Whaletown Road was completely blocked near Robertson Road on the afternoon of Friday January 19th, for almost an hour.
Snowy conditions were too much for a heavy tractor-trailer rig carrying earthmoving equipment and what appeared to be a large generator. The driver, travelling from the ferry to a destination on the south end, lost traction on the hill approaching Bodington.
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Already inundated with snow, Cortes Island’s roads are presenting challenging winter conditions for drivers early this season.
Kallin Wilson, owner and operator of Wilson Family Drivers school in Campbell River, recommends that drivers trust their instincts and avoid going out if conditions feel unsafe.
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