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Band closes KVR Trail in South Okanagan due to safety concerns, lack of funding
“My hope is that over the winter here, since it would be such a shame to lose this amazing trail, that we will find the partnerships that we need, get the process moving, and then bring the package to the membership.”

Hikers, bikers have fresh trails to explore at new nature park in Vernon
"While I was there, I saw some eagles and various bird species.”

Province already considered popular suggestions to fix Kelowna bridge traffic
Some of the suggestions have already been considered or attempted by the Ministry of Transportation.

Why is it so hard to fix a wheelchair in BC?
Disabled people say companies are struggling to service their equipment, which can trap them in bed or at home.

iN NUMBERS: Which city in the Okanagan and Kamloops has the worst drivers?
Here are some numbers to help you shame drivers in other cities, or your own city, up to you.

Vernon man’s custom camper van business going strong after starting in his driveway during pandemic
“I started building, built one van and thought, ‘I can do this.'"

Antique car and its trailer stolen in Princeton
If you see this car rolling along on a road or highway you'll definitely do a double take.

Kamloops derailment spills 80,000 litres of fuel
It's enough to fill a Boeing 737 three times.

Two teens struck by vehicle near Kamloops high school
“The students got off a city bus and proceeded behind the bus to cross the street when they were struck.”

Kelowna father arrested for impaired driving at Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal
His two pre-teen boys were taken into the care of the Ministry of Children and Families.

iN PHOTOS: Drivers having bad days in Okanagan, Kamloops
Never a dull moment for drivers on roads and highways in the BC Interior.

Water tests continue after derailment, fuel spill in Kamloops Lake
"We had a few days of water which they think dislodged a rock, which caused the derailment."
Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail clears hurdle to finish construction
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.

NO PARKING: How Kelowna’s planning for a future with a lot fewer cars
“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.”

Man charged in Penticton Toyota arson awaits verdict
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.



