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Extreme weather warnings continue for B.C. mountain passesFour highways in the province’s Southern Interior are under extreme cold warnings, with wind chills expected between -35 and -45.TrafficJan 13
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B.C. weather: Extreme wind chills of -20 to -50 for mountain passesWith weather warnings stretching across the province due to bone-chilling temperatures, police say motorists should pack an emergency kit.TrafficJan 12
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‘There is no excuse’: Frustration mounts due to overpass strikes in B.C.Frustration is mounting about commercial trucking operations in B.C. after a driver scraped the top of the Massey Tunnel Wednesday night.TrafficJan 11
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Snowfall warning issued for Coquihalla HighwayThe snowfall is expected to begin Wednesday night and should last into Thursday.TrafficJan 10
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Coquihalla Highway crash victim identified as beloved hockey dadNew Westminster Minor Hockey Association said Ravil Gabbassov and his son were involved in the crash on Highway 5, about 45 kilometres south of Merritt.TrafficJan 10
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Weather warnings issued across B.C. as wind and snow persistWith high winds near the ocean and heavy snow on mountain passes, weather warnings continue to be issued throughout British Columbia.WeatherJan 9
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Speed, weather factors in single-vehicle Okanagan crash, RCMP saySpeed and weather are contributors to a Saturday morning crash near the head of Okanagan Lake that claimed the life of a Vernon man.TrafficJan 8
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Heavy snow expected on Hwy 3, Coquihalla, Trans Canada and Okanagan ConnectorTravellers are being warned of hazardous driving conditions with snow expected to fall on Interior Mountain passes this week as a low pressure system moves into B.C.WeatherJan 8
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Novice driver in Kelowna, B.C., handed pair of tickets, vehicle impoundedA novice driver in Kelowna was issued a $483 ticket for excessive speeding and a $109 ticket for failing to display their “N” sign. Their vehicle was also impounded.CanadaJan 7
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‘Deficiencies’: B.C. truckers group calls for safety review on overpass strikesGagan Singh says his group is "imploring" Transport Minister Rob Fleming to understand that all parties in the supply chain must be held accountable to improve road safety.PoliticsJan 3
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Rockslide spreads debris on Westside Road, traffic slows in West Kelowna areaDrive BC says it is aware of the slide and that crews are on the scene to clear debris. Traffic is expected to return to normal around 5:30 p.m.TrafficDec 31, 2023
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RCMP reminding public to plan a safe ride home this New Year’s EveAccording to ICBC, 21 per cent of fatal crashes in the B.C. involve impaired driving. Each year, those crashes claim the lives of around 60 people.CanadaDec 31, 2023
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4 dead in 2 separate crashes north of KamloopsBoth incidents took place along Highway 5, one just north of Kamloops and the other just south of Barriere, which is around 45 minutes north of Kamloops.TrafficDec 28, 2023
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Highway 97: Blasting closure near Summerland on SaturdayAIM Roads, the highway contractor, says the highway will be closed in both directions on Saturday for 90 minutes, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.TrafficDec 28, 2023
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More webcams added to DriveBC websiteEleven new cameras were added this year, bringing the total number of traffic cameras across B.C. to 496.TrafficDec 28, 2023
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Trans Canada Highway reopened after fatal collision near Rogers PassThere are few details available other than the incident happened at a location between Beaver Valley Road and Glacier National Park's east boundary.TrafficDec 26, 2023
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Highway 97 reopens after vehicle incident in VernonAccording to DriveBC, the highway is shutdown southbound between 48th Avenue and Stickle Road in Vernon.TrafficDec 24, 2023
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Small bridge near Salmon Arm to undergo 3-month closureWhile the Salmon River Bridge in Salmon Arm, B.C., is closed, access to businesses along 10th Avenue S.W. will be available via the 30th Street S.W. exit off Highway 1.TrafficDec 23, 2023
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Boundary region records 3rd motor vehicle death in 2 weeksPolice in B.C.’s Boundary region are urging drivers to take more care on icy roads, noting three people have died in local motor vehicle collisions in just the past two weeks.TrafficDec 23, 2023
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B.C. highway contractor warns of slippery sections on mountain passes following snowfallYRB Nicola, which provides road maintenance in the Merritt area, says falling temperatures and snowfall overnight Friday have created slippery sections on local mountain passes.TrafficDec 23, 2023
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Perfect marks: Winter-tire check in North Okanagan finds 100% compliancePolice say winter tires are recommended across the province, as they’re more effective in cooler, wet environments.TrafficDec 22, 2023
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Lumby-area crash kills 1A witness to the collision told police they were following the vehicle eastbound on Highway 6 when it failed to negotiate a curve in the road and drove down an embankment.TrafficDec 22, 2023
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Horrific crash in Lake Country sends 2 people to hospitalA white vehicle appeared to be severed into two parts, and debris from the cars was scattered across the road near the scene of a collision in Lake Country, B.C.TrafficDec 21, 2023
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Dashcam video sought of Highway 3 head-on collisionB.C. Highway Patrol and Keremeos RCMP say the collision happened Wednesday evening on Highway 3, north of Ollala.TrafficDec 21, 2023
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Trans-Canada Highway: Vehicle incident impacting traffic near Revelstoke, B.C.Located east of Revelstoke, the incident happened around 7 a.m., with the highway being temporarily closed in both directions.TrafficDec 20, 2023