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'More slips, trips, falls': Fatigue hits BC Wildfire Service

'More slips, trips, falls': Fatigue hits BC Wildfire Service

The organization says it's seeing more safety concerns as a result of fatigue caused by a very difficult wildfire season.
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No red tape preventing forest industry from fighting fires: BC Wildfire Service

No red tape preventing forest industry from fighting fires: BC Wildfire Service

BCWS responds to leaked minutes, which detail a call on July 12 between the service and several forestry companies.
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Lytton woman files lawsuit claiming CP and CN at fault for burning down the town

Lytton woman files lawsuit claiming CP and CN at fault for burning down the town

A proposed class action lawsuit was launched Aug. 18 against two major Canadian rail companies after a Lytton, B.C., woman claims they are at fault for burning down her town
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Artist left 'gutted' after First Nations tribute carving vandalized in North Vancouver forest

Artist left 'gutted' after First Nations tribute carving vandalized in North Vancouver forest

'I think it’s kind of lost now'
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VIDEO: Beer truck spills load after trailer rips open on Coquitlam highway

VIDEO: Beer truck spills load after trailer rips open on Coquitlam highway

The trailer of a truck carrying apparent Budweiser cases and cans ripped open while travelling east on Highway 7 near Colony Farm Road.
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Tsleil-Waututh Nation member becomes first Indigenous chancellor of Emily Carr University

Tsleil-Waututh Nation member becomes first Indigenous chancellor of Emily Carr University

Carleen Thomas is the first Indigenous person to be appointed chancellor of Emily Carr University of Art + Design, founded 96 years ago
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Volunteer firefighters, support staff burnt out from battling wildfires

Volunteer firefighters, support staff burnt out from battling wildfires

Thompson-Nicola Regional District mayors are calling for more support as volunteer firefighters, support staff and full-time employees are exhausted after weeks of protecting their communities from numerous wildfires.
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UBC researchers part of team who unintentionally found new way to track narwhals

UBC researchers part of team who unintentionally found new way to track narwhals

"I was shocked, excited, confused, and a bit embarrassed that I hadn’t thought of it before.”
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Fire insurance hard to find for B.C. wildfire zone homebuyers

Fire insurance hard to find for B.C. wildfire zone homebuyers

Buyers being denied coverage for homes in hard-hit Interior areas.
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Are the days of formal attire done for at B.C. offices?

Are the days of formal attire done for at B.C. offices?

New survey reveals B.C. workers eager to dress more casually.
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