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* Ban on cell phone use while driving begins today in BC *
Cell phone addicts in BC have to think twice before using their mobiles while at the wheel of a vehicle. The Canadian province has approved a law that bans the use of cell phones while driving, effective today. [More]

2002 BC Study Results Fact Sheet *
Here is a summary of the stats on British Columbia's share of Canada's aggressive drivers... [More]

Adventuring in Qu�bec (Peachin teaser) *
Qu�bec offers a diverse contrast of activities and attractions. [More]

BEFORE YOU HIT THE ROAD, HIT THE SITE *
The redesigned Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNT) Web site has something for everyone. [More]

Cellphone law ignored in N.Y. *
To be as effective as seat-belt legislation, publicity drive needed, researcher says. [More]

Cosy Up to a Hot Spring *
When you're outdoors in winter and want to get warm right to the core of your being, set your sights on a hot spring. A soak in one of BC's 85 thermally-heated springs is guaranteed to drive out the stubbornest chill. [More]

Country Inns & Suites By Carlson *
Customer satisfaction is important to this outfit. They've maintained a 98 per cent guest return rating for the past 12 consecutive years. [More]

Dollar Rent A Car *
Book your own car rental, and save... www.dollar.com [More]

Elderly struggle with giving up driving *
Baby-boomer kids ponder how to broach the subject. [More]

Evalu8.org's Travel Tips online resources *
Where-to-find-it resources online, for everything about travel, from time-shares to travel insurance. . . [More]

First snow hits Vancouver, Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island & Pacific Northwest *
. . .And more to come: Commuters face traffic slowdowns on the Lower Mainland on Tuesday morning following an overnight snowfall that dumped as much as five centimetres in some of the suburbs. [More]

Five herbal remedies THAT are 'must haves' in a travel kit *
Natural options aid jet lag, motion sickness and offer comfort while away from home. [More]

Have Kids, Will Travel *
Travelling with young children doesn�t have to be a total nightmare not if you plan ahead. Here are some tips on making your summer getaway as stress-free as possible for the entire family. [More]

I dreamed I spent Thanksgiving in a 2006 Hyundai Tucson (Miller review) ****
Thanksgiving is a family time. When everyone comes to visit, to stay, to eat and to enjoy. And having a new 2006 Hyundai Tucson is just another thing to celebrate. [More]

INSIGHT GUIDE EDITORS NAME TOP 10 U.S. BEACHES 2006 *
Planning carefully is all the more important for domestic travel -- especially with today's still-rising gas prices! [More]

Journey into the B.C. Interior *
All eyes may be on Vancouver and Whistler this week, but on a road trip through B.C.'s less-travelled Kootenay and Slocan Valleys, LASZLO BUHASZ finds diverse landscapes and summer attractions deserving of attention in their own right [More]

Lodgers entice travellers with offers of free gas *
Gimmick seen as good attention grabber but effect on hotels' bottom line uncertain. [More]

Northern exposure: Yukon and the Dempster Highway *
TERESA EARLE travels beyond the tourist-friendly outposts of Whitehorse and Dawson City in search of the authentic Yukon experience. Meanwhile, MIKE CURRIE goes the distance on the rugged, 750-kilometre Dempster Highway, encountering grizzlies, wolves and plenty of flat tires along the way [More]

Oh, Canada! Canada's holiday hot spots revealed *
Celebrate Canada this July 1 in a different fashion -- travel Canada! [More]

Recent Developments: The SPAM Museum! *
Author:photo essay by Anne Garber
One of the truly serendipitous discoveries of our road trip across I-90 in 2002 was the recently opened 16,500 square-foot SPAM Museum, in Austin, MN. This is the town where George A. Hormel started his meat-processing empire in 1891. [More]

Relief for Dad from GAS problems... *
"There's more than one way to relieve gas!" according to Shoppers Drug Mart and Petro-Canada. [More]

Schoop's Hamburgers *
Author: reviewed by Anne Garber

Summary: One of the best roadhouse burgers we've ever eaten; ho-hum fries and very shabby restrooms! [More]

Snow + Ice = Accidents *
To help those people who have just had the misfortune of being involved in an accident, Jill Franklin, author of Auto Accident Survivor's Guide for British Columbians is signing books and answering auto accident related questions Save-On-Foods in North Vancouver, South Surrey, Abbotsford, Clearbrook and Burnaby, BC. [More]

The bus could save your life *
For those who hate to drive (count me among them), here are a few facts that will fuel your paranoia of the roads. [More]

The Chic Geek: Discount DVD for the road *
When it came time for a 16-hour-plus drive to see my in-laws, I decided I had to do something, anything, to keep the wild beasts of the back seat at bay after nightfall. [More]

The World Almanac 2006 World Atlas (Keyes review) ****
John Keyes finds much to like about the new World Almanac 2006 World Atlas from Hammond . . . [More]

These road thrills show why Canada is the best place on earth for a summer's drive *
"It's the greatest drive in Canada," the waitress was saying to the German couple three tables over as she poured a second round of morning coffee. [More]

Train companies' movie scenes lure for passengers *
Train companies are turning to the movies to lure more people back to the railways. The companies have launched a new website offering film fans the chance to visit famous movie locations by train. [More]

Travelling with Children -- rentals *
Some places that can help with the challenge of travelling with small children. . . [More]

Tuning in, reaching out top driving distractions *
Even when they knew cameras were watching, drivers in a study were caught in all manner of distracting activities, from applying eye makeup to opening and reading their mail. Almost all drivers are distracted at one time or another, the study released yesterday concluded. [More]

US - Canadian Border Lineups *
The latest border-crossing information for BC and the Pacific Northwest... [More]

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2002 AGGRESSIVE DRIVING STUDY *
Are you guilty of "aggressive driving"? This just-released survey may help you to live through the upcoming summer road season! [More]

6th Annual Kidsake Day *
Sunday, July 18th, 2004 -- 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Richmond Auto Mall, Richmond, BC [More]

Britain bans car cellphones *
British motorists are no longer allowed to use handheld cell phones while driving, under a law that came into force Monday and put Britain in line with most other European countries. [More]

Calgary Insider: Beyond the Stampede *
As Calgary gears up for the annual madness of its world-famous rodeo, The Globe's DAWN WALTON and PATRICK BRETHOUR explore the places that only locals know about, from the best breakfast joint in town to a fly-fishing spot in the middle of the city [More]

evalu8.org's Internet Caf�s Guide *
If you know of a site (or operate one) that helps consumers and travellers find internet caf�s, please write to us at links@evalu8.org, and give us the details. [More]

Expedia dot CA *
Canada's top travel engine. . . [More]

Fall in all its glory *
Cycling and hiking, festivals and luxury inns make autumn a fine time to visit Quebec's Eastern Townships [More]

Planning to travel without insurance? Don't get sick *
The whole reason you go on holiday is to get away from complexities like buying travel medical insurance. [More]

Ten British Columbia Activities For Adventuresome Children *
Premise: kids love kinetic activities and the great outdoors. Fact: British Columbia is a Shangri-La when it comes to outdoor endeavours. [More]

The Joys of Smalltown BC *
While we all enjoy the myriad attractions of large cities, there's a lot to be said for visiting the quieter side of life. As well as being laid-back, these ten towns and villages hold surprises as diverse as stunning beaches and astounding artworks. [More]

The Savvy Consumer: How to give your old car new life *
The old adage "a clean car runs better" may hide a profound truth; it just might be that people who take the trouble to keep their car clean also take the trouble to maintain it. . . [More]