Author Archives: Dave Barry
Health Canada authorizes Moderna's COVID-19 vaccines for kids 12 to 17 years old
OTTAWA - Health Canada has finally given the green light for Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine to be used to inoculate kids as young as 12. The original approval for Moderna in December 2020 was only for peo...
Aug 27, 2021
Evacuation orders and alerts drop in B.C. as number of wildfires holds steady
VANCOUVER - Emergency Management BC says about 3,700 properties are on evacuation order, down from nearly 8,200 a week ago. A news release says nearly 11,300 properties are on evacuation alert - which...
Aug 25, 2021
Surgeries put on hold at RIH, doctors point to staffing 'crisis'
KAMLOOPS - Surgeries have been postponed at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) for a third week in a row, prompting doctors to ask for help from the province. Dr. Scott Hughes' department has been halted the...
Aug 24, 2021
TNRD issues evacuation order for Lower Nicola due to Lytton Creek wildfire
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has issued an evacuation order for areas west and north of the junction of Highway 97C and Highway 8 due to the Lytton Creek fire. This will als...
Aug 15, 2021
City of Kamloops issues evacuation alert for Pineview Valley, Versatile Industrial Park, and Iron Mask east of Coquihalla Highway
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops issued an evacuation alert effective 7 p.m. Sunday (Aug. 15) evening.The Tremont Creek Wildfire poses a threat to the structures and residents for all 734 properties lo...
Aug 15, 2021
High winds pose challenge for firefighters battling blazes: BC Wildfire Service
VANCOUVER - The BC Wildfire Service says it is watching wind conditions in several parts of the province which fuelled some of the larger blazes overnight. Fire information officer Erika Berg called t...
Aug 15, 2021
TNRD meeting with Monte Lake, Westwold, and Paxton Valley residents to discuss fire recovery
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) will host a meeting for residents of Monte Lake, Westwold, and Paxton Valley.The TNRD says its goal is to discuss fire recovery and next steps f...
Aug 15, 2021
Wildfire expands on Logan Lake's north and west side, threatens mine site
KAMLOOPS - Numerous evacuation orders and alerts were altered as gusty winds threaten to increase the size and intensity of wildfires in B.C.The District of Logan Lake stated on Aug. 14 that the Tremo...
Aug 15, 2021
TNRD issues evacuation order for 102 properties due to Lytton Creek wildfire
KAMLOOPS - An evacuation order was issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Emergency Operations Centre in Kamloops Saturday (Aug. 14) afternoon.The order was issued for 102 properties W...
Aug 14, 2021
Long-term care residents in 100 Mile House temporarily relocating to Williams Lake due to wildfire concerns
100 MILE HOUSE B.C. - Interior Health (IH) is responding to wildfire threats near the community of 100 Mile House.In response to nearby wildfire activity, IH is relocating Fischer Place and Mill Site ...
Aug 14, 2021
