BC to register quads, regulate use
November 28, 2009 by CVNews
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The BC government will require registration and licensing of off-road recreational vehicles and will regulate their safe and responsible use. (Photo by Александр Андрейко / Wikimedia Commons)
BC manages off-road vehicles.
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts.
Rules for off-road vehicle registration and licensing, helmet use, youth safety and environmental measures will be implemented over the next two years under a new off-road vehicle (ORV) management framework, announced Tourism, Culture and the Arts Minister Kevin Krueger today.
“We’ve heard much from ORV groups, the public, and other stakeholders, including the chief coroner and the Union of BC Municipalities on this topic,” said Krueger. “There is a broad consensus that it is time for ORV regulations; we have a common vision and a solid blueprint for action.” [Read more]
Panorama’s new helmet guidelines
November 28, 2009 by CVNews
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Jonah Neville models a sleek green helmet. Panorama Resort will be strongly encouraging all ski and boarding visitors to wear helmets, following a recent ski-accident death in Quebec. (Photo by Julie Neville)
Vancouver-based Intrawest, owners of both Panorama and Whistler Blackcomb resorts, will be increasing awareness of the importance of helmet use for skiers and snowboarders at both resorts, beginning this 2009-2010 ski season.
At Panorama Mountain Resort this 2009-2010 season, helmet use will be strongly recommended for everyone and will be mandatory for children from age 3 to 12 years and youth from 13 to 18 who participate in Ski and Snowboard School Programs. All participants in freestyle terrain park programs, regardless of age, will be encouraged, although not required, to wear helmets this season. [Read more]
