Tag Archives: Environment
Departure Bay students explore and mark Linley Valley trails
NANAIMO - The criss-crossing trails of the Linley Valley are now much less confusing and intimidating for a young Nanaimo class.Grade 7 students from the Departure Bay Elementary Eco-School on Tuesday...
Jun 27, 2021
IH and SPCA provide tips on staying safe in extreme heat
KAMLOOPS - As Kamloops could warm up to record-breaking temperatures over the weekend, residents are reminded to keep themselves and their pets safe.Excessive heat exposure can lead to weakness, disor...
Jun 22, 2021
Extinction Rebellion Nanaimo blocks access to Nanaimo Assembly Wharf
NANAIMO - A protest against old growth logging in B.C. stymied anyone trying to enter Port Authority lands. Roughly 20 people blocked the 1 Port Dr. entrance into the Nanaimo Assembly Wharf on Tuesday...
Jun 22, 2021
Kamloops Fire Centre danger rating moderate-to-high after fierier season
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Fire Centre has seen 103 wildfires burn nearly 2,100 hectares between April 1 and June 21, 2021. It's a notable uptick from the 10-year average of 73 wildfires for nearly 1,200...
Jun 22, 2021
'This level of heat is significant:' hot weather grips mid island region
NANAIMO - An early summer heat wave is a sign of what's to come throughout the summer of 2021.Temperatures flirted with 30 degrees on Monday, June 21 at Nanaimo Airport, while daytime highs are expect...
Jun 22, 2021
Wildfire crews help with Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail
Wildfire crews tuning up for the summer forest fire fighting season got in a little practise and helped out efforts for the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail (SNORT).Rapattack Crews spent a couple day...
Jun 20, 2021
Wildfire south of Lytton grows to 250 hectares
KAMLOOPS - The George Road wildfire remains out of control.Fire Information Officer Madison Smith said the fire nearly seven kilometres south of Lytton, east of Highway 1, grew to 250 hectares on Satu...
Jun 19, 2021
Wildfire north of Cache Creek being held at 4.5 hectares
KAMLOOPS - The Pioneer Creek wildfire northwest of Cache Creek, adjacent to Highway 97, is no longer out of control.Fire Information Officer Taylor MacDonald said the fire grew from approximately two ...
Jun 16, 2021
TRU researcher receives funding to study forest fire ecology
KAMLOOPS - An incoming Thompson Rivers University (TRU) faculty member has been granted a Canadian Research Chair in fire ecology. Dr. Jill Harvey will investigate how wildfires and drought impact for...
Jun 15, 2021
TRU researcher receives five-year funding extension for studies of rural and Indigenous land use
KAMLOOPS - A Thompson Rivers University (TRU) faculty member has been renewed as a Canada Research Chair (CRC) for a second five-year term to study rural and Indigenous land use.Dr. Courtney Mason's c...
Jun 15, 2021
