'Humbled': Penticton wildfire support hub volunteers reflect on community spirit helping wildfire evacuees

'No discourse, no arguing': Penticton united to help Summerland fire evacuees, mayor says

Politically, Julius Bloomfield says, last week was the easiest one he’s had as Penticton’s mayor. “There was complete unity within the community on the efforts being made to accommodate the people of Summerland in a time of need,” Bloomfield said. “But also, it was satisfying to know the community was completely unified and on board with everything we have done.” By 3:30 a.m. on Aug. 8, thousands of Summerland residents who were ordered to leave…

'No discourse, no arguing': Penticton came together to help Summerland fire evacuees, mayor says

Politically, Julius Bloomfield says, last week was the easiest one he’s had as Penticton’s mayor. “There was complete unity within the community on the efforts being made to accommodate the people of Summerland in a time of need,” Bloomfield said. “But also, it was satisfying to know the community was completely unified and on board with everything we have done.” By 3:30 a.m. on Aug. 8, thousands of Summerland residents who were ordered to leave…

'Humbled': Penticton wildfire support hub volunteers reflect on community spirit helping wildfire evacuees

Some wildfire evacuee support hubs in Penticton are winding down and reflecting on an emotional journey of support and community. As of 2 p.m. Wednesday, Penticton's Comfort Centre, which had been operating for 11 days, closed its doors and helped people redirect to the Summerland Recovery Centre at...