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131 structures destroyed but no lives lost in Shuswap, B.C., wildfire

131 structures destroyed but no lives lost in Shuswap, B.C., wildfire

Officials say about 170 homes and other buildings have been reported damaged or destroyed by wildfires in the Shuswap region of British Columbia, almost doubling the known structural losses in the province's ravaged Interior.
‘So much was lost’: B.C. 'living legacy' destroyed by wildfire in Fraser Canyon

‘So much was lost’: B.C. 'living legacy' destroyed by wildfire in Fraser Canyon

Five families lost their houses and are now homeless after the wildfire tore through Keefers.
Friends of the Library book sales to continue

Friends of the Library book sales to continue

Future sales will take place at the Bowen Island Library Annex
Update: RCMP tactical team, numerous officers, swarm small Sask. town

Update: RCMP tactical team, numerous officers, swarm small Sask. town

An RCMP tactical unit raided 708 Herkimer Street in Rosetown Aug. 23 and arrested Brandon Hipfner, Andrew Ek, and Jaiden Rosen.
July home sales on Bowen

July home sales on Bowen

Three properties sold on the island last month, along with a creative tiny home on Gambier Island
UK police are investigating the deaths of 88 people linked to Canadian self-harm websites

UK police are investigating the deaths of 88 people linked to Canadian self-harm websites

LONDON — British police said Friday they are investigating the deaths of 88 people in the U.K. who bought products from Canada-based websites allegedly offering lethal substances to people at risk of self harm.
Tesla driver sentenced after Model S snitches on fake 'carjacking' claim

Tesla driver sentenced after Model S snitches on fake 'carjacking' claim

The man claimed a stranger stole and crashed his Tesla on Sea-to-Sky Highway near Lions Bay. But car's sensor data revealed his lies.
Shuswap, B.C., resident says he drove through 'walls of flame' to escape wildfire

Shuswap, B.C., resident says he drove through 'walls of flame' to escape wildfire

'I was scared for my life. I didn't know what was on the other side, I just drove through it,' said LJ Folden.
Back-to-school: Parents offer tips on how they save during annual shopping spree

Back-to-school: Parents offer tips on how they save during annual shopping spree

Two weekends ago, Anne Zarifa and her children sat down to make a list of clothes they'd need for the coming school year after sifting through their closets to get rid of anything too small or worn out.
Opinion: How lifestyle changes could help prevent up to 40% of dementia cases

Opinion: How lifestyle changes could help prevent up to 40% of dementia cases

Modifiable risk factors for dementia include high blood pressure, obesity, physical inactivity, diabetes, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption and infrequent social contact.