Author Archives: Dave Barry
Showers reduce fire behaviour on 270-hectare Watching Creek wildfire
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) reports that 10 milimetres of heavy showers Thursday (Aug. 4) has reduced fire behaviour on the Watching Creek wildfire.In an update Friday (Aug. 5) morning, ...
Aug 05, 2022
Clearwater mayor to run for second term
CLEARWATER, B.C. - The mayor of Clearwater has publicly announced he's running for a second term.In a social media post, Merlin Blackwell says his decision to run for Clearwater mayor wasn't easy, but...
Aug 04, 2022
Pilot uninjured, jet damaged in Snowbirds 'incident' during takeoff in B.C.
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - A Snowbirds pilot escaped physical injury today, landing a jet after an incident during takeoff in northern British Columbia. The Royal Canadian Air Force tweeted Tuesday evening...
Aug 02, 2022
With wildfires flaring up, the City of Kamloops activates its Emergency Operations Centre
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has activated its Emergency Operations Centre as wildfires begin to pop up in the area.In a news release today (Aug. 2), the City says is it working with Kamloops Fire ...
Aug 02, 2022
Dancing in Kamloopa Powwow healing, empowering for young Indigenous people
TK'EMLUPS TE SECWEPEMC - Thousands of people, both Indigenous and not, travelled from across Turtle Island for the 41st annual Kamloopa Powwow on the August long weekend (July 29 to Aug.1).Dancers in ...
Aug 02, 2022
Cooler weather could offer respite to crews battling wildfire near Penticton, B.C.
VANCOUVER - A wildfire burning in British Columbia's southern Okanagan now covers nearly 28 square kilometres after hot weather fuelled explosive growth since it was sparked Friday. About 300 properti...
Aug 02, 2022
Wildfire near Highway 1 being held, Watching Creek wildfire currently not a threat to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says 80 new wildfires sparks over the long weekend, 50 of which have been determined to be caused by lightning.The Polygon Pond wildfire near Highway 1 around...
Aug 02, 2022
Campfire ban to begin Thursday in Kamloops Fire Centre
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is ordering a campfire ban effective noon Thursday (Aug. 4) throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre.It says the measure is being taken to prevent human-caused wil...
Aug 02, 2022
High winds and hot temperatures fueling fires near Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A series of wildfires have popped up near Kamloops Monday (Aug. 1) afternoon, producing large plumes of smoke and reminding residents of recent smokey summers.The Watching Creek wildfire wa...
Aug 01, 2022
Kúkpi7 Casimir named to the Order of British Columbia
KAMLOOPS - Kkpi7 Rosanne Casimir has been appointed to the Order of British Columbia. It is the highest form of recognition by the B.C. government. Casimir is one of 14 people to receive the special r...
Aug 01, 2022
