Lytton to elect 2 new village councillors this weekend as community continues to rebuild cbc.ca - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from cbc.ca Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Lytton Mayor Jan Polderman said he became emotional at a recent council meeting when he announced B.C. government funding of $8.3 million to support ongoing operations and recovery for the village.
A former Lytton, B.C., resident has filed a potential class-action lawsuit against both the Canadian Pacific and Canadian National rail companies, claiming their negligence caused the fire that burned down her community.
Lytton (Edith Loring Kuhanga/Facebook)
“Communities across British Columbia have already been profoundly affected by a 2021 wildfire season that promises to continue posing extraordinary challenges for the safety and recovery of people in BC,” said UWBC in a release.
“With the devastation in Lytton BC… and other fires that continue to impact the people of our regions, United Way recognizes that support will be needed for both intermediate and long-term recovery efforts.”
People are asked to donate to the United for BC Wildfire Recovery Fund to support critical relief and recovery efforts in Lytton as well as other communities affected by this summer’s wildfires. There are 307 active wildfires across the province as of Monday morning.
Natural landscapes key to Canadian cities, rural areas for building climate resilience, experts say cbc.ca - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from cbc.ca Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.