Denise O’Connor
Denise O’Connor is the mayor of Lytton, British Columbia, a community that has been significantly affected by wildfires, including a devastating blaze in 2021 that destroyed much of the village. Under her leadership, Lytton is slowly rebuilding, with ongoing projects to restore essential services and housing for residents. O’Connor has expressed concern about the psychological impact of recurring wildfires on the community, particularly as they are reminded of past tragedies, such as the loss of life and homes due to the fires.
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Lytton Mayor Denise O’Connor expressed concerns about the time-consuming process for land reviews by archeologists.
Proposed updates to B.C. heritage laws could bring ‘legal troubles,’ critics warn
Canada· 2025-11-23
Denise O’Connor is the Mayor of Lytton who expressed the need for improvements to the Heritage Act.
B.C. pushes Heritage Act reform with First Nations amid concerns over development slowdownsCanada· 2025-09-27
Lytton’s mayor, Denise O’Connor, doesn’t expect it to paint a flattering picture for the province.
Lytton’s slow and steady rise from the ashes of 2021′s wildfiresCanada· 2025-07-04
Lytton Mayor Denise O’Connor expressed the community's emotional response to the anniversary of the devastating fire.
Sparks from an RCMP vehicle mishap ignited fire threatening LyttonCanada· 2025-07-04
