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		<copyright>Copyright © 2012, Province of British Columbia</copyright>
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<title>Signs point to smooth travel</title>
<description>DELTA - The Province is making it easier for commuters, industry and border travellers to plan their route and save time, with an expanded Advanced Traveller Information System on key routes in the Lower Mainland.</description>
<link>http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012TRAN0050-000696.htm</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>First of 30 new webcams go live at Kootenay Lake ferry</title>
<description>NELSON – The first of 30 new webcams to be installed this year on the DriveBC network are now live, giving motorists a real-time view of traffic queues, weather and road conditions at the Kootenay Lake ferry terminals.</description>
<link>http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012TRAN0049-000670.htm</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 17:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>$3.7 million to improve Highway 1 and Highway 23</title>
<description>REVELSTOKE – Resurfacing work will be done this year on Highway 1 and Highway 23 in the Revelstoke area, to improve the safety and ride along these important highway corridors.

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<link>http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012TRAN0048-000668.htm</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Over $13 million to improve safety and travel on Hwy 3</title>
<description>VICTORIA – Four projects valued at $13 million will get underway this year, improving safety and travel for residents, visitors and commercial drivers on Highway 3 in the West Kootenay, Similkameen and Upper Fraser Valley.</description>
<link>http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012TRAN0047-000647.htm</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>$1.2 million for new bridge near Lake Cowichan</title>
<description>DUNCAN – Work is scheduled to begin this summer to replace the Upper Harris Bridge between Lake Cowichan and Port Renfrew, improving the safety and reliability of this Harris River crossing.</description>
<link>http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012TRAN0046-000646.htm</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 20:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Changes to Coastal Ferry Act set new course for ferries</title>
<description>VICTORIA – In response to the independent BC Ferry Commissioner’s review, today government introduced amendments to the Coastal Ferry Act.</description>
<link>http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012TRAN0045-000641.htm</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 21:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Legislation improves Metro Vancouver’s transit system</title>
<description>VICTORIA – The Province is giving new powers to TransLink to go after people who steal transit rides and is strengthening the organization’s governance model.  

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<link>http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012TRAN0044-000623.htm</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 20:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>$24 million for Peace River North highways and side roads</title>
<description>FORT ST. JOHN – Families will benefit from a provincial investment of $24 million in highways and roads in Peace River North this year, creating local jobs and improving the condition and safety of roads in the region.</description>
<link>http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012TRAN0043-000603.htm</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 22:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Fencing projects to protect motorists and livestock</title>
<description>VICTORIA – Approximately 100 km of fencing will be installed this year to prevent livestock from straying onto B.C. highways and railroads, as part of the Province’s $10-million highway and railroad livestock fencing plan. </description>
<link>http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012TRAN0042-000602.htm</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Road-widening contract awarded for Evergreen Line</title>
<description>COQUITLAM – Another early construction project for the Evergreen Line rapid transit project is underway to lay the groundwork for major construction and keep construction on schedule.</description>
<link>http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012TRAN0041-000591.htm</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 19:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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