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B.C. wildfires: Dry lightning, heavy smoke posing challenges for crews

B.C. wildfires: Dry lightning, heavy smoke posing challenges for crews

Not only are crews battling fires and dealing with rising temperatures and smoky conditions, they're also up against outside factors.
No tsunami threat in B.C. after 8.2-magnitude earthquake in Alaska

No tsunami threat in B.C. after 8.2-magnitude earthquake in Alaska

'My house was shaking'
J-Pod returns to Salish Sea after 'unprecedented' 108-day absence

J-Pod returns to Salish Sea after 'unprecedented' 108-day absence

Between 1976 and 2013, the pod was documented in the Salish Sea every month of every year.
Wildfire smoke forecast to cover Metro Vancouver skies by the weekend

Wildfire smoke forecast to cover Metro Vancouver skies by the weekend

BlueSky Canada smoke forecasts are created by a Weather Forecast Research team at the University of British Columbia
Greater Vancouver has the most secondary homeowners in Canada: survey

Greater Vancouver has the most secondary homeowners in Canada: survey

Seven per cent of respondents said their secondary properties are currently vacant
As heat wave approaches B.C., 911 dispatchers warn of spike in calls, wait times

As heat wave approaches B.C., 911 dispatchers warn of spike in calls, wait times

On the eve of an approaching heat wave, E-Comm 911 warns that gang-related shootings, the ongoing opioid crisis, an early wildfire season and a record-breaking heat wave at the end of June have all led to increasing emergency call volumes.
Latest Stawamus Chief rockfall leads to climbing closures

Latest Stawamus Chief rockfall leads to climbing closures

Main hiking trails open after July 27 incident, but some rock climbing areas closed as geotechnical assessments are being conducted: BC Parks.
Fire danger rating hits 'extreme' for Metro Vancouver parks

Fire danger rating hits 'extreme' for Metro Vancouver parks

Tinder dry conditions with no rain in the forecast means the risk of fire is high.
B.C. government warns of another round of 'extreme heat'

B.C. government warns of another round of 'extreme heat'

Sudden death toll during historic heat wave climbs to 815; Environment Canada warns that another, though less powerful, heat wave will hit southern B.C. this week.
Canada-wide recall of Frank's RedHot seasoning due to possible 'salmonella contamination'

Canada-wide recall of Frank's RedHot seasoning due to possible 'salmonella contamination'

Food contaminated with salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can cause people to be sick