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BC Highway Patrol speeding enforcement

3 clusters · 45 sources · last updated

Latest: B.C. Highway Patrol reports fleeing motorcyclist and taxi impound

The BC Highway Patrol has conducted several enforcement actions against speeding drivers across British Columbia, resulting in fines and vehicle impoundments. In late July, a commercial auto transport truck driver was c

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Bald Range wildfire and Summerland recovery update

34 clusters · 498 sources · last updated

Latest: British Columbia wildfire restrictions and evacuation orders ease

The Bald Range wildfire, which began on August 7, has burned approximately 25,163 hectares and destroyed about 150 structures. While the fire is currently classified as ‘Being Held’, it remains out of control in some cap

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2026 BC wildfires – Pear Lake >165k ha, relief efforts in CL

27 clusters · 145 sources · last updated

Latest: Pear Lake wildfire near Clinton shows minimal growth

The Pear Lake wildfire and the broader Big Bar complex continue to cause significant destruction in British Columbia. By August 24, the Pear Lake fire was estimated to cover 164,745 hectares. While the fire experienced r

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SR 169 culvert repairs in Washington

2 clusters · 27 sources · last updated

Latest: Kelowna restaurants named to OpenTable Top 100 outdoor dining list

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has initiated a multi-year infrastructure project on State Route 169 near Black Diamond. The work involves repairing five fish culverts to remove barriers and res

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Okanagan Highway 97 infrastructure and resilience planning

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: Okanagan transportation corridor proposed following Highway 97 closure

In Kelowna, City Council approved a Highway 97 Right-of-Way Protection Plan to preserve a 50-metre corridor for potential future widening and the addition of two transit-only lanes. While the plan aims to guide developme

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Pear Lake wildfire and Highway 97 closures

2 clusters · 50 sources · last updated

Latest: Highway 97 through Clinton to reopen following wildfire closure

The Pear Lake wildfire caused a prolonged closure of Highway 97 between Clinton and 70 Mile House starting on July 24. By August 15, authorities scheduled the highway to reopen to all traffic in both directions at noon

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