Tag: Summerland

B.C. RCMP confirm death of 80-year-old woman due to Summerland wildfire

Wildfires Emily Joveski -
RCMP said one person has died near Summerland as a result of the Bald Range wildfire.

Penticton B.C. mayor says community rallying to support wildfire evacuees

Wildfires Emily Joveski -
Penticton’s mayor said officials are watching the wind direction as the out-of-control Bald Range wildfire prompts evacuation orders and alerts for nearby areas.

‘This is a tipping point’ as state of provincial emergency declared

Wildfires Kate Brown -
B.C. has declared a state of provincial emergency as the rapidly growing Bald Range wildfire threatens Summerland and forces thousands of people from their homes.

Summerland wildfire grows to 9,500 hectares forcing evacuation, closes Hwy. 97

Wildfires John White -
More than 12,000 people have been ordered out of Summerland as a wildfire west of the community grows to 9,500 hectares and Highway 97 is closed through the area, cutting the main route between Penticton and Peachland.

Summerland loses power as entire community evacuated ahead of wildfire

Wildfires John White -
Summerland is without power after its entire population was ordered to evacuate as the rapidly growing Bald Range wildfire threatens the community.

More than 12,000 people ordered to evacuate Summerland as explosive wildfire surges

Wildfires John White -
More than 12,000 residents of Summerland, B.C., have been ordered to leave the community as the rapidly growing Bald Range wildfire threatens the South Okanagan municipality.

South Okanagan wildfire explodes to 5,000 hectares; evacuation order issued

Wildfires Kolten Bezooyen -
The fast-growing Bald Range wildfire west of Summerland in B.C.'s Okanagan was estimated at 5,000 hectares Friday night, prompting evacuation orders in the area.

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Provincial funding for three area long-term care homes

Nipissing Riding
Three long-term care homes in Nipissing are receiving provincial funding to support residents with complex needs.

Youth charged with possession of imitation weapon in West Nipissing

OPP
The Nipissing West OPP has charged a 17-year-old after seizing an imitation air pistol and a bottle of liquor.

Coalition aims to purchase RYAM’s Témiscaming mill

Economy
A Canadian coalition of local managers, unionized workers and First Nations is working towards purchasing RYAM’s Témiscaming mill.

St. Joseph students working with graffiti artist on mural project

Conseil scolaire catholique Franco-Nord
Two permanent murals are taking shape this week at École élémentaire catholique Saint-Joseph in Sturgeon Falls.

Soccer players sought for film production

Community
A local film production is looking for soccer players.
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