Few hotels, emergency support services for B.C. fire evacuees, says OKIB member | Page 902 | Unpublished
Hello!

Unpublished Newswire

Source Feed: CBC News - Canada
Publication Date: August 7, 2026 - 18:59

Stay informed

Unpublished Opinions

Response to Ottawa's proposed Official Rural Plan
The Problem With Political Attack Ads
Is intensification the new urban renewal?

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.

Comments

Be the first to comment

Unpublished Newswire

 
The company said it updates Google Maps to reflect name changes in official government sources, which includes the U.S. Geographic Names Information System.
August 30, 2026 - 13:49 | Sean Previl | Global News - Ottawa
The company said it updates Google Maps to reflect name changes in official government sources, which includes the U.S. Geographic Names Information System.
August 30, 2026 - 13:49 | Sean Previl | Global News - Canada
Google Maps has updated to display "Lake America" when people in the United States search for the name.
August 30, 2026 - 13:01 | | CBC News - Canada
more