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TNRD downgrades evacuation order for Lower Nicola-area properties impacted by wildfire
Residents of multiple properties within the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) who had to evacuate due to the Ainslie Creek wildfire near Boston Bar are able to return home. Effective at 5:00 p.m. Sunday (Aug. 2), the TNRD says an evacuation order has been downgraded to an evacuation alert for properties in Lower...
8h ago
BREAKING: Guichon Creek wildfire near Logan Lake classified as 'being held'
The Guichon Creek wildfire west of Logan Lake is not expected to get any bigger as crews work to snuff out the now smouldering 145-hectare burn. The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has classified the fire as 'being held' meaning they do not expect it to grow past existing containment lines. Wildfire Service officials say cr...
Aug 02, 2026
WEATHER FORECAST:
Another day of wildfire smoke in the region today as Environment Canada has issued two weather alerts for the Nicola Valley area today. As the smoke from the nearby Guichon Creek wildfire continues to billow into our region, Environment Canada has again issued an ORANGE Air Quality alert meaning residents can expect po...
Aug 01, 2026
BREAKING: Air Quality warning now at level ORANGE : Environment Canada
As the smoke from the nearby Guichon Creek wildfire continues to billow into our region, Environment Canada has issued an ORANGE Air Quality alert for the remainder of the day, meaning residents can expect poor air quality and reduced visibility. Environment Canada says that the current conditions are likely to remain ...
Jul 31, 2026
Delays expected this long weekend on Coquihalla (Highway 5)
Drivers using Highway 5 (Coquihalla) between Hope and Merritt should prepare for significant delays during this long weekend. According to the B.C. Transportation Department, a section of Highway 5 between Exit 250 and Exit 256 is undergoing major drainage construction. Lane closures will be in place in the area due to...
Jul 31, 2026
