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B.C. wildland firefighter killed in 2023 remembered as 'a bright light'

B.C. wildland firefighter killed in 2023 remembered as 'a bright light'

The death of a 19-year-old BC Wildfire Service firefighter still weighs heavily on those who knew her.
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‘Nightmare’ permitting strangling B.C. solar industry, say installers

‘Nightmare’ permitting strangling B.C. solar industry, say installers

New B.C. government rebates of up to $10,000 could ignite a boom in solar energy. But some warn permitting hurdles are sending the province on a 'solar coaster.'
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Any new fire start has potential to spread rapidly given current conditions, says BC Wildfire

Any new fire start has potential to spread rapidly given current conditions, says BC Wildfire

There are currently 152 active wildfires burning in the province, 35 of which were discovered in the past 24 hours.
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Calgary woman facing criminal charge after dog left in hot car dies

Calgary woman facing criminal charge after dog left in hot car dies

CALGARY — Police have charged the owner of a dog that was left in a hot car and died on Canada Day. Officers say they received a call about a distressed dog inside the locked car with its windows rolled all the way up.
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Metro Vancouver weather: Heat warning ends but above seasonal temps expected

Metro Vancouver weather: Heat warning ends but above seasonal temps expected

Sunshine and 23 C temperatures are expected for the rest of the week.
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Their Vermont homes were inundated by extreme flooding. A year later, they still struggle to recover

Their Vermont homes were inundated by extreme flooding. A year later, they still struggle to recover

MONTPELIER, Vt.
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Nearly 40 new record high temperatures set across B.C. Tuesday

Nearly 40 new record high temperatures set across B.C. Tuesday

Lytton was a scorching 42.5 C yesterday, shooting past the 1975 record of 40.6 C for July 9.
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Hurricane Beryl's remnants bring rainfall warnings for Ontario and Quebec

Hurricane Beryl's remnants bring rainfall warnings for Ontario and Quebec

TORONTO — The remnants of Hurricane Beryl drenched Ontario in heavy rain and was moving into Quebec as Environment Canada warned of possible "torrential" downpours lasting into Thursday.
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'Perfect rat storm': Ontario cities seek ways to fight increasingly visible rats

'Perfect rat storm': Ontario cities seek ways to fight increasingly visible rats

Efforts are underway to combat growing rat populations in two of Ontario's largest cities, as the rodents that typically lurk underground become more visible thanks to a combination of construction and climate change.
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B.C. campfire ban set to come into effect Friday at noon

B.C. campfire ban set to come into effect Friday at noon

The campfire ban, which comes into effect at noon on July 12, 2024, will apply to every area of B.C. except the Haida Gwaii Forest District.
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