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Wildfires getting bigger and number of large fires increasing over time: BCWS

Wildfires getting bigger and number of large fires increasing over time: BCWS

The challenge is deciding on where the most critical fire response is, recognizing that BCWS doesn’t have the capacity to put every fire out.
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Municipal review points to big problems in small District of Sooke

Municipal review points to big problems in small District of Sooke

A consultant’s report found the government lacks leadership and has a history of harassment
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Showers likely for southern B.C., as wildfires cut air quality, challenge control

Showers likely for southern B.C., as wildfires cut air quality, challenge control

VANCOUVER — For the first time this year, air quality advisories are posted for part of Vancouver Island and a large section of the Lower Mainland as smoke from several wildfires wafts over the region.
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Ex-Mexican general seeks to use worker’s statement in fight against extradition

Ex-Mexican general seeks to use worker’s statement in fight against extradition

Eduardo Leon Trauwitz fled to British Columbia more than four years ago
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Messi's MLS signing to benefit league, Whitecaps and sport generally

Messi's MLS signing to benefit league, Whitecaps and sport generally

Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi said he planned to sign with Inter Miami
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Asian buyers interested in hydrogen from McLeod Lake Indian Band's proposed $5 billion plant

Asian buyers interested in hydrogen from McLeod Lake Indian Band's proposed $5 billion plant

Prince Rupert port facility preparing to handle large rail shipments of liquid ammonia
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Accused in Vancouver toddler's death elects judge-alone trial

Accused in Vancouver toddler's death elects judge-alone trial

The 23-month-old died at the scene while her father suffered life-altering injuries.
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RCMP rescues swimmers in Creston's Goat River who were swept away into rapids

RCMP rescues swimmers in Creston's Goat River who were swept away into rapids

CRESTON, B.C. — Two people are recovering after being swept away while swimming in Goat River in Creston, B.C.
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Vancouver Island road closed, campfire bans, as drought raises wildfire risks in B.C.

Vancouver Island road closed, campfire bans, as drought raises wildfire risks in B.C.

VANCOUVER — A 96-square kilometre wildfire in the Prince George fire centre has prompted an evacuation order by Peace River Regional District.
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Vancouver's Chinatown provides a shifting backdrop for divisive condo proposal

Vancouver's Chinatown provides a shifting backdrop for divisive condo proposal

VANCOUVER — The nondescript parking lot at the centre of debate about the future of Vancouver's historic Chinatown is unchanged in the six years since plans to build a condo tower there were shot down by the city's development permit board.
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