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Wildfire in B.C.'s Peace region doubles, no rain expected for relief

Wildfire in B.C.'s Peace region doubles, no rain expected for relief

HUDSON'S HOPE, B.C. — The BC Wildfire Service says a fire in British Columbia's Peace region has grown out of control due to high winds, noting temperatures are expected to increase and no precipitation has been forecast for the area.
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Smoky skies persist in Vancouver and surrounding areas due to wildfires

Smoky skies persist in Vancouver and surrounding areas due to wildfires

VANCOUVER — Regional officials say air quality is expected to worsen in parts of the Vancouver area as smoky skies persisted Sunday due to wildfires in the province and the United States.
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800 residents evacuated with Battleship Mountain fire out of control at almost 25,000 hectares

800 residents evacuated with Battleship Mountain fire out of control at almost 25,000 hectares

Currently 65 firefighters as well as five night operations staff, and 47 structure protection personnel, 6 of which are working overnight.
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Fire burning near Hope grows to estimated 458 hectares

Fire burning near Hope grows to estimated 458 hectares

Twelve properties near a wildfire in Hope have been issued evacuation orders and told to leave their homes.
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Saanich diver part of team that confirmed location of downed WWII-era bomber

Saanich diver part of team that confirmed location of downed WWII-era bomber

Royal Canadian Air Force plane crashed after its engine failed upon takeoff in September 1943, killing all four men on board.
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Another Greater Victoria medical clinic charging patients a monthly fee

Another Greater Victoria medical clinic charging patients a monthly fee

Beta Therapeutics in Royal Oak is advertising that it is accepting new patients as of Nov. 1, charging a monthly fee of $110 — based on an annual cost of $1,320
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Dawson Creek powerlifter medals in UK at World Championships

Dawson Creek powerlifter medals in UK at World Championships

Overall total of 847lbs lifted in UK.
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B.C. Liberals hold on to Surrey South riding in byelection

B.C. Liberals hold on to Surrey South riding in byelection

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia's Liberal Party has retained a seat in the riding of Surrey South following a byelection to replace a longtime member of the legislature.
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Police announce charges in death of young B.C. mom killed five years ago

Police announce charges in death of young B.C. mom killed five years ago

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Charges have been laid in the death of a 22-year-old woman whose body was found five years ago in the Fraser Valley community of Mission.
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Air quality advisory issued due to B.C., U.S. wildfires and blaze in Vancouver

Air quality advisory issued due to B.C., U.S. wildfires and blaze in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — An air quality advisory has been issued for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley because of "high concentrations of fine particulate matter" from wildfire smoke in British Columbia and the United States.
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