No charges laid in fatal Christmas Eve crash on Okanagan Connector
No charges are being laid stemming from the Ebus crash that killed four people on Christmas Eve 2022 between Merritt and Kelowna.
by Jake Courtepatte | Dec 20, 2023
No charges are being laid stemming from the Ebus crash that killed four people on Christmas Eve 2022 between Merritt and Kelowna.
by Laísa Condé | Nov 17, 2023
The Okanagan Connector is currently closed in eastbound due to a Penske truck on fire. According...
by Jake Courtepatte | Sep 29, 2023
It’s that time of year again – winter or mud + snow tires are required on designated B.C....
by Laísa Condé | Sep 28, 2023
Up to 2cm of snow is possible on the Highway 97C summit.
by Marius Auer | Nov 29, 2022
Environment Canada has issued a winter storm watch for area highways on November 29. According to the notice, accumulations of 20-35 centimetres are possible, with the heavy snow and intense wind gusts expected to bring limited visibility.
by Marius Auer | Nov 7, 2022
Due to wintery conditions and expected snowfall, a snowfall and travel advisory has been put into effect for the Nicola Region, including the Coquihalla Highway and Okanagan Connector.
by Marius Auer | Oct 20, 2022
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning, signifying the first snow of the season on many elevated mountain passes despite the ongoing drought and unusually warm weather.
by Morgan Hampton | Dec 16, 2021
Yellowhead Road and Bridge (Nicola) was the recipient of the 2021 Contractor of the Year award for Road and Bridge Maintenance.
by Jake Courtepatte | Oct 8, 2021
Environment Canada is warning drivers this holiday weekend to expect snow accumulations of up to 15-centimetres on both Hwy. 5 (Coquihalla) and Hwy. 97C (Connector).
by Morgan Hampton | Jan 12, 2021
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Southern Interior, particularly urging caution on area highways.
by Merritt Herald | May 7, 2019
Those travelling the Okanagan Connector may soon have somewhere to fill up their tank,...
by Merritt Herald | Feb 16, 2018
Up to 20 centimetres of snow followed by a surge of arctic air is in the forecast for the Merritt...
by Merritt Herald | Nov 21, 2017
It may be best to stay off the highways today. Environment Canada is warning of the chance of...
by Merritt Herald | Jan 10, 2017
The Okanagan Connector was reopened this morning after emergency crews were forced to shut the...
by Merritt Herald | Jun 30, 2016
Increased speed limits on the Coquihalla Highway, which began in November 2014, will continue as...
by Merritt Herald | Nov 17, 2015
UPDATE: The Okanagan Connector was reopened at about 9 p.m. Monday night. Original story: After...
by Merritt Herald | Jul 17, 2014
VICTORIA – “Fast is the new slow,” declared one Toronto newspaper’s front page when the B.C....