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'I was terrified': Lytton teacher recounts harrowing moments of evacuation

'I was terrified': Lytton teacher recounts harrowing moments of evacuation

Cassandra Melanson had mere minutes to leave before a wall of fire engulfed her home. She was lucky enough to escape with a few belongings.
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B.C. woman goes viral for taking in unwanted pets, animals

B.C. woman goes viral for taking in unwanted pets, animals

A Nanaimo woman found unique ways — Gatorade being one of them — to keep her animals hydrated during last week's heat wave.
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Climate change made B.C. heat wave 150 times more likely: analysis

Study finds climate warming would lead to similar events every five to 10 years by the 2040s.
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'Legs were like spaghetti': $35M Lotto Max prize won by semi-retired truck driver from Kamloops

'Legs were like spaghetti': $35M Lotto Max prize won by semi-retired truck driver from Kamloops

Gary Hill matched all seven numbers.
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Ready for a dip? Here are the top 10 swimming spots in B.C.

Ready for a dip? Here are the top 10 swimming spots in B.C.

And the top five in the Lower Mainland. 💦
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Here's how to make a DIY air filter scientifically tested to take on smoky summer skies

Here's how to make a DIY air filter scientifically tested to take on smoky summer skies

The filters were created by the BCCDC in collaboration with UBC
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What to do if you're under an evacuation order or alert

What to do if you're under an evacuation order or alert

It's important to stay calm and listen to local public officials: B.C. government
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'Too hot': British Columbians flock to hotels for air conditioning

'Too hot': British Columbians flock to hotels for air conditioning

BC Hotel Association says occupancy in some parts of the province is 100 per cent.
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What to make for dinner when it's too hot to cook (with recipes)

What to make for dinner when it's too hot to cook (with recipes)

Sometimes it gets so hot you can probably fry an egg on the sidewalk. But that doesn't exactly sound like a solid dinner plan.
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Employers of outside workers being warned their staff is at risk of heat stroke

Employers of outside workers being warned their staff is at risk of heat stroke

'My service contractor, he’s not allowing anybody to work today — it’s just too hot'
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