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Wildfires prompt B.C. to declare state of emergency

Wildfires prompt B.C. to declare state of emergency

'Public safety is always our first priority'
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New West air improving, but we're not quite in the clear yet

New West air improving, but we're not quite in the clear yet

If you thought the air felt a little better in New West this morning, you weren't wrong. As of 8:15 a.m., the city was sitting at a 5 on the air quality health index, down from yesterday's 7.
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SPCA investigating dead cat found with plastic baggie over its head in North Van

SPCA investigating dead cat found with plastic baggie over its head in North Van

Owner believes pet died at the hands of humans
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Trinity Western University students no longer need to make pledge to heterosexual abstinence

Trinity Western University students no longer need to make pledge to heterosexual abstinence

Co-founder of Christian university's LGBTQ+ association says it's 'an extremely exciting step in the right direction'
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Fuel spill feared after tugboat sinks in Fraser River

Fuel spill feared after tugboat sinks in Fraser River

The George H. Ledcor tug capsized in the north arm of the Fraser River just north of Sea Island.
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VIDEO: Lounging black bear puts on a show for Port Coquitlam neighbourhood

VIDEO: Lounging black bear puts on a show for Port Coquitlam neighbourhood

Forget the dog days of summer. If you live in Port Coquitlam, summer is dedicated to bears . Scott Elliott was visiting his girlfriend on Monday night.
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These made-in-Vancouver pet urns offer solace and style to animal afterlife

These made-in-Vancouver pet urns offer solace and style to animal afterlife

Customized vessels range between $60 and $300
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New Westminster hits high-risk mark on air quality health index

New Westminster hits high-risk mark on air quality health index

You have official permission to not go for a jog this morning. New Westminster has hit a “high risk” point on the air quality health index this morning, with a reading of 7 (on a 10-point scale) as of 8 a.m.
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Here's how to breathe a little easier in Metro Vancouver's bad air

Here's how to breathe a little easier in Metro Vancouver's bad air

Are you finding the air quality hard on your health? Metro Vancouver is offering up some tips to help people cope with the poor air. Currently the region is under an air quality advisory stemming from elevated levels of fine particulate matter.
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BC SPCA overrun with evacuated animals as fires spread

BC SPCA overrun with evacuated animals as fires spread

An estimated 60 animals arrive at Metro Vancouver shelters
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