Local Road Stories, Traffic News, and Driving in the Thompson-Okanagan

Never a dull moment for drivers on roads and highways in the BC Interior.

“We had a few days of water which they think dislodged a rock, which caused the derailment.”

The project needed to get approval from the Agricultural Land Commission to build the last part of the trail and after a long wait construction crews can begin work.

“I grew up largely with a car. But there are generations under me that either the car is too expensive, or they don’t want to own a car, or they can use e-bikes and scooters, or they want to use public transit. They want to live a little bit differently.”

He is accused of threatening a key witness to the arson and of aggravated assault for allegedly kicking the man in the face with steel-toed boots, causing 13 facial fractures and requiring emergency reconstructive surgery.

The officers who saw the teens racing were in the area since there was a fatal collision on Swamp Road earlier this year and there have been increased complaints about excessive speeding. 

As the site preparation begins there will be temporary closures for up to 20 minutes between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. in November.

Some of the signs have entertaining cartoon-like pictures on them.

“Alcohol and speed are being investigated as contributing factors.”

Two suspects were arrested and a stolen vehicle recovered after Kamloops RCMP received a…

It marks his eighth driving prohibition after leading police on a dangerous chase through the Tk’emlups reserve.

Clearing a crash scene would take much longer without the high-tech equipment in the…

However, government regulations don’t make the process look easy.

“A fatal motorcycle collision is horrific. It can cause life-long emotional trauma for your loved ones, highway crews and first responders.”

“Going through the airport is tricky if you’re in a hurry, people want to see the dogs and take videos of them.”