Author Archives: Doug Collins
Hot, dry weather a worry for those facing fire danger
KAMLOOPS - More alerts issued, some rescinded. A mixed picture on the wildfire front this morning (Tuesday). 301 fires are currently burning in B.C., 16 of those springing up in the past two days. 98 ...
Jul 13, 2021
RCMP update Lytton fire investigation; cause not yet determined
LYTTON, B.C. - The BC RCMP has released a statement into the ongoing investigation of the Lytton fire that devastated the Village on June 30, 2021. A cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed. "The...
Jul 12, 2021
Hot weather will continue to cause problems for firefighters
KAMLOOPS - The wildfire situation isn't going to get any better with the hot temperatures expected today (Monday). Environment Canada says we're looking at highs in the 35-38 range the next few days. ...
Jul 12, 2021
Two police watchdogs now mandated to probe domestic violence, experts say more needed
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Newfoundland and Labrador's new police oversight agency has become just the second in Canada with an explicit mandate to investigate allegations of domestic violence committed by of...
Jul 12, 2021
RCMP to provide update soon on investigation into wildfire in Lytton, B.C.
LYTTON, B.C. - RCMP have set up three security checkpoints around Lytton, B.C., and they say there will be an update soon on the investigation into the cause of the fast-moving wildfire that destroyed...
Jul 11, 2021
Cariboo and Thompson-Nicola Regional Districts issue evacuation alerts near Flat Lake area
KAMLOOPS - A wildfire in the Cariboo Fire Centre is impacting both the Cariboo and Thompson-Nicola Regional Districts. Evacuation alerts were issued for properties in the Cariboo and Thompson-Nicola m...
Jul 11, 2021
Road to Sun Peaks only open for residents and employees due to Embleton Mountain Fire
SUN PEAKS - Sun Peaks is still operational despite the nearby Embleton Mountain Wildfire, albeit only to guests who are already at the resort. B.C.'s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has ...
Jul 11, 2021
Sparks Lake wildfire more active Saturday; perimeter guard could be complete in coming days
KAMLOOPS - The massive Sparks Lake wildfire northwest of Kamloops has surpassed the 40,000-hectare mark and B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) officials said fire activity picked up Saturday (July 10). BCWS...
Jul 10, 2021
Fire erupts at Kamloops North Shore home
KAMLOOPS - For the second day in a row, fire has heavily damaged a Kamloops home. This time, fire broke out at a home in the area of Brentwood Avenue and Seventh Street on the North Shore. WATCH (Vide...
Jul 10, 2021
Drought causing water scarcity and low flows in Thompson-Nicola, Shuswap, and Cariboo regions
KAMLOOPS - A drought is affecting many parts of B.C.'s southern and central interior. Due to low spring rainfall, recent extreme heat, and record conditions in June and early July, there is water scar...
Jul 10, 2021
