Tag Archives: Environment
Concerned Kamloops residents rally around the climate crisis
KAMLOOPS - As British Columbia prepares for another heatwave, several dozen concerned citizens took to the streets of Kamloops Thursday morning to call attention to the climate crisis. The activists h...
Jul 29, 2021
Flat Lake wildfire puts 161 properties on evacuation alert
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) issued an evacuation alert Wednesday (July 28) evening.The alert affects 161 properties in the Bonaparte Plateau electoral area due to the near ...
Jul 28, 2021
Health officials warn to be prepared for predicted heatwave in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - As heat continues to build in the Interior, albeit not as intense at last month's heat dome, the potential for heat-related illness rises.Kamloops is projected to reach the mid-to-high '30s...
Doug Collins Jul 28, 2021
'It's a big relief': Walhachin evacuation order lifted as fire crews battle Tremont Creek wildfire
KAMLOOPS - On Monday (July 26) night, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) rescinded an evacuation order that they had placed on the community of Walhachin.For Darren and Jody Carey, Tuesday (...
Jul 27, 2021
Quick response keeps tree farm fire contained
NANAIMO - Volunteer firefighters are credited with keeping a blaze south of Nanaimo from causing significant destruction to a tree farm. The Extension Volunteer Fire Department was called to Gogo's Ch...
Jul 27, 2021
Hundreds more on evacuation alert, dozens ordered out as White Rock Lake wildfire rages
UPDATE (3:20): Another evacuation order and alert were issued due to the White Rock Lake wildfire.The new order and alert from the TNRD affect properties in the Grasslands electoral area within the vi...
Jul 27, 2021
Westwold residents are anxious as White Rock Lake wildfire continues to grow
WESTWOLD, B.C. - High temperatures and strong winds have combined to grow the White Rock Lake wildfire to over 12,000 hectares. Properties in the unincorporated community of Westwold are under an evac...
Jul 26, 2021
B.C. Wildfire Service: Durand Lake fire under control, no reported growth at Two Mile Road fire for days
KAMLOOPS - Despite winds over the weekend causing concern near the Tremont Creek and Sparks Lake wildfires, B.C. Wildfire Service said there is positive news for some wildfires of note in the Kamloops...
Aaron Schulze Jul 26, 2021
B.C. Wildfire Service: Cooler nighttime temperatures helping lower active fire count
KAMLOOPS - As of Sunday (July 25) morning, there are 257 active wildfires in B.C.Provincially, it's one fewer than Saturday but well down from nearly 300 earlier in the week.B.C. Wildfire Service Fire...
Jul 25, 2021
TNRD issues one evacuation alert, adjusts existing alert and order
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) adjusted its evacuation orders and alerts Saturday (July 24) evening.An evacuation order issued by the TNRD Emergency Operations Centre in Kamlo...
Aaron Schulze Jul 25, 2021
Our Community
Week in Review
Week in Review: Week of Sept. 16
12h ago
Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - New Bulbs for Spring Flowers
Two and Out
PETERS: Destruction of the Red Bridge clears the way for something much, much better
Sep 20, 2024
Looped In
LOOPED IN WITH NIKKI OMEN: September 19, 2024
Sep 19, 2024
Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Echinacea...Bright, Beautiful and Beneficial
One Man's Opinion
COLLINS: Time to listen to the soldiers in the trenches
Sep 19, 2024
Question of the Week
Do you think BC should put more emphasis on involuntary care for those living with significant mental health and addiction issues?
Sep 16, 2024