News Items tag as: Lytton news

CN off the hook for firefighting costs in Lytton blaze
July 18, 2024 - 7:00 AM

BC Wildfire Service won't hold a rail company responsible for reimbursement of firefighting costs during the 2021 Lytton wildfire.
Rural director questions if Lytton rebuild is viable
January 22, 2024 - 7:00 PM

It's been more than two years since a wildfire wiped out the village of Lytton and governments have little to show for their rebuild promises.
Construction on first post-wildfire home underway in Lytton
December 20, 2023 - 12:00 PM

Work has started on the first build of a new home in Lytton since a devastating wildfire more than two years ago.
Why Lytton is always so darn hot
August 02, 2023 - 7:00 AM

Lytton is on a hot streak.
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.
TNRD launches lawsuit for Lytton library payout
June 14, 2023 - 7:30 AM

Lytton was burned to the ground nearly two years ago, but the insurance payout for its library and civic offices still hasn't been released.
All-women council ready to rebuild Interior village ravaged by wildfire
October 31, 2022 - 7:00 PM

An all-female council will be leading the charge to rebuild the Village of Lytton after a devastating wildfire.
Solar sidewalks could power up to 60 rebuilt Lytton homes
August 26, 2022 - 7:00 PM

The Village of Lytton could pave the way for Canada’s net-zero energy initiatives with technologies like solar panel sidewalks, according to the mayor.
Highway 1 is open again after mudslide between Lytton and Spences Bridge
August 13, 2022 - 1:32 PM
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The Trans Canada Highway has reopened between Spences Bridge and Lytton.
‘Everything is gone,’ Lytton First Nation woman recounts losing her home to wildfire
July 31, 2022 - 5:51 PM

A Lytton First Nation family is recovering after losing their home to wildfire earlier this month.
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News Items tag as: Lytton news

CN off the hook for firefighting costs in Lytton blaze

Rural director questions if Lytton rebuild is viable

Construction on first post-wildfire home underway in Lytton

Why Lytton is always so darn hot

Lytton sues rail companies, Transport Canada for devastating wildfire

TNRD launches lawsuit for Lytton library payout

All-women council ready to rebuild Interior village ravaged by wildfire

Solar sidewalks could power up to 60 rebuilt Lytton homes

Highway 1 is open again after mudslide between Lytton and Spences Bridge

‘Everything is gone,’ Lytton First Nation woman recounts losing her home to wildfire

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