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iN VIDEO: BC Transit taking long way between Kelowna and Penticton as bush roads upgraded
The Route 70 transit service between Kelowna and Penticton will now take more than twice…
Some Kelowna roads getting flooded
Heavy rains have caused some flooding in Kelowna today, June 14. Water has been running…
Here’s why we still have food, supplies in Kamloops, Okanagan after highways closed
This story was originally published Nov. 30, 2021. The closure of all the highways in…
Interior residents stranded by closed B.C. highways don’t need COVID test to get home through U.S.
The normal requirements for Canadians returning to Canada from the U.S. by land are being…
UPDATE: Roads now open after serious crash closed roads in Kelowna’s Glenmore area
People can now use the roads around Clifton and High Roads in the Glenmore neighbourhood…
Downtown construction road closures creating headaches for existing merchants
KELOWNA – New construction downtown is showing some growing pains for existing businesses trying to…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Where you can’t camp in the Southern Interior this weekend
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – For many people in the Southern Interior, the Victoria Day long weekend marks…
Popular forest service road north of Kamloops to be upgraded
KAMLOOPS – The road leading to an area popular with hunters, ATVers and dirt bikers…
Paving season is underway in Kelowna
KELOWNA – There’s an old adage which says there are two seasons in Canada, winter and paving season. The 2015 paving season is off and running in Kelowna with the city planning to repave about 18 kilometres of road before October. “The pavement management program ensures a longer life for our roads,” roadways construction manager...
Vaisakhi parade to impact road and transit travel in Rutland
KELOWNA - The Okanagan Sikh Temple and Cultural Society is holding its fifth annual Vaisakhi parade in Rutland next weekend and drivers travelling through the area should be aware of rolling road closures and parking restrictions Traffic control personnel will be on hand for the parade which begins at noon, Saturday, April 25, while road...
Plan your route around local road closures this weekend
KELOWNA - Locals drivers should take note of some short-term road closings that could affect travel plans. Sexsmith Road will closed at 5 p.m. today to make way for crews installing sewer upgrades for a new commercial development. The closing affects the segment of Sexsmith between Cambro and Campion Roads. A detour is available via...
Challenge Penticton challenges drivers
PENTICTON - The city will be bustling with athletes, coaches and families this weekend as everyone gets ready for the second Challenge Penticton triathlon race on Sunday. There are all kinds of family-friendly events planned including fun runs, a junior triathlon race, a party in the park, free yoga and a charity swim. The weekend wraps up...