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The collision happened around 3:30 p.m., prompting transportation officials to close the key route in both directions. 

Mounties say the the driver went over an embankment, and was declared dead at the scene.

Police say nearly 55,000 vehicles were screened at 228 check stops on Dec. 2, with 222 drivers being impaired by either alcohol or drugs.

Traffic police in the Central Okanagan had a busy November, issuing dozens of tickets for a variety of  driving infractions, according to a statement.

Rainfall and winter storm warnings are in effect and flood watches have been issued for multiple areas of southern B.C. on Monday.

On Monday, Big White acknowledged it would have to delay its planned Nov. 23 opening day, saying it would aim instead for Nov. 30.

The Fredericton Pole was removed Friday but will live on in the form of Christmas ornaments made by New Brunswick crafter April Robinson.

When it does snow, police are hoping motorists have started slowing down and giving themselves extra time to get to their destination.

On Monday afternoon OPP responded to the reported collision along County Road 30 just five kilometres east of the village of Warkworth.

Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Yorkton and the Battlefords are all regions that will be participating in this campaign, from Nov. 24 to Dec. 31.