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Elderly woman hit by pickup truck, Kelowna RCMP seek witnessesPolice in Kelowna say a female pedestrian was struck along the 1100 block of Sutherland Avenue, between Capri Street and Gordon Drive, at around 3:35 p.m. Friday.TrafficSep 30
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Trucking company fined $3,500 for North Vancouver overpass collisionThe B.C. Ministry of Transportation confirmed that after an investigation of the overpass crash in North Vancouver, the trucking company's suspension was lifted on Sept. 27.TrafficSep 30
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Winter tires required for most B.C. highways starting Oct. 1Mounties in Merritt are reminding the public to make sure they have their winter tires on, especially for the Coquihalla Highway and Highway 97C.TrafficSep 29
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Pedestrian, 65, dies after being struck by vehicle on Highway 3“The driver stayed at the incident location and was cooperative with the investigation,” Salmo RCMP said of the Friday night incident.TrafficSep 25
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Improvements to Kelowna intersection to begin this weekThe intersection is being upgraded to an all-way stop controlled intersection to safely accommodate the continued traffic growth in the area.TrafficSep 24
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Highway 97 rockslide: Full reopening will require cliff blastingFour weeks ago, on Monday, Aug. 28, around 3,000 cubic metres of rock crashed onto the highway near Summerland, causing temporary traffic chaos.TrafficSep 23
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Intersection upgrades planned for Highway 33 and Ziprick Road in KelownaActive construction hours will be Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., though work may occur outside those hours.TrafficSep 22
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Highway 97 rockslide: Two lanes open starting FridayThe highway was closed Aug. 28 because of the rockslide. Since Sept. 11, it has been operating with single-lane-alternating traffic as crews worked to stabilize the hillside.TrafficSep 21
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Motorcyclist, 63, dead after colliding with SUV on highway near NelsonPolice say an SUV was stopped in the passing lane and was attempting to make a left-hand turn.TrafficSep 19
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Castlegar resident, 20, dead after truck careens down 600-foot embankmentPolice say the driver and lone-occupant was thrown from the vehicle. The accident happened along Deer Park Forest Service Road.TrafficSep 19
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Pair of road closures scheduled for Kicking Horse Canyon this monthAs work continues on the Kicking Horse Canyon, the Trans Canada Highway will be shut down for two extended periods in September, with the first closure starting on Monday.TrafficSep 17
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Kelowna area speeders put on blast for lead-footed behaviour around school zonesWarnings to keep speeds in check on the first week of school fell on deaf ears for close to 100 motorists in the Central Okanagan.TrafficSep 13
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Highway 97 near Summerland to partially reopen Monday eveningThe Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MotI) announced that the highway will be open to single-lane alternating traffic as of 6:00 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 11.TrafficSep 11
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More closures expected through Kicking Horse Canyon as project nears completionThe Ministry of Transportation said these closures are necessary to complete construction without the presence of traffic.TrafficSep 11
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Okanagan locals find creative ways around Highway 97 rockslideFrom hiking and boating to even paragliding, a Peachland resident has found some creative ways to get to work amid highway closuresCanadaSep 7
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Half of B.C.’s non-EV owners still unsure about road tripping in them, BC Hydro saysOnly eight per cent of those polled thought there were enough public charging stations for electric vehicle owners in the province.EnvironmentSep 7
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Highway 97 rockslide: Officials hopeful road will partially reopen Sept. 16“The sensors show a steady continuing movement of the slope,” said the Ministry of Transportation. “The highway remains closed at this time to protect the motoring public.”TrafficSep 6
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Highway 97 rockslide: Still no timeline for reopeningOver the long weekend, crews have built a large lock block wall to protect Highway 97 from falling rock.TrafficSep 5
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Kelowna RCMP urging drivers to adjust their speed in school zonesThose caught going over the posted speed limit in a school zone run the risk of a $198 ticket, and 3 demerit points.TrafficSep 5
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BC Ferries finds crew for two cancelled sailingsBC Ferries is now saying two cancelled sailings previously announced on Saturday are now back on schedule.CanadaSep 2
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Highway 97 rockslide: Sensors showing slope movement“There is currently no estimate of when the highway can be safely reopened to general traffic,” said the Ministry of Transportation.TrafficSep 1
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‘Very difficult’: Local reaction to ongoing Highway 97 closureA major route connecting the South to the Central Okanagan is still closed following a rockslide near Summerland, B.C. earlier this week.TrafficAug 31
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2 additional detours opened for Highway 97 rockslide in OkanaganThe ministry says highway contractors have graded the two forest service roads, installed signage and that flaggers will also be on scene.TrafficAug 31
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Motorist dies after parking lot crash: Vernon, B.C. RCMPPolice say the incident happened Wednesday around 7 a.m. in a business parking lot along the 4400 block of 32nd Street.TrafficAug 31
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BC Ferries ‘ready’ for Labour Day weekend, but 60 trips cancelled this fallThe Coastal Renaissance has been out of service for engine repairs since mid-August, affecting two main routes, and is due to return in mid-October.TrafficAug 31