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October 12
KERNELS BCAA MEMBER DAY
Happy National Popcorn Month!
BCAA Members get a free small bag of
butter-salt popcorn when they show their
Membership card (one bag per Member).
kernelspopcorn.com
MEMBERS EARN: Get a free
popcorn upsize all year long.
bcaa.com/kernels
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October 19
THE GREAT BRITISH
COLUMBIA SHAKEOUT
Register your family or
organization to participate
in this worldwide earthquake
drill and learn how to
prepare for the Big One.
shakeoutbc.ca
FENDER BENDERS 101
So you've heard that dreaded "crunch" sound and had the sinking realization:
I've been in a minor collision. Here's a checklist for what's next:
1. Always stop. Leaving the scene of a collision is illegal and subject to
fines of up to $368 in BC.
2. Stay calm. Exit the vehicle only when it's safe to do so.
3. Check for injuries. If necessary – or if you're in doubt – call 911.
4. Pull the vehicles over if it's safer than staying put. Turn on your
hazard lights and set out warning cones if you have them.
5. Assess damage. Take notes, and photos of the vehicle and scene.
6. Exchange info. Drivers are legally required to share their names,
contact information, driver's licences, plate numbers and insurance
details. Also note contact information for passengers and any witnesses.
MEMBERS EARN: up to CAA Dollars
back on the purchase of four Pirelli tires.
bcaa.com/pirelli
MEMBERS GET: exclusive savings, a two-year
warranty and a free car wash with every
service at
BCAA Auto Service Centres.
bcaa.com/autoservice
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October 21 – 22 & 28 – 29
SPOO-OOK-TACULAR
HALLOWEEN WEEKEND
Britannia Mine Museum drills for thrills
with an eerie underground train ride, a
witch house and a creepy critter emporium.
britanniaminemuseum.ca
MEMBERS SAVE: 15% on single-
visit museum admission rates.
bcaa.com/britannia
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September 27 – October 1
BREWLOOPS
Friendly Kamloopians put
their own spin on the micro-
brew festival, complete with
block party, guided mountain
bike rides and costume night
at the old Elks Lodge.
brewloopsfest.ca
MEMBERS EARN: up to • CAA Dollars® at any CSN Collision Centre.
bcaa.com/CSN
TIRE VERSUS TIRE
There are two kinds of cold-weather tires
marketed to drivers: all-seasons with an
"M+S" ("mud and snow") mark on the
sidewall, and true winter tires, which come
emblazoned with a snowflake-and-mountain
symbol. Head spinning? Your best bet is the
true winter tire – regardless of what's on the
ground. Winter tires are made of a softer
rubber compound that stays grippy in the cold;
while all-seasons harden below 7°C, losing
traction, even on dry surfaces.
