Okanagan gas station completely out of fuel and it’s not the only one
The owner of a Keremeos gas station says it is completely dry and won’t be getting any more until tonight.
The owner of a Keremeos gas station says it is completely dry and won’t be getting any more until tonight.
Frontline RCMP officers may not have the time to respond to calls about dogs left in hot cars this summer.
It’s not that local governments expect everyone to stop driving as congestion continues to grow on Central Okanagan roadways.
The electric vehicle market is rapidly changing. Two recently released models are blazing the trail for a brand-new segment: the electric luxury sedan class.
OTTAWA - New federal regulations to force down the greenhouse gas emissions from gasoline and diesel will cost Canadians up to 13 cents more per litre at the pump by 2030.
Penticton’s largest annual car show had a huge turnout but apparently too many burnouts.
Some Esso and Mobile gas stations have run short of fuel at their pumps in the Okanagan and Kamloops over the past few days and that's going to continue for a few more days.
A mudslide along Highway 97 is reducing traffic to a single lane between Monte Lake and Falkland.
A Lower Mainland woman who says she would not be alive today if it wasn’t for a Salmon Arm couple has reconnected with her saviours to thank them.
There is now a very noticeable cleared and levelled hillside next to the old Merritt rest area at the intersection of the Okanagan Connector and Coquihalla Highway in Merritt.
A mail carrier says her out-of-pocket costs for delivering packages along her rural route have doubled because of the steep hike in gas prices and cost of living being experienced by many Canadians.
One man is dead following a highway crash near Kelowna's airport involving a motorcycle and a truck.
An SUV careened into the bleachers at a West Kelowna baseball field in April and the city wants to pay the bill for the repairs with the unknown driver's insurance.
Actions of both the DCT Chambers truck driver and another trucker passing each other in a dangerous fashion on a Cariboo highway are under investigation by the Commercial Vehicle and Safety Enforcement agency.
BMW has a well-established history of developing luxury sport sedans, and now the automaker has set its sights on dominating the all-electric segment with its new 2022 i4. The BMW i4 is about the size of a 3 Series and offers an engaging driving experience. If you’re looking for an alternative to the Tesla Model 3, this could be it. But there’s another small EV also vying for your attention: the Polestar 2.
No matter how clogged the W.R. Bennett Bridge across Okanagan lake gets, it hasn’t yet reached its maximum capacity.
OTTAWA - The federal government has no immediate plans to cut prices at the pump by offering Canadians a temporary reprieve from the federal gas tax, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said Tuesday.
A woman who was severely injured in a car crash on the Coquihalla Highway last year is looking for a couple who helped save her life.
Two out of three Liberal MLAs representing the Central Okanagan want the province to at least consider a second crossing of Okanagan Lake in the face of rapid population growth.
The victims of a fatal crash on Highway 5 last week have been identified through an online fundraiser.
Road traffic and tourism in Kamloops and the Okanagan are returning to pre-pandemic levels.
MONTREAL - Formula One season leader Max Verstappen of Red Bull held off Ferrari's Carlos Sainz to win the Montreal Grand Prix on Sunday.
A northern pacific rattlesnake got the ride of its life after a wildlife centre says it hitched a ride in a Ferarri from the South Okanagan and ended up in the Lower Mainland.
CALGARY - There's a famous saying that 'the cure for high prices is high prices,' but when it comes to gasoline, that may not necessarily be the case.
Two adults and one infant died following a multi-vehicle crash that occurred along Highway 5 this morning.
Highway 5 north of Kamloops has reopened after it was closed overnight due to a vehicle incident.
If you’re in the market for a new midsize sedan like a Honda Accord and have the budget for a fully loaded top trim, then there’s a good chance you can afford an entry-level luxury sedan. Luxury models typically offer more power, comfort, refinement and, of course, brand-name prestige. Two options to consider this year are the Audi A3 and Volvo S60.
The driver of a SUV was killed in a head-on collision with a logging truck on the Trans-Canada Highway west of Golden this morning.
High on meth, and already banned from driving, Dorian Bell drove recklessly overtaking vehicles on blind corners as he travelled at high speed on the windy mountainous highway from Salmon Arm to Sicamous.
The number of people who think it’s a good idea to have a lower speed limit in residential neighbourhoods is on the rise in B.C., according to a recent survey.
OTTAWA - Canada Post says it will transform its fleet of vehicles to be fully electric by 2040, spelling out details Thursday on steps it will take to achieve its target.
