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Canadian government to match Red Cross funds earmarked for B.C. relief for limited time
The government will match eligible Red Cross donations dollar for dollar through Sept. 5, with the appeal funding recovery after the Bald Range wildfire.
- Federal Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski announced on Friday that the federal government will match dollar-for-dollar donations to the Red Cross British Columbia Wildfires Appeal, retroactive to Aug. 4 through Sept. 5.
- The Bald Range wildfire, which began Aug. 7, grew to 25,191 hectares and destroyed 40 structures in Summerland and around 150 in surrounding areas. Peak evacuation orders affected the entire community.
- Changing its disaster funding strategy, the government aims to accelerate aid delivery to affected residents. "It is an imperative to get money to communities as quickly as we can," Olszewski said.
- Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes welcomed the announcement, noting the town is developing a recovery plan. The funds will support rebuilding projects and help residents determine their specific needs.
- Multi-Agency efforts involving the Wildfire Service and international crews have brought the Bald Range blaze under control. Officials describe the fire as being held, marking a transition to long-term recovery.
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Ottawa to match money raised by Red Cross for Summerland wildfire relief - Grand Forks Gazette
The federal government will contribute funds for the recovery efforts following the Bald Range wildfire. On Aug. 28, Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience, announced that the federal government will match, dollar for dollar, money raised through the Red Cross’s fire appeal. That appeal began Aug. 4 and through to Sept. 5. The money will benefit those affected by wildfires, with the Red Cross determining how…
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