Natural Disaster
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Families grieve loss of homes after windstorm rips through Cypress CountyFamilies in Cypress County were left to clean up the damage done by the 140 km/h winds that ripped through their community on Monday afternoon.WeatherJul 19
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Brazil flood: More than 91 deaths confirmed, over two dozen missingBrazilian state and federal rescue workers in northeastern Pernambuco are still searching for 26 people who were missing after the flood on Friday and SaturdayWorldMay 30
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A report into Lytton, B.C., wildfire suggests more community fireproofing neededThe report from the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction says scientists found the root cause was "easily ignitable structures and homes, and not just a wildfire problem."FireMay 17
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Emergency alert system in B.C. to be in place for extreme heat in June: ministerAlert Ready is a tool used by governments across the country to broadcast warnings on radio and television stations, as well as compatible wireless devices.WeatherMay 13
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Researchers in B.C. to map landslides in Fraser River, help protect salmonA landslide in November 2018 created a five-metre waterfall on the river north of Lillooet, and made it nearly impossible for migrating salmon to reach their spawning grounds.EnvironmentMay 12
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Bill Blair visits fire-razed Lytton, B.C. to ‘assure’ residents federal relief is comingBill Blair toured the southern B.C. community on Thursday, which is still in the process of debris cleanup and removal, nearly one year after the deadly disaster.FireMay 12
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B.C. disaster program upgraded to help flood victims, quickly aid in other disastersA loophole is also being removed so farmers or small business owners who hold their family home in the name of a corporation can make claims for loss or damage.PoliticsApr 29
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Months after flooding, Sumas Prairie residents frustrated by lack of government fundsSome residents say they've relied on the generosity of churches and online fundraisers while waiting for provincial disaster assistance to come through.PoliticsApr 21
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Nooksack River, the source of B.C. and Washington flooding fears, to get prevention new planNovember's catastrophic floods displaced an estimated 500 people in Washington and about 14,000 people in southern British Columbia.EnvironmentMar 15
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100 days after the floods, some members of Shackan Indian Band still can’t go homeSeven households remain displaced, including Chief Arnie Lampreau's. He said coming home brings mixed emotions for much of the community.EnvironmentMar 4
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