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B.C. man says Venable Valley locals are piecing together their losses from wildfire

B.C. man says Venable Valley locals are piecing together their losses from wildfire

Ramanath Das said he is aware that the eco-village he and his family are building in Venables Valley, B.C., may no longer exist when they return after being evacuated due to an encroaching wildfire.
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The push to change lawn laws

The push to change lawn laws

Receiving a bylaw notice is a stressful experience that has landed some homeowners in prolonged legal battles.
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Multiple structures ablaze as wildfire roars into Jasper, Alta., townsite

Multiple structures ablaze as wildfire roars into Jasper, Alta., townsite

EDMONTON — One of two raging, wind-whipped fires menacing Jasper, Alta., roared into town Wednesday night and began burning buildings. Parks officials say the fire entered the southern edge of the community about 6:40 p.m.
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Opinion: How remote work poses unique challenges to public sector employees

Opinion: How remote work poses unique challenges to public sector employees

Overlooking the impacts of remote work on motivation may have unexpected consequences for Canadian public services and policies.
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From paws to paddles: How swimming helps dogs beat the heat

From paws to paddles: How swimming helps dogs beat the heat

There are many advantages to taking your four-legged friend for a swim.
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City rep explains how 911 calls are directed from qathet region

City rep explains how 911 calls are directed from qathet region

Powell River councillor and qRD representative to North Island 911 board outlines dispatch of emergency services
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Mexican visits to B.C. fall after Canada adds visa requirement

Mexican visits to B.C. fall after Canada adds visa requirement

Canada in February gave Mexicans one day's notice that it was reimposing a requirement for them to get visas for entry, with few exemptions
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Sunshine Coast firefighters deployed to Williams Lake

Sunshine Coast firefighters deployed to Williams Lake

Gibsons fire chief gives quarterly report to council
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Gibsons RCMP looking for witnesses relating to indecent act

Gibsons RCMP looking for witnesses relating to indecent act

Gibsons RCMP says dog walker could have seen the man following the incident near a trail head off Shaw Road.
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70,000+ lightning strikes ignite B.C. fires, but wildfire service satisfied with response

70,000+ lightning strikes ignite B.C. fires, but wildfire service satisfied with response

As of Wednesday, there are 430 wildfires burning across the province. Of those, 112 started in the last 24 hours.
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