Fortis BC opens new EV chargers in Kelowna and Rock Creek
FortisBC owns and operates 45 Direct Charge Fast Charging stations at 22 sites across its electricity service area in B.C.’s Southern Interior.
Bald Range wildfire keeps Highway 97 closed between Penticton and Peachland
Highway 97 was closed Monday night as the Bald Range wildfire threatened communities in the central Okanagan.
New section of Okanagan Rail Trail opens between YLW and Lake Country
The process to transfer the land between the Government of Canada, CN Rail and Okanagan Indian Band is ongoing for the remaining unfinished 2.6 kilometres.
Cook Road Boat Launch reopens
Approximately 240 cubic metres of sand, equivalent to 20 truckloads, needed to be removed from the launch area.
City of Kelowna wants to reduce traffic jams downtown with designated routes for Water Street Boat Launch
The City says designated routes will help keep boat launch traffic moving, reduce congestion on Water Street, maintain emergency access and improve safety.
Traffic delays expected Saturday as Okanagan Dream Rally returns to Central Okanagan
Drivers in Kelowna and Peachland can expect traffic delays Saturday morning as hundreds of vehicles take part in the annual Okanagan Dream Rally.
Crash on Harvey Avenue near Bennett bridge Cleared
The collision appears to involve a sedan rear ending a pickup truck.Â
Road closures for BC Summer Games ceremony and events
The city is advising motorists to use caution, watch for athletes and volunteers, and allow extra travel time when travelling through affected areas.Â
BC to triple public EV charging network by 2035
The B.C. government and BC Hydro said they will add 3,500 public electric-vehicle charging ports by 2035, more than tripling the utility's existing public charging network.
B.C. Highway Patrol urges safe driving over Canada Day
B.C. Highway Patrol is urging motorists to drive to road conditions, avoid impaired driving and plan ahead as Canada Day travel gets underway across the province.
Gordon Drive lane closures between Lexington and Lequime for transit exchange construction
the City of Kelowna says portions of the median will be removed and a new traffic signal installed to allow for a redesigned traffic pattern for transit access only. Â
Electric busses closer to rolling on streets of Kelowna
Each electric bus will save about one tanker truck of diesel fuel per year, or about 550 fill-ups for a mid-size car.
