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Publication Date: August 7, 2026 - 18:59
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Few hotels, emergency support services for B.C. fire evacuees, says OKIB member
August 7, 2026
Approximately 30 Okanagan Indian Band members and around 200 non-band members have lost their homes to wildfire over August long weekend, according to the band's chief. Evacuees say they faced issues and delays receiving financial support from Emergency Support Services, and many continue to struggle to secure hotel rooms in the Interior.
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Weekends are usually quiet for Tyson McEwan of McEwans Towing, but he has already recovered about 20 vehicles so far this weekend. The Havre Boucher, N.S., business is based in Antigonish County near the Canso Causeway.
September 6, 2026 - 12:56 | Richard Woodbury | CBC News - Canada
September 6, 2026 - 12:21 | Eric Reguly | The Globe and Mail
Environment Canada has dropped its warnings for Nova Scotia, but there is still more rain in the forecast after flooding and widespread damage was reported.
September 6, 2026 - 11:50 | Sean Previl | Global News - Canada
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