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By Blair Qualey During the hot summer days, we take steps to protect ourselves from the heat and the negative affects of exposure to the sun. In the same manner, the hot summer weather can take a toll on your car or truck, from the paint right down to the…

By Blair Qualey A decade ago, the notion of electric vehicle (EV) sales making a dent in the new car marketplace appeared to be something that would likely occur far down the road. After all, EV development was still in its infancy, product availability was limited and so too was…

Summers in BC may entail clear blue skies, the beach, and enjoying the company of family and friends. However, in the dog days of summer, as temperatures rise, traffic increases and drivers need to fight the temptation to drive aggressively. So how do you counter the heat and frustration and…

By Blair Qualey As we approach what for many people will be the lazy days of summer and evenings often involve socializing with friends and family, it’s a good time to remind drivers to NOT relax attitudes about driving under the influence. Sadly, ICBC reports that an average of 68…

By Blair Qualey Each year, the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services conducts public consultations to inform the provincial budget preparation process. This annual opportunity provides an effective platform for individuals, advocacy groups and associations to address taxation and finance-related matters with our provincially elected MLA’s. BC’s New…

By Blair Qualey Ahh, the Canada Day weekend - that time of year when families from coast to coast celebrate everything that makes this country the best place on earth. For many British Columbians, the holiday weekend will involve driving to visit family, enjoying fireworks or embarking on the first…

By Blair Qualey International Research firm, Bloomberg NEF, recently released its annual Electric Vehicle Outlook, a yearly forecast of how electrification and shared mobility will impact transportation and automobile sales patterns over the next two decades. Not surprisingly, the report suggests the way in which people and goods move is…

Post Media Column - June 14, 2019 The auto industry has long been considered a male dominated industry. In fact, a 2016 study by Catalyst Research found women accounted for about 20 percent of the auto vehicle manufacturing workforce in Canada, with less than 14 percent of those holding jobs…

By Blair Qualey Welcome to the time of year that many British Columbians eagerly await; sunny, warm conditions that translate into beach weather and enjoyment of the great outdoors. However, the onset of great weather also brings some inherent cautions. It’s no secret that forest fires have become an increasing…

By Blair Qualey Published in Postmedia Unless you are living under a rock or happen to drive an electric vehicle (EV), you have likely experienced some measure of shock and exasperation at the gas pump in the last several weeks, as we encounter record-high gasoline prices in BC. As I…