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Fear, falsehoods and conspiracy theories ignite amid Canada's wildfires

Fear, falsehoods and conspiracy theories ignite amid Canada's wildfires

Canada's current wildfire season is devastating evidence of the effects of climate change, scientists say, but some conspiracy theorists aren't convinced by the thousands of square kilometres of burnt ground.
B.C. First Nations ’shutting down’ access to Joffre Lakes Provincial Park

B.C. First Nations ’shutting down’ access to Joffre Lakes Provincial Park

Líl̓wat Nation and N’Quatqua First Nation are temporarily shutting down public access to Joffre Lakes Provincial Park so they can harvest resources, carry out ceremonial activities and educate the public.
Opinion: What is shyness? How to support shy children through back-to-school transitions

Opinion: What is shyness? How to support shy children through back-to-school transitions

In many cases, shyness may have benefits. Parents and caregivers can learn strategies to support shy children in making transitions.
B.C. man gets year in jail for hate-motivated assault with a knife

B.C. man gets year in jail for hate-motivated assault with a knife

Mckenzie approached a man in Vancouver, held a knife to his stomach and uttered a racial slur
Letter: Ban logging in all B.C. watersheds

Letter: Ban logging in all B.C. watersheds

'B.C. is experiencing serious drought conditions now the third year in a row. On our own we cannot stop climate change, but at the provincial level you have the power to mitigate its impact.'
How 13 members of one B.C. fire department lost their homes to wildfire

How 13 members of one B.C. fire department lost their homes to wildfire

A fire chief’s ‘nightmare’ as McDougall Creek wildfire leaves 13 firefighters homeless
B.C. fire crews temporarily pulled out as protest tried to 'overwhelm' RCMP blockade

B.C. fire crews temporarily pulled out as protest tried to 'overwhelm' RCMP blockade

The BC Wildfire Service has confirmed it temporarily reassigned crews fighting fires in the province's Shuswap region after protesters showed up at an RCMP roadblock Wednesday evening in what police say was an effort to "overwhelm" the blockade.
Authorities rescind all wildfire evacuation orders in Kelowna, B.C.

Authorities rescind all wildfire evacuation orders in Kelowna, B.C.

All evacuees within Kelowna, B.C., can now return home but remain on evacuation alert.
Coasters raise support for Brian Smith after life-changing incident

Coasters raise support for Brian Smith after life-changing incident

'What makes me feel loved is the amazing response from my community, which has been immeasurable,' says Brian Smith, of Persephone Brewing Company, who became paralyzed in a cycling crash in July.
B.C. crop yields up in the air amid drought

B.C. crop yields up in the air amid drought

Scattered rainfall has helped some producers in the province’s Peace Country but have made yield projections difficult