Surrey community organizes donation drive to help wildfire evacuees @cbcbritishcolumbia

Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

As thousands remain displaced by wildfires in the province, some communities in the Lower Mainland are coming together to help those in need. One expert says the collective action is admirable, but urges donors to do their due diligence. The CBC’s Sohrab Sandhu reports.

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