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Inaccurate data on forest fuels may stoke B.C. wildfires, study finds

Inaccurate data on forest fuels may stoke B.C. wildfires, study finds

VANCOUVER — Wildfire fighting and forest management decisions are potentially being hampered by inaccurate government data that misrepresents forest fuel loads in British Columbia's Interior, a new study has found. The B.C.
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B.C.'s fruit production drops amid climate and market pressures

B.C.'s fruit production drops amid climate and market pressures

In B.C., grapes and blueberries took the biggest hits as extreme heat and cold impacted crops.
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Swings in winter temperature disrupting B.C. bird life, say rehab groups

Swings in winter temperature disrupting B.C. bird life, say rehab groups

After a winter of temperature swings, reports of birds breeding at least a month earlier than normal has one wildlife rehabilitation centre concerned.
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75% of Vancouver-area residents without AC face dangerous temperatures, report finds

75% of Vancouver-area residents without AC face dangerous temperatures, report finds

The region will experience extreme heat waves like the one in 2021 every five to 10 years by 2040, according to scientific research.
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North Shore smashes high temperature records at a balmy 17.3 degrees

North Shore smashes high temperature records at a balmy 17.3 degrees

Rain, snow melt create flooding danger; avalanche hazard continues in back country near Squamish and Whistler
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10 dog breeds that love the winter

10 dog breeds that love the winter

This gallery features many dogs with thick coats who originated from places like the Swiss Alps and the Himalayan Mountains.
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Snow day 2: North Shore schools closed again as drivers warned of freezing rain

Snow day 2: North Shore schools closed again as drivers warned of freezing rain

More challenging weather expected Thursday afternoon as police advise drivers to stay off the roads if possible due to slippery conditions
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Drivers warned to stay off roads as second snow storm blankets North Shore

Drivers warned to stay off roads as second snow storm blankets North Shore

Schools are closed today in North Vancouver and West Vancouver. TransLink warns of possible delays and cancellations.
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Climate change drove 'unusual' spike in Canada's temperatures, study finds

Climate change drove 'unusual' spike in Canada's temperatures, study finds

Analysis finds climate change drove hot December temperatures across Canada. Some worry trend could threaten wildlife and spark another record wildfire season.
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Iconic B.C. ski resort will face existential threat from climate change, says scientist

Iconic B.C. ski resort will face existential threat from climate change, says scientist

The future impacts of climate change on Whistler Blackcomb could be disastrous, with the 2023-24 season a sign of things to come, says one climatologist.
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