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City of Powell River appoints new fire chief

City of Powell River appoints new fire chief

Martin Drakeley will take over fire department next month
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'It can never be replaced': Family loses home, animals in B.C. wildfire

'It can never be replaced': Family loses home, animals in B.C. wildfire

The family from the Twin Lakes area south of Penticton, B.C., managed to save three of their dogs and are getting looked over in hospital.
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Lake Okanagan Resort mostly destroyed by McDougall Creek fire

Lake Okanagan Resort mostly destroyed by McDougall Creek fire

It is not clear if any structures at the resort north of Kelowna survived the fire.
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High school teacher from B.C. wins Season 10 of survivalist reality show 'Alone'

High school teacher from B.C. wins Season 10 of survivalist reality show 'Alone'

A Canadian high school teacher is the winner of the latest season of the History Channel’s survival reality show “Alone.” Alan Tenta, from Columbia Valley, B.C.
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Kelowna airport shuts airspace amid wildfires

Kelowna airport shuts airspace amid wildfires

Kelowna International Airport has shut its surrounding airspace as wildfires rage around the city.
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Is Coquitlam one of the rudest cities in Canada? This survey says 'yes'

Is Coquitlam one of the rudest cities in Canada? This survey says 'yes'

Surveyed Coquitlam residents ranked their city amongst the worst in Canada for rudeness. Do you agree?
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‘Serious health risk’: Mindblow energy drink recalled in Canada

‘Serious health risk’: Mindblow energy drink recalled in Canada

'“L-Dopa, also known as levodopa, is a prescription drug that is combined with other drug ingredients in anti-Parkinson's medications,' notes the recall
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Former diplomat calls provincial government Weibo account 'irresponsible to the extreme'

Former diplomat calls provincial government Weibo account 'irresponsible to the extreme'

The B.C. government has launched an account on the Chinese-language social media app Weibo, six months after banning TikTok on government devices
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Richmond-based animal charity opens doors for cats escaping Kelowna wildfires

Richmond-based animal charity opens doors for cats escaping Kelowna wildfires

The City of Kelowna has declared a state of emergency
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Severe thunderstorm watch issued as wildfires rage in the Southern Interior

Severe thunderstorm watch issued as wildfires rage in the Southern Interior

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Central and North Okanagan as extreme fire conditions continue.
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