Ministry Of Transportation
Friends of Kal Park step up efforts against Ministry proposal
VERNON - A local advocacy group is determined to quash a Ministry of Transportation initiative aimed at Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park. The Friends of Kal Park has launched an online petition — now with over 600 supporters — as part of ongoing efforts to halt the Ministry’s application to move the park’s boundary. The change would...
Eight road projects to begin in West Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA - Road repair projects are beginning across the region this month, so get ready for a few delays. Road projects starting on or after July 14 and running through to mid-August include: - Shannon Way, Westville Place and Westville Way - West Kelowna Road from Westlake to Klein Roads and from Guest Road...
Higher speeds coming to a highway near you
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Three highways will see speed limits increase to 120 km/h today and another 1,300 km of highways will see the increase later this summer. Over 9,100 km of highways were surveyed during a Rural Highway Safety and Speed Review and Minister Todd Stone says several key points are now being addressed — speed...
Seven week evacuation order lifted
SHUSWAP - An evacuation order for half a dozen Shuswap properties located near McIntyre Creek has finally lifted. The order, prompted by a major debris flow in the creek April 23, was in effect for seven weeks while emergency management crews assessed the risk and the Ministry of Transportation conducted repairs. Properties near the debris...
Worst Roads survey gets in gear
THOMPSON OKANAGAN - If you’ve got a gripe with a road near you, it’s time to pipe up. Until May 26, B.C. motorists, cyclists and pedestrians can cast a vote for their 'Worst Road' nominee. Voters can pinpoint the stretch of road they feel is the worst in B.C. and specify what infrastructure issue they're...
Shuswap residents still can’t go home
SHUSWAP - An evacuation order is still in effect for some residents located near a debris flow. The evacuation began last Wednesday for people living around McIntyre Creek near Salmon Arm. According to a geotechnical engineer and environmental geoscientist, a collection of debris is still lodged in the creek. They also identified water pooling around...
Road maintenance goes downhill at Silver Star
VERNON - It may be time to mow your lawn in most parts of Vernon, but snowfall is plaguing those who live and work in the Silver Star area. Silver Star Mountain Resort and year-round residents are sounding the alarm over questionable road maintenance practices following a snowstorm this week. Resident Steve Darby and his...