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Wildfire near Squamish declared under control by BCWS

Wildfire near Squamish declared under control by BCWS

BC Wildfire Service says that the Crawford Creek wildfire was declared under control on July 12 and ‘will not spread any further': other three spot fires are now out.
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Vancouver mining CEO convicted on environmental charges

Vancouver mining CEO convicted on environmental charges

The charges relate to discharges of zinc and other waste on Banks Island, B.C., between September 2014 and July 2015. 
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B.C. looking for input on grizzly bear stewardship and viewing

B.C. looking for input on grizzly bear stewardship and viewing

Two online surveys gathering public opinion on grizzly bears will be online until Aug. 18.
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Union and employers receive mediator's terms to end B.C. port strike, source says

Union and employers receive mediator's terms to end B.C. port strike, source says

VANCOUVER — A source close to negotiations over the British Columbia port strike said both sides on Wednesday received the terms of a settlement recommended by a federal mediator that could end the 12-day-old industrial action.
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B.C. government hit tweet limit amid wildfire evacuations

B.C. government hit tweet limit amid wildfire evacuations

DriveBC's Twitter account maxed out sharing crucial road condition information during a weekend of wildfire evacuations. Experts say it spells the end of social media as a reliable platform during an emergency.
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Porsche drivers temporarily lose cars and licences for speeding on Sea to Sky Highway: RCMP

Porsche drivers temporarily lose cars and licences for speeding on Sea to Sky Highway: RCMP

The first two vehicles were travelling at 195 km/h, with the third Porsche was travelling at 146 km/h. 
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Humongous $200M superyacht arrives in Vancouver

Humongous $200M superyacht arrives in Vancouver

Superyachts are known to frequent the waters off B.C., and the recent arrival is drawing attention.
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Rubble Creek Classic returns courtesy of Escape Route

Rubble Creek Classic returns courtesy of Escape Route

The popular footrace returns September 24
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Editorial: The Need for Facilities — Lucille Lake's popularity raises poop concerns

Editorial: The Need for Facilities — Lucille Lake's popularity raises poop concerns

There needs to be some type of washrooms at this popular spot
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Four years after passage of law on abandoned boats, only two fines have been levied

Four years after passage of law on abandoned boats, only two fines have been levied

There are currently 1,748 boats listed in the national inventory of abandoned and wrecked vessels.
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