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Evacuation order lifted for 264 households near Williams Lake, B.C.

07-08-2017 23:56 via cbc.ca

Evacuation orders have been lifted for sections of the central Cariboo near Williams Lake, including for the entire Soda Creek Indian Band.

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Tiny toads close road in Whistler, B.C. - British Columbia - CBC News - CBC.ca

07-08-2017 22:07

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The annual migration of tiny protected toads is underway in Whistler, B.C., prompting a road closure and other restrictions — though not everyone seems to be ...and more »

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Tiny toads close road in Whistler, B.C.

07-08-2017 22:05 via cbc.ca

Tens of thousands of tiny protected toads are migrating in Whistler — though not everyone seems to be obeying the amphibian's right-of-way.

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Expo Line maintenance continues this week

07-08-2017 21:40 via globalnews.ca

Expo Line maintenance continues until Thursday this week and riders are being urged to possibly expect some delays after 9:30 p.m.

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Celebrating BC Day with grilled Okanagan peach salad

07-08-2017 21:32 via globalnews.ca

Chef Matt Stowe from the Joseph Richard Group cooks with fresh locally sourced ingredients in celebration of BC Day.

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Deadpool 2 filming underway in Vancouver

07-08-2017 21:01 via globalnews.ca

Ryan Reynolds and the crew of “Deadpool 2” is back in Vancouver – shooting the sequel to the successful super hero movie. As Tanya Beja reports filming has resulted in a number of road closures

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Nine people homeless after fire in Surrey

07-08-2017 21:00 via globalnews.ca

Nine people are homeless following a fire at their housing complex in Surrey. Apparently the building was equipped with smoke detectors but they weren’t working.

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Smoke on B.C.'s South Coast to persist for at least 5 more days, but change could be coming

07-08-2017 20:47 via cbc.ca

Wildfire smoke is expected to persist for the next five days but long-range models are showing a small possibility of cooler temperatures and rain starting next weekend.

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Cloverdale resident claims home broken into, dog drugged

07-08-2017 20:30 via globalnews.ca

"I talked to a senior doctor at the vet and he said he was most likely given pot to shut up."

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Somebody's got to do it: how to make the best of a working summer

07-08-2017 20:00 via cbc.ca

Get outside as much as possible, plan picnics and stay hydrated so you're ready to make the most of those after work hours.

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Victoria whale watching company blasts navy over loud training exercises

07-08-2017 19:13 via cbc.ca

SpringTide Whale Watching alleges navy sailors were conducting loud blasting while killer whales were nearby. Navy officials say protocols were followed and whales were not endangered.

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'They're basically running hotels': Property management companies Airbnb's biggest winners

07-08-2017 19:09 via cbc.ca

A small number of commercial property managers generate a majority of Airbnb's overall revenue, eating up available housing stock and driving up rent in Canada's three biggest cities, a new study from McGill University concludes.

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B.C. wildfire status Monday: cool front could ease fire fight

07-08-2017 18:47 via globalnews.ca

The overall number of fires crews are battling has dropped with only about 21 new fires starting this weekend, but the battle is far from over.

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Driving this long weekend? Be prepared for smoke, animals and closures

07-08-2017 18:30 via cbc.ca

Summer driving is usually straightforward, but the wildfire situation in B.C. is causing officials to warn motorist about hazards they may encounter this long weekend.

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Wildfire smoke continues to affect Highway 93 for Alberta, B.C. drivers Monday

07-08-2017 18:29 via globalnews.ca

DriveBC is recommending people use Highway 93 between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. MT on Monday of the long weekend.

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Wildfire update: Cool front could help fire fight

07-08-2017 17:43 via globalnews.ca

Chief fire information officer Kevin Skrepnek gives us an update on the wildfire fight around B.C. We’re now looking at the weather in the hopes it will help ease some of those flames.

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What your swearing says about you

07-08-2017 17:23 via globalnews.ca

We all try to control our language, but it's much easier to do that when you understand why it happens in the first place.

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South Coast sill under air quality advisory

07-08-2017 17:20 via globalnews.ca

Michael Brauer, a professor of public health at the University of British Columbia, talks to Global News Morning about people facing health issues due to the smokey air in the South Coast.

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Fire destroys Surrey home leaving 9 people homeless

07-08-2017 17:11 via globalnews.ca

Nine people have been forced out of their home and one person has been taken to hospital after a fire at a house in Surrey.

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Clinton-area ranchers demand compensation for control fire devastation

07-08-2017 15:00 via cbc.ca

A group of 40 Clinton-area ranchers and property owners is demanding compensation for damage caused by control fires that went "terribly wrong."

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07-08-2017 15:00

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A group of 40 Clinton-area ranchers and property owners is demanding compensation for damage caused by control fires that went "terribly wrong."and more »

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Clinton, B.C. area ranchers upset with back burning near the Elephant Hill wildfire

07-08-2017 12:13 via globalnews.ca

"I went through about two kilometers on burned timber," says a Clinton-area rancher, after B.C. wildfire crews began back burning.

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Celebration of Light organizers says the number of washroom facilities always a concern

07-08-2017 12:09 via globalnews.ca

Year after year, bathroom line-ups are a concern at the Celebration of Light.

