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New survey shows majority of British Columbian Gen Zs and young millennials will only work for socially and environmentally responsible companies

A new BCAA survey of British Columbian 18–34-year-olds, shows that most want to work for socially and environmentally responsible companies and in some cases will even take a pay cut to do so.

February 27, 2024 - BCAA launches new, quick online guide to help air travellers know their rights

Today sees the launch of an easy-to-use online tool to help air travellers navigate the rules, their rights and compensation when they run into problems such as flight delays, cancellations, lost bags or getting bumped from a flight.

February 13, 2024 - BCAA Named a 2024 BC Top Employer

For the sixth year in a row, BCAA is a BC Top Employer according to the experts at Mediacorp.

January 5, 2024 - Evo Car Share expands Vancouver Home Zone to Burnaby

Evo Car Share members can now benefit from an expanded Metro Vancouver Home Zone, including Burnaby Heights, Willingdon Heights and Metrotown.

November 23, 2023 - BCAA named as one of Canada’s Most Admired™ Corporate Cultures

BCAA has been named as one of Canada’s Most Admired™ Corporate Cultures in a prestigious national awards program.

October 30, 2023 - Eric Hopkins named CEO of the Year by Business Vancouver

Based on outstanding customer service results, innovative business practices, a progressive culture of leadership and learning, and much more, BCAA’s President & CEO Eric Hopkins has been named CEO of the Year in the large private company category in this year’s C-Suite Awards, given out by Business in Vancouver.

October 24, 2023 - Young British Columbians are barely scraping by but still finding ways to have fun and are mastering the art of stretching their dollar: New BCAA survey

A survey for BCAA GO shows that while rising costs have young British Columbians challenged to make ends meet, they’re still finding ways to have fun by mastering the art of saving a dollar.

August 31, 2023 - Expect heavier traffic this September as a new BCAA survey shows more people will head back to the office, adding to back to school season driving concerns

B.C. drivers are bracing for a chaotic commute during the first few weeks back to school and work after a summer of lighter traffic, reveals a new BCAA survey.

August 28, 2023 - Evolve E-Bike share rolls out at Simon Fraser University's Burnaby Campus

Students, staff and visitors at Simon Fraser University’s Burnaby campus now have a new way to quickly get around: e-bikes.

June 13, 2023 - FireSmart BC and BCAA announce major partnership to make homes more resilient to wildfires

British Columbians concerned about future with wildfires; believe more needs to be done to protect communities at risk: BCAA-FireSmart BC survey

May 31, 2023 - BCAA and the Resort Municipality of Whistler launch two-year e-bike share pilot program

The Evolve-E-bike Share program is back in Whistler to offer an affordable, active transportation alternative for short trips throughout the resort.

March 22, 2023 - Largest-ever survey of Canadian and B.C. Electric Vehicle owners finds overwhelming majority would buy again, but many still worry about lack of public charging

According to findings of the largest-ever survey of Canadian Electric Vehicle (EV) owners, satisfaction rates are extremely high, with common pre-purchase concerns -including driving range, cold weather performance and battery degradation - declining dramatically after purchase.

February 14, 2023 - BCAA Named a 2023 BC Top Employer

For the fifth year in a row BCAA has been named a BC Top Employer by the experts at Mediacorp.

February 7, 2023 - New BCAA Travel Confidence Survey: British Columbians doing more to protect themselves before planning spring travel

A new survey shows that British Columbians plan to travel this spring and summer, but concerns about travel issues have them taking steps to protect themselves.

November 29, 2022 - New BCAA survey shows many B.C. Motorists Are Not Prepared for Winter Driving

Ready or not, winter is here – and according to a new BCAA survey, many motorists are still unprepared and nervous about driving in winter conditions.

November 22, 2022 - New BCAA survey – Tight Finances have BC drivers taking better care of their vehicles and hanging onto them longer

A new BCAA survey shows that the high cost of living has BC drivers keeping their vehicles longer and investing more into maintenance and repairs.

September 14, 2022 - New Evo Car Share Service – Evo Return – Arrives in Surrey, Pick up and drop off at the same location

Today, Evo Car Share launches Evo Return in Surrey, a new service designed for planned (Members can book up to 30 days in advance) trips, and where neighborhood population density may be too low to sustain Evo’s regular free-floating model.

