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Provincewide campfire ban comes after drastic escalation in wildfire activity

Provincewide campfire ban comes after drastic escalation in wildfire activity

The BC Wildfire Service says the ban is important because even one avoidable fire could stretch resources to the limit.
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B.C. menstruation app class action alleges privacy breaches

B.C. menstruation app class action alleges privacy breaches

Court documents allege privacy policies in the popular Flo app were "false, deceptive and misleading."
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Canada backs moratorium on deep sea mining, opposing Vancouver company's plans

Canada backs moratorium on deep sea mining, opposing Vancouver company's plans

Canadian government backs international moratorium on deep sea mining following Vancouver company's controversial move
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Gibsons water restrictions 'independent' from SCRD

Gibsons water restrictions 'independent' from SCRD

As of July 10, Gibsons’ water users remain on Stage 1 restrictions.
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Several dozen wildfires sparked after over 19,000 lightning strikes hit B.C.

Several dozen wildfires sparked after over 19,000 lightning strikes hit B.C.

There were 86 new fires on Sunday alone.
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Letters: It shouldn’t be so doggone hard to solve Gibsons' canine conflict

Letters: It shouldn’t be so doggone hard to solve Gibsons' canine conflict

'Do we not have a talented, compassionate town council, well-used to solving various and sundry complex issues? This should be a good news story – an easy one for council to knock out of the (dog)park.'
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Rob Shaw: On his summer health care tour, Adrian Dix gets an earful

Rob Shaw: On his summer health care tour, Adrian Dix gets an earful

The health minister says he's listening to authorities and front-line workers, even if it's to hear frustration
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Cariboo-Prince George MP welcomes NDP bill to protect first responders

Cariboo-Prince George MP welcomes NDP bill to protect first responders

Like Conservative MP Todd Doherty's private members bill, New Westminster-Burnaby NDP MP Peter Julian's bill would boost consequences for attacks on firefighters, paramedics.
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Just ask Angie: Finding fire bans, water restrictions, emergency alerts

Just ask Angie: Finding fire bans, water restrictions, emergency alerts

Where to find the most up-to-date essential information
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Hundreds rally in Vancouver to support striking B.C. port workers

Hundreds rally in Vancouver to support striking B.C. port workers

Hundreds of people gathered in Vancouver for a rally to support striking British Columbia port workers as their job action stretches into its second week.
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