The tourism industry in the Okanagan region, including Penticton, is currently being negatively impacted by ongoing fires and smoke.
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Updated Aug 14
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The tourism industry in the Okanagan region, including Penticton, is currently being negatively impacted by ongoing fires and smoke.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Wildfire smoke is driving tourists to alternative destinations, such as Harrison Hot Springs, due to conditions in the Okanagan.Sub-event
Tourism affected by fires and smoke in Okanagan and Penticton.1 source
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