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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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After more than a week, some Summerland residents are finally walking back through their front doors.
August 17, 2026 - 21:47 | Cohan Sassaman | Global News - Canada
August 17, 2026 - 21:42 | Matthew Frank | The Globe and Mail
So far, the premier is reluctant to make any concessions such as returning U.S. alcohol to B.C. shelves without tariff relief for key industries such as forestry.
August 17, 2026 - 21:38 | Ben O’Hara-Byrne | Global News - Canada
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