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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.

Additions to NWT Nominee Program brings it up to levels from 2024

Northwest Territories Alice Daniels -
It has been announced that the Northwest Territories’ allocation for the Nominee Program in 2026 will be increased by 103, bringing the total to 300, the same level that was available in 2024 and 2025. 

Yellowknife police recover stolen vehicle and firearm following collision

RCMP Alice Daniels -
Yellowknife RCMP have charged a suspect and recovered a stolen vehicle and firearm following a vehicle collision earlier this week.

Five new fires detected in the territory

Fire Alice Daniels -
Five new fires were located in the territory, according to the latest report by NWT Fire. Rising temperatures and winds over the coming days will continue to dry out fuel, potentially allowing fires to move quickly.

Inuvik Regional Hospital temporarily suspending labour and delivery services

Northwest Territories Alice Daniels -
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services has announced that there will be a temporary suspension of labour and delivery services at the Inuvik Regional Hospital. 

Pit filling begins at Diavik Diamond Mine

Northwest Territories Alice Daniels -
Rio Tinto has announced that they have taken a significant step towards reclamation at the Diavik Diamond Mine, having begun filling the pits with water from Lac de Gras.

Fort Smith police charge suspect with assaulting an officer

RCMP Alice Daniels -
Fort Smith RCMP have charged a suspect in relation to several incidents, including the assault of several police officers.

GNWT releases technical report on cancer in the NWT

Northwest Territories Alice Daniels -
The Government of the Northwest Territories has released their technical report on occurrences of cancer in the territory from 2011 to 2022, giving an overview of territorial trends over that 11-year span.
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