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Highway 1 reopens after 5-vehicle collision near Langley

14-07-2017 23:43 via cbc.ca

More than nine hours after it happened, Highway 1 in has been reopened following a collision involving five large vehicles near Langley completely closed it to westbound traffic.

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5-vehicle collision closes Highway 1 westbound near Langley

14-07-2017 23:43 via cbc.ca

Highway 1 is completely closed to westbound traffic near Langley, B.C., following a collision involving five large vehicles.

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Wildfire crews battle Highway 20 hot spots

14-07-2017 23:37 via globalnews.ca

Fri, Jul 14: Global BC’s Sophie Lui travels Highway 20 and talks to wildfire crews watching for hot spots and flare-ups

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Employees grab extinguishers to fight fire at Kelowna recycling depot

14-07-2017 23:29 via globalnews.ca

"Our crew basically did an overhaul with about 500 gallons of water to make sure it was out."

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New clues found in search for missing Australian woman and partner

14-07-2017 22:54 via cbc.ca

Volunteers with Kent Harrison Search and Rescue have narrowed their search for a missing Vancouver couple to a waterfall that feeds into Statlu Lake after finding two pieces of evidence on Thursday.

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Fighting forest fires with technology: How drones and infrared cameras could be game-changers

14-07-2017 22:28 via cbc.ca

As wildfires threaten B.C., astrophysicist Carlton Pennypacker has a plan to stop them before they start — with the same technology he uses to search for supernovas.

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Foodie Friday: Cherry chocolate creamsicle recipe

14-07-2017 22:23 via globalnews.ca

This week's CKNW Foodie Friday recipe is an almost guilt free summer treat using seasonal fruit.

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Man charged with arson in Whistler, BC, wildfire - CBC.ca

14-07-2017 22:02

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Man charged with arson in Whistler, BC, wildfire
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A man has been charged with arson in connection to a wildfire that broke out on Blackcomb Mountain — near Whistler, B.C. — in early July. According to a release from Whistler RCMP, the man was detained near a "makeshift campsite" on crown land leased ...

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Man charged with arson in Whistler, B.C., wildfire

14-07-2017 21:59 via cbc.ca

A man has been charged with arson in connection to a wildfire that broke out on Blackcomb Mountain — near Whistler, B.C. — in early July.

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Can I get a refund on my vacation booking near a wildfire? It depends

14-07-2017 21:54 via cbc.ca

Campers with reservations at provincial parks could be eligible for automatic refunds. Tourists booked at smaller resorts will need to work with individual operators.

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Williams Lake coffee shop owner helps feed community amid forest fire crisis

14-07-2017 21:49 via cbc.ca

While many businesses have shut down in Williams Lake, one small coffee shop is still going strong.

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Wildfire destroys Lee’s Corner

14-07-2017 21:43 via globalnews.ca

Fri, Jul 14: A popular rest stop on Highway 20 south of Alexis Creek lies in ruin after fires swept the area

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Indian Summer Festival’s musical finale

14-07-2017 21:34 via globalnews.ca

The Indian Summer Festival wraps up with appearances by two well-known musicians: Bif Naked and Talvin Singh.

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Kelowna beaches and boat launches reopened after flooding

14-07-2017 21:25 via globalnews.ca

The City of Kelowna says the cleanup of remaining flood debris on the beaches continues.

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Mélisande drops the beat at CBC Musical Nooners today - CBC.ca

14-07-2017 21:16

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Mélisande drops the beat at CBC Musical Nooners today
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The popular CBC Musical Nooners summer concerts return for their 8th year. Beginning on July 7 and ending August 25, these free, live music concerts happen every weekday on the CBC Vancouver outdoor stage, located at 700 Hamilton Street (between ...

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BC Hydro to credit evacuees for power used while forced from their homes

14-07-2017 21:16 via globalnews.ca

"The last thing that people are thinking about when they are being evacuated is turning off the lights, and appliances and electronics."

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Timber Kings TV stars work to save log homes from B.C. wildfires

14-07-2017 21:02 via cbc.ca

Builders from the TV show — which is filmed in and around Williams Lake — are hoping to save their remaining work sites as one has already been destroyed by wildfire.

