Canadian wildfire fighters don’t want ‘catastrophe’ to be ‘catalyst’ for change
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Canadian wildfire fighters don’t want ‘catastrophe’ to be ‘catalyst’ for change
05:45 | June 15, 2024
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A mother-son racing team
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U.S. 50% tariff deadline set for August 19th
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Bald Range wildfire threatening area surrounding Princeton
03:37 | August 14, 2026
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Help for farmers and ranchers impacted by wildfires
06:50 | August 14, 2026
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Aug. 13
26:22 | August 13, 2026
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Looking for accountabiliyt on SRO costs
02:21 | August 13, 2026
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Confusion over feds’ wildfire help offer
03:43 | August 13, 2026
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Quesnel pulp mill announces two month curtailment amid market challenges
01:52 | August 13, 2026
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Reaction to the Tumbler Ridge documents release
01:58 | August 13, 2026
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RCMP relieve BC Commanding Officer Dwayne McDonald of his duties as the force investigates allegations
01:28 | August 13, 2026
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B.C. wildfires devastate Okanagan’s tourism industry
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Small Businesses Struggling with Wildfires and U.S. Tariffs
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Tumbler Ridge documents reveal school shooter was ‘obsessed’ with guns
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Aug. 12
21:21 | August 12, 2026
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‘Livestock hero’ stopped after breaking rules
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Rapid damage assessments underway near B.C.’s Bald Range wildfire
02:22 | August 12, 2026
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02:11 | August 12, 2026
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Mount Pleasant’s Fable Diner is closing
02:00 | August 12, 2026
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B.C. Premier David Eby says it’s been a ‘moving’ visit to fire-ravaged areas
06:06 | August 12, 2026
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B.C. wildfires: Summerland resident loses home, music venue, and animal sanctuary
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04:42 | August 12, 2026
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Vancouver 7-Eleven closed after fire
02:09 | August 11, 2026
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02:24 | August 11, 2026
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Deadly BC wildfire continues to burn out-of-control, Summerland Mayor speaks out
05:57 | August 11, 2026
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B.C. wildfire response focuses on protecting people, critical infrastructure
04:12 | August 10, 2026
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Police investigating cause of Summerland, B.C.’s Bald Range wildfire
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Bald Range Wildfire Update
04:35 | August 10, 2026
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Canadian wildfire fighters don’t want ‘catastrophe’ to be ‘catalyst’ for change
05:45 | June 15, 2024
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A mother-son racing team
05:20 | 5 hours ago
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U.S. 50% tariff deadline set for August 19th
04:24 | 7 hours ago
-
Reaction to top BC Mountie relieved of duties
02:02 | 8 hours ago
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Woman in hospital after Vancouver Island bear attack
01:37 | August 14, 2026
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Bald Range wildfire threatening area surrounding Princeton
03:37 | August 14, 2026
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Help for farmers and ranchers impacted by wildfires
06:50 | August 14, 2026
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Aug. 13
26:22 | August 13, 2026
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Looking for accountabiliyt on SRO costs
02:21 | August 13, 2026
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Confusion over feds’ wildfire help offer
03:43 | August 13, 2026
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Quesnel pulp mill announces two month curtailment amid market challenges
01:52 | August 13, 2026
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Reaction to the Tumbler Ridge documents release
01:58 | August 13, 2026
