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Properties destroyed as latest B.C. wildfire flares, forcing urgent evacuations

Properties destroyed as latest B.C. wildfire flares, forcing urgent evacuations

Owen Rose said his "worst fears were realized" as he watched an out-of-control wildfire creep over a ridge and race toward Gun Lake in southern British Columbia, destroying about a dozen properties in its path.
Late parking lot payment can't negate ticket, B.C. tribunal clarifies

Late parking lot payment can't negate ticket, B.C. tribunal clarifies

B.C. man argued because he paid for parking at some point during the day, he should not be fined.
City of Powell River remains in stage two water restrictions

City of Powell River remains in stage two water restrictions

Haslam Lake levels are close to normal for this time of year, according to the city's director of infrastructure
Dog lost in fatal Coquihalla crash located alive

Dog lost in fatal Coquihalla crash located alive

It's being described as "the most amazing story."
July rain a brief reprieve for SCRD water systems

July rain a brief reprieve for SCRD water systems

'Conservation efforts now can help reduce or delay the likelihood of us needing to go to Stage 3 or 4': SCRD staff
Don't blame corporate markups for inflation: Bank of Canada

Don't blame corporate markups for inflation: Bank of Canada

Central bank research shows markups falling as inflation increased
Pledge to plant 2 billion trees lofty but attainable, Natural Resources minister says

Pledge to plant 2 billion trees lofty but attainable, Natural Resources minister says

Canada's natural resources minister says the plan is on track and even exceeding its targets.
Capilano University support staff ratify employment deal

Capilano University support staff ratify employment deal

Both parties accepted a mediator’s recommendations around the disputed return-to-work protocol
B.C. clear-cut logging makes 100-year flood 10 times more likely, study finds

B.C. clear-cut logging makes 100-year flood 10 times more likely, study finds

A new study found B.C. clear-cut logging was linked to up to an 84% spike in flood size. The bigger the flood, the more likely it will come back with more frequency, raising concerns over the ability of dikes to hold back floodwaters.
'It's heavy' B.C. wildfire crews working through grief this season

'It's heavy' B.C. wildfire crews working through grief this season

The BC Wildfire Service has lost two members this fire season.