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Smokey skies from Brunswick Creek blaze loom over region
While no official health warnings have been issued by Environment Canada, residents in the Nicola Valley could certainly smell and sometimes taste the smoke from the Brunswick Creek Wildfire on Monday. The 1230 hectares wildfire which was discovered on July 2, has grown more than tenfold this week, with crews battling ...
13h ago
Repairs, clean-up underway following Coquihalla Highway semi-truck fire
The Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt will be down to one lane for a few more days following a semi-truck fire that broke out Friday afternoon (July 3). Drive BC said drivers can expect some delays along a stretch of Highway 5 between the Larson Hill and and Coldwater Road exits until at least Tuesday (July 7). Accor...
Jul 05, 2026
Brunswick Creek wildfire smoke prompts air quality advisory for Lytton area
Environment Canada has issued an air quality advisory for areas north of the Brunswick Creek wildfire, including Lytton. Environment Canada officials said the smoke is impacting air quality and could reduce visibility. The forecaster recommends postponing or reducing strenuous outdoor activities until air quality impro...
Jul 05, 2026
BREAKING: Nicola Valley Hospital closing for 25 Hours beginning Sunday morning
For the second time in just over two weeks, the emergency room at the Nicola Valley Hospital will be closed to those in the Nicola Valley. Interior Health notified residents at 12:18 p.m. Saturday that beginning Sunday morning (July 5) at 7:00 a.m., the emergency room will be closed until 8:00 a.m. Monday (July 6). On...
Jul 04, 2026
Herd of goats to help with Merritt wildfire mitigation
Goats will be munching on vegetation in the Merritt area over the next two weeks as the City and Merritt Fire Rescue Department recruit the animals for wildfire mitigation work. About 80 goats from BC Timber Goats will be hard at work at the north end of Pine Street in Collettville starting Monday (July 6), grazing on ...
Jul 04, 2026