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RCMP relieve BC Commanding Officer Dwayne McDonald of his duties as the force investigates allegations
01:28 | August 13, 2026
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B.C. wildfires devastate Okanagan’s tourism industry
02:02 | August 13, 2026
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Small Businesses Struggling with Wildfires and U.S. Tariffs
04:26 | August 13, 2026
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Tumbler Ridge documents reveal school shooter was ‘obsessed’ with guns
03:06 | August 13, 2026
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Aug. 12
21:21 | August 12, 2026
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‘Livestock hero’ stopped after breaking rules
03:19 | August 12, 2026
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Rapid damage assessments underway near B.C.’s Bald Range wildfire
02:22 | August 12, 2026
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Kelowna flights resume after days of cancellations
02:11 | August 12, 2026
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Mount Pleasant’s Fable Diner is closing
02:00 | August 12, 2026
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B.C. Premier David Eby says it’s been a ‘moving’ visit to fire-ravaged areas
06:06 | August 12, 2026
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B.C. wildfires: Summerland resident loses home, music venue, and animal sanctuary
01:37 | August 12, 2026
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Alberta deploys 226 firefighters to BC to help combat wildfire situation
04:42 | August 12, 2026
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Province prepared to ask feds for help if Bald Range wildfire worsens
04:42 | August 12, 2026
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One B.C. family’s close call with raging wildfires
03:01 | August 11, 2026
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Vancouver 7-Eleven closed after fire
02:09 | August 11, 2026
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Six figures a month for one SRO tenant
02:24 | August 11, 2026
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Deadly BC wildfire continues to burn out-of-control, Summerland Mayor speaks out
05:57 | August 11, 2026
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B.C. wildfire response focuses on protecting people, critical infrastructure
04:12 | August 10, 2026
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Police investigating cause of Summerland, B.C.’s Bald Range wildfire
02:21 | August 10, 2026
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Bald Range Wildfire Update
04:35 | August 10, 2026
Canadian wildfire fighters don’t want ‘catastrophe’ to be ‘catalyst’ for change
Description
June 15, 2024
When it comes to wildfires, the conversation is often framed in big-picture terms. But lost in this view are the people at the forefront of Canada's response to fires. From how people think of wildfires to how officials can best support the people behind them, how can the world learn to better live with wildfires — and just who are the people hidden behind the thick walls of smoke and flames? Katherine Cheng has more.
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Canadian wildfire fighters don’t want ‘catastrophe’ to be ‘catalyst’ for change05:45 | June 15, 2024 -
A mother-son racing team05:20 | 5 hours ago -
U.S. 50% tariff deadline set for August 19th04:24 | 7 hours ago -
Reaction to top BC Mountie relieved of duties02:02 | 8 hours ago -
Woman in hospital after Vancouver Island bear attack01:37 | August 14, 2026 -
Bald Range wildfire threatening area surrounding Princeton03:37 | August 14, 2026 -
Help for farmers and ranchers impacted by wildfires06:50 | August 14, 2026 -
Global News Hour at 6 BC: Aug. 1326:22 | August 13, 2026 -
Looking for accountabiliyt on SRO costs02:21 | August 13, 2026 -
Confusion over feds’ wildfire help offer03:43 | August 13, 2026 -
Quesnel pulp mill announces two month curtailment amid market challenges01:52 | August 13, 2026 -
Reaction to the Tumbler Ridge documents release01:58 | August 13, 2026 -
RCMP relieve BC Commanding Officer Dwayne McDonald of his duties as the force investigates allegations01:28 | August 13, 2026 -
B.C. wildfires devastate Okanagan’s tourism industry02:02 | August 13, 2026 -
Small Businesses Struggling with Wildfires and U.S. Tariffs04:26 | August 13, 2026 -
Tumbler Ridge documents reveal school shooter was ‘obsessed’ with guns03:06 | August 13, 2026 -
Global News Hour at 6 BC: Aug. 1221:21 | August 12, 2026 -
‘Livestock hero’ stopped after breaking rules03:19 | August 12, 2026 -
Rapid damage assessments underway near B.C.’s Bald Range wildfire02:22 | August 12, 2026 -
Kelowna flights resume after days of cancellations02:11 | August 12, 2026 -
Mount Pleasant’s Fable Diner is closing02:00 | August 12, 2026 -
