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Here's what British Columbians are facing under a blanket of smoke and blazing wildfires

15-08-2018 23:52 via cbc.ca

Dozens of evacuation orders and alerts are in effect in the north and central regions of B.C., impacting more than 20,000 people.

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RCMP redeployed amid B.C. wildfire state of emergency

15-08-2018 23:29 via globalnews.ca

To date, the RCMP says at least 200 officers have been redeployed to supplement or support local forces.

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What will the state of emergency mean for the B.C. wildfire fight?

15-08-2018 23:23 via globalnews.ca

The province is now responding to the escalating wildfire situation here in B.C. by declaring a state of emergency. More than 600 blazes are burning province-wide and the biggest and most aggressive are in the northern part of B.C. Richard Zussman is in Vanderhoof with the very latest including what the state of emergency means...

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Photos, videos of the 2018 wildfires burning around B.C.

15-08-2018 23:05 via globalnews.ca

There are now 48 wildfires of note, meaning these wildfires are highly visible or pose a potential threat to public safety.

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Langley man charged in ‘serious’ Monte Lake assault

15-08-2018 22:44 via globalnews.ca

A Langley man has been charged after what police are calling a serious assault in Monte Lake, B.C.

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Surgical masks offer little protection against wildfire smoke: UBC prof

15-08-2018 22:40 via globalnews.ca

There's really no benefit to wearing them on your commute to work, and there may even be a downside, says the professor.

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Randy Rampage, bassist for seminal Vancouver punk band D.O.A., dies

15-08-2018 22:31 via globalnews.ca

The bassist spent multiple stints with D.O.A., appearing on their influential albums Something Better Change and Hardcore '81.

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Remains found in Fraser River identified as 23-year-old from Chilliwack, B.C.

15-08-2018 22:16 via cbc.ca

Police are looking for the public's help retracing the steps of 23-year-old Laura Clark of Chilliwack, B.C., whose remains were found in the Fraser River.

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Motorcyclist killed in morning crash in Vancouver

15-08-2018 20:55 via cbc.ca

A 54-year-old Burnaby man died in a collision involving his motorcycle and an SUV.

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Police issue warning of Abbotsford man who poses danger to public, ‘involved in gang conflict’

15-08-2018 20:45 via globalnews.ca

Abbotsford police say shootings can occur in public spaces, and just being around Varinderpal Singh Gill could put you in danger.

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Bike Rack Idol hits Vancouver. Who will you vote for?

15-08-2018 20:37 via cbc.ca

Pink mountains, yellow bird or green petals? A competition to design Vancouver's signature bike rack is down to six colourful finalists.

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RCMP probe explosion in Coquitlam

15-08-2018 20:03 via globalnews.ca

A man living at the home suffered serious injuries, but police say he will live.

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Abbotsford man poses 'significant risk' to public as gang war rages, police say

15-08-2018 19:59 via cbc.ca

Anyone who sees 19-year-old Varinderpal Singh Gill in public should call 911 immediately, says Sgt. Judy Bird.

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Ottawa to declare federal holiday to mark legacy of residential school system

15-08-2018 19:55 via cbc.ca

The Liberal government will declare a federal statutory holiday to mark the tragic legacy of the residential school system, fulfilling a recommendation made by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC).

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Crews pulling capsized tugboat from Fraser River

15-08-2018 19:55 via globalnews.ca

The George H. Ledcor sank off Deering Island in the Fraser River between midnight and 1 a.m. on Tuesday.

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Italy bridge collapse: B.C. bridge among architect’s many designs

15-08-2018 19:36 via globalnews.ca

The architect behind the bridge that collapsed in Genoa, Italy has designed nearly two dozen bridges around the world, including one in Canada.

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How you can increase your daily fibre intake

15-08-2018 19:35 via globalnews.ca

Naturopath Dr. Joyce Johnson explains how you can increase your daily fibre intake and why it’s important to do so.