September 6, 2022 - New BCAA Survey Gives British Columbians a “D” Grade For School Zone Safety Awareness

A new BCAA survey which tested drivers’ knowledge of school zone laws and rules rates them a D grade, showing there’s some serious homework due to protect kids as they head back to school.

August 4, 2022 - A New Way to Commute by E-bike in Whistler this Summer

Starting today, Whistlerites have a new, active, flexible choice for taking short trips around Whistler without needing a car.

June 23, 2022 - British Columbians planning summer road trips, but high gas prices will keep their vacations closer to home, says BCAA survey

A new BCAA survey shows that, despite having some of the highest gas prices in the country, British Columbians still plan to take road trips this summer – but are adjusting their plans.

June 7, 2022 - British Columbians worried about more extreme weather, but many admit to being unprepared – BCAA survey

A new BCAA survey shows that 85% of British Columbians are worried about a repeat of last year’s extreme weather events, but a large portion (43%) admit that they haven’t done anything to prepare for potential flooding, atmospheric rivers, wildfires, or extreme heat.

May 2, 2022 - BCAA and CAA-affiliated Clubs Named Most Trusted in Canada

The British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA) and affiliated Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) clubs have been named the Most Trusted Brand in Canada for the third year in a row, and for the fifth consecutive year placed first in the Insurance category according to the latest Gustavson Brand Trust Index.

March 2, 2022 - British Columbians plan to travel; worried about changing rules and getting stuck as the COVID-19 pandemic continues

With high vaccination rates, easing of travel restrictions, and changes to cross-border COVID-19 testing requirements, a new BCAA Travel Confidence Survey reveals high travel confidence and a change in travelers' worries when it comes to international travel.

February 8, 2022 - BCAA Named a 2022 BC Top Employer

For the fourth year in a row, BCAA is a BC Top Employer 2022 according to the experts at Mediacorp.

New survey shows majority of British Columbian Gen Zs will only ...

Apr 8, 2024 ... A new BCAA survey of British Columbian 18–34-year-olds, shows that most want to work for socially and environmentally responsible companies ...

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Apr 7, 2024 ... A new BCAA survey of British Columbian 18–34-year-olds, shows that most want to work for socially and environmentally responsible companies and in some cases ...

BCAA launches new, quick online guide to help air travellers know ...

Feb 26, 2024 ... The new BCAA Air Passenger Help Guide is the latest initiative, and BCAA Travel insurance has just launched a new service offering more instant ...

BCAA Named a 2024 BC Top Employer | BCAA

Feb 12, 2024 ... For the sixth year in a row, BCAA is a BC Top Employer according to the experts at Mediacorp.

Evo Car Share expands Vancouver Home Zone to Burnaby | BCAA

Jan 4, 2024 ... Evo Car Share members can now benefit from an expanded Metro Vancouver Home Zone, including Burnaby Heights, Willingdon Heights and ...

BCAA named as one of Canada's Most Admired™ Corporate Cultures

Nov 22, 2023 ... The awards program, founded by Waterstone Human Capital, identifies and recognizes best-in-class Canadian organizations for exemplary corporate ...

Eric Hopkins named CEO of the Year by Business Vancouver | BCAA

Oct 29, 2023 ... BCAA's President & CEO Eric Hopkins has been named CEO of the Year in the large private company category in this year's C-Suite Awards, ...

Young British Columbians are barely scraping by but still finding ...

Oct 23, 2023 ... October 24, 2023, Burnaby, B.C. - A survey for BCAA GO, BCAA's new Membership option for those who don't own a car and want to save on everyday essentials, ...

Expect heavier traffic this September as a new BCAA survey shows ...

Aug 30, 2023 ... August 31, 2023, Burnaby, B.C. - B.C. drivers are bracing for a chaotic commute during the first few weeks back to school and work after a summer of lighter ...

Evolve E-Bike share rolls out at Simon Fraser University's Burnaby ...

Aug 27, 2023 ... Thirty Evolve E-Bikes are now available to ride on Burnaby Mountain 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The electric pedal-assist bikes can be ...