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Wildfire service outlook points to rising fire risk for southern B.C.

Wildfire service outlook points to rising fire risk for southern B.C.

VANCOUVER — Rainfall in the next three weeks is crucial if British Columbia hopes to avoid a devastating wildfire season, but the latest outlook from the BC Wildfire Service offers little optimism.
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Ottawa to unveil plans for easing travel restrictions in coming weeks: PM

Ottawa to unveil plans for easing travel restrictions in coming weeks: PM

Only fully vaccinated Canadians to benefit from eased travel restrictions: PM
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B.C. man running 215 kilometres, raises over $40K for residential school survivors

B.C. man running 215 kilometres, raises over $40K for residential school survivors

The Kamloops runner originally had a fundraising goal of $1,000.
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Ottawa to unveil plans for easing travel restrictions in coming weeks: PM

Ottawa to unveil plans for easing travel restrictions in coming weeks: PM

Only fully vaccinated Canadians to benefit from eased travel restrictions: PM
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Rescue operation suspended for missing kayaker in West Vancouver

Rescue operation suspended for missing kayaker in West Vancouver

Crews spent hours Monday searching the waters off Whytecliff Park
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More second doses to put B.C. on 'good path' toward normal life: doctor

More second doses to put B.C. on 'good path' toward normal life: doctor

VICTORIA — British Columbia's deputy provincial health officer is encouraging residents to register for a second dose of vaccine as the province heads toward a return to normal life with declining COVID-19 cases and rising vaccination rates. Dr.
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Health officials don’t expect AstraZeneca second doses to go to waste as rollout begins

Health officials don’t expect AstraZeneca second doses to go to waste as rollout begins

Pharmacies have begun contacting AstraZeneca recipients about their second doses
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7 popular fish and seafood species British Columbians should be mindful of

7 popular fish and seafood species British Columbians should be mindful of

As Ocean Wise works with local businesses and restaurants to keep unsustainable seafood off the shelf, here's a list of what you should and shouldn't eat.
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'Juneuary' is here: Vancouver had its coldest June day in nearly a decade

'Juneuary' is here: Vancouver had its coldest June day in nearly a decade

And the forecast calls for more wet weather this week, too.
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Threat of flood eases in B.C. as weather cools and rivers peak: forecast centre

Threat of flood eases in B.C. as weather cools and rivers peak: forecast centre

VICTORIA — A high streamflow advisory has been ended by the B.C. River Forecast Centre for the Peace region, the Laird River and its tributaries.
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