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'Like lava': Evacuee tells of frightening fire escape, as number of B.C. blazes soars

'Like lava': Evacuee tells of frightening fire escape, as number of B.C. blazes soars

"When we left last night, we didn’t know if we would have a home this morning."
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B.C. Conservatives pitch health-care changes, more private clinics

B.C. Conservatives pitch health-care changes, more private clinics

B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad acknowledged Thursday that the plan would cause the provincial budget to "spike," but said in the long term it would bring down per-capita health-care spending.
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Federal government announces $89 million for conservation projects across Canada

Federal government announces $89 million for conservation projects across Canada

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said about $50 million of the funding is slated for major projects in the province.
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Wildfire prompts evacuation orders near Spences Bridge, B.C., as hot spell continues

Wildfire prompts evacuation orders near Spences Bridge, B.C., as hot spell continues

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has issued an evacuation order for 76 properties in the Venables Valley area north of Spences Bridge, B.C., due to the out-of-control Shetland Creek wildfire. The order issued at 10 p.m.
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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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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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Husband sentenced to 16 years for killing, dismembering B.C. teacher Naomi Onotera

Husband sentenced to 16 years for killing, dismembering B.C. teacher Naomi Onotera

The sentence included 11 years for the manslaughter charge and five for indignity to remains.
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AI wildfire early detection system is like a fire alarm in the forest, says chief

AI wildfire early detection system is like a fire alarm in the forest, says chief

Fire Rescue Services in Vernon have been testing the system for the past two years.
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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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