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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Tampered candy bar reportedly found in Huntsville

OPP
Police say on Nov. 1, officers received a report that a child opened a chocolate bar and discovered a small needle or pin inside while breaking it apart.

Province investing $540,000 to help Muskoka communities improve flood preparedness

Community
The Ontario government is investing $540,000 to help communities across the District of Muskoka strengthen flood preparedness and resilience.

Police seek public assistance to identify suspect in local grocery store theft investigation

OPP
Police are seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a theft investigation at a grocery store in Huntsville.

OPP investigating vehicle theft in Gravenhurst

OPP
Officers were dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle theft in program on Sarah Street at 2:45 a.m. on Nov. 1. 

OPP warning the public of recent increase in bank and credit card scams

OPP
The OPP is warning residents of a recent rise in bank account and credit card scams involving increasingly sophisticated tactics.
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