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Man gets jail time for death of RCMP officer

14-07-2017 21:01 via globalnews.ca

Kenneth Fenton has been sentenced to four years in jail for the drunk-driving crash that killed Const. Sarah Beckett. Jill Bennett reports.

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Punk-folk singer Billy Bragg on 'Roots, Radicals, and Rockers: How Skiffle Changed the World'

14-07-2017 21:00 via cbc.ca

Musician, activist and author Billy Bragg explores skiffle's influence on music in 1950s England.

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Pattullo Bridge to be closed all weekend for repairs

14-07-2017 20:42 via cbc.ca

The bridge, which links the Lower Mainland cities of New Westminster and Surrey across the Fraser River, will close on Friday, July 14, at 9 p.m. PT and will reopen at 5 a.m. on Monday, July 17.

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Truck crash on Highway 1

14-07-2017 20:41 via globalnews.ca

Fri, Jul 14: Emergency crrews respond to a major accident on Highway 1 west of 264th Friday morning

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Military helicopter helps rescue badly injured Kelowna hiker from mountain

14-07-2017 20:31 via globalnews.ca

A specially trained team with Penticton Search and Rescue was brought to the site by helicopter.

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Multi-vehicle crash involving semi trucks shuts down Hwy1 westbound in Langley

14-07-2017 20:25 via globalnews.ca

First responders are on scene in Langley for a serious crash involving multiple vehicles.

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Wildfire smoke around Williams Lake

14-07-2017 20:18 via globalnews.ca

Fri, Jul 14: An eerie haze envelops Williams Lake Friday morning

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Aerial vews of wildfires around 100 Mile House

14-07-2017 20:18 via globalnews.ca

Fri, Jul 14: Plumes of smoke rise from the multiple fires near 100 Mile House

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Kenneth Fenton sentenced to 4 years in prison for death of RCMP Const. Sarah Beckett

14-07-2017 20:12 via globalnews.ca

Kenneth Fenton, the man who pleaded guilty in the death of RCMP Const. Sarah Beckett was sentenced to four years in prison.

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Vancouver overdose calls skyrocket in June, slight downturn in deaths

14-07-2017 19:42 via globalnews.ca

The overdose crisis continues to roll on, particularly in the City of Vancouver.

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Deal reached to sell Grouse Mountain

14-07-2017 19:37 via cbc.ca

In a matter of days, one of B.C.'s most popular ski resorts is expected to have a new owner. A spokesperson for the Grouse Mountain confirmed Friday that an agreement has been reached to sell the resort, pending a transaction.

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Development further erodes natural state of Okanagan Lake foreshore

14-07-2017 19:32 via globalnews.ca

The latest mapping and inventory shows 59 per cent of the Okanagan Lake foreshore has been developed.

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Prime Minister announces action on British Columbia wildfires - Canada NewsWire (press release)

14-07-2017 19:15

Prime Minister announces action on British Columbia wildfires
Canada NewsWire (press release)
PROVIDENCE, RI, July 14, 2017 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada will do its utmost to help the people of British Columbia facing the immediate and long-term impacts of destructive wildfires. That is why the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today ...

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Indigenous leaders to boycott Monday's meeting with premiers

14-07-2017 19:11 via cbc.ca

Three Indigenous groups will boycott the meeting with Canada's premiers on Monday because they believe their groups should be included as equal partners at the Council of the Federation meeting, which starts on Tuesday.

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BC fire crews brace for windy weekend, potentially worsening conditions - CBC.ca

14-07-2017 19:01

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BC fire crews brace for windy weekend, potentially worsening conditions
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Evacuation alerts and orders from Emergency Info BC; Road closures and conditions from DriveBC; Wildfires of note from B.C. Wildfire Service; Air quality advisories from Environment Canada. With gusty winds in the weather forecast, this weekend could ...
UPDATE Six NL Forest Firefighters Lending Aid to British ColumbiaVOCM
As fight continues against wildfires in British Columbia, Fort St. John sends helpEnerge

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Man who killed B.C. RCMP officer in drunk driving crash to be sentenced today

14-07-2017 18:05 via cbc.ca

Kenneth Fenton had a blood-alcohol level three times the legal limit when he ran a red light in Langford B.C., a suburb of Victoria, and hit Cst. Sarah Beckett's cruiser broadside.

