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B.C. puts up $80M to help drought-stricken farmersUnprecedented drought in British Columbia last year has prompted the provincial government to invest $80 million to help manage, collect and store water for crops and livestock.WeatherMar 18
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Vancouver woman dies in ‘serious incident’ on tree run at WhistlerThe woman, who has not been identified, passed away on Saturday while skiing on the Renegade trail, which is described by the resort as an advanced gladed trail.Mar 11
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Safety a priority after another B.C. crane death: mayorVancouver Mayor Ken Sim says he is 'deeply saddened' by the death of a worker, who was hit when a load from a crane fell on a building under construction.Feb 23
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Putrid smell triggers complaints then warnings in Metro VancouverThe regional federation of municipalities issued an air quality bulletin for Burnaby and Vancouver after a putrid smell was reported by more than 100 people.WeatherJan 22
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100 B.C. wildfires still not considered outMore than 100 wildfires are still listed as burning in B.C. thanks to a busy wildfire season, extreme drought and generally warmer and drier conditions through December.FireJan 16
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Holiday season will be different for many this year in B.C. wildfires’ wakeBritish Columbia's 2023 wildfires were a life-changing disaster for many, and their impact has echoed into the holiday season.FireDec 21, 2023
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Earthquake in B.C. felt from Vancouver Island to KelownaEarthquakes Canada says a 4.9 magnitude earthquake was recorded Sunday afternoon and public reports poured in from hundreds of kilometres away from the event's epicentre.WeatherDec 18, 2023
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First Skwlāx members return home, 3 months after devastating B.C. wildfireThe Adams Lake Complex fire raged through North Shuswap community, located just outside Chase, on Aug. 18, destroying 31 of the community's 82 homes.FireNov 22, 2023
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B.C. land owner ordered to pay $450,000 penalty over 2019 wildfireThe B.C. Forest Appeals Commission says a man who lit a large debris pile on fire that eventually caused a wildfire should pay the provincial government nearly $450,000 for firefighting costs and lost timber resources.WeatherNov 14, 2023
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Home damaged in rock slide that closed Highway 3 near Keremeos, B.C.A rock slide has closed a major southern British Columbia highway in both directions outside Keremeos, about 300 kilometres east of Vancouver.PoliticsNov 6, 2023
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