Thompson Nicola Regional District
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Multiple evacuation alerts issued for 2 B.C. wildfiresTwo wildfires burning out of control has prompted three evacuation alerts.FireApr 30
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Health risk deemed small after potential fuel spill in North Thompson RiverThe regional district says it was contacted by the Ministry of Environment after a semi-truck overturned north of Avola, around a two-hour drive north of Kamloops on Highway 5.EnvironmentFeb 18
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Rural area near Merritt loses firefighting services due to lack of capacity'Effective immediately, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District has made the difficult decision to suspend fire protection services.'FireJun 24, 2022
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Merritt, B.C. resumes third phase of re-entry plan after weekend flood warningsAccess to homes in one of the most flood-impacted areas of Merritt was paused over the weekend as the second of three atmospheric rivers drenched southern B.C.EnvironmentNov 29, 2021
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Damaged highways, hospital reopening discussed in Thompson-Nicola Regional District flood updateThe topics included updates on area highways damage to the electrical grid, the disaster financial assistance program and rapid damage assessment.CanadaNov 23, 2021
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White Rock Lake wildfire near Westwold spreads to 20,000 hectaresThe extreme fire behaviour is being attributed to large amounts of wildfire fuel, heavy smoke hampering air attacks and extreme weather conditions including heat and wind.CanadaJul 28, 2021
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Wildfire near Westwold, B.C., grows to 12,500 hectares; Quebec firefighters deployedThe White Rock Lake wildfire, discovered on July 13, is now mapped at 12,500 hectares in size, up from 9,400 hectares on Sunday.EnvironmentJul 26, 2021
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Wildfire-plagued B.C. region formally calls for provincial state of emergencyThe Thompson-Nicola Regional District's board of directors voted unanimously to make the appeal to the provincial government, Thursday.EnvironmentJul 15, 2021
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Canadian Taxpayer Federation calls on TNRD board members to speak up after spending scandalOne dinner that cost taxpayers $8,000 has become a flashpoint for outrage regarding chief administrative officer spending.PoliticsMar 2, 2021
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Wildfire evacuation order issued for small lake between Merritt, HopeAn evacuation order has been issued for 24 properties near the Coquihalla Highway, between Merritt and Hope, because of the Juliet Creek wildfire.Aug 11, 2018
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