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Man who killed B.C. RCMP officer in drunk driving crash gets 4 years in prison

14-07-2017 18:05 via cbc.ca

Kenneth Fenton had a blood-alcohol level three times the legal limit when he ran a red light in Langford B.C., a suburb of Victoria, and hit Cst. Sarah Beckett's cruiser broadside.

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New measures boost addiction treatment access in Victoria - CBC.ca

14-07-2017 18:02

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New measures boost addiction treatment access in Victoria
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New efforts to expand treatment for opioid users in Victoria are putting addiction specialists in hospital emergency departments and supporting family doctors who provide opioid substitution therapy for patients. The initiatives by Island Health and ...

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B.C. fire crews brace for windy weekend, potentially worsening conditions

14-07-2017 18:01 via cbc.ca

A cold front sweeping across Southern B.C. on Saturday afternoon could bring wind and spread the wildfires.

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New measures boost addiction treatment access in Victoria

14-07-2017 18:00 via cbc.ca

From the emergency ward to family physicians offices, new Victoria programs hope to connect drug users with addiction treatment and ongoing support.

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B.C. wildfire status Friday: Strong winds expected this weekend could worsen fire conditions

14-07-2017 17:49 via globalnews.ca

Officials have now turned their attention to the weekend where expected strong winds could worsen wildfire conditions across the province.

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Things you never thought of for the BBQ

14-07-2017 17:43 via globalnews.ca

The Global BC courtyard BBQ is open with Brian Misko sharing some great tips for the backyard grill

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Cruel welcome back for Ashcroft Indian Band reserve evacuees

14-07-2017 17:36 via cbc.ca

Residents returned to fire-ravaged community, one of the first places to be hit by wildfire this July in B.C.'s Interior.

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Raising money for Canuck Place

14-07-2017 17:17 via globalnews.ca

“The Young and the Restless” star Kate Linder is in town to help Canuck Place raise funds

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Higher winds expected Saturday on the wildfires in B.C.’s interior

14-07-2017 17:00 via globalnews.ca

Higher winds due to a cold front are expected to hit the wildfires in BC's southern and central interior Saturday afternoon

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Raising money for muscular dystrophy

14-07-2017 16:46 via globalnews.ca

Richard Collins and Elijah Roy talk about the Mission Firefighter Truck Pull this weekend to raise funds for a worthy cause

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Lumber prices see 'big jump' after wildfires in British Columbia - CTV News

14-07-2017 16:35

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Lumber prices see 'big jump' after wildfires in British Columbia
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VANCOUVER - The wildfires in the B.C. Interior that have forced some sawmills to halt operations have resulted in a boost in lumber prices at a time when forestry companies have been squeezed by softwood duties on exports to the U.S.. By Wednesday, the ...and more »

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Nova Scotia sending firefighters to British Columbia to combat wildfires - CTV News

14-07-2017 16:30

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Nova Scotia sending firefighters to British Columbia to combat wildfires
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HALIFAX -- The Nova Scotia government is dispatching a crew of firefighters to British Columbia, where scores of wildfires in the province's interior continue to burn. A 21-person crew from Nova Scotia's Natural Resources Department is scheduled to ...and more »

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Deal reached to purchase Grouse Mountain

14-07-2017 16:20 via globalnews.ca

North Vancouver's Grouse Mountain resort has been sold to a Chinese company.

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Nova Scotia firefighters set to head to B.C. to help battle wildfires

14-07-2017 16:05 via globalnews.ca

Twenty firefighters are on their way to British Columbia to help in the ongoing effort to fight wildfires burning across the province.

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Caught on tape: cheque scammers target North Vancouver woman

14-07-2017 15:31 via globalnews.ca

A North Vancouver woman is speaking out after a bogus job ad nearly saw her scammed out of her savings.

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'It's too late in the game': Indigenous leader says MMIW inquiry must continue despite criticism

14-07-2017 15:24 via cbc.ca

The Chief of Cheam First Nation says the first report from the inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls will be worth the administrative problems that currently plague it.

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Lumber prices see 'big jump' after wildfires in B.C.

14-07-2017 15:13 via cbc.ca

Wildfires in the B.C. Interior that have forced some sawmills to halt operations have resulted in a boost in lumber prices at a time when forestry companies have been squeezed by softwood duties on exports to the U.S.

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