News Items tag as: Okanagan Connector

Connector partially closed near West Kelowna due to large truck fire
November 17, 2023 - 12:24 PM

Highway 97C eastbound lanes are closed near West Kelowna due to a commercial truck fire.
Environment Canada calling for snow on Okanagan Connector
September 18, 2023 - 4:26 PM

If you're headed to the Lower Mainland from Kamloops and the Okanagan tomorrow, you might want to consider snow tires.
Wintery blast set to hit Coquihalla and Okanagan Connector
February 21, 2023 - 12:00 PM

A travel advisory has been issued for both the Coquihalla Highway and the Okanagan Connector as a storm system is expected to move through southern B.C. overnight and into tomorrow.
Kelowna tow operator says many were overlooked in Minister's Connector crash statement
December 28, 2022 - 6:00 PM
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Nicholas Moretto is not looking for a pat on the back, but does feel that all the agencies that responded to the Christmas Eve bus crash on the Connector deserve more recognition from the government.
Okanagan Connector up to standard at time of deadly bus crash: transportation minister
December 27, 2022 - 3:04 PM

Highways maintenance crews were doing their job up to standard when an E-bus crashed on the Okanagan Connector, killing four and injuring dozens of others on Christmas Eve.
One of four killed in Okanagan Connector bus crash identified
December 27, 2022 - 10:09 AM
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One of the passengers who died following the Christmas Eve bus crash on the Connector has been identified in social media.
Freezing rain hits Coquihalla and Connector
December 26, 2022 - 10:27 AM
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Despite warming temperatures, it is still not safe to travel the Connector and Coquihalla.
iN VIDEO: Bus driver on Okanagan Connector during snowstorm tells passengers he won't risk their lives
December 01, 2022 - 11:35 AM

An Ebus driver’s speech to his passengers while dealing with less-than-ideal road conditions during a winter storm this week has gone viral on TikTok.
Heavy snow warnings continue for Interior highways
November 27, 2022 - 7:33 AM
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Those travelling throughout the Interior this morning are being asked to consider waiting until the snow clears.
It's going to get windy: Warning issued for Kamloops, Coquihalla and Connector
October 26, 2022 - 4:36 PM
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Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for the South Thompson, including Kamloops, along with the Coquihalla Highway and the Okanagan Connector.
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Fruit packers near Kelowna fined another $78,000
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Kamloops council to expand tax exemptions for new rental builds
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News Items tag as: Okanagan Connector

Connector partially closed near West Kelowna due to large truck fire

Environment Canada calling for snow on Okanagan Connector

Wintery blast set to hit Coquihalla and Okanagan Connector

Kelowna tow operator says many were overlooked in Minister's Connector crash statement

Okanagan Connector up to standard at time of deadly bus crash: transportation minister

One of four killed in Okanagan Connector bus crash identified

Freezing rain hits Coquihalla and Connector

iN VIDEO: Bus driver on Okanagan Connector during snowstorm tells passengers he won't risk their lives

Heavy snow warnings continue for Interior highways

It's going to get windy: Warning issued for Kamloops, Coquihalla and Connector

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