www.castanet.net Bennett Bridge reopens after RCMP bomb squad clears span - Kelowna News
The Bennett Bridge was closed in the early morning hours of Monday, Jan. 27 due to a police incident.
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The Okanagan Valley @lemmy.ca ウノメ @lemmy.ca William R Bennett Bridge closed since 4AM due to a bomb threat. Not expected to re-open until after noon.
A van has parked itself sideways, blocking the Eastbound lanes. RCMP has closed both lanes of traffic due to a suspected explosive threat. Current estimate for re-opening is in the afternoon after a bomb squad has arrived and inspected the van.
Update: Bridge has re-opened as of 2:25PM
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The Okanagan Valley @lemmy.ca ウノメ @lemmy.ca West Kelowna-Peachland candidates to attend public forum today from 7-9PM.
www.castanet.net Candidates plan to show up at forum on North Westside - West Kelowna NewsPeople living in the riding of West Kelowna - Peachland will now have a chance to hear where the three candidates asking for their vote in the upcoming provincial election stand on local issues.
The forum will occur today (Sunday) from 7-9PM at Killiney Beach Community Hall, 514 Udell Road. A live stream will be available at nwcaonline.ca.
More information: https://www.nwcaonline.ca/allcandidates