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RCMP confirm body found in fire on north end of Vernon

RCMP confirm body found in fire on north end of Vernon

Fire crews contained and extinguished the fire, which most likely originated in an encampment site on the west side of the highway.
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Natural gas possible cause of explosion, former private investigator says

Natural gas possible cause of explosion, former private investigator says

John Zukowski's remote camera records impact of Tuesday's blast on neighbouring Fourth Avenue shops
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In B.C., smoke hitting everyone from firefighters to homeless community

In B.C., smoke hitting everyone from firefighters to homeless community

Under these conditions, everyone should reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors. Children, the elderly, or at risk should avoid outdoor physical activity all together.
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Climate change made worst Quebec fire weather twice as likely, more intense: study

Climate change made worst Quebec fire weather twice as likely, more intense: study

Climate change has made summers like the kind that led to Quebec's disastrous wildfire season at least seven times more likely to happen again, says a new scientific analysis. The study by the U.K.
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Everything Vancouver travellers need to know if they have flights affected by B.C. wildfires

Everything Vancouver travellers need to know if they have flights affected by B.C. wildfires

Find out when you can rebook a ticket and what you need to know about travel.
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Canada to seek judicial review of latest U.S. decision on softwood lumber duties

Canada to seek judicial review of latest U.S. decision on softwood lumber duties

WASHINGTON — The federal government in Ottawa is pushing back against the latest U.S. decision to keep imposing duties on Canadian softwood lumber.
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Illegal campfires, burning lead to $8,050 in fines amid B.C. wildfire emergency

Illegal campfires, burning lead to $8,050 in fines amid B.C. wildfire emergency

The BCCOS said it handed out seven $1,150-tickets for illegal campfires across B.C.'s South Coast and Kootenay regions.
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Fewer than 190 structures lost, damaged in Kelowna fires

Fewer than 190 structures lost, damaged in Kelowna fires

Last night a 'calm but very busy night,' says West Kelowna fire chief
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Letter: B.C.’s free air-conditioning program is a 'boondoggle'

Letter: B.C.’s free air-conditioning program is a 'boondoggle'

New West resident says provincial air-conditioning program is a "feel-good" gesture, but better options exist for keeping folks cool.
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Kirk LaPointe: The BC NDP’s ‘Slow Ferries’ problem requires a solution, fast

Kirk LaPointe: The BC NDP’s ‘Slow Ferries’ problem requires a solution, fast

Like all of our larger problems, writes Kirk LaPointe, systemic ferry follies are neither quickly created nor imminently solvable
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