Wildfires
Government cash to help Interior communities bounce back from tough tourism season
The government is pouring some cash into communities with struggling tourism sectors due to this…
How air quality affects wildfire evacuees returning home
VICTORIA – A result of the wildfires in British Columbia is tens of thousands of…
International aid is on its way to assist in B.C.’s wildfire situation
KAMLOOPS – B.C.'s wildfire emergency is expected to continue. In order to combat the ongoing…
Air quality falling in Kamloops, Shuswap thanks to wildfire smoke
KAMLOOPS – The area covered by a smoky skies bulletin has expaned into the South…
YOUR PHOTOS: Martin Mountain wildfire near Monte Lake
KAMLOOPS – The Martin Mountain fire near Monte Lake broke out last evening, July 26,…
Aggressive B.C. wildfire activity sparks evacuation order for some Clinton-area homes
KAMLOOPS – A new evacuation order has been issued for a handful of home near…
City parks reopen; Kamloops Fire Rescue urges caution
KAMLOOPS – City parks that have been closed in Kamloops for over two weeks because…
Why those cheap respirators won’t really help you breathe through the smoke
With so much smoke in the air lately it has become a common occurrence to…
Wildfires near Kelowna fully contained and under control
"RAIN HAS MADE A VERY SIGNIFICANT IMPACT" KELOWNA – Good news from the fire front…
Premier asks you to burn responsibly this May long weekend
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – In light of the unseasonably hot and dry conditions throughout the province, Premier Christy Clark is asking residents to be extra cautious this long weekend. "Every summer, the risk of fire increases. With many parts of the province facing unseasonably warm and dry weather, that risk increases even more — putting people's homes...
Smoky skies across Okanagan and Similkameen valleys
OKANAGAN - A smokey skies advisory is in effect for the Okanagan and Similkameen areas, due to high levels of wildfire smoke spreading throughout the valley. The concentration of smoke will vary as wind, fire behaviour and temperatures change. The advisory was announced Thursday morning by the B.C. Ministry of Environment. The Ministry is advising...
Make May long-weekend a safe one
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Government agencies are advising May long-weekend travelers to remain safe and informed when planning vacation trips. ICBC reports, on average, a total of 1700 crashes occur on the long-weekend. Drivers are advised to plan trips ahead and avoid rushing to a destination. Police will target high-risk behaviours such as speeding, failing to yield,...