News Items tag as: okanagan rail trail

Kelowna firefighters quickly extinguish two grass fires within 24 hours
June 14, 2019 - 12:08 PM

KELOWNA - A pair of grass fires tore through Kelowna yesterday and this morning, highlighting the wildfire danger during the dry season.
You'll need a permit if you want a big party on Okanagan Rail Trail
May 31, 2019 - 12:00 PM

KELOWNA - If you're planning a big party on the Okanagan Rail Trail, you'd better have a permit on hand.
We are so close to a rail trail connecting Osoyoos to Sicamous
May 31, 2019 - 6:00 AM

KELOWNA - The long-standing dream of a hiking/biking trail from Sicamous to Osoyoos could become half a reality within a couple of years. But the rest may be a long way off.
Okanagan Rail Trail already getting some upgrades
May 07, 2019 - 11:09 AM

VERNON - The Okanagan Rail Trail is set for some upgrades that will give those hiking and biking an opportunity to learn about its history and the surrounding natural environment.
Okanagan Rail Trail in need of a spring cleanup
April 05, 2019 - 4:00 PM

KELOWNA - Stretches of the Okanagan Rail Trail, especially through Kelowna, are in dire need of a cleanup as the trail enters its first full year of use.
Agreement reached for Okanagan Rail Trail to go through Eldorado Ranch
March 08, 2019 - 10:00 AM

KELOWNA - Completion of the Okanagan Rail Trial is one step closer with an agreement to fence and gate the unfinished section through the Eldorado Ranch, but the Agricultural Land Commission still has to give its consent.
Lake Country looking into new bike trail system
January 31, 2019 - 3:30 PM

LAKE COUNTRY - Building bike trails in the Okanagan might be great for cyclists’ health, but it certainly wouldn’t be a cheap project. Bike trails need money to get off the ground, which is why the District of Lake Country will be considering a funding proposal at their next meeting.
Full Okanagan rail trail opening faces another delay after Agricultural Land Commission decision
September 24, 2018 - 9:49 AM

OKANAGAN - Even as the partial opening of the Okanagan Rail Trail is being celebrated this week, the complete opening of the trail looks like it's going to take even longer.
Kelowna buys last chunk of CN rail corridor for trail, plans upgrade
August 29, 2018 - 5:04 PM

KELOWNA - A chunk of the CN Rail corridor that wasn’t included in the original Okanagan Rail Trail deal has been purchased and is going to get some attention.
You may already be using it but Okanagan Rail Trail opens for real next month
August 15, 2018 - 5:01 PM

OKANAGAN - It’s official. The Okanagan Rail Trail will legally open at the end of September — at least the part that’s done.
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Distinctive stolen truck with sentimental value returned to Kamloops owner
KAMLOOPS — A distinctive pickup truck stolen from a Valleyview auto shop has been reunited with its owner. Dustin Thomas turned to Facebook on Sunday, June 9, when he realized his truck had been stolen from Active Care Auto. The post