British Columbia news: Police ghost cruisers and top Halloween haunts

The British Columbia Highway Patrol is warning motorists about the use of 'ghost cruisers'—unmarked police vehicles with minimal emergency lighting—to enforce speed limits. Recent enforcement actions near Prince George resulted in two drivers being impounded for traveling at speeds exceeding 120 km/h in 50 km/h zones. Both incidents occurred in construction zones, posing risks to highway maintenance workers. Penalties for the drivers include significant fines, vehicle impoundment, and increased insurance premiums.

In seasonal news, Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors in Surrey has been ranked as the top Halloween attraction in British Columbia based on a study of Google reviews. The attraction ranks fourth nationally in Canada. Conversely, the study identified several other B.C. attractions, including sites in Vernon, Abbotsford, and Chilliwack, among the lowest-rated in the country.