News Items tag as: Kim Anderson

MAPS: Perspective on how much has been burnt by Southern Interior wildfires
July 19, 2017 - 8:00 PM

One month into the wildfire season in B.C.and the total number of hectares burned has already doubled the ten year average.
'It has to be done:' Kamloops team heads animal evacuation efforts
July 18, 2017 - 6:30 PM

When wildfires sparked across the province this summer, Judy Banks' mind snapped back to 2003 and specifically the 1,800 animals she and her team had a hand in saving.
How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke
July 17, 2017 - 4:30 PM

Dense smoke from wildfires in the province continues to drift through the Southern Interior and the resulting terrible air quality is causing health issues for many.
Kamloops city council votes 'no' to Ajax mine
July 17, 2017 - 11:47 AM

KAMLOOPS – After years of debate, several town halls and question periods, Kamloops city council officially voted 4-2 against the proposed Ajax mine today.
Kamloops Chamber sends letter in support of Ajax mine to feds
July 14, 2017 - 6:30 PM

KAMLOOPS – The long-awaited Ajax vote by city councillors takes place next week and the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce just sent a letter to Catherine McKenna, Canada's Minister of Environment and Climate Change, reiterating support for the project.
Should a ban on corporate donations trickle down to local governments in Kamloops?
July 13, 2017 - 9:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - Now that the big three political parties in B.C. are in agreement, will the move to ban corporate and union donations make its way to local politics? Should it?
Donate B.C. wildfire relief goods only to agencies prepared to handle them
July 13, 2017 - 2:39 PM

Calls from people offering donations of food, water, clothing and volunteer hands are rolling in, but before you show up at an emergency reception centre officials are asking you check online first to see if it's needed.
iN PHOTOS: B.C. wildfire rips through Ashcroft mobile home park
July 11, 2017 - 8:00 PM

CACHE CREEK – The Ashcroft Reserve wildfire has left total destruction behind in the Boston Flats Community Estates trailer park.
Officials urge cash donations, not items for B.C. wildfire evacuees
July 10, 2017 - 6:30 PM

With about 14,000 evacuees forced out of homes because of wildfire danger in the province, many are wondering how to help.
Lingering wildfires blow poor air quality across Southern Interior
July 10, 2017 - 4:49 PM

Health authorities are warning anyone with breathing difficulties to stay inside following a smoky skies advisory issued because of forest fires.
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Why smoke in November in the Interior is generally a good thing
The smoke you're seeing now in the Thompson-Okanagan region may mean a lot less smoke next summer as wildfire mitigation efforts continue through open burning. Haze that may be visible on the fine fall days in November is likely smoke f