News Items tag as: Lytton Creek wildfire 2021

Lytton sues rail companies, Transport Canada for devastating wildfire
June 20, 2023 - 7:00 PM

The Village of Lytton and the Thompson Nicola Regional District are taking rail companies and the federal government to court two years after the village was destroyed by a wildfire.
Couple racing to rebuild home destroyed by Lytton Creek wildfire as winter approaches
November 06, 2021 - 3:04 PM

It has been four months since the town of Lytton was almost entirely destroyed by a wildfire.
Evacuations ordered northeast of Lytton as wildfire grows
July 22, 2021 - 2:47 PM

As the Lytton Creek wildfire experiences growth to the northeast, the Thompson Nicola Regional District has issued an evacuation order to 169 properties near Spences Bridge.
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Popular spots to enjoy ramen in Okanagan, Kamloops
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Kelowna trailer park residents face 'demoviction' from their affordable homes
Walking into Central Mobile Home Park in Kelowna you see well kept yards, towering evergreen trees, people walking their dogs and chatting with neighbours. The community of mostly seniors is slated to razed to make space for redevelopment but the

Lytton sues rail companies, Transport Canada for devastating wildfire