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Summerland targets Friday return for final evacuees, power could be out until Wednesday

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Summerland expects to downgrade its final evacuation orders Friday, allowing residents of about 80 properties to return to a wildfire-damaged area where electricity may not be fully restored until Wednesday, chief administrative officer Graham Statt said.

About 150 structures damaged or destroyed by Bald Range wildfire

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Emergency officials estimate about 150 structures have been damaged or destroyed by the Bald Range wildfire in Summerland and surrounding rural areas.

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Thousands without power as storm sweeps through Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

Weather
Thousands of BC Hydro customers on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast are without power as a storm system moves through the region.

CAF provides update on recovery of injured Wainwright personnel

National
Fourteen Canadian Armed Forces members injured in the Oct. 17 fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright have been released from hospital, while 25 remain hospitalized.

Federal budget proposes grocery benefit top-up, projects $62.3-billion deficit

National
Millions of Canadians could receive another one-time grocery benefit payment early next year under a federal budget that projects a $62.3-billion deficit in 2026-27.

High streamflow advisory issued for Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

Weather
The B.C. River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory for Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast as a series of atmospheric rivers brings heavy rain to the coast.

B.C. rents down 10 per cent in three years, steepest drop of any province: report

Economy
Apartment and condo rents in B.C. have fallen more than 10 per cent over three years, the largest decline of any province, according to a new report.