Welcome to our In The Press and Press Releases page, a hub showcasing the Adra Tunnel's journey and its impact as seen through the eyes of the media and our communications. This space celebrates the diverse stories and perspectives from journalists and media outlets, along with detailed press releases.

Here, you'll discover a collection of articles, links, and official statements that together paint a comprehensive picture of the tunnel's revival and the community's role in it. Dive into the rich narratives and our updates that together tell the story of the Adra Tunnel's reopening and its significance to the public and our community.

In The Press:

• April 1, 2024: MyNaramata: “Woodwackers Return to Big Tunnel”

• February 17, 2024: Kelowna Daily Courier: “Tunnel of Love”

• December 27, 2023: KelownaNow: “Potential spring 2024 reopening for KVR's century-old, half-kilometer Adra Tunnel”

• December 5, 2023: Penticton Western News: “Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen supports efforts to reopen Adra Tunnel” - Extensive work has been done on historic tunnel in 2023

• December 5, 2023: InfoNews.ca: “Community-led effort to reopen historic tunnel on KVR trail near Naramata”

• December 5, 2023: KelownaNow: “Work continues on historic Kettle Valley Rail Trail tunnel in the South Okanagan”

• December 5, 2023: VernonNow: “Work continues on historic Kettle Valley Rail Trail tunnel in the South Okanagan”

• December 5, 2023: Salmon Arm Observer: “Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen supports efforts to reopen Adra Tunnel”

• December 2, 2023: Kelowna Daily Courier: “Tunnel Vision”

• December 2, 2023: My Naramata: "Big Update on Big Tunnel Project"

• December 2, 2023: Castanet: "Adra Tunnel Project Gains Momentum" - Explore the progress and community support behind the Adra Tunnel's reopening.

• December 1, 2023: Penticton Herald: "Community Efforts Bring New Life to Adra Tunnel" - Discover how local efforts are revitalizing this historic tunnel.

• July 12, 2023: Castanet: "Regional District Warns Against Venturing into KVR Tunnel"

• June 28, 2023: CBC Radio Interview

• June 23, 2023: Global News: “Naramata, B.C. group working to reopen historic Adra Tunnel”

• June 18, 2023: Boom 101.9: “Adra Tunnel along Kettle Valley Rail Trail close to reopening: RDOS”

• June 16, 2023: Castanet: "Community Group Working on Reopening Adra Tunnel on KVR Trail"

• October 22, 2023: My Naramata: "Vandals Hit Tunnel Equipment"

• September 3, 2023: My Naramata: "Thanks for Tunnel $upport"

• July 15, 2023: My Naramata: "Adra Tunnel Update"

• July 1, 2023: My Naramata: "Adra Tunnel Funding Underway"

• June 20, 2023: My Naramata: "Tunnel Project Spurs Optimism"

Press Releases:

• Dec 5, 2023: RDOS: “RDOS supporting efforts to reopen the Adra Tunnel”

• Nov 30, 2023: “Community Reviving The Historical 1,600 FT Adra Tunnel on KVR, Enhancing Okanagan’s Legacy”

• July 11, 2023: RDOS: “KVR Adra Tunnel closed to all pedestrians and cyclists”

• June 16, 2023: RDOS: “RDOS supporting efforts to reopen the KVR Adra Tunnel”

• Aug 26, 2022: RDOS: “RDOS exploring options for reopening historic Adra Tunnel”