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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West Nipissing CAO highlights work done by current council

Community
Officials with the Municipality of West Nipissing are reflecting on four years of 'progress, challenges, collaboration and investment'.

Police investigating Oct. 2 incident at Northern

Near North District School Board
The Near North District School Board confirms two separate incidents at Northern Secondary School in recent days resulted in emergency measures being put in place.

Community Drug Alert issued after 16 overdoses in 13 days

Community
The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit says between Sept. 13 and 26, there were 16 overdoses, with two resulting in death.

Urgent drug alert issued by Nipissing First Nation

Community
Nipissing First Nation has issued an urgent alert saying a spike in overdoses has been reported in the past 24 hours.

Watermain work to impact water capacity in West Nipissing

Community
West Nipissing says it’s replacing an important watermain component, starting this week, and water system capacity will be reduced during the work.     
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