ROTHENBURGER: Armchair wildfire experts should wait for some facts
An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THERE WAS MUCH to criticize in B.C.’s response to last summer’s wildfires but could we wait until there’s actually something to [Continue]
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WILDFIRE – Nohomin Creek blaze near Lytton continues to quickly spread
The Nohomin Creek wildfire near Lytton continues to rage, growing from 500 to 1,500 hectares during the day today (July 15, 2022). It was two hectares in size when first [Continue]
LETTER – An apology to Juniper residents from the City’s CAO
Letter written in response to Juniper resident Haley Isotalo’s letter published earlier today (July 6, 2021): I have had time to reflect and will be issuing a formal [Continue]
LETTER – City council needs to act quickly on Juniper evacuation issue
Letter to Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian & City Council: As you are well aware, the residents of both Juniper Ridge and Valleyview experienced a very dangerous situation [Continue]
EDITORIAL – Suddenly, there’s new urgency to a secondary Juniper exit
An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THERE’S NOTHING LIKE a scary-as-hell wildfire to renew a decades-long debate about how to get away in emergency situations. The fire [Continue]
WILDFIRES – Valleyview-Juniper fire under control after ‘stable’ night
Saturday morning (July 3, 2021) update from the City of Kamloops on the Juniper-Valleyview wildfire: The Kamloops East interface fire is classified as under control on [Continue]
WILDFIRES – Kamloops East interface fire held, patrols remain overnight
Update from City of Kamloops on Valleyview-Juniper fire as of 9:15 p.m. Friday, July 2, 2021: The Kamloops East interface fire continues to be held this evening. The most [Continue]
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