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“The Bobcat Wildfire (K62053) is located approximately 1.7km east of Highway 3 and the Similkameen River, approximately 8km northwest of Eastgate.” www.rdos.bc.ca/newsandevent... - Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS)

#BCHwy3 #BCWildfire #Eastgate #SimilkameenRiver #Wildfires
Hot Topics | RDOS
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September 10, 2025 at 12:16 AM Everybody can reply
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Folks who have driven #BCHwy3 in the last day or so, how long is it taking to get from Hope to Keremeos or Kelowna? @DriveBC_TOK @DriveBC
November 17, 2024 at 4:33 AM Everybody can reply
BRITISH COLUMBIA: “The special weather statement covers some portions of the Coquihalla Highway, Highway 3, also known as the Crowsnest Highway, and the Okanagan Connector.” www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar... - CTV News Vancouver

#BCHwy3 #BCHwy5 #BCHwy97C #BCNews #HopeBC #Kamloops #Kelowna #Osoyoos
Environment Canada issues weather alerts for B.C. Interior highways
Environment Canada has issued special weather statements for three major highways in the British Columbia Interior.
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May 19, 2025 at 10:19 PM Everybody can reply
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ICYMI: “BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) crews continue to fight the Bugle Creek wildfire approximately 15 kilometres west of Castlegar off of Highway 3.” www.trailtimes.ca/home/crews-s... via Trail Times

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Crews still fighting Castlegar-area wildfires
The Bugle Creek wildfire is approximately 15 kilometres west of Castlegar
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September 16, 2025 at 1:24 AM Everybody can reply
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Perhaps #BCHwy3 will be open by then? The critical task faced by crews to repair the damage caused by this storm is massive and daunting entering the worst time of year to be repairing roads.
November 17, 2024 at 5:20 AM Everybody can reply
Heli Mission 2012

📷 - Nikon D40x 18-135mm f3.5-5.6

ISO 100, f5.6, 1/500 s 200mm

#kootenaypass #avalanchecontrol #bchwy3 #helicopter
December 4, 2024 at 4:47 AM Everybody can reply
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‘Speed was a factor’: Dump truck driver fined after #BCHwy3 crash that spilled coal into river

“The BC Ministry of Environment is monitoring the situation and working with the truck company on appropriate cleanup.”

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‘Speed was a factor’: Dump truck driver fined after Hwy 3 crash that spilled coal into river
It’s fortunate that no one suffered more than minor injuries in a crash on Hwy 3 that totalled a BMW. The BC Highway Patrol...
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August 28, 2025 at 4:37 PM Everybody can reply
Snowfighter

📷 - Nikon D7000 with 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 G lens

ISO 400, 117 mm, f8, 1/1000 s

#snowplow #wintermaintenance #highwaymaintenance #BCHwy3 #nikon #winter #snowfighter #mainroads
February 22, 2025 at 12:04 AM Everybody can reply
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“Responders gave the camper a verbal warning about the violation of the full fire ban within the sməlqmíx-syilx territory and other regions under the Kamloops Fire Centre boundary.” www.castanet.net/news/Oliver-... - @castanet.net

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Camper at Lower Similkameen Indian Band violates fire ban - Oliver/Osoyoos News
A Lower Similkameen Indian Band camper violated the reserve's complete fire ban over the weekend, vacating with a warning.
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September 3, 2025 at 11:21 PM Everybody can reply
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UPDATE: #BCHwy1 to remain closed 'for the balance of the day' after fiery crash

With #BCHwy5 already closed due to a wildfire, #BCHwy3 is currently the only major route open between the BC Interior and Lower Mainland.

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UPDATE: Hwy 1 to remain closed 'for the balance of the day' after fiery crash
(UPDATE: Sept. 5 @ 10 am) - The BC Highway Patrol (BCHP) says the Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy 1) will remain closed in the Fraser Canyon "for...
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September 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM Everybody can reply
BC boy, 8, dies after family SUV collides with snow plow on #BCHwy3

His stepfather and 5-year-old brother escaped the crash relatively unharmed, but their SUV spun into a pedestrian and left him with "life-altering injuries."

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BC boy, 8, dies after family SUV collides with snow plow on Hwy 3
A tragic incident in the Kootenays has claimed the life of a young boy and left another man with serious injuries. The fatal crash be...
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December 10, 2024 at 6:10 PM Everybody can reply
Heads up if travelling #BC passes & interior Tue PM thru Wed:
Special Wx Stmt for Freezing Rain for #BChwy5 #Coquihalla, #BChwy3 #AllisonPass & Merritt/Similkameen and for snow E of the Okanagan inclg #BChwy1 #RogersPass

Winter Storm Warning for #BCHwy3 #Paulson Summit-#KootenayPass

#BCstorm #BCwx
December 17, 2024 at 12:47 AM Everybody can reply
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Avalanche deposit removal on #kootenaypass February 2012

📷 - Nikon D40x 18-135mm f3.5-5.6

ISO 100, f10, 1/400 sec 42mm

#bchwy3 #aviationphotography #helicopter #avalanche #winter #catequipment #bluebird #landscapephotography #crestonbc
December 9, 2024 at 4:42 AM Everybody can reply
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Fiery crash shuts down #BCHwy1 through the Fraser Canyon

With #BCHwy5 already closed due to a wildfire, #BCHwy3 is currently the only major route open between the BC Interior and Lower Mainland.

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Fiery crash shuts down Hwy 1 through the Fraser Canyon
The Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy 1) is currently closed through the Fraser Canyon. DriveBC reports a vehicle incident around two kilomet...
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September 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM Everybody can reply
Mom’s Lambo impounded after young BC man caught excessively speeding on #BCHwy3

The BCHP says the driver told the officer he was on his way to a racetrack, but got "an awkward conversation with mom" instead.

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Mom’s Lambo impounded after young BC man caught excessively speeding on Hwy 3
The BC Highway Patrol (BCHP) says a young Lower Mainland man had some explaining to do to mom after an expensive traffic stop several weeks ago....
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August 27, 2025 at 12:30 AM Everybody can reply
BC boy, 8, dies after family SUV collides with snow plow on #BCHwy3

His stepfather and 5-year-old brother escaped the crash relatively unharmed, but their SUV spun into a pedestrian and left him with "life-altering injuries."

Details ⬇️
BC boy, 8, dies after family SUV collides with snow plow on Hwy 3
A tragic incident in the Kootenays has claimed the life of a young boy and left another man with serious injuries. The fatal crash be...
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December 10, 2024 at 6:11 PM Everybody can reply
⚠️#BCHwy3 has reopened to single lane alternating traffic at Old Richter Pass Rd due to the wildfire west of #Osoyoos. Watch for traffic control.

ℹ️More information: www.drivebc.ca?type=event&d... via Drive BC

Source: x.com/drivebc/stat...

#BCWildfire #ConifrydCreekWildfire
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August 12, 2025 at 6:06 AM Everybody can reply
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Smoke from #BCwildfire K61891 near Brookmere (visible from #BChwy5) & from V11960 (visible from #BChwy3) is drifting West in the mid/upper levels - Both started by lightning.
Expect haze in the Lower Mainland as marine cloud dissipates.

GOES-W-10:40 #BCStorm #BCwx #BCdry #BCheat
September 2, 2025 at 6:07 PM Everybody can reply
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