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.

Health Minister Terry Lake announced $150,000 to help families living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, when he participated in the 19th annual Gutsy Walk fundraiser for Crohn's and Colitis Canada BC-Yukon Division.

In the past five weeks, four automated external defibrillators (AEDs) were placed in the Kamloops area, increasing the chance of a good medical outcome for residents who may suffer a sudden cardiac arrest.