Thompson-Nicola, Electoral Area E (Bonaparte Plateau)
Set against BC's other rural areas, from BC's public records, updated Nov 10, 2026.
Evacuations: 5 orders to leave since April 2017 (fire). The latest order in July 2026.
Wildfire: the 7th most land burned since 1996 of BC's 159 rural electoral areas. 39% of its land, compared with 2% in a typical rural area.
Internet: the 11th most homes without 50/10 Mbps of BC's 159 rural electoral areas. 83% of homes have no 50/10 Mbps service recorded, compared with 19% without it in a typical rural area.