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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 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.

Kelowna Airport facing cancellations as wildfires pose challenges

Wildfires Zachary Barrowcliff -
Wildfires and smoky skies in the Okanagan have been affecting flights at Kelowna International Airport.

Penticton on edge as Bald Range evacuation alerts reach city boundary

Wildfires John White -
Penticton was on edge Saturday night as evacuation alerts tied to the Bald Range wildfire reached the city boundary and officials urged residents to prepare grab-and-go kits, according to the City of Penticton.

Vernon-adjacent wildfire being held as evacuation restrictions ease

Wildfires John White -
The Bradley Creek wildfire near Vernon, B.C. is now classified as being held, according to the BC Wildfire Service, as evacuation restrictions ease in parts of the North Okanagan.

‘This is a tipping point’ as state of provincial emergency declared in B.C.

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.

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. 
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