The weather in the Kamloops Fire Centre will remain hot and dry for the next seven to 10 days.

The Thompson River steelhead fishery opening has been extended until Oct. 31, subject to conservation requirements.

The Wildfire Management Branch is sending additional personnel to the Northwest Territories to aid in fire suppression efforts.

The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations plans to aerially treat approximately 23,600 hectares of forest in the Kamloops Timber Supply Area to reduce western spruce budworm populations.

Health Minister Terry Lake announced an additional $2 million in funding for United Way's Better at Home program, which provides non-medical supports to help seniors remain independent in their homes for as long as possible.

Effective at noon on Sunday, June 15, 2014, the current open burning ban will be expanded throughout the entire Kamloops Fire Centre to include the Salmon Arm Fire Zone and Clearwater Fire Zone.

Effective at noon on May 15, 2014, the size of open fires will be restricted in most of the Kamloops Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect the public.

Health Minister Terry Lake, Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone, elected officials, Interior Health representatives, staff and health-care partners gathered to mark the start of construction on the new Clinical Services Building.