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One of the year's brightest meteor showers will dazzle Metro Vancouver skies

One of the year's brightest meteor showers will dazzle Metro Vancouver skies

Locals can expect to see anywhere from 50 to 75 shooting stars per hour during the shower's peak.
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Wildfire risk rises as Western states dry out amid protracted heat wave

Wildfire risk rises as Western states dry out amid protracted heat wave

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities in Western states warned of the rising risk of wildfires amid a protracted heat wave that has dried out the landscape while setting temperature records and putting lives at risk.
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A second person has died in Vermont flooding from Hurricane Beryl’s remnants, officials say

A second person has died in Vermont flooding from Hurricane Beryl’s remnants, officials say

PLAINFIELD, Vt. (AP) — A second person has died in Vermont in the flooding from Hurricane Beryl’s remnants, officials said Thursday.
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B.C. wildland firefighter killed in 2023 remembered as 'a bright light'

B.C. wildland firefighter killed in 2023 remembered as 'a bright light'

The death of a 19-year-old BC Wildfire Service firefighter still weighs heavily on those who knew her.
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‘Nightmare’ permitting strangling B.C. solar industry, say installers

‘Nightmare’ permitting strangling B.C. solar industry, say installers

New B.C. government rebates of up to $10,000 could ignite a boom in solar energy. But some warn permitting hurdles are sending the province on a 'solar coaster.'
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Any new fire start has potential to spread rapidly given current conditions, says BC Wildfire

Any new fire start has potential to spread rapidly given current conditions, says BC Wildfire

There are currently 152 active wildfires burning in the province, 35 of which were discovered in the past 24 hours.
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Calgary woman facing criminal charge after dog left in hot car dies

Calgary woman facing criminal charge after dog left in hot car dies

CALGARY — Police have charged the owner of a dog that was left in a hot car and died on Canada Day. Officers say they received a call about a distressed dog inside the locked car with its windows rolled all the way up.
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Metro Vancouver weather: Heat warning ends but above seasonal temps expected

Metro Vancouver weather: Heat warning ends but above seasonal temps expected

Sunshine and 23 C temperatures are expected for the rest of the week.
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Their Vermont homes were inundated by extreme flooding. A year later, they still struggle to recover

Their Vermont homes were inundated by extreme flooding. A year later, they still struggle to recover

MONTPELIER, Vt.
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Nearly 40 new record high temperatures set across B.C. Tuesday

Nearly 40 new record high temperatures set across B.C. Tuesday

Lytton was a scorching 42.5 C yesterday, shooting past the 1975 record of 40.6 C for July 9.
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