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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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August 17, 2026 - 12:51 | | The Globe and Mail
Jean-Guy Whiteduck will return as chief of Kitigan Zibi Anishinābeg after winning a tight three-way race this past weekend. The Algonquin community also returned five of its six incumbent council members.
August 17, 2026 - 12:40 | | CBC News - Ottawa
Premiers Christine Frechette and Tony Wakeham will be joined by Prime Minister Mark Carney and other officials in St. John's on Monday.
August 17, 2026 - 12:13 | Sean Previl | Global News - Canada
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