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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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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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Kelowna area firefighters still battling blaze that destroyed their own homes

Kelowna area firefighters still battling blaze that destroyed their own homes

Firefighters in Wilsons Landing, a community north of West Kelowna, have lost their homes but still working the fire lines every day.
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Five homes confirmed lost to wildfire in Kelowna, says fire chief

Five homes confirmed lost to wildfire in Kelowna, says fire chief

Homes are believed to have burned west of the Kelowna landfill
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New West firefighters join battle against B.C. wildfires

New West firefighters join battle against B.C. wildfires

New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services deploys crew to aid in Kelowna wildfires
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North Shore Rescue saves heat-exhausted hiker and dog on Seymour

North Shore Rescue saves heat-exhausted hiker and dog on Seymour

While hikers should always carry essentials, experts at North Shore Rescue warn against packing too much gear
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After thefts, B.C. premier warns 'do not tamper with firefighter equipment'

After thefts, B.C. premier warns 'do not tamper with firefighter equipment'

27,000 British Columbians on evacuation order due to wildfires, says Bowinn Ma, minister of emergency management and climate readiness.
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What to know about home insurance if you've been displaced by B.C. or N.W.T. fires

What to know about home insurance if you've been displaced by B.C. or N.W.T. fires

All standard homeowner and tenant insurance policies cover damage caused by fires, and also provide coverage to help with the cost of mass evacuations, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC).
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Group calls for Facebook, Instagram boycott on Aug. 23 and 24

Group calls for Facebook, Instagram boycott on Aug. 23 and 24

TORONTO — An advocacy group is calling on Canadians to boycott Facebook and Instagram later this week. The Friends of Canadian Broadcasting group began asking people Monday to stop posting content on Meta's platforms on Aug. 23 and 24.
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New West weather: Metro Vancouver's clear skies masked by wildfire smoke

New West weather: Metro Vancouver's clear skies masked by wildfire smoke

Cooler temperatures forecast this week – but it could heat up in New West on the weekend
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