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Police Roadblocks Screen Over 52,000 BC Drivers Day One
First Day of Police Roadblocks Lead to Fewer Impaired-Driving Prohibitions

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6 hours ago


Flood-Related Highway Closures Continue Between Lower Mainland and Interior
Key corridors remain severed and travel options are still limited

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17 hours ago


Multi-day Vernon Search Rescues 3
VSAR Confirms Two Separate Rescues in Hunters Range, Including Missing Snowmobilers

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1 day ago


Highway 3 Keremeos SLIDE UPDATE
Highway 3 Reopens to Alternating Traffic After Rock Slide Keremeos, November 7, 2023: Highway 3 (Crowsnest Highway) west of Keremeos has reopened to alternating traffic following a rock slide incident. The closure, spanning 5.5 km between Hedley-Nickleplate Rd and Ashnola Rd (3 to 9 km west of Keremeos), required traffic control measures. Details: The affected area is reduced to one lane in each direction. Motorists are advised to watch for traffic control signals and adher

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Nov 8, 20231 min read


Highway 3 Remains Closed, Okanagan Area Roads In Good Condition
Rock Slide Forces Closure of Highway 3 in BC, Detour Routes Activated for 2nd Day November 7, 2023: Keremeos, BC - Residents and travelers are facing significant disruptions as the closure of Highway 3 (Crowsnest Highway) in both directions enters its second day due to a rock slide. The incident occurred between Hedley-Nickleplate Rd and Ashnola Rd, spanning a distance of 5.5 km, leaving the road impassable. The affected area is situated 3 to 9 km west of Keremeos, a picture

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Nov 7, 20231 min read


Highway 3 Rock Slide Closes Road Between Keremeos and Princeton
Breaking News: Rock Slide Forces Closure of Highway 3 in Okanagan-Shuswap Region, Properties Evacuated November 6, 2023: Keremeos, BC - A rock slide has prompted the closure of Highway 3 (Crowsnest Highway) in both directions, causing significant travel disruptions in the Okanagan-Shuswap region. The slide occurred between Hedley-Nickleplate Rd and Ashnola Rd, covering a stretch of 5.5 km, which is located 3 to 9 km west of Keremeos. Authorities have confirmed that the road

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Nov 6, 20231 min read


Planning Travel Via British Columbia's Hope Princeton Hwy This Holiday Season?
Update to this story: https://www.exnews.net/post/bc-highways-set-to-open-monday-minister-fleming Update to this story: https://www.exnews.net/post/coquihalla-set-to-reopen-monday-december-20th Planning your holiday travel? As of December 8th, there are travel restrictions in place allowing only essential travel on Highway 3 between the southern coast of BC and the rest of Canada. Hwy 3 is the only practical route to reopen since BC was hit hard by rain, floods and slides

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Dec 8, 20213 min read
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