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Almost 1,000 grenades, weapons seized from B.C. military memorabilia collector

Almost 1,000 grenades, weapons seized from B.C. military memorabilia collector

70-year-old Mission man's collection included unexploded ordnance including mortars, a practice bomb and more
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Jasper wildfire evacuees told to U-turn away from B.C., head to Alberta

Jasper wildfire evacuees told to U-turn away from B.C., head to Alberta

Alberta fire officials say B.C. has its hands full with its own wildfires and evacuations
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Advocate warns of impending ‘crisis’ in B.C. child welfare staffing

Advocate warns of impending ‘crisis’ in B.C. child welfare staffing

Ministry of Children and Family Development jobs characterized by undue stress, burnout and fear
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Man arrested for arson after fire engulfs garage in Duncan

Man arrested for arson after fire engulfs garage in Duncan

The Duncan Fire Department responded to a report of a fire believed to be intentionally set in a vacant lot
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Williams Lake exhales as B.C.'s River Valley wildfire 'being held'

Williams Lake exhales as B.C.'s River Valley wildfire 'being held'

Mackenzie Avenue is reopened
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Barkerville battles to keep B.C. history alive under evacuation order

Barkerville battles to keep B.C. history alive under evacuation order

Barkerville Historic Town & Park is a high priority, said BC Wildfire Service, as structure protection specialists and staff help protect the site
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Canada announces $426M for care aides, rare disease drug access in B.C.

Canada announces $426M for care aides, rare disease drug access in B.C.

Funds rolling out through two new bilateral agreements, both firsts in Canada
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New blaze near Shetland Creek wildfire prompts evacuation alerts

New blaze near Shetland Creek wildfire prompts evacuation alerts

Finney Creek wildfire is at north end of Hat Creek Valley, which is already under threat from Shetland Creek fire to the south
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Tornado warnings up for B.C. central Interior, northeast expects storms

Tornado warnings up for B.C. central Interior, northeast expects storms

Heat warning that have been up across many parts of the province expected to come down Tuesday
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B.C. WILDFIRES: Heavy winds, hard hail, high heat add to woes

B.C. WILDFIRES: Heavy winds, hard hail, high heat add to woes

Changing weather patterns expected to bring new challenges to firefighting efforts
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