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'Canada needs a plan': Okanagan MP calls for national wildfire force

'Canada needs a plan': Okanagan MP calls for national wildfire force

'Sadly, this is becoming our new normal, and we clearly need to do things differently': MP Cannings
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Out of control fire near Sorrento listed at 0.6 hectares

Out of control fire near Sorrento listed at 0.6 hectares

14 properties under evacuation order as a result of the growing fire
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RCMP investigate suspicious outhouse fire in Coldstream

RCMP investigate suspicious outhouse fire in Coldstream

Blaze was sparked early Tuesday morning at a portable toilet on Westkal Road
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Almost 1,000 grenades, weapons seized from B.C. military memorabilia collector

Almost 1,000 grenades, weapons seized from B.C. military memorabilia collector

70-year-old Mission man's collection included unexploded ordnance including mortars, a practice bomb and more
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Jasper wildfire evacuees told to U-turn away from B.C., head to Alberta

Jasper wildfire evacuees told to U-turn away from B.C., head to Alberta

Alberta fire officials say B.C. has its hands full with its own wildfires and evacuations
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Advocate warns of impending ‘crisis’ in B.C. child welfare staffing

Advocate warns of impending ‘crisis’ in B.C. child welfare staffing

Ministry of Children and Family Development jobs characterized by undue stress, burnout and fear
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Williams Lake exhales as B.C.'s River Valley wildfire 'being held'

Williams Lake exhales as B.C.'s River Valley wildfire 'being held'

Mackenzie Avenue is reopened
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Barkerville battles to keep B.C. history alive under evacuation order

Barkerville battles to keep B.C. history alive under evacuation order

Barkerville Historic Town & Park is a high priority, said BC Wildfire Service, as structure protection specialists and staff help protect the site
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UPDATE: Terrain hampers crews as south Island wildfire grows to 50 hectares

UPDATE: Terrain hampers crews as south Island wildfire grows to 50 hectares

A human-caused fire in the area of East Sooke River remains out of control
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Canada announces $426M for care aides, rare disease drug access in B.C.

Canada announces $426M for care aides, rare disease drug access in B.C.

Funds rolling out through two new bilateral agreements, both firsts in Canada
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