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Earthview images show smoke from B.C. wildfires is spreading across Canada

Earthview images show smoke from B.C. wildfires is spreading across Canada

NASA satellite images show how the fires raging across B.C. are affecting air quality in other provinces
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Tired of the New West air? 7 places in the world with good air today

Tired of the New West air? 7 places in the world with good air today

That’s it, New West and Burnaby. I’m outta here. Yeah, yeah, the air quality is actually a little better this morning. Maybe. New West is sitting at 5 on the air quality health index instead of yesterday’s 9.
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The business of heat: Weather raises cost pressures on B.C. farmers

The business of heat: Weather raises cost pressures on B.C. farmers

BIV special report: As B.C. summers bring longer and more frequent stretches of extreme weather, the province’s businesses grapple with the challenge of rising costs, threats to natural resources and changes in consumer spending patterns.
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High blood pressure patients should check their prescriptions for recalled drug

High blood pressure patients should check their prescriptions for recalled drug

Health Canada is recalling several brands of Valsartan
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A guide to catching sockeye salmon on the Fraser River

A guide to catching sockeye salmon on the Fraser River

It may be one of the worst fishing experiences B.C. has to offer, but reporter Bob Kronbauer argues it's still heaps of fun.
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Short-film campaign celebrates Japan-Canada ties

Short-film campaign celebrates Japan-Canada ties

Japanese officials and B.C. filmmakers are hoping it will develop a deeper connection between the two countries' creative industries.
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These overcrowded New Westminster bus routes will see increased service soon

These overcrowded New Westminster bus routes will see increased service soon

Summer isn’t over yet, but TransLink is talking about fall bus service changes that will take effect on Sept. 3.
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Reba McEntire has another big hit — a giant, music-loving tomato

Reba McEntire has another big hit — a giant, music-loving tomato

“We played a lot of Reba McEntire music to them in the greenhouse and everything just seemed to work. The music, the soft water and the heat..."
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13 cool treats to try before summer ends

13 cool treats to try before summer ends

Watermelon with chocolate seeds, bubble tea in baby bottles and vegan ice cream sandwiches await
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Yes, New Westminster's air is as bad as you think

Yes, New Westminster's air is as bad as you think

The glowing red sun behind the haze was a good clue not all was normal in the sky over New Westminster this morning.
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