Vancouver Island firefighters share dramatic stories about B.C. wildfires
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Vancouver Island firefighters share dramatic stories about B.C. wildfires
01:53 | August 14, 2017
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The challenges of funding BC Ferries
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This is BC: Not your typical choirs
02:01 | April 12, 2026
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BC Ferry & Marine Workers’ Union president on the multiple problems facing BC Ferries
07:19 | April 5, 2026
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New West issues ‘cool room’ requirement
01:52 | April 2, 2026
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B.C. Ferries unveils measures for holiday long weekend
01:52 | March 31, 2026
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Regional Chief of the BC Assembly of First Nations on proposed DRIPA changes
07:40 | March 29, 2026
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Painful but rewarding journey back to concert hall for pianist
02:01 | March 29, 2026
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David Hahn on the 20th anniversary of Queen of the North tragedy
06:59 | March 22, 2026
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20 years since Queen of the North sinking
03:09 | March 22, 2026
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Empowering Black youth to enjoy new experiences
01:54 | March 22, 2026
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Richmond man launches halal BBQ joint with Eid charity fundraiser
02:30 | March 21, 2026
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Lockdown ends at Abbotsford Hospital after gun seizure and arrest
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Assessing Mark Carney’s first year as Prime Minister
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This is BC: The power of nostalgia
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Trying to keep the doors of the Chilliwack Military Museum open
01:48 | March 8, 2026
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Inspiring girls and women
05:23 | March 8, 2026
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Inquest to examine Tumbler Ridge tragedy
03:04 | March 3, 2026
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02:05 | March 3, 2026
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02:05 | March 2, 2026
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Elimination of the Office of the Merit Commissioner
06:43 | March 1, 2026
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B.C. man’s falconry legend lives on
01:58 | March 1, 2026
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Argyle Basketball’s Strength in Numbers
01:59 | March 1, 2026
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02:30 | February 21, 2026
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Final laps at Vancouver Aquatic Centre?
02:24 | February 21, 2026
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Vancouver musician’s well-earned recognition
02:11 | February 15, 2026
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Transportation projects impacting commuters’ daily routines
05:43 | February 8, 2026
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This is BC: “The Last Resort” opens at Vancouver’s Waldorf Hotel
01:45 | February 8, 2026
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Powerful sedative hits B.C. drug supply
04:46 | February 1, 2026
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Pioneering adventurer from Chilliwack
02:09 | February 1, 2026
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Far-flung gigs for Vancouver punk rock band
01:54 | January 25, 2026
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Extended interview with SPS Chief Constable Norm Lipinski
10:19 | January 25, 2026
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Vancouver Island firefighters share dramatic stories about B.C. wildfires
01:53 | August 14, 2017
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The challenges of funding BC Ferries
09:21 | April 12, 2026
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This is BC: Not your typical choirs
02:01 | April 12, 2026
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BC Ferry & Marine Workers’ Union president on the multiple problems facing BC Ferries
07:19 | April 5, 2026
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New West issues ‘cool room’ requirement
01:52 | April 2, 2026
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B.C. Ferries unveils measures for holiday long weekend
01:52 | March 31, 2026
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Regional Chief of the BC Assembly of First Nations on proposed DRIPA changes
07:40 | March 29, 2026
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Painful but rewarding journey back to concert hall for pianist
02:01 | March 29, 2026
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David Hahn on the 20th anniversary of Queen of the North tragedy
06:59 | March 22, 2026
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20 years since Queen of the North sinking
03:09 | March 22, 2026
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Empowering Black youth to enjoy new experiences
01:54 | March 22, 2026
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Richmond man launches halal BBQ joint with Eid charity fundraiser
02:30 | March 21, 2026
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Lockdown ends at Abbotsford Hospital after gun seizure and arrest
02:04 | March 16, 2026
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Assessing Mark Carney’s first year as Prime Minister
07:25 | March 15, 2026
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This is BC: The power of nostalgia
01:47 | March 15, 2026
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Trying to keep the doors of the Chilliwack Military Museum open
01:48 | March 8, 2026
-
Inspiring girls and women
05:23 | March 8, 2026
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Inquest to examine Tumbler Ridge tragedy
03:04 | March 3, 2026
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B.C. report outlines how to reduce cancer cases through alcohol policy
02:05 | March 3, 2026
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Hundreds of sea lions hit the beach on Central Vancouver Island
02:05 | March 2, 2026
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Elimination of the Office of the Merit Commissioner
06:43 | March 1, 2026
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B.C. man’s falconry legend lives on
01:58 | March 1, 2026
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Argyle Basketball’s Strength in Numbers
01:59 | March 1, 2026
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Fresh questions about Tumbler Ridge tragedy
02:30 | February 21, 2026
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Final laps at Vancouver Aquatic Centre?
