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Satellite image shows how B.C. wildfire was primed to grow

Satellite image shows how B.C. wildfire was primed to grow

Unseen photo reveals humble beginnings of devastating McDougall Creek wildfire that burned into West Kelowna, prompting evacuations only hours later.
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Should Canada's immigration projections be matched to housing starts?

Should Canada's immigration projections be matched to housing starts?

Federal housing minister Sean Fraser: 'The answer to our housing challenges isn't to close the door towards newcomers.'
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B.C. teacher charged with luring a child

B.C. teacher charged with luring a child

A Kelowna, B.C., teacher has been charged with child luring after a police investigation.
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Fathers struggle with leaving families to come to work on B.C.'s farms

Fathers struggle with leaving families to come to work on B.C.'s farms

Long periods away from home are one of the main struggles for migrant workers in B.C., says expert.
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Wildfire fight switches from defence to offence near capital of Northwest Territories

Wildfire fight switches from defence to offence near capital of Northwest Territories

YELLOWKNIFE — Firefighters battling a wildfire near the capital of the Northwest Territories shifted from defence to offence, as the legislative assembly is set to be recalled to consider a law delaying the upcoming territorial election.
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Canadian leaders slam Facebook news ban amid wildfires

Canadian leaders slam Facebook news ban amid wildfires

B.C. Premier David Eby says he feels Meta is holding British Columbians at ransom by withholding news on Facebook and Instagram. Meta said it remains committed to ending news sharing on Facebook.
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Here’s how you can help B.C. wildfire evacuees

Here’s how you can help B.C. wildfire evacuees

27,000 people (and their pets) are now on evacuation order across B.C.
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North Shore firefighters protect fire-ravaged West Kelowna neighbourhoods

North Shore firefighters protect fire-ravaged West Kelowna neighbourhoods

Crews from all three fire departments in North Vancouver and West Vancouver have been sent to the Interior to help protect local homes from wildfires still burning there.
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Bear that attacked woman at Squamish park killed

Bear that attacked woman at Squamish park killed

Coho Trail is closed until at least Thursday.
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West Vancouver 'Death Talk' brings light to dark subject

West Vancouver 'Death Talk' brings light to dark subject

Led by funeral celebrants and end of life doulas, the event focuses on making death, grief and dying more approachable conversation
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