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Heat warnings spread in B.C. as records tumble in second heat wave for July

Heat warnings spread in B.C. as records tumble in second heat wave for July

VANCOUVER — More than two dozen daily heat records were broken or tied in British Columbia on Wednesday as sweltering temperatures swept across the province. At least 27 communities set daily temperature records across B.C.
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B.C. braces for more wildfire activity with thunderstorms in the forecast

B.C. braces for more wildfire activity with thunderstorms in the forecast

A number of wildfires have emerged along major highways in British Columbia as the province swelters in a second heat wave this month and thunderstorms and winds are in the forecast.
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Two youths arrested in connection to pellet gun assaults

Two youths arrested in connection to pellet gun assaults

Charges are being recommended by Delta Police
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Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­man wants a new car after big lotto win

Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­man wants a new car after big lotto win

Winning ticket was purchased in Ladner
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Wildfires prompt evacuation of First Nation reserve near Spences Bridge, B.C.

Wildfires prompt evacuation of First Nation reserve near Spences Bridge, B.C.

The Cook’s Ferry Indian Band has issued an evacuation order for its Nicoelton reserve as two wildfires burn north of Spences Bridge, B.C.
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Two wildfires burning north of Spences Bridge have grown to more than 200 hectares in size

Two wildfires burning north of Spences Bridge have grown to more than 200 hectares in size

Four helicopters are currently responding to both wildfires and are continuing to bucket hot spots.
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Province returns key village site in downtown Nanaimo to First Nation

Province returns key village site in downtown Nanaimo to First Nation

The Terminal Avenue property, next to Maffeo Sutton Park, was purchased so it could be redeveloped by the Snuneymuxw First Nation.
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B.C. government is testing out AI tools for rapid disease diagnosis

B.C. government is testing out AI tools for rapid disease diagnosis

Health Minister Adrian Dix says the innovative digital tools have the potential to “revolutionize health care” and can save more lives.
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Firefighting crews from Australia and New Zealand on the way to help B.C. fire fight

Firefighting crews from Australia and New Zealand on the way to help B.C. fire fight

The international personnel are expected to arrive on Friday, as hot, dry conditions persist in the province and the number of active wildfires hovers around 150.
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Highway improvements coming to B.C. northwest, including better Wi-Fi access

Highway improvements coming to B.C. northwest, including better Wi-Fi access

VICTORIA — The B.C. and federal governments are jointly providing $195 million for a series of highway improvements in Tahltan Nation territory in the province's northwest. A statement from B.C.
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