BC Highway - Road Closure News
| Highway 40 Eastbound | Bridge Maintenance: The Gold Bridge Bridge is closed in both directions in Gold Bridge because of Bridge Maintenance, 7:30 am to 12:30 pm on Sat May 25. No detour available. Updated on Sat May 25 at 6:34 am. (ID# -41157) |
| Highway 6EW Eastbound | Debris on Road: Debris on Road 40 km west of Junction with Highway 23, in Nakusp. The road is reduced to single lane alternating traffic with pilot car. Please watch for traffic control personnel. Updated on Sat May 25 at 6:14 am. (ID# 152923) |
| Highway 99 Southbound | Bridge Maintenance: I-5 Closed in Skagit County 75 km South of British Columbia and Washington border because of Bridge Maintenance, until further notice. Follow Detour signs. Updated on Fri May 24 at 8:03 am. (ID# -41217) |
Do You Need a Pleasure Craft Operator Card?
All operators of powered watercraft used for recreational purposes within BC, Canada now require a Pleasure Craft Operator Card.
Boaters are now required to have the Pleasure Craft Operator Card - Boaters Licence in order to operate a powered watercraft. There is no grandfather clause or age exemption – this law applies to all boaters. Powered watercraft includes watercraft fitted with any size motor – even a trolling motor.