Tag: Penticton

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.

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.

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Devonshire Park is now Discovery Park, $1-million revamp begins

Community
It’s now known as Discovery Park, because Discovery Mining has put up a million dollars for the work. 

Hands-on and more at trades fair

Labour
More young women are showing up at the fairs across Ontario.

Help is available for in-home voters in Cochrane election

Municipal Election 2026
A new service is available to help you register your vote in this month’s Cochrane municipal election.

Cochrane in 1956: Small discovery of natural gas; Governor General visits

Local History
Natural gas found on three properties near the Frederickhouse River was not enough to start digging wells. 

OPP say election signs are private property

OPP
Election day is October 26th.
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