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Latest Traffic News

• Tragic bear deaths have B.C. urging motorists to drive safely, be aware of wildlife

  B.C. conservationists and traffic safety experts urge motorists to watch for wildlife and drive with caution after fatal bear collisions mark a sad start to road-trip season.

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  Jun 15
• Vehicles seriously damaged in Highway 97 crash in Kelowna

  Two vehicles sustained significant damage in the crash just north of the Kelowna airport that brought traffic heading toward Lake Country to a crawl. 

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  Jun 12
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• Death of iconic white grizzly bear sparks calls for wildlife conservation

  The death of a rare white grizzly bear in Yoho National Park, just two days after her cubs died, has sent a rippling sadness across the wildlife community.

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  Jun 11
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• Crash claims life of 24-year-old motorcyclist: Vernon RCMP

  According to police, the westbound motorcyclist passed a vehicle on a double-solid line, then failed to negotiate a corner.

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  Jun 11
• Road construction to begin on Shannon Lake Road, West Kelowna

  Construction begins next week to create an 'active transportation corridor' along Shannon Lake Road in West Kelowna, B.C.. 

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  Jun 9
• Road improvements set to begin at Springfield Road and Spall Road

  Beginning Monday work will begin on improvements to the intersection of Springfield Road and Spall Road in Kelowna, B.C.

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  Jun 9
• Taxi passenger killed in Highway 97 crash with delivery truck near Clinton: RCMP

  RCMP say a northbound taxi and a southbound delivery truck collided on Highway 97 on Tuesday around 12:40 p.m., just south of Clinton.

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  Jun 7
• Rash of serious highway crashes in Peachland, B.C. triggers calls for action

  Over the past month there have been four major vehicle incidents Highway 97 through Peachland.

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  Jun 6
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• 1 dead in Monday night Highway 97 crash near Peachland

  ‘I heard a loud bang,’ said resident Eduard Alves. ‘My house shook and automatically I knew what was going on because I’ve heard this sound here before.’

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  Jun 4
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• Snow alert issued for some B.C. interior mountain passes

  Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for multiple high mountain passes.

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  Jun 3
• Driver caught 208 km/h, 2K tickets handed out during May long weekend in B.C.

  Police say 2,800 tickets were handed out by B.C. Highway Patrol members during the May long weekend.

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  May 29
• Semi-truck driver, passenger die in crash on Highway 1 near Sorrento

  Both the driver and passenger of the flipped semi-truck died at the scene. The driver of the oncoming truck suffered minor injuries.

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  May 28
• More blasting in Chase as expansion of Trans-Canada Highway resumes

  Excluding Sundays and holidays, daily blasting will occur between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., along with traffic stoppages along Highway 1.

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  May 25
• Fatal crash on Trans-Canada Highway near Salmon Arm

  Dash camera footage confirmed that the pickup truck crossed the centre line and entered the oncoming lanes.

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  May 22
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• Kelowna developing plan for safer transportation, wants public input

  The city is asking residents to participate in an online survey or attend a public information session later this month.

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  May 22
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• Motorcycle crash on holiday Monday claimed life of rider: Kelowna RCMP

  Police say the single-vehicle incident happened on Highway, just west of Pyman Road, at around 11 a.m.

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  May 21
• Highway 33 through Kelowna brought to a standstill following motorcycle crash

  Multiple emergency vehicles were at the scene of what appeared to be a single-vehicle crash on Highway 33 in Kelowna. Paramedics were at the scene for a long time.

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  May 20
• Closed portion of Highway 97 in Kelowna reopens after 2-vehicle collision

  Police say the collision happened at Edwards Road, and that the northbound lanes of Highway 97 have been temporarily closed.

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  May 16
• Snow expected on B.C. mountain passes for long weekend

  Anyone with plans to travel in and out of B.C.'s Southern Interior for the May long weekend should be prepared for some snow, Environment Canada says.

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  May 16
• Highway 97C closed near Peachland, B.C., due to vehicle fire

  A tractor trailer caught fire in the eastbound lanes of Highway 97 C about seven kilometres east of Trepanier Road. The Okanagan Connector is closed in both directions.

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  May 12
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• Another crash snarls Highway 97 traffic near Peachland, B.C.

  For the second time in as many days, traffic on Highway 97 has been snarled in Peachland by a crash.

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  May 10
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• Crash on Highway 97 near Peachland kills 1

  No details about the individual’s personal information like name, gender and age will be released at this time to provide some privacy to the family.

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  May 10
• Annual summer highway construction underway in B.C. Interior

  In all, 482 kilometres of highways and side roads will be upgraded or repaved. Last year, 485 km in the region underwent resurfacing.

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  May 9
• Driver dies in single-vehicle crash near Kootenay Lake: RCMP

  Police say the incident happened Sunday at 12:30 a.m. on Highway 31, near Queens Bay and Kootenay Lake.

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  May 7
• Kamloops man killed in Highway 97 collision

  It was around 10 a.m. Sunday when a crash between a pickup truck and motorcycle in the 6500-block of Highway 97 near Westwold, was called in to police.

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  May 6