Okanagan Rail Trail

• Rail trail neighbours in North Okanagan call on easements to access their land

  When CP rail owned the land, statutory laws guaranteed access, something property owners are now uneasy about as they don't feel the permits are as set in stone.

  Canada

  May 11
  
• ATV-riding safety officers head to Kelowna’s rail trail

  The ATVs will be ridden by community safety unit members, who will bring their specialized training to areas that are difficult to access by traditional police vehicles. 

  Crime

  Apr 15
  
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• Major encampment cleanup in Kelowna displaces people experiencing homelessness

  Various agencies have been on-site during the cleanup, including outreach workers to try and connect those sheltering there with social services.

  Canada

  Apr 4
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• Okanagan Rail Trail near Vernon to undergo temporary closures

  The closed section will run from Kickwillie Loop Road to Kekuli Bay Provincial Park, but will be open on weekends and on weekdays after 5 p.m.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2023
• Construction commences on Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail

  When completed, the trail will eventually span 50 kilometres, from Sicamous to Armstrong, and will link up with the Okanagan Rail Trail.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2023
• Poilievre compares Kelowna homeless encampment to ‘third-world country’

  A tweet by federal politician Pierre Poilievre included a video taken along the Okanagan Rail Trail in Kelowna, featuring scores of homeless people living in tents.

  Politics

  May 30, 2023
• Kelowna residents may see less freshet frustration around Mill Creek

  As part of that project, the city made improvements to the diversion structure located next to the Okanagan Rail Trail east of Dilworth Drive.

  Weather

  May 4, 2023
• City of Kelowna taking bids for completion of Okanagan Rail Trail

  The City of Kelowna has set the wheels in motion for completing the final section of the Okanagan Rail Trail, they are currently inviting proposals to finish the pathway.

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2023
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• New portion of Shuswap North Okanagan rail trail to take shape

   The Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail is receiving $500,000 from a provincial grant program to construct of a section of the rail trail from Spallumcheen to Armstrong.

  Canada

  Mar 7, 2023
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• Men charged in 2021 Kelowna rail trail assault apprehended after skipping court

  Police say the suspects charged in connection with an assault and robbery of a teen on the Okanagan Rail Trail in November 2021, missed their December court date but were arrested.

  Crime

  Jan 3, 2023