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What is a kilometre?
Distance in Canada, including speed limits on highway signs, is measured in kilometres. A kilometre is approximately 5/8 mile. Miles x 1.6 = kilometres. Kilometres x 0.6 = miles.

What is Celsius?
In Canada, temperature is measured in Celsius. To convert from Celsius to Fahrenheit multiply by 9/5 and add 32. To convert from Fahrenheit to Celsius, add 32 and multiply by 5/9. "Conversion for Dummies," double Celsius and add 30.

Is my drivers' license valid in B.C.?
International drivers' licenses, from the U.S. or from other countries, are valid in B.C. Drivers and passengers of motor vehicles must, by law, use installed seat belts.

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