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Man dies while saving life of young son in Similkameen River tragedy

Man dies while saving life of young son in Similkameen River tragedy

It is not uncommon for rescuers to become victims under these circumstances, says Keremeos fire chief
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Stay away from 5,256 hectare Calcite fire near Princeton

Stay away from 5,256 hectare Calcite fire near Princeton

Crews work on containment strategies and structural protection
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2024 wildfire season on pace to become benchmark for B.C.

2024 wildfire season on pace to become benchmark for B.C.

This year's wildfire season has already exceeded the 10-year-average for the number of fires and could end up becoming a benchmark for future years. 
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Construction industry in Greater Victoria confronts addiction issues

Construction industry in Greater Victoria confronts addiction issues

The Vancouver Island Construction Association is making a proactive, positive shift in how drug addiction is approached
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Man drowns at B.C. park south of Squamish: RCMP

Man drowns at B.C. park south of Squamish: RCMP

Bystanders, first responders attempted life-saving measures
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UPDATE: Three structures confirmed damaged by West Bench wildfire

UPDATE: Three structures confirmed damaged by West Bench wildfire

Crews responded to the blaze at around 1:20 p.m.
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In 1914 and 1923, Jasper Park played host to a very famous guest

In 1914 and 1923, Jasper Park played host to a very famous guest

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - world-famous as the creator of Sherlock Holmes - was a guest at the park (twice) in its early days, and wrote extensively about the experience
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Plane modifications not properly recorded before crash on Vancouver Island

Plane modifications not properly recorded before crash on Vancouver Island

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada investigated a plane crash close to the Campbell River Airport on Sep. 20, 2023.
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Chilliwack 4-year-old drowns in pond outside pool facility

Chilliwack 4-year-old drowns in pond outside pool facility

'Our deepest condolences are with the family and friends of the young child during this heartbreaking time'
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Famed Martin Mars waterbomber flies for first time since 2016

Famed Martin Mars waterbomber flies for first time since 2016

A high-speed taxi turned into a takeoff Aug. 1 for the flying air tanker as it prepares for its final flight to the B.C. Aviation Museum in Victoria
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