B.C. Premier David Eby says it’s been a ‘moving’ visit to fire-ravaged areas06:06 | August 12, 2026 -
B.C. wildfires: Summerland resident loses home, music venue, and animal sanctuary01:37 | August 12, 2026 -
Alberta deploys 226 firefighters to BC to help combat wildfire situation04:42 | August 12, 2026 -
Province prepared to ask feds for help if Bald Range wildfire worsens04:42 | August 12, 2026 -
One B.C. family’s close call with raging wildfires03:01 | August 11, 2026 -
Vancouver 7-Eleven closed after fire02:09 | August 11, 2026 -
Six figures a month for one SRO tenant02:24 | August 11, 2026 -
Deadly BC wildfire continues to burn out-of-control, Summerland Mayor speaks out05:57 | August 11, 2026 -
B.C. wildfire response focuses on protecting people, critical infrastructure04:12 | August 10, 2026 -
Police investigating cause of Summerland, B.C.’s Bald Range wildfire02:21 | August 10, 2026 -
Bald Range Wildfire Update04:35 | August 10, 2026
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Canadian wildfire fighters don’t want ‘catastrophe’ to be ‘catalyst’ for change05:45 | June 15, 2024
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A mother-son racing team05:20 | 5 hours ago
-
U.S. 50% tariff deadline set for August 19th04:24 | 7 hours ago
-
Reaction to top BC Mountie relieved of duties02:02 | 8 hours ago
-
Woman in hospital after Vancouver Island bear attack01:37 | August 14, 2026
-
Bald Range wildfire threatening area surrounding Princeton03:37 | August 14, 2026
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Help for farmers and ranchers impacted by wildfires06:50 | August 14, 2026
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Aug. 1326:22 | August 13, 2026
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Looking for accountabiliyt on SRO costs02:21 | August 13, 2026
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Confusion over feds’ wildfire help offer03:43 | August 13, 2026
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Quesnel pulp mill announces two month curtailment amid market challenges01:52 | August 13, 2026
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Reaction to the Tumbler Ridge documents release01:58 | August 13, 2026
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RCMP relieve BC Commanding Officer Dwayne McDonald of his duties as the force investigates allegations01:28 | August 13, 2026
-
B.C. wildfires devastate Okanagan’s tourism industry02:02 | August 13, 2026
-
Small Businesses Struggling with Wildfires and U.S. Tariffs04:26 | August 13, 2026
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Tumbler Ridge documents reveal school shooter was ‘obsessed’ with guns03:06 | August 13, 2026
-
Global News Hour at 6 BC: Aug. 1221:21 | August 12, 2026
-
‘Livestock hero’ stopped after breaking rules03:19 | August 12, 2026
-
Rapid damage assessments underway near B.C.’s Bald Range wildfire02:22 | August 12, 2026
-
Kelowna flights resume after days of cancellations02:11 | August 12, 2026
-
Mount Pleasant’s Fable Diner is closing02:00 | August 12, 2026
-
B.C. Premier David Eby says it’s been a ‘moving’ visit to fire-ravaged areas06:06 | August 12, 2026
-
B.C. wildfires: Summerland resident loses home, music venue, and animal sanctuary01:37 | August 12, 2026
-
Alberta deploys 226 firefighters to BC to help combat wildfire situation04:42 | August 12, 2026
-
Province prepared to ask feds for help if Bald Range wildfire worsens04:42 | August 12, 2026
-
One B.C. family’s close call with raging wildfires03:01 | August 11, 2026
-
Vancouver 7-Eleven closed after fire02:09 | August 11, 2026
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Six figures a month for one SRO tenant02:24 | August 11, 2026
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Deadly BC wildfire continues to burn out-of-control, Summerland Mayor speaks out05:57 | August 11, 2026
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B.C. wildfire response focuses on protecting people, critical infrastructure04:12 | August 10, 2026
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Police investigating cause of Summerland, B.C.’s Bald Range wildfire02:21 | August 10, 2026
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Bald Range Wildfire Update04:35 | August 10, 2026
Canadian wildfire fighters don’t want ‘catastrophe’ to be ‘catalyst’ for change
Description
June 15, 2024
When it comes to wildfires, the conversation is often framed in big-picture terms. But lost in this view are the people at the forefront of Canada's response to fires. From how people think of wildfires to how officials can best support the people behind them, how can the world learn to better live with wildfires — and just who are the people hidden behind the thick walls of smoke and flames? Katherine Cheng has more.
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