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X-Files cast back in Vancouver to shoot season 11 of series revival

07-08-2017 12:00 via globalnews.ca

The truth is out there," and so is the cast of the X-Files.

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Two car collision on the Port Mann Bridge snarls traffic for hours

07-08-2017 06:18 via globalnews.ca

A collision in the Coquitlam exit lanes on the Port Mann bridge frustrated drivers for hours on Sunday.

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‘Deadpool 2’ filming leads to downtown Vancouver road closures this week

07-08-2017 05:13 via globalnews.ca

The filming of 'Deadpool 2' will lead to road closures in downtown Vancouver on Monday and Tuesday.

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Investigation into Surrey homes hit by bullets leads police to weapons cache

07-08-2017 05:00 via cbc.ca

Police say three homes were struck by gunfire on Thursday. Now, investigators are seeking tips after finding weapons and explosives at one, as well as materials for drug production.

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Global News Hour at 6: Aug 6

07-08-2017 04:57 via globalnews.ca

Watch Global News Hour at 6 for Sunday, August 6, 2017. For the latest news and video, go to globalnews.ca/bc.

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Deadpool 2 filming in Vancouver, expect road closures

07-08-2017 03:59 via globalnews.ca

Sun, Aug 6: Starting Monday morning, a major street and some side streets in downtown Vancouver will be closed to all traffic for most of the next two days. That’s so that film crews can shoot scenes of the latest blockbuster Ryan Reynolds movie Deadpool 2. As Kristen Robinson reports, it brings to mind the...

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BC Evening Weather Forecast: Aug 6

07-08-2017 03:59 via globalnews.ca

The Sunday, August 6, 2017 evening weather forecast for Vancouver, British Columbia and the surrounding area.

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39th annual Pride Parade Hits Vancouver

07-08-2017 03:59 via globalnews.ca

Sun, Aug 6: The 39th annual Pride Parade kicked off Sunday in downtown Vancouver. Equality, diversity and inclusion were centre stage at one of Vancouver’s happiest events. Tanya Beja reports.

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Teen injured in apparent targeted shooting in Abbotsford

07-08-2017 03:56 via globalnews.ca

Sun, Aug 6: For the second time in three days, a young man in Abbotsford was targeted by gunfire. Early this morning, an 18-year-old was shot in East Abbotsford, he survived. There was also a shooting on Friday a short distance away that left another 18-year-old dead. Julia Foy reports.

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Long weekend traffic headache on the Port Mann Bridge

07-08-2017 03:56 via globalnews.ca

Sun, Aug 6: A long weekend traffic headache on the Port Mann Bridge today. There’s been a two vehicle crash on the bridge this afternoon, at least on rolled over. There are reports multiple patients had to be treated.

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Controlled burn goes wrong, residents and ranchers calling on Province for apology and compensation

07-08-2017 03:55 via globalnews.ca

Sun, Aug 6: Residents and ranchers near Clinton are calling on the Provincial government for an apology and compensation after a controlled burn in their community went wrong

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Clinton, B.C. residents and ranchers calling for apology for controlled burn gone wrong

07-08-2017 03:55 via globalnews.ca

Sun, Aug 6: Residents and ranchers near Clinton are calling on the provincial government for an apology and compensation after a controlled burn in their community went wrong.

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'Look at all the happy here today': Vancouver's Pride parade lights up the West End

07-08-2017 02:37 via cbc.ca

Thousands of people hit downtown Vancouver on Sunday for the 39th annual Pride parade.

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Campfire, off-road bans limited new long-weekend wildfires in B.C.: officials

07-08-2017 01:55 via cbc.ca

'I think generally people are getting the message,' says the BC Wildfire Service's Kevin Skrepnek. 'I think that speaks to the fact that people are taking the threat of human-caused fires seriously.'

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B.C. wildfires have now scorched an area larger than PEI

07-08-2017 01:52 via globalnews.ca

Nearly 600,000 hectares have now burned in 2017, greater than the entire area of Prince Edward Island.

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So much salmon: preparing four species of B.C.'s favourite fish

07-08-2017 01:29 via cbc.ca

B.C. Day barbecues and salmon go hand in hand. Here's a few ideas to make the most of this summer's available bounty.

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Smoke from B.C. wildfires blankets Vancouver

07-08-2017 01:21 via globalnews.ca

For several days Metro Vancouver has been covered by a thick layer of smoke. It’s from BC wildfires burning in the interior. The air quality is a problem for people with health conditions. It’s also disappointing for tourists, who can’t see many of the sights they came for. Catherine Urquhart reports.

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Hundreds more overseas firefighters en route to British Columbia - News1130

07-08-2017 01:14

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Juniper Beach Provincial Park, not far from the Elephant Hill fire. (Marcella Bernardo, NEWS 1130, Photo). Summary. There were 127 wildfires burning across BC on Sunday. The Elephant Hill fire is still only 30 per cent contained, and 110,000 hectares ...
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Vancouver police investigating fatal collision

07-08-2017 00:37 via cbc.ca

Officers say a 20-year-old Surrey man is dead after he hit a pole on West 4th Avenue near Trimble Street around 6 a.m. PT Sunday.

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20-year-old Surrey man killed in early morning Vancouver crash

07-08-2017 00:09 via globalnews.ca

The crash marks Vancouver’s sixth collision-related death this year.

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