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Thief robs Okanagan couple sleeping in moving van

15-08-2018 19:22 via globalnews.ca

Penticton police are asking for the public's help in apprehending a thief who robbed a couple sleeping in a moving van.

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Thief robs couple in Okanagan sleeping in moving van

15-08-2018 19:22 via globalnews.ca

Penticton police are asking for the public's help in apprehending a thief who robbed a couple sleeping in a moving van.

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You can't erase troubled history by removing statues, environment minister says

15-08-2018 19:16 via cbc.ca

Environment Minister Catherine McKenna has asked the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada to look at how to address concerns with historical figures like John A. Macdonald.

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Tugboat recovery effort underway on Fraser River

15-08-2018 19:13 via cbc.ca

Large barge and crane moved into place to help raise capsized George H. Ledcor tugboat

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Fraser River tugboat recovery slow going, environmental impacts minimal: officials

15-08-2018 19:13 via cbc.ca

The effort to right and raise the capsized George H. Ledcor are taking longer than expected.

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4-year-old boy attacked by cougar on family fishing trip near Fernie

15-08-2018 18:25 via cbc.ca

A four-year-old boy from Fernie, B.C., is recovering from what officials are describing as an unprovoked cougar attack on a family fishing trip over the weekend.

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Celebrating 2018 Pirate Pak Day with White Spot

15-08-2018 18:17 via globalnews.ca

Community reporter Michael Newman talks with White Spot executive chef Danny Markowicz about how you can help children with serious conditions by purchasing a Pirate Pak. Michael also talks with Zajac Ranch Camp Director Emily McFarlane about how the camp helps those children increase self-confidence.

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British Columbia declares state of emergency over wildfires - Toronto Star

15-08-2018 18:12

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British Columbia declares state of emergency over wildfires
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VICTORIA—The British Columbia government has declared a provincial state of emergency to support the response to the hundreds of wildfires burning across the province. The state of emergency will remain in effect for 14 days, but can be extended or ...

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Capsized tugboat to be pulled from the Fraser River

15-08-2018 17:36 via globalnews.ca

A tugboat that capsized on the Fraser River is expected to be pulled from the water today. The George H. Ledcor went down Monday night, just east of YVR, with thousands of litres of fuel on board. Paul Haysom has the latest on the cleanup effort.

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B.C. declares state of emergency as hundreds of wildfires burn across province

15-08-2018 17:36 via cbc.ca

The British Columbia government has declared a state of emergency to support the provincewide response to the ongoing wildfire situation.

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Provincial state of emergency declared in B.C. due to wildfires

15-08-2018 17:32 via globalnews.ca

The B.C. government has now declared a provincial state of emergency to support the province-wide response to the ongoing wildfire situation. Richard Zussman is live from Prince George with details.

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B.C. declares provincial state of emergency due to wildfires

15-08-2018 17:30 via globalnews.ca

This state of emergency will be in place for 14 days but may be extended or rescinded as necessary.

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B.C. wildfire update Wednesday: Massive Shovel Lake wildfire now 50,000 hectares

15-08-2018 17:24 via globalnews.ca

Visibility will be an issue for the next few days with the increased smoke.

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B.C. lake infested with hundreds of goldfish just months after pets released into wild

15-08-2018 17:15 via cbc.ca

Hundreds of goldfish are swarming Pinecrest Lake in B.C., with some now as large as 13 centimetres, according to the Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council.

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Canada to phase out pesticides linked to bee deaths, sources say

15-08-2018 16:48 via cbc.ca

The federal government will begin phasing out the outdoor use of nicotine-based pesticides beginning in 2021, part of an effort to stem the mysterious global decline of honey bee colonies.

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Hot, dry conditions push drought rating to highest level on eastern Vancouver Island

15-08-2018 15:59 via cbc.ca

A Level 4 drought classification indicates conditions are extremely dry and that the water supply won't meet economic or environmental needs.

