Unhoused seniors, people with disabilities in Kelowna get move-in date
Residents of the temporary modular homes in the 1700 block will begin moving in starting May 15, 15 people at a time, according to the service provider.
Canada
Apr 23
Highway 97 in Kelowna reopened after “serious incident”
"Because this incident also included a structure fire in the location of interest, it will take some time before our officers can safely go in and continue the investigation."
Crime
Mar 27
Police, watchdog seek witnesses of Kelowna motorcycle crash
Police are seeking witnesses of a single-motorcycle crash Monday on Highway 97 at University Way.
Traffic
Apr 18
Highway 97: No rock-blasting closures for Easter long weekend
“The section where slope stabilization work is taking place will remain open to traffic,” said the Ministry of Transportation.
Traffic
Mar 28
Kelowna Rockets to start Highway 97 playoff series on road in Wenatchee
In Western Conference standings, the Wenatchee Wild finished fourth with 72 points, just one point ahead of the fifth-place Kelowna Rockets.
Sports
Mar 29
Wildfire prompts ‘tactical evacuation’ southwest of Chetwynd, B.C.
The BC Wildfire Service said the fire was estimated at 40 hectares in size, and burning near Highway 97 south of Chetwynd, and remains listed as "out of control."
Fire
5 hours
Playoff series should spark Highway 97 rivalry between Kelowna, Wenatchee
In the first round of the Western Hockey League playoffs, fifth-ranked Kelowna will play fourth-ranked Wenatchee.
Sports
Mar 26
Wildfire near Oliver, B.C., held
The fire grew to 4.37 hectares, and was discovered Saturday afternoon in the Dutton Creek area east of Highway 97. BCWS says it suspects the blaze to be human-caused.
Fire
Apr 21
Highway 97 tourism centre in Summerland, B.C. up for sale
The Summerland Chamber of Commerce, which owns the building, and District of Summerland, which owns the land, have agreed to put the centre and land up for sale.
Traffic
Mar 21
Man treated for burns after fire at Kelowna, B.C. gas station
Authorities are asking anyone who may have witnessed a fire at a gas station on Highway 97, or who have dashcam footage, to contact the Kelowna RCMP Detachment at 250-762-3300.
Canada
Apr 21
Brush fire near homeless camp brought quickly under control
Kelowna firefighters battled a small brush fire near Highway 97 and McCurdy Road on Tuesday morning.
Canada
Apr 2
Construction starts on Highway 97 pedestrian overpass in Kelowna
The $12 million project is being jointly funded between Ottawa, Victoria and the City of Kelowna. It is slated to open later this year.
Traffic
Mar 8
Modular units arrive for transitional housing site in Kelowna
The modular units, akin to those used in remote forestry or oil worksites, will receive an aesthetic wrap treatment to provide a cohesive look.
Canada
Mar 1
Highway 97 near Summerland to undergo temporary closures for next 4 days
From Friday to Monday, the troubled section of road near Summerland will undergo more rock-blasting closures.
Traffic
Feb 23
Witnesses sought in fatal Highway 97 semi-truck crash
There was a head-on fatal collision Feb. 12, at 5:50 p.m., between two commercial vehicles on Highway 97 in Monte Creek, just east of Kamloops.
Crime
Feb 23
Highway 97 near Summerland, B.C. to undergo blasting closure on Tuesday
The upcoming closure will occur on Sunday, Feb. 18, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., between Callan Road and Okanagan Lake Provincial Park.
Canada
Feb 16
One dead, one sent to hospital in head-on collision on Highway 97 near Kamloops
B.C. Highway Patrol says the collision happened Monday evening, near Monte Lake, between Barnhartvale Road and Hanna Road.
Traffic
Feb 13
Small wildfire, estimated at 4 hectares, burning in South Okanagan
The Dutton Creek blaze is located roughly halfway between Okanagan Falls and Oliver in the South Okanagan.
Canada
Apr 20
Intermittent closures at rockslide site north of Summerland: AIM Roads
The closure is on Highway 97 between Callan Road and Okanagan Lake Provincial Park. Scheduled blasting, which could require longer closures, will be posted in advance.
Traffic
Feb 5
Two teens killed in head-on crash in northern B.C.
Mounties in northern British Columbia are asking for any information about a head-on crash that killed two teenagers and seriously injured another man.
Canada
Apr 7
