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Temperatures reach 40 C in Lytton, as heat warnings persist across province
LYTTON, B.C. - A spate of extremely hot weather in parts of British Columbia has seen one Interior community tie the record for the hottest temperature ever recorded in Canada in the month of Septembe...
Victor Kaisar Sep 03, 2025

Lightning sparks new wildfires in B.C., as number of active blazes near 160
VANCOUVER - The BC Wildfire Service says there were more than 1,000 more lightning strikes across the province on Sunday, most of which happened in the Cariboo region. That comes after nearly 4,400 li...
Sep 01, 2025

Active wildfires surges in B.C. amid hot, dry conditions
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia Wildfire Service says the number of active blazes in the province has nearly doubled since mid-week as hot and dry conditions persist alongside the potential for more ...
Victor Kaisar Aug 30, 2025

Environment Canada expects South Thompson heat to drop by mid-week
KAMLOOPS - For a second time this summer, the Kamloops region has been placed under a heat warning and Environment Canada says the near-record temperatures aren't helping keep the wildfire smoke at ba...
Dylana Kneeshaw Aug 11, 2025

Heat warning issued for Kamloops area as temperatures soar into the mid-30s
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops area is once again under a heat warning as Environment Canada is forecasting temperatures to be in the mid-30s for the next few days. The warning issued Saturday (Aug. 9) cover...
Victor Kaisar Aug 09, 2025

Heat warning lifted but Kamloops-area temperatures to remain above seasonal
KAMLOOPS - The first heat warning of 2025 has ended, but temperatures in the Kamloops-area are expected to be above seasonal heading into the August long weekend. The heat warning issued on Monday (Ju...
Victor Kaisar Aug 01, 2025

Environment Canada issues heat warning for Kamloops area
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada has issued heat warning for the Kamloops area, with temperatures expected to be in the mid-30s this week. The warning issued Monday (July 28) covers the North and South T...
Victor Kaisar Jul 28, 2025

South Thompson region under special weather statement, heavy rainfall anticipated
KAMLOOPS - The potential for heavy rain has prompted a special weather statement from Environment Canada. The forecaster says the South Thompson region could see embedded thunderstorms Wednesday (July...
Victor Kaisar Jul 09, 2025
Kamloops sports fields closed Monday night due to 'significant' weekend rain
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says the ongoing spell of wet weather has forced it to close to majority of its sports fields Monday (June 23) evening. "Due to the significant amount of rain accumulat...
Victor Kaisar Jun 23, 2025

City of Kamloops, Interior Health talk heat safety as temperatures remain above seasonal levels
KAMLOOPS - As southern B.C. remains mired in a spell of above normal temperatures, the City of Kamloops and Interior Health are reminding people to be aware about the potential dangers of heat.While t...
Victor Kaisar Jun 08, 2025

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