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House prices continue strong rise in southwest B.C. as national average grows 1%

15-08-2018 15:47 via cbc.ca

The average price of a Canadian home was $481,500 last month, a rise of one per cent in the past year.

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Vote now for Metro Vancouver's unofficial ambassador: The final 4

15-08-2018 15:29 via cbc.ca

We want you to determine who the region's favourite representative is.

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'Same company, 2nd spill': 1,000 drivers file claims after 2 acid spills wreck cars

15-08-2018 13:00 via cbc.ca

Motorists who unwittingly drove through sulphuric acid spilled in Trail, B.C., this spring are crying foul after their vehicles were "totalled" by the corrosive chemical and some still don't have compensation.

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Bomb squad called to Coquitlam house after man injured in explosion

15-08-2018 12:49 via cbc.ca

RCMP's explosives disposal unit was called in to deal with an array of explosive devices discovered on a residential property in Coquitlam.

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Primus increases Unlimited Internet speeds in Alberta and British Columbia - Canada NewsWire (press release)

15-08-2018 12:01

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TORONTO, Aug. 15, 2018 /CNW/ - Businesses and consumers in Alberta and British Columbia will have access to faster, unlimited Internet service from Primus with the introduction of additional speed tiers, including, up to 150 Mbps. In response to ...
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What bus service in Western Canada will look like without Greyhound

15-08-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca

When Greyhound ends service in Western Canada in October, it will leave about 300 communities without an intercity bus service. We take a look at what alternative bus routes exist in the region and what the West will look like without the iconic company.

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The Liberals want to 'refresh' the shipbuilding strategy. What does that mean?

15-08-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca

The federal government has been quietly debating a “refresh” of its marquee — but troubled — national shipbuilding strategy, federal documents reveal.

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Canada's British Columbia wildfires prompt state of emergency - BBC News

15-08-2018 09:00

Canada's British Columbia wildfires prompt state of emergency BBC NewsA state of emergency has been declared by the Canadian province of British Columbia (BC) as it battles more than 560 wildfires. It will be in place across the ...

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2nd drowning in Buntzen Lake this summer

15-08-2018 08:06 via globalnews.ca

RCMP called in to search for the body of a man in his 40’s. It’s the second drowning in as many months in Buntzen Lake. Nadia Stewart has the details.

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Animal rights activists planning protest at Kelowna Ribfest launch and main event

15-08-2018 07:52 via globalnews.ca

Protesters plan on scuttling an annual Rotary Club fundraiser in Kelowna that features meat on the menu.

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FireBoss airplane crashes while fighting blaze southeast of Grand Forks in Washington state

15-08-2018 06:48 via globalnews.ca

A pilot of a fixed-wing wildfire suppression aircraft survived a crash Tuesday afternoon in Washington state.

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First Nation near Fraser Lake frustrated about lack of firefighting support

15-08-2018 05:38 via globalnews.ca

A First Nation near the ongoing Shovel Lake fire is frustrated over a lack of support in battling the flames.

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WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – August 14

15-08-2018 05:00 via globalnews.ca

Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6.

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Vernon woman’s death not a criminal matter: RCMP

15-08-2018 04:53 via globalnews.ca

At first glance, Jordyn Kitchener's death in West Kelowna seemed suspicious to police.

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Sister Speak brings a new soulful narrative to CBC Musical Nooners on Aug. 15

15-08-2018 04:47 via cbc.ca

Led by Sherri Anne and backed by various talented musicians, Sister Speak brings alternative blues, indie-pop and world music to the stage.

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Recovery mission underway after man drowns in Buntzen Lake

15-08-2018 04:25 via globalnews.ca

There have been multiple drownings in B.C. this summer.

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Police on recovery mission after man drowns in Buntzen Lake

15-08-2018 04:17 via cbc.ca

Police say a man in his 40s has drowned in Buntzen Lake north of Port Moody.

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