Shopping for a new or used car over the last couple of years has become a more challenging endeavour. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic and its after-effects, we’ve had to deal with factory closures, supply chain issues, a worldwide shortage of semiconductor chips, vehicle shortages, price hikes on dealer lots and fewer discounts. Throw in sky-high fuel prices and rising interest rates, and it’s enough to make people throw their hands up in resignation.
Higher interest rates may be cooling off the housing market but there’s a growing appetite for RV lots outside larger urban centres.
Attending driver’s education is a rite of passage for many, especially if new drivers want to be eligible for lower auto insurance rates.
DETROIT (AP) — Federal investigators say Goodyear knew that some of its recreational vehicle tires could fail and cause severe crashes, yet it didn't recall them for as many as 20 years.
Four months after a fatal vehicle crash that claimed his brother’s life, Collin Morrison is feeling overwhelmed by the community support he’s received during his recovery.
Gasoline prices continued to trend upward across much of Canada over the weekend and experts warn more increases are coming this week.
DETROIT (AP) — More than 750 Tesla owners have complained to U.S. safety regulators that cars operating on the automaker’s partially automated driving systems have suddenly stopped on roadways for no apparent reason.
TORONTO - DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) says Canadian auto sales were down 8.5 per cent in May compared with a year earlier as supply challenges persist.
Seemingly overnight, the all-electric small SUV segment has exploded with options from both startup companies and established automotive players. Two of the most promising new models come from sister brands Hyundai and Kia.
Buying your first car is already an intimidating experience; in the midst of historic supply shortages, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
Jeep has come out with a new three-row large SUV, the Grand Wagoneer. It dusts off a nameplate not used since the early 1990s and stands as the brand’s most expensive and luxurious model. Immense power, impressive technology and a premium cabin are the highlights rather than Jeep’s typical trail-busting capabilities.
Penticton RCMP managed to rescue a stranded vehicle trapped in a creek on the Kettle Valley Rail trail over the weekend.
The two individuals in a motorhome that caught fire and closed Highway 3 east of Osoyoos yesterday, managed to escape harm, according to the Anarchist Mountain Fire Department.
A Penticton RCMP officer took to the streets during the long weekend and issued 22 crime prevention notices when he spotted bags, money and other valuables left out in the open.
A motorhome caught on fire this afternoon and caused the closure of Highway 3, east of Osoyoos.
The Kelowna RCMP have arrested a man after he allegedly jumped into a couple's vehicle while naked and then stole it.
Two men were sent to the hospital Saturday when the all-terrain vehicle they were driving flipped.
A second crossing of Okanagan Lake has been talked about almost from the day the new W.R. Bennett Bridge opened in 2008.
- This story was first published May 13, 2022
A spider decided today was the the perfect day to spin its web was in front of the lens of a highway monitoring camera on the highway between Whistler and Squamish.
The Okanagan Dream Rally, an event that places young people in the passenger seats of high-powered luxury cars, is returning this summer following a two-year hiatus.
Kelowna police officers recovered a stolen handgun, drugs and cash during a traffic stop last week while two suspects were arrested.
A Kamloops driver was rear-ended after slamming on her brakes when the truck in front of her stopped suddenly to avoid hitting a homeless person who walked unexpectedly into traffic.
To entertain and inform the public, B.C.’s commercial vehicle cops rounded up more photos of their favourite rule-breakers.
A BMW driver has been arrested following an erratic car ride in Kamloops today where the driver hit a police cruiser and continued going after driving over a spike belt.
Two people, including a West Kelowna police officer, were sent to the hospital early this morning after a vehicle hit a police SUV and a West Kelowna Subway.
ICBC is changing the way it deals with claims when there is a collision between a motor vehicle and a cyclist or pedestrian.
Even though the weather is warming up and the snow is melting, the B.C. Highway Patrol in Merritt is reminding the public to slow down on local highways.
A B.C. condo owner that was stung with $700 in fines because the company logo on her son's work van broke the strata's advertising bylaws has won a legal case.
Two vehicles were damaged in Kamloops after one of them went over landscaping into a Starbucks drive-thru.
The ridesharing company that's expanding into B.C. plans to operate in Kelowna and Kamloops.
After a dozen years of talking about it, studying it and consulting on it, Kelowna city council is being asked to finally put an anti-idling ban in place.
A little boy in Revelstoke got a very special surprise while out driving his electric toy Jeep earlier this week.
A Porsche SUV collided into a Kelowna storefront early this morning.
When all else fails, try humour.
While all drivers in the province are required to be using winter tires from the beginning of October to the end of April, some drivers choose to use tires that are studded for added grip in slippery conditions.
It's the first week of autumn and that means winter driving conditions are just around the corner for many parts of British Columbia.