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Smoke from Wesley Ridge fire on Vancouver Island could last for months

Smoke from Wesley Ridge fire on Vancouver Island could last for months

VICTORIA — BC Wildfire Service said an out-of-control wildfire burning on Vancouver Island near Cameron Lake could generate smoke for the "coming weeks, and potentially the coming months.
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Missing B.C. man survives several days in wilderness by slurping water from ponds

Missing B.C. man survives several days in wilderness by slurping water from ponds

The man was spotted Aug. 8 in a remote area north of McLeese Lake — nine days after he was first reported missing to RCMP.
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Parts of southern B.C., Vancouver Island under Environment Canada heat warning

Parts of southern B.C., Vancouver Island under Environment Canada heat warning

VICTORIA — Expected temperatures of up to 37 C for the coming days have prompted heat warnings for parts of southern B.C. and Vancouver Islands.
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Man out on release for violent offence arrested after stabbing in Abbotsford, B.C.

Man out on release for violent offence arrested after stabbing in Abbotsford, B.C.

VICTORIA — Police in Abbotsford, B.C., say a business owner sustained "life-threatening injuries" while at work during a stabbing first reported Saturday morning.
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Officials say out-of-control wildfire on Vancouver Island will cause more smoke

Officials say out-of-control wildfire on Vancouver Island will cause more smoke

VICTORIA — An out-of-control wildfire on Vancouver Island has grown "minimally" in size, but is expected to generate more smoke.
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'Stumbled right into it': AI images trick wildfire expert during crisis

'Stumbled right into it': AI images trick wildfire expert during crisis

Experts warn of a 'supercharged' era of misinformation, as AI-generated images—including over a half-dozen found by BIV—are increasingly shared on social media.
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Giant Pacific octopus shoots video of itself after claiming camera from B.C. divers

Giant Pacific octopus shoots video of itself after claiming camera from B.C. divers

The animal's camera work was excellent.
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Teen arrested after pellet gun attacks targeting pedestrians in Abbotsford, B.C.

Teen arrested after pellet gun attacks targeting pedestrians in Abbotsford, B.C.

ABBOTSFORD — A 17-year-old has been arrested in a series of pellet or airsoft gun attacks targeting pedestrians in the Fraser Valley. Police in Abbotsford, B.C., say the attacks happened on Wednesday evening, when they received five separate calls.
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What's the 'sad beige' parenting trend — and does it affect infant development?

What's the 'sad beige' parenting trend — and does it affect infant development?

'Sad beige' rooms may be all the rage among style-conscious parents, but experts say high-contrast visuals—not muted palettes—are key to early brain development.
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Top remote roles and where to hire them

Top remote roles and where to hire them

As demand grows for specialized skills across tech, marketing, data analytics, and customer service, companies are increasingly looking beyond borders.
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