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Weather and luck help B.C. wildfire situation, but drought and risks persist

Weather and luck help B.C. wildfire situation, but drought and risks persist

VANCOUVER — Though the wildfire season in B.C. this year has been less intense than last year's record destruction, drought conditions persist in many regions and the situation could worsen, Emergency Minister Bowinn Ma has warned.
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New report reveals only 'modest improvements' in health and wellness of B.C. First Nations Peoples

New report reveals only 'modest improvements' in health and wellness of B.C. First Nations Peoples

The 172-page report shows little to no progress — as well as worsening results — among several key indicators.
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Removal underway for huge crane blocking Vancouver, B.C., street

Removal underway for huge crane blocking Vancouver, B.C., street

VANCOUVER — Crews have begun removing a huge collapsed crane that has blocked a major Vancouver thoroughfare for more than two weeks, but officials say traffic on the street may not return to normal until the Labour Day weekend.
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Two Vancouver police officers charged with assault after alleged off-duty incident

Two Vancouver police officers charged with assault after alleged off-duty incident

VANCOUVER — Two Vancouver police officers have been charged with assault related to an off-duty incident last December. Court records show Brian Hunt and Joshua Wong each face one count of assault over an offence alleged to have occurred on Dec.
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B.C. wildfires holding under 370 with 30 per cent classified as 'out of control'

B.C. wildfires holding under 370 with 30 per cent classified as 'out of control'

The Calcite Creek fire in British Columbia's southern Interior is no longer considered a "wildfire of note," leaving three such blazes throughout the province.
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NDP nominates youth advocate to go toe-to-toe with Kevin Falcon in his own riding

NDP nominates youth advocate to go toe-to-toe with Kevin Falcon in his own riding

Squamish-raised Callista Ryan has long been associated with student politics, and was acclaimed by the NDP as its choice to tackle Kevin Falcon in Vancouver-Quilchena
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Homicide investigators called in after woman, child die in B.C. balcony fall

Homicide investigators called in after woman, child die in B.C. balcony fall

NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. — Police in North Vancouver, B.C., say homicide investigators have been called in after a woman and a child died from falling off an apartment balcony.
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Seniors across B.C. encouraged to highlight climate crisis on National Seniors Day

Seniors across B.C. encouraged to highlight climate crisis on National Seniors Day

Various organizations have come together to create the Seniors Climate Action Day initiative on Oct. 1.
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Murder charge laid after stabbing turns fatal in Surrey

Murder charge laid after stabbing turns fatal in Surrey

Police say the pair knew each other.
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After nearly three years, Othello Tunnels reopen to visitors

After nearly three years, Othello Tunnels reopen to visitors

A section of the park remains closed as further work is needed.
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