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Something’s happening with the old Highway 97C tourism centre
There’s a lot of activity for this time of year.
Alberta man’s Mercedes impounded for going 160 km/h in Kootenays
“The maximum speed of a North American elk is about 70 km/h, so they are just as athletic as they are majestic, but if you feel the need to get away, you still have plenty of room to spare in a 100 km/h zone.”
Kelowna traffic cops issue more than two dozen tickets during crackdown
Officers with Kelowna RCMP’s traffic section handed out more than two dozen tickets to…
Vehicles lit on fire in Kamloops
RCMP and the fire department are investigating the suspected arson fires.
Atmospheric river forecast to bring heavy rain and snow for B.C.’s north coast
PRINCE RUPERT — British Columbia’s north coast is set to get another blast of…
Environment Canada warns of heavy rain or snow for parts of B.C. including Vancouver
VANCOUVER — A series of rain and snowfall warnings are in place for parts…
iN PHOTOS: Drivers making strange decisions in Kamloops, Okanagan
These are just a few silly things spotted on the roads in the region in recent months.
Price of gas dips below a dollar in Salmon Arm
The current drop in price follows changes in the global oil market, impacting drivers in Kamloops in the Okanagan as well.
iN NUMBERS: Holidays most dangerous time of the year for car crashes in Southern Interior
Just in case you need another reminder to drive safely on the holidays, ICBC has some data on annual Christmas and New Year’s car crashes.
Former Kelowna trucker jailed for threatening witnesses to get $300K after suing RCMP
Even though he was jailed for threatening witnesses, he still managed to win in court.
Train hits stolen pickup after chase with RCMP from Sorrento to Sicamous
Police got out of their vehicles to arrest the suspects when the train horn blared.
Deadly head-on crash between two semis near Revelstoke
RCMP were called to two separate collisions involved semi trucks on the Trans-Canada Highway.
Latest Summerland rockslide renews call for reliable route through Okanagan
“I’m just frustrated with the situation. With the whole lack of concern that there’s only one way through the Okanagan and there’s repeated closures.”
Driver killed in collision with semi on Trans-Canada in Salmon Arm
“The Salmon RCMP would like to offer their condolences to the friends and family of the person who died.”
Repeat accidents has Kaleden property owner worried about family’s safety
There have been four serious accidents with vehicles landing in Brent Burton’s yard in past three years, including two in 48 hours last week.