Okanagan Traffic

Latest Traffic News

• Here’s how traffic in Canadian cities fared against the world’s worst

  Some of Canada's biggest cities are among the world's worst for traffic congestion, according to a new report. Though none cracked the top 10 or even the top 20.

  Economy

  Dec 4
• Heavy snow causes chaos on the roads in southern Alberta

  It was chaos on many streets and roads Monday morning after a heavy band of snow fell over an area stretching from southeastern B.C. into Saskatchewan.

  Environment

  Nov 24
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• WestJet weight cap on power wheelchairs leaves some Canadians grounded, advocates say

  Travelers and advocates say a rule at WestJet Airlines that prevents passengers from traveling with some wheelchairs is discriminating against people living with a disability.

  Consumer

  Nov 18
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• Heavy snow forecast prompts warning of possible avalanches in Rocky Mountains

  A forecast of heavy snow and temperature swings in areas around Banff and Jasper over the next few days has prompted warnings about possible avalanches and road closures.

  Weather

  Nov 13
• Lamborghini owner faces steep fines in B.C. for driving without winter tires

  A man in British Columbia is facing steep fines after driving his Lamborghini Huracán at high speeds on a highway without winter tires.

  Traffic

  Oct 22
• Subsidiary of Greyhound bus hoping to service Okanagan communities again

  German-owned FlixBus, which bought out Greyhound after it pulled out of Canada entirely in 2021, is asking local municipalities for support as it looks to expand its operations.

  Traffic

  Oct 16
• Coquihalla Highway closed again due to vehicle fire south of Merritt

  Drive BC said due to the wildfire remaining in the area, no stopping is allowed along the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt.

  Traffic

  Sep 5
• Employees at Hullo Ferries in B.C. holding strike vote this weekend

  Unionized employees of Hullo ferries that operates between Nanaimo and Vancouver are taking a strike vote but the dispute is not expected to disrupt travel this weekend.

  Traffic

  Aug 30
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• Shocking close call with suspected drunk driver caught on dashcam on Highway 3

  Osoyoos RCMP determined that the driver of the Volkswagen Jetta was impaired by alcohol and was issued an immediate 90-day roadside suspension.

  Traffic

  Aug 14
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• B.C. Highway Patrol dashcam captures consequences of unsafe driving

  A patrol officer was driving on Mackenzie Avenue South on July 20 when they noticed two drivers passing them who were not wearing seatbelts.

  Crime

  Jul 25
• B.C. electric vehicle drivers will no longer need decal to drive in HOV lane

  As of Aug. 15, drivers of eligible electric vehicles will no longer need an 'OK' decal to drive in high-occupancy vehicle lanes in B.C.

  Politics

  Jul 11
• B.C. drivers admit to tailgating but don’t like when it happens to them: survey

  ICBC says tailgating is one of the leading causes of rear-end crashes, in the province of which more than 57,000 were reported to them in 2024.

  Traffic

  Jun 25
• Coquihalla Highway remains closed in both directions for sinkhole repair

  The Ministry of Transportation said crews are at the scene for an assessment and urgent repairs are needed to fix the sinkhole. There is no time of opening.

  Traffic

  Jun 6
• Highway 3 east of Creston open after multi-vehicle collision

  The highway is open in both directions following a multi-vehicle collision early Wednesday that sent four people to hospital in serious condition.

  Traffic

  May 21
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• Crews checking to make sure no one missing in Westside Road landslide

  West Kelowna RCMP and Central Okanagan Search and Rescue said items belonging to a missing person were located near the slide, which came down on April 1.

  Traffic

  Apr 8
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• ICBC apologizes to customers for long wait times for driving tests

  ICBC says that due to an increase in demand and a shortage of examiners, customers are having to wait as long as seven months to take a driving test.

  Traffic

  Apr 7
• Massive mudslide closes Westside Road in Okanagan

  Some members of the Wilson's Landing Fire Department, who had been training earlier on Tuesday night, couldn't return to their homes north of the slide overnight.

  Traffic

  Apr 2
• Increased rescue calls on Okanagan forest service road lead to warning

  The surge in rescues is attributed to a combination of factors, including unexpected conditions along the route.

  Canada

  Mar 28
• Conservative MLAs call on NDP government to improve Okanagan highway

  A rockslide came down that stretch of highway in 2023, leaving it with only two travel lanes while the Ministry of Transportation conducts stabilization work.

  Traffic

  Jan 29
• Distracted driving? B.C. Uber Eats driver fined $295 for tapping phone to accept order

  "Mr. Virda makes a number of submissions that the law is not fair to people like Uber Eats drivers and taxi drivers who require their devices as part of their jobs."

  Crime

  Jan 14
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• Group plays impromptu hockey game on closed Coquihalla Highway

  An overnight closure of the Coquihalla Highway earlier this week due to a vehicle incident did not stop some motorists from finding a fun way to pass the time.

  Traffic

  Dec 19, 2024
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• 8-year-old boy killed in collision between snowplow, SUV near Castlegar

  The BC Highway Patrol said the boy who died was in the SUV with his five-year-old brother and the boys' 44-year-old stepbrother, who was driving.

  Traffic

  Dec 10, 2024
• Taylor Swift chaos hits Vancouver: What you need to know to get around

  Everyone should expect delays, especially near BC Place, Rogers Arena and Concord Pacific Place. People should walk, bike, roll, take a car-share or take transit.

  Entertainment

  Dec 5, 2024
• Truck loses control, hits snowshed on Highway 1 near Revelstoke

  Transportation officials say an investigation is underway after a commercial truck lost control and struck the side of a snowshed on Highway 1.

  Traffic

  Dec 2, 2024
• Driver suffered medical event in B.C. school bus crash that injured 30, killed 1 pedestrian

  On June 21, 36 people were injured when a school bus carrying students from 100 Mile House went down an embankment off Highway 97 near Lac Le Hache.

  Traffic

  Nov 22, 2024