Naramata

• Restored piece of South Okanagan history to benefit local tourism

  After the railway ceased operations in the 1970s, the province acquired the tunnel but eventually deteriorating conditions made it unsafe and led to its closure in the 90s.

  Canada

  May 30, 2025
  
• Security concerns prompt relocation of high-profile Okanagan double murder trial

  The trial, which was moved to Vancouver for security reasons, is scheduled to run over 46 days through until the end of August.

  Crime

  Jul 12, 2024
  
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• Restoration efforts continue on historic South Okanagan train tunnel

  The Adra Tunnel, located along the former Kettle Valley Railway, and not far from the community of Naramata, is a 1,600-foot marvel of engineering.

  Canada

  Jul 11, 2024
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• Public washrooms at Naramata park closed due to vandalism

  The RDOS says washrooms at Manitou Park in Naramata sustained significant damage on the afternoon of Tuesday, Feb. 13.

  Canada

  Feb 17, 2024
• Owner of Naramata, B.C. tiny home pushing for change

  The owner of a tiny home in Naramata recently won her pitch for a temporary use permit but is now calling for a change in regulations both locally and provincially.

  Canada

  Jan 29, 2024
• BC Wildfire to burn around 100 slash piles east of Naramata

  In all, around 100 piles of wood debris are expected to be torched around five km east of Naramata, near Arawana Forest Service Road.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2023
• Okanagan vineyards welcome early start to 2023’s grape harvest

  Grape harvest is well underway across the Okanagan and some wineries are picking better than others.

  Environment

  Oct 3, 2023
• Adra Tunnel on KVR Trail still closed to pedestrians, cyclists

  Efforts are underway to reopen the Adra Tunnel along the KVR Trail. Closed since the early '90s due to unstable conditions, the Regional District wants people to keep out for now.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2023
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• Busy, cycling-filled weekend ahead for South Okanagan

  The bustling weekend will begin Friday afternoon, with a briefing and expo and Rotary Park. Saturday will see kids events with Sunday being the main day.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2023
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• Naramata, B.C. group working to reopen historic Adra Tunnel

  A community group in Naramata is getting closure to reopening the Adra Tunnel which has been closed to the public for more than four decades.

  Canada

  Jun 23, 2023