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BCWS anticipating busy wildfire season, but not as extreme as record-breaking 2023

BCWS anticipating busy wildfire season, but not as extreme as record-breaking 2023

Forests Minister Bruce Ralston: "The wildfire season is well underway in British Columbia."
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'Waiting for more intel': Search for B.C. climbers missing 12 days on hold

'Waiting for more intel': Search for B.C. climbers missing 12 days on hold

More snow is expected to fall over Atwell Peak in the coming days, adding challenges to the search efforts.
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Fired B.C. environmental officer who feared for safety given years of back pay, job back

Fired B.C. environmental officer who feared for safety given years of back pay, job back

Former Canadian environmental officer who feared for her life at work wins multi-year case. The labour board ruling raises concerns she was fired as an example to other government employees.
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Letters: Kudos for reopening critical transit discussion on the Coast

Letters: Kudos for reopening critical transit discussion on the Coast

'My bus story:  In 2001, I was able to purchase property 10 km north of Halfmoon Bay after confirming  there would  be bus service available in my area as I don’t drive. Unfortunately, the service ended a few years later after going out of business.'
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Tweaks coming for Sunshine Coast riparian rules: SCRD holding public hearing

Tweaks coming for Sunshine Coast riparian rules: SCRD holding public hearing

The Sunshine Coast Regional District wants to strengthen its protection of local riparian areas by making three amendments to bylaws as a way to meet provincial requirements. These proposed amendments will be discussed at a public hearing June 24, 2024.
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Rob Shaw: B.C. pushes for dedicated disaster force to fight wildfires, floods

Rob Shaw: B.C. pushes for dedicated disaster force to fight wildfires, floods

Military can't be Ottawa's go-to response during disasters, say officials
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qathet art supply business shuffles to Marine Avenue

qathet art supply business shuffles to Marine Avenue

Bowling district revitalization happening with shops opening and patio upgrades
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Local Charm/Global Polish: Pender Harbour’s Painted Boat Resort is an integral part of the community

Local Charm/Global Polish: Pender Harbour’s Painted Boat Resort is an integral part of the community

Waking up in one of 31 guest villas at the Painted Boat Resort consciousness is accompanied by mild surprise. No bedside alarm beams the time with crimson rigidity. No wall clock admonishes the late sleeper.
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B.C. sex offenders, killers allegedly breaching community supervision orders

B.C. sex offenders, killers allegedly breaching community supervision orders

Long-term offenders live in communities under strict conditions after their jail sentences have been served. Some, however, don't follow those conditions.
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B.C.'s drought: Low snowpacks remain a concern for salmon experts

B.C.'s drought: Low snowpacks remain a concern for salmon experts

Much of the province currently sits between level one and three on the B.C. government's zero to five drought classification scale.
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