtraffic