And that second family member is now on the way to the ER. Sigh.

#WilliamsLake #VeteransCrosswalk #RuralBC Veterans crosswalk installed in Williams Lake -- wltribune.com/2026/07/08/v...

Hot and ‘humid’! That will be way worse than the dry heat we get when at those temperatures and higher here in B.C.

A raging wildfire complex near Boston Bar, B.C., has destroyed a number of buildings and has grown significantly to almost 200 square kilometres. https://cheknews.ca/buildings-destroyed-as-raging-wildfire-complex-near-boston-bar-b-c-soars-in-size-1335158/

The hot weather is here to stay and that means commuters continue to sweat in offices with no aircon. What should we be doing to dress formally for work and also for the heat? jrnl.ie/7096264

Parasite that causes explosive diarrhea speading across the US. I just threw away a perfectly good container of raspberries, but I guess that's better than pooping myself to death for weeks. Found on raspberries, basil, cilantro, snow peas, and lettuce www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/cyclosp...

ICBC is reminding motorists of the risks of driving with unrestrained pets after a survey found that only one-third of respondents always secure their pet. https://cheknews.ca/icbc-says-unrestrained-pets-in-vehicles-are-a-serious-distraction-and-a-safety-risk-1334984/

Book reviews of how @summeroakes.bsky.social and @templemom.bsky.social have been keeping me entertained in the sleeplessness of the summer nights... #books #fantasy #cosyfiction #reads #booksky #bookblog markhayesblog.com/2026/07/09/c...

Kelowna RCMP asking for help locating a missing 12-year-old girl. #Kelowna

I’m going to make another pot of tea while trying to ignore the dog who thinks that if I’m in the kitchen it must be her breakfast time! (It’s way too early for that but now that I think about it I’m hungry myself so I’ll give her a snack!)

#Writers #WritingCommunity Has anyone heard anything good or bad about crewfiction.com and their giveaways? They have approached me about some of my old titles, but given how many online scams I have encountered aimed at authors, I am naturally cautious and just wanted to know any info on them.

The #wildfire smoke has lessened but there is still enough to have my eyes watering when I was outside with Elke this morning.

Okanagan peach season arrives nearly two weeks early #WestKelowna

And that sound was my cup of tea hitting the floor after I bumped it reaching for it. I hope this day gets better as it goes along. 😛

I was woken with news of a male family member in hospital only to discover that another is talking to health care providers rn. I hope the words ‘We need to talk’ still strike fear into men because I need to have a word with these two. 😠

The TNRD Emergency Operations Centre has issued an Evacuation Alert due to the Ainslie Creek wildfire, effective July 8, 2026, at 7:00 pm. The Alert affects approx. 61 properties located in Prospect Creek, as shown in the image below. To view this Alert, click here: eoc.tnrd.ca/eoc-notice/e...

Boston Bar-area wildfires grow to combined 20,000 hectares #Kamloops

#Kamloops cfjctoday.com/2026/07/08/s...

Serious motorcycle crash slows north end of Glenmore Road #Kelowna

Spot fire discovered Wednesday southwest of Cache Creek being held #CacheCreek

KAMLOOPS, B.C. - “UPDATE: 4:46 p.m. The City of Kamloops has outlined how it will manage civic operations and community events as wildfire smoke drifts through the region.” www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloop... - @castanetkamloops.net #AirQuality #BCWildfire #BostonBar #Kamloops #WildfireSmoke

“According to BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), the Valenzuela Lake fire (C40784) currently spans 15 hectares and is listed 1.2 kilometres east of Copper Johnny Creek.” wltribune.com/2026/07/08/1... - The Williams Lake Tribune #BCWildfire #Cariboo #100MileHouse #ValenzuelaLakeWildfire #Wildfires

BOSTON BAR, B.C. - “Wildfires near Boston Bar, B.C., growing, more evacuations ordered” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC British Columbia #AinslieCreekWildfire #BCHwy1 #BCWildfire #BostonBar #BrunswickCreekWildfire #Wildfires

KAMLOOPS, B.C. - “Kamloops’ air quality had improved to moderate risk by Wednesday afternoon, but a smoke-related air-quality warning remains in place.” www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloop... - @castanetkamloops.net #AirQuality #BCWildfire #BostonBar #BrunswickCreekWildfire #Kamloops

ARE YOU IN WORCESTER MA?? DO YOU LIKE SFF BOOKS??? ARE YOU FREE AT 6 PM ON JULY 21ST?? COME TO TIDEPOOL BOOKS AND COME SEE AN AUTHOR TALK I’M DOING!! GRAB A SIGNED COPY!! IT’LL BE FUN!!

#Tarot card of evening: Nine of Pentacles. Treat yourself a bit, It does not have to be extravagant. Just take some time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. A little fun and treat now and then are a good thing. #MysticPaletteTarot #occultsky

Vernon RCMP seeking help locating missing man #VernonBC

Effective Friday, July 10 at 12:00 pm. the BC Wildfire Service will be issuing a full campfire ban for the Kamloops Fire Centre, which includes many rural areas of the TNRD. If you are in a municipality, be sure to check if local prohibitions are in place. More info: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/...

🤖 Free summer sci-fi stock-art for you all 🤖 9 page dividers to decorate your ttrpgs projects - for space and other non-fantasy settings. Free download for 3 days! Free for personal and commercial use 🖋 www.patreon.com/SilverGlass/... Tell your friends!

Summerland Community Centre seeking support through online 50/50 draw #SummerlandBC

Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has confirmed the focus on the next expansion of the state-funded assisted human reproduction service will be women with endometriosis who have struggled with infertility jrnl.ie/7095411

Investigators search for male suspect after US woman found dead with head injuries in Killarney Anyone who was in the Muckross Road area of Killarney between the evening of 6 July and the afternoon of 7 July, and who may have CCTV, doorbell camera or dashcam footage, is asked to contact gardaí.

A second out-of-control wildfire has triggered an evacuation order near Boston Bar, B.C., already battered by another blaze that has forced people out of their homes. https://cheknews.ca/second-wildfire-triggers-upgraded-evacuation-order-near-boston-bar-b-c-1334937/

Brock Outdoor Pool will be closed today, July 8, due to poor air quality. During this smoky period, we will assess air quality each morning and decide whether to open the pool. Our priority is always the health and safety of staff and the public. Thank you for your understanding.

Salmon Arm campfire ban will go into effect at noon on Friday #SalmonArm

A small team of explorers led by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society have become the first people to lay eyes on Sir Ernest Shackleton's last ship since it sank in the Labrador Sea in…

#Wildfire smoke will be keeping me indoors most of today. I did some watering early this morning but even with a sturdy mask on it’s hard to breathe in all this.

The Irish Labour History Society and the Women’s History Association of Ireland are hosting a conference, 24/25 July, Lissadell, Sligo to mark the centenary of the death of Eva Gore-Booth. Early booking is advised for what will be a gathering of historians & feminists to consider Eva’s legacy. 👇🏼

As I prepare to call it a night there’s a candle in the window calling home the one I love.

Uisce Éireann is urging households to take showers rather than baths and not use garden hoses during hot weather as high temperatures are due to continue into next week, with heat wave conditions expected. jrnl.ie/7094706

It’s late and I’m hungry so I’m having a bit of supper. (Yeah, yeah, I know, that’s what friends are for brat! 😂

ICYMI: “Air quality warning in effect for wildfire smoke - July 7, 2026” aqwarnings.gov.bc.ca/warnings/202... - Air Quality Warnings #AirQuality #BCPoli #BCWildfire #Health #WildfireSmoke

I’m back to the old ‘what’s for supper’ game. After spending time in town today I don’t feel like cooking so I guess it will be another tomato sandwich.

“Another evacuation order was issued Monday due to the Brunswick Creek wildfire burning near Boston Bar, B.C. The Boston Bar First Nation said anyone living in IR 2 Kopchitchin must leave immediately.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC British Columbia #BCWildfire #BostonBar #BrunswickCreekWildfire

CLEARWATER, B.C. - “The emergency department at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital in Clearwater will be closed over Tuesday night.” www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloop... - @castanetkamloops.net #BCPoli #ClearwaterBC #Healthcare

“The Fraser Valley Regional District has issued an Evacuation Alert for the Nahatlatch and North Boothroyd areas due to the Brunswick Creek and Ainslie Creek wildfires.” www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/wildfi... - EmergencyInfoBC #AinslieCreekWildfire #BCWildfire #BrunswickCreekWildfire

⛔️#BCHwy1 - The highway is now CLOSED between Boston Bar Station Rd and Ainslie Rd N due to the #BrunswickCreek wildfire. #BostonBar ℹ️More info: www.drivebc.ca?pan=-121.385... - Drive BC via X: x.com/drivebc/stat... #BCWildfire