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Lytton evacuee recovering in Squamish after losing home and livelihood to wildfire

Lytton evacuee recovering in Squamish after losing home and livelihood to wildfire

A fundraiser has been launched for Daniel Calderoni, who barely escaped the blaze with his life
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BCCDC warns British Columbians to 'prepare for the worst' ahead of wildfire smoke

BCCDC warns British Columbians to 'prepare for the worst' ahead of wildfire smoke

Those who may be more sensitive to wildfire smoke include people with asthma, heart disease, pregnant people, infants and children, and older adults
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Ottawa to stage 350 soldiers, 6 aircraft to fight B.C. wildfires

Ottawa to stage 350 soldiers, 6 aircraft to fight B.C. wildfires

Feds say emergency response officials and military had already trained to respond to flooding or wildfire during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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B.C. reports 84 new COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths as officials warn about heat

B.C. reports 84 new COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths as officials warn about heat

VICTORIA — British Columbia health officials say two more people have died and 84 new COVID-19 infections have been reported over the last two days. Provincial health officer Dr.
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B.C. confirms 84 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 147,705

B.C. confirms 84 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 147,705

There are 729 active cases of COVID-19 in the province
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B.C. seeks military assistance to fight 130+ active wildfires

B.C. seeks military assistance to fight 130+ active wildfires

The province has requested additional firefighters and resources through the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre. 
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Sudden deaths during B.C. heat wave climb to 719

Sudden deaths during B.C. heat wave climb to 719

BC Coroners Service seeing downward trend in reported deaths.
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Asian giant hornet sighted in Steveston

Asian giant hornet sighted in Steveston

Don Pitcairn said his staff member is adamant the giant insect he saw snatch a bee from a bush was the feared Asian giant hornet, an invasive species
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What you need to know about wildfire insurance

What you need to know about wildfire insurance

Never be afraid to ask questions, national industry association says.
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BC SPCA seizes dog spotted in crate attached to recreational trailer

BC SPCA seizes dog spotted in crate attached to recreational trailer

The organization will be recommending animal cruelty charges to Crown counsel.
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