Migrant workers displaced by a fire in the region are returning to Mexico, supported by local donation drives.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Aug 17

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What happened

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Who's involved

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Summerland Kelowna West Kelowna

How it developed

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Sep 3Volunteers provided aid to wildfire evacuees in West Kelowna.Sub-event
Aug 20A wildfire destroyed an orchard in Summerland where Mexican workers picked cherries, prompting the government to change rules for disaster-affected temporary residents.Sub-event
Aug 17Displaced migrant workers from the fire zone are returning to Mexico.1 source
- castanetkamloops.net

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Mexican workers are traveling through the Okanagan region, moving from Okanagan to Kelowna, with related discussions taking place in Vancouver. All 2 developments

The entities involved

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
Kelowna
city in 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
- Wooldridge, who served as a councillor in Kelowna, is relocating to Victoria.Mon 00:21
West Kelowna
city in the Regional District of Central Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada
- West Kelowna City Council is managing local planning and development for the municipality.Fri 20:42
- Bridge closure caused major traffic problems in the Kelowna/West Kelowna area.Wed 05:18

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Aug 17castanetkamloops.net