Author Archives: Dave Barry
Tensions easing over Sparks Lake wildfire northwest of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - It appears the worst may be over in the battle to contain the largest wildfire in British Columbia. The B.C. Wildfire Service says it hasn't seen significant growth on the 771 square kilome...
Aug 06, 2021
PETERS: Are we finally ready to agree on climate change
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF the Tk'emlups te Secwepemc revelation of unmarked graves near the former Kamloops Indian Residential School site has been said before.It's not that the rest of Canada didn't know a...
Aug 06, 2021
White Rock Lake wildfire jumps Highway 97 and moves into Monte Lake
KAMLOOPS - Fueled by strong winds, the White Rock Lake wildfire has left a devastating path of destruction through Monte Lake Thursday (Aug. 5) evening. Scottie Duncan captured images of the aftermath...
Aug 05, 2021
Concerns growing as gusting winds fuel activity of White Rock Lake wildfire
WESTWOLD - With wind gusts threatening to increase activity of the White Rock Lake wildfire, the BC Wildfire Service recommended expansions of evacuation alerts and orders in the Monte Lake, Westwold,...
Aug 05, 2021
Support for Kamloops Hospice in its time of need
KAMLOOPS - Two local businesses are collaborating to fundraise for Kamloops Hospice. Geisbrecht and Associates has partnered with DW Builders to host its second annual drive-thru donation event where ...
Aug 05, 2021
New evacuations ordered as B.C. wildfire flares, but rain possible this weekend
VANCOUVER - The BC Wildfire Service says more than 100 new fires have broken out this week in British Columbia as lightning storms and a return to hot weather helped push the number of active fires to...
Aug 05, 2021
Some federal workers may be required to get COVID-19 vaccine: Prime Minister Trudeau
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is considering making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for some federally regulated workplaces such as airlines. It is the first time Trudeau has openly s...
Aug 05, 2021
Evacuation orders issued for Westwold, Monte Lake, and Falkland due to White Rock Lake fire
KAMLOOPS - Evacuation orders were issued for 271 properties in the vicinity of Westwold and Monte Lake, and all of the Falkland and Cedar Hill area late Wednesday (Aug. 4) evening.The orders from the ...
Aug 04, 2021
Skeetchestn leadership calling for change in wildfire fighting as residents return to charred landscape
SKEETCHESTN - Skeetchestn evacuees were able to return home today (Aug. 4), as the threat from the still out-of-control Sparks Lake fire has reduced.The wildfire was discovered in late June, and Kukpi...
Aug 04, 2021
Kamloops RCMP ask public to help find wanted man
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are asking the public to help locate a wanted man.Kyle Deline was arrested on July 13 in relation to a robbery investigation dating back to April 2021.He was held for court an...
Aug 04, 2021
