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• 4 BC Ferries sailings cancelled between Horseshoe Bay, Nanaimo

  BC Ferries said the cancellations are due to a mechanical issue with the vessel’s backup power supply.

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  Jul 12
• A deadly week on B.C.’s roads as more than a dozen people killed in crashes

  In each case, either speed, impaired or distracted driving has bee a factor, which remains the top three causes of motor vehicle collisions in B.C.

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  Jul 11
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• Highway 1 through Fraser Canyon closed due to double fatal crash

  BC Highway Patrol said that around 2 p.m. crews were called to the collision on Highway 1 near Boston Bar. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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  Jul 11
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• 4 dead in highway crash near Keremeos: B.C. RCMP

  ‘Sadly, four adults of an extended family, all from the same vehicle, were found deceased on scene,’ B.C. Highway Patrol said.

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  Jul 11
• Occupants of truck that ran into semi on Highway 6 die in crash

  The crash happened at around 5:50 p.m., Highway 6, just north of Hills, B.C., and south of Crown Road in Hills.

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  Jul 8
• Traffic control zone, closures to be ‘drastically reduced’ at Hwy 97 rockslide site

  Repairs to Highway 97 near Summerland are moving into phase two, which means the B.C. crews will be able to reduce the length of the traffic control zone.

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  Jul 4
• Frustration grows over ongoing rockslide work near Summerland

  The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure told Global News that a project update is expected to be released on Thursday.

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  Jul 3
• B.C. helicopter crash kills 1, injures 2 others

  'The Columbia Valley RCMP is assisting both the BC Coroners Service and the Transportation Safety Board with the ongoing investigation.'

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  Jul 3
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• Crash into river along Highway 3 claims life of motorist

  Police say the crash happened around 12:30 p.m., along Highway 3 near Princeton, and involved a single vehicle with one occupant.

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  Jun 26
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• Still unknown if pedestrian killed near B.C. school bus crash was rushing to help

  B.C. Highway Patrol said it has still not yet been determined what led to the pedestrian's death soon after the bus crash in the same location.

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  Jun 25
• Serious vehicle incident in Osoyoos prompts renewed calls for safety upgrades

  Businesses in the area fear more people could be injured if changes aren’t made.

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  Jun 24
• Highway 1 widening east of Revelstoke to begin in the fall

  Plans to widen Highway 1 east of Revelstoke are coming together, with the province announcing Monday it selected a designer and builder. 

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  Jun 24
• 225 vehicles impounded in Central Okanagan this year for excessive speeding

  B.C. Highway Patrol will be out in force this summer to watch for lead-foot drivers. Since Jan. 1, 225 vehicles have been impounded in Central Okanagan for excessive speeding.

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  Jun 21
• Tragic bear deaths have B.C. urging motorists to drive safely, be aware of wildlife

  B.C. conservationists and traffic safety experts urge motorists to watch for wildlife and drive with caution after fatal bear collisions mark a sad start to road-trip season.

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  Jun 15
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• Vehicles seriously damaged in Highway 97 crash in Kelowna

  Two vehicles sustained significant damage in the crash just north of the Kelowna airport that brought traffic heading toward Lake Country to a crawl. 

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  Jun 12
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• Death of iconic white grizzly bear sparks calls for wildlife conservation

  The death of a rare white grizzly bear in Yoho National Park, just two days after her cubs died, has sent a rippling sadness across the wildlife community.

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  Jun 11
• Crash claims life of 24-year-old motorcyclist: Vernon RCMP

  According to police, the westbound motorcyclist passed a vehicle on a double-solid line, then failed to negotiate a corner.

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  Jun 11
• Road construction to begin on Shannon Lake Road, West Kelowna

  Construction begins next week to create an 'active transportation corridor' along Shannon Lake Road in West Kelowna, B.C.. 

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  Jun 9
• Road improvements set to begin at Springfield Road and Spall Road

  Beginning Monday work will begin on improvements to the intersection of Springfield Road and Spall Road in Kelowna, B.C.

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  Jun 9
• Taxi passenger killed in Highway 97 crash with delivery truck near Clinton: RCMP

  RCMP say a northbound taxi and a southbound delivery truck collided on Highway 97 on Tuesday around 12:40 p.m., just south of Clinton.

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  Jun 7
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• Rash of serious highway crashes in Peachland, B.C. triggers calls for action

  Over the past month there have been four major vehicle incidents Highway 97 through Peachland.

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  Jun 6
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• 1 dead in Monday night Highway 97 crash near Peachland

  ‘I heard a loud bang,’ said resident Eduard Alves. ‘My house shook and automatically I knew what was going on because I’ve heard this sound here before.’

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  Jun 4
• Snow alert issued for some B.C. interior mountain passes

  Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for multiple high mountain passes.

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  Jun 3
• Driver caught 208 km/h, 2K tickets handed out during May long weekend in B.C.

  Police say 2,800 tickets were handed out by B.C. Highway Patrol members during the May long weekend.

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  May 29
• Semi-truck driver, passenger die in crash on Highway 1 near Sorrento

  Both the driver and passenger of the flipped semi-truck died at the scene. The driver of the oncoming truck suffered minor injuries.

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  May 28