Province issues eviction notices to Peachland squatters amid fire risk concerns - Okanagan

Province issues eviction notices to Peachland squatters amid fire risk concerns - Okanagan

The encampment has grown significantly over the past year, raising concerns among nearby residents and local officials about wildfire risk and environmental contamination.

Province issues eviction notices to Peachland squatters amid fire risk concerns

The encampment has grown significantly over the past year, raising concerns among nearby residents and local officials about wildfire risk and environmental contamination. “On one hand, disappointed that those people need to do this, because where do they go?” said Peachland Mayor Patrick Van Minsel. “On the other hand, I did see the danger to our town. We cannot have this. It’ll be a very dry season, so we need to be very vigilant.” The camp is…