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B.C. declares state of emergency as wildfires rage

B.C. declares state of emergency as wildfires rage

The order, which allows the province to restrict travel, comes as roughly 15,000 homes are on evacuation alert across B.C.
RCMP help extinguish fire, avert evacuations in near B.C. highway

RCMP help extinguish fire, avert evacuations in near B.C. highway

What could have a been a devastating fire and an evacuation for the Blaeberry area north of Golden, B.C., was avoided thanks to those on the scene
Electric vehicle charging fee increase rejected by BC regulator — for now

Electric vehicle charging fee increase rejected by BC regulator — for now

BC Hydro has proposed to increase its EV charging fees to make up for operating costs; the B.C. Utilities Commission is promising a full and expedited review
Metro Vancouver might see a 'hotter than normal' start to fall

Metro Vancouver might see a 'hotter than normal' start to fall

Have a look at the long-range Metro Vancouver weather forecast 
Out-of-town firefighters arrive in Kelowna as MLA calls for more resources

Out-of-town firefighters arrive in Kelowna as MLA calls for more resources

City of Delta among the fire departments in B.C. able to send a firetruck to West Kelowna as fire ravages homes
BC Pharmacare offers drug coverage for certain rare diseases

BC Pharmacare offers drug coverage for certain rare diseases

BC Pharmacare will offer new coverage for medications that treat ALS, AHP and LC-FAODs.
Wildfires spread across Kelowna, triggering more evacuations

Wildfires spread across Kelowna, triggering more evacuations

A devastating wildfire near Kelowna, B.C., appears to have jumped Okanagan Lake, triggering evacuations of a university and bringing added pressure to already strained firefighters.
Wildfire prompts sweeping new evacuation order for Upper Bridge River Valley

Wildfire prompts sweeping new evacuation order for Upper Bridge River Valley

The SLRD upgraded all evacuation alerts for Electoral Area A to orders on Friday afternoon, Aug. 18
Marine rescue volunteers save paddleboarders in distress off West Vancouver

Marine rescue volunteers save paddleboarders in distress off West Vancouver

'It is amazing how quick things can go sideways,' says the RCMSAR unit chief after two women were plucked from open water off of Whytecliff Park
Woman suing RMOW, Vail Resorts, Arts Whistler, others after tripping over chairlift

Woman suing RMOW, Vail Resorts, Arts Whistler, others after tripping over chairlift

Cheryl Ann Picot alleges she broke her foot in a 2021 fall by Whistler Blackcomb admin building in Upper Village
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