Alberta man charged with shooting at RV in Osoyoos encampment

Residents at the Maple Grove RV Park in Guelph-Eramosa Township, Ontario, were left without lights or air conditioning after a power cut due to an unpaid bill. The incident occurred on June 5, 2026. Residents said they were not warned about the potential disconnection.

A Canadian couple planning a cross-country trip in a camper saw their fuel estimate rise from $4,500 to $7,000 due to higher diesel prices. New RV unit sales in Canada fell 16.5% in Q1 2026 compared to the same period last year, with motorhome sales dropping 48.5% and trailer sales down 13.4%. RV owners may reduce trip distance and frequency, but campground bookings remain strong.

Canadian RV rental operators Canadream, Cruise, Fraserway, and Owasco have completed a strong financial year. German tourists remain the key international clientele. The companies are expanding their fleet with new models and opening new rental stations.

Canadian RV rental marketplace RVezy announced a strategic pivot toward campground delivery service. Founded in 2016 after a Dragons' Den pitch, the company grew to over $3 million in revenue by 2018 and secured $20 million in investment in 2021. Delivery is now its fastest-growing booking method, particularly among first-time renters and families.

A 68-year-old man from Olds, Alberta, was arrested after firing a gun at others in the Strawberry Creek RV encampment in Osoyoos on Friday evening. At around 8:15 p.m., Osoyoos and Penticton RCMP, along with the Southeast District Emergency Response Team and a canine unit, responded to reports of shots fired. The man barricaded himself inside his motorhome but exited at 11:30 p.m. and was taken into custody. A firearm was seized, and no injuries were reported. He remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on June 2.

The Chatterbox project in Winnipeg uses a converted 1978 camper to record gratitude stories between neighbors. Founder David Balzer parks the studio at block parties and community events, collecting 5–7 minute audio stories.