A fundraiser was held in the Okanagan region to support local youth recovery efforts following the impact of wildfires.

The entities involved

• Penticton →

  city in British Columbia, Canada

  • SKYTRAC Systems, founded in Penticton, provides end-to-end solutions for the aviation industry.Mon 15:46
  • International contestants are participating in local festivals involving Chile and Penticton.Mon 07:41
• Summerland →

  town in British Columbia, Canada

  • Mark Petry manages building and enforcement services in Summerland.Sun 23:45
  • A wildfire is currently threatening homes and infrastructure in the Okanagan and Summerland regions.Sun 12:39
• Okanagan →

  geographic region of British Columbia, Canada

  • The city of Kelowna is situated within the Okanagan region, and a water park is located on Okanagan Lake.Mon 16:34
  • Wineries are operating in the Okanagan Valley, situated within the broader geographic area of British Columbia and the Summerland region.Sat 14:23

Related events

• Wildfire impacts are affecting agricultural operations, leading to a rally by the culinary community in the region.Sep 5
• The American Red Cross and government matched funds for wildfire recovery efforts in Summerland.Aug 29
• Wildfires necessitate policy changes for future resilience in the Okanagan region.Aug 11
• Wildfires are impacting the region of Okanagan and Penticton.Aug 9
• Summerland and the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen are jointly investigating wildfire recovery policies.Sep 13