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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.

No evacuation required in Muskoka Lakes following emergency alert

Township of Muskoka Lakes Hilary Hilton -
The Township of Muskoka Lakes is reassuring residents that no evacuation is required following an emergency notification regarding the Burgess Dam in Bala.

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Brampton man charged following unsafe discharge of firearms reports in Lake of Bays

OPP
A 45-year-old from Brampton has been charged following complaints regarding the unsafe discharge of firearms on public land in Lake of Bays.

Two charged following a break and enter in Bracebridge

OPP
A 33 and a 34-year-old from Bracebridge have been charged following a break and enter at an apartment in town.

Town of Bracebridge to start improvements at Memorial Park

Town of Bracebridge
The Town of Bracebridge is starting improvements to the pathway through Memorial Park this week.

Township of Muskoka Lakes adopts amendments to noise bylaw

Township of Muskoka Lakes
The Township of Muskoka Lakes has amended its noise bylaw to regulate daytime noise.

UPDATE: Power restored to Hydro One customers across Muskoka

Community
Hundreds of Hydro One customers across South Muskoka are currently without power.
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