Okanagan watershed forum held near lake above Peachland
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
Some First Nations leaders were calling for a logging moratorium above Peachland during a watershed forum on Friday. Continue reading
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UPDATE: Crash on Highway 97 near Peachland cleared
Traffic along Highway 97 near Peachland is being affected because of an accident. Continue reading
After month-long closure, Highway 97 reopens north of Summerland
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The province announced Tuesday morning that the highway was open for traffic again. Continue reading
B.C. highway hit by rockslide could reopen Tuesday morning
By Jules Knox Video Journalist
B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is optimistic that the highway could reopen on Tuesday morning. Continue reading
Wind, snow delay work on Highway 97 rockslide near Summerland
Ministry of Transportation says work will resume Wednesday, weather permitting. Continue reading
Monday update: Summerland rock slide continues to move, new detour opens
By Jules Knox Video Journalist
Although the Summerland rockslide continues to move, a new 900-metre detour below the highway on Callan Road has opened. Continue reading
New detour route around Highway 97 rockslide in Okanagan
Ministry of Transportation announces detour route between Peachland and Summerland. Continue reading
201 Forest Service Road an easy detour around Highway 97 rockslide
The Ministry of Transportation has recommended only two detours around the rockslide that has closed Highway 97 in the Okanagan. One of the detours is the 201 Forest Service Road on the east side of Okanagan Lake. Continue reading
UPDATE: Ministry gives 50-50 chance of Hwy. 97 in Okanagan reopening on Wednesday
The highway has been closed since a rockslide blocked all four lanes north of Summerland on Saturday morning. Continue reading
With no end in sight for Hwy. 97 closure near Summerland, alternative route announced
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
“Drivers using this route can expect up to 90 minutes of additional travel time compared to normal travel time between Summerland and Peachland on Highway 97.” Continue reading