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Firefighters douse wildfire near B.C. rec site

Firefighters douse wildfire near B.C. rec site

Crews are on the ground working at an 'under control' wildfire.
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Four dead after crash involving semi-trailer carrying timber in B.C.'s West Kootenays

Four dead after crash involving semi-trailer carrying timber in B.C.'s West Kootenays

NEW DENVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Mounties in British Columbia's West Kootenay region say four people are dead after a crash that closed a stretch of Highway 6 for 11 hours. Slocan Lake RCMP say it happened south of Nakusp at about 5:50 p.m.
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Hot week expected on Prairies as heat warnings cover Alberta, much of Saskatchewan

Hot week expected on Prairies as heat warnings cover Alberta, much of Saskatchewan

EDMONTON — Above-normal temperatures affecting much of Western Canada are expected to spread into Manitoba later in the week.
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IHIT investigating 'suspicious death' of 45-year-old man in Hope, B.C.

IHIT investigating 'suspicious death' of 45-year-old man in Hope, B.C.

HOPE — British Columbia's Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has been deployed after a "suspicious death" in Hope.
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Strike notice by B.C. ship and dock foremen contravenes the Canada Labour Code: CIRB

Strike notice by B.C. ship and dock foremen contravenes the Canada Labour Code: CIRB

VANCOUVER — The BC Maritime Employers Association says it has rescinded an industry-wide lockout notice after the Canada Industrial Relations Board found a looming strike by a union representing ship and dock foremen contravenes the Canada Labour Cod
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'Very positive' test of school-bus seatbelts, but no decision a year later

'Very positive' test of school-bus seatbelts, but no decision a year later

Pilot projects in B.C. — including Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District — and Ontario concluded in June 2023 but the final report is still being compiled
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Flood of adoption requests for kittens who survived Port Alberni wildfire: SPCA

Flood of adoption requests for kittens who survived Port Alberni wildfire: SPCA

Injured kittens were found by firefighters extinguishing a wildfire at Rogers Creek gully in Port Alberni.
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UVic geologist wins $850K Kyoto Prize for research on Earth's history

UVic geologist wins $850K Kyoto Prize for research on Earth's history

Considered the Japanese equivalent of the Nobel Prize, the Kyoto Prize is presented internationally to individuals who have made significant contributions in science, technology, arts and philosophy
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B.C. port employer requests 'urgent strike intervention' by the CIRB

B.C. port employer requests 'urgent strike intervention' by the CIRB

VANCOUVER — The BC Maritime Employers Association says it is requesting urgent intervention by the Canada Industrial Relations Board to divert a looming strike by a union representing ship and dock foremen.
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B.C. heat wave may increase wildfire activity but reduce lightning starts: BCWS

B.C. heat wave may increase wildfire activity but reduce lightning starts: BCWS

VANCOUVER — As sweltering heat sets in over much of British Columbia, the province's wildfire authority is warning that dry conditions will increase the potential for wildfire activity.
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