Two writers, both originally from Lytton, B.C., share stories and perspectives on their hometown in their new book, Lytton: Climate Change, Colonialism and Life Before the Fire.Legacy of Lytton wildfire looms large, three years on
Two people died in the fire. Most homes were destroyed by it, as well as businesses, power lines and other structures.Playwright and actor Kevin Loring, who is a member of the Lytton First Nation, was sitting in his backyard in Metcalfe, Ont., planning a trip to his hometown when he saw images and video on social media of the village on fire.
Edwards described his childhood in Lytton as "magical" because he wasn't afraid of anyone in town. According toThe settlement of Lytton, British Columbia, along the Cariboo Wagon Road in 1867. The community, which now has about 250 people, sits at the confluence of the Thompson and Fraser rivers. A black and white postcard shows what Lytton looked like long ago. Looking back, he sees Lytton as a more accepting and inclusive place than other communities he lived in growing up.
"It's going at an absolute glacial pace," Loring said, pointing to "red tape" and archaeological processes at each site as the reason for the holdup."In Canada, there was a town called Lytton. I say 'was' because on June 30, it burned to the ground. The day before, the temperature had hit 49.6 C, the hottest ever recorded in our country. Canada is warming, on average, twice as quickly as the rest of the world," Trudeau said.