Category Archives: News

Top Stories - Nov 24 - More Atmospheric Rivers
It looks like the Okanagan won't escape the effects of two more Atmospheric Rivers that are set to hit the south coast over the next few days. The temperatures here are forecast to rise to just under ...
Russ Byth Nov 24, 2021 Atmospheric River - Accuweather

Top Stories - Nov 23 - More Access Coming
The eastbound lanes on Highway 1 between Highway 11 and Cole Road in Abbotsford have been opened for emergency access to agricultural operations in the area. The section of Highway 1 between Cole Road...
Russ Byth Nov 23, 2021 Tank Hill, east of Lytton. CP Rail Photo

Top Stories - Nov 22 - 'We Lost Everything'
Many residents of Princeton (above) say they have lost everything to flooding as the town remains on evacuation alert. One man says his house is full of mud and water, and he's had little sleep over t...
Russ Byth Nov 22, 2021 Global News

Top Stories - Nov 19 - Months To Repair
The Transportation Ministry says the reopening of Highway 3 between Princeton and Hope is still feasible for later this weekend, but it won't be 'business as usual'. Trucks destined for the interior a...
Russ Byth Nov 19, 2021

Top Stories - Nov 18 - State Of Emergency
The provincial government declared a State of Emergency yesterday to support the provincewide response and recovery from the damage caused by flooding and landslides. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnw...
Russ Byth Nov 18, 2021 Merritt - globalnews.ca

Top Stories - Nov 17 - Closed For A While
No indication yet from Drive BC on when the major routes to the interior from the coast will reopen. It will be weeks or months for the Coquihalla as many parts of the highway were just washed away. T...
Russ Byth Nov 17, 2021 Hwy 1 - Fraser Valley - DriveBC

Top Stories - Nov 16 - Highways Mess
The Interior remains pretty much cut off from the coast due to flooding and broken pavement on highways. Parts of the Coquihalla have become part of the Coldwater River and there are mudslides and wat...
Russ Byth Nov 16, 2021 Matt Steberl - Fraser Valley Road Group

Top Stories - Nov 15 - Suspicious House Fire
**Check with Drive BC for Coquihalla and Hwy 1 closures** Sixteen firefighters in 5 vehicles tackled a house fire on Harvey near Richter on Saturday night. There was substantial damage as the front po...
Russ Byth Nov 15, 2021

Top Stories - Nov 12 - Cenotaph Disturbance
The Kelowna RCMP is investigating a disruption by a group of anti-vaxxers yesterday at the Cenotaph in City Park. Anyone who captured the disruption on video is asked to send a copy to the police. Ins...
Russ Byth Nov 12, 2021 City of Kelowna

Top Stories - Nov 10 - Cannabis Robbery Suspects
Kelowna RCMP are looking for a man and woman after an armed robbery of a cannabis store on Lawrence Avenue Monday night just before 11. Cops and a Police Dog searched the area, but were unable to loca...
Russ Byth Nov 10, 2021