Tag: Peachland

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.

South Okanagan wildfire explodes to 5,000 hectares; evacuation order issued

Wildfires Kolten Bezooyen -
The fast-growing Bald Range wildfire west of Summerland in B.C.'s Okanagan was estimated at 5,000 hectares Friday night, prompting evacuation orders in the area.

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Province providing $35,000 to aid Haliburton County investment attraction plan

County of Haliburton
The plan includes enhancing the County's economic development website, creating a hotel feasibility study, and hosting various investment forums.

OPP enforcement campaign results in 9,800 charges over Thanksgiving long weekend

OPP
Through the national campaign Operation Impact, police focused enforcement efforts focused on impaired, aggressive, and distracted driving, along with seatbelt usage.

Minden Hills looking to revive Lochlin Community Centre

Township of Minden Hills
The facility has been closed since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Province hosting Disaster Recovery Assistance program info session

Township of Minden Hills
The province activated the program last month for specific areas of Minden Village impacted by flood damage not covered by insurance.

Sidewalk construction to begin in Minden Village week of Oct. 13

Township of Minden Hills
The project, which will repair sidewalks and improve accessibility in the village core, is expected to take three weeks.
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