02:24 | February 21, 2026
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Vancouver musician’s well-earned recognition
02:11 | February 15, 2026
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Transportation projects impacting commuters’ daily routines
05:43 | February 8, 2026
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This is BC: “The Last Resort” opens at Vancouver’s Waldorf Hotel
01:45 | February 8, 2026
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Powerful sedative hits B.C. drug supply
04:46 | February 1, 2026
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Pioneering adventurer from Chilliwack
02:09 | February 1, 2026
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Far-flung gigs for Vancouver punk rock band
01:54 | January 25, 2026
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Extended interview with SPS Chief Constable Norm Lipinski
10:19 | January 25, 2026
Vancouver Island firefighters share dramatic stories about B.C. wildfires
Description
August 14, 2017
We’re hearing dramatic first-hand accounts of the battle against these wildfires from Vancouver Island firefighters. They’ve just returned home after weeks on the front line. As Neetu Garcha reports, their chilling stories come with a powerful message.
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Vancouver Island firefighters share dramatic stories about B.C. wildfires01:53 | August 14, 2017 -
The challenges of funding BC Ferries09:21 | April 12, 2026 -
This is BC: Not your typical choirs02:01 | April 12, 2026 -
BC Ferry & Marine Workers’ Union president on the multiple problems facing BC Ferries07:19 | April 5, 2026 -
New West issues ‘cool room’ requirement01:52 | April 2, 2026 -
B.C. Ferries unveils measures for holiday long weekend01:52 | March 31, 2026 -
Regional Chief of the BC Assembly of First Nations on proposed DRIPA changes07:40 | March 29, 2026 -
Painful but rewarding journey back to concert hall for pianist02:01 | March 29, 2026 -
David Hahn on the 20th anniversary of Queen of the North tragedy06:59 | March 22, 2026 -
20 years since Queen of the North sinking03:09 | March 22, 2026 -
Empowering Black youth to enjoy new experiences01:54 | March 22, 2026 -
Richmond man launches halal BBQ joint with Eid charity fundraiser02:30 | March 21, 2026 -
Lockdown ends at Abbotsford Hospital after gun seizure and arrest02:04 | March 16, 2026 -
Assessing Mark Carney’s first year as Prime Minister07:25 | March 15, 2026 -
This is BC: The power of nostalgia01:47 | March 15, 2026 -
Trying to keep the doors of the Chilliwack Military Museum open01:48 | March 8, 2026 -
Inspiring girls and women05:23 | March 8, 2026 -
Inquest to examine Tumbler Ridge tragedy03:04 | March 3, 2026 -
B.C. report outlines how to reduce cancer cases through alcohol policy02:05 | March 3, 2026 -
Hundreds of sea lions hit the beach on Central Vancouver Island02:05 | March 2, 2026 -
Elimination of the Office of the Merit Commissioner06:43 | March 1, 2026 -
B.C. man’s falconry legend lives on01:58 | March 1, 2026 -
Argyle Basketball’s Strength in Numbers01:59 | March 1, 2026 -
Fresh questions about Tumbler Ridge tragedy02:30 | February 21, 2026 -
Final laps at Vancouver Aquatic Centre?02:24 | February 21, 2026 -
Vancouver musician’s well-earned recognition02:11 | February 15, 2026 -
Transportation projects impacting commuters’ daily routines05:43 | February 8, 2026 -
This is BC: “The Last Resort” opens at Vancouver’s Waldorf Hotel01:45 | February 8, 2026 -
Powerful sedative hits B.C. drug supply04:46 | February 1, 2026 -
Pioneering adventurer from Chilliwack02:09 | February 1, 2026 -
Far-flung gigs for Vancouver punk rock band01:54 | January 25, 2026 -
Extended interview with SPS Chief Constable Norm Lipinski10:19 | January 25, 2026
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Vancouver Island firefighters share dramatic stories about B.C. wildfires01:53 | August 14, 2017
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The challenges of funding BC Ferries09:21 | April 12, 2026
-
This is BC: Not your typical choirs02:01 | April 12, 2026
-
BC Ferry & Marine Workers’ Union president on the multiple problems facing BC Ferries07:19 | April 5, 2026
-
New West issues ‘cool room’ requirement01:52 | April 2, 2026
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B.C. Ferries unveils measures for holiday long weekend01:52 | March 31, 2026
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Regional Chief of the BC Assembly of First Nations on proposed DRIPA changes07:40 | March 29, 2026
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Painful but rewarding journey back to concert hall for pianist02:01 | March 29, 2026
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David Hahn on the 20th anniversary of Queen of the North tragedy06:59 | March 22, 2026
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20 years since Queen of the North sinking03:09 | March 22, 2026
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Empowering Black youth to enjoy new experiences01:54 | March 22, 2026
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Richmond man launches halal BBQ joint with Eid charity fundraiser02:30 | March 21, 2026
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Lockdown ends at Abbotsford Hospital after gun seizure and arrest02:04 | March 16, 2026
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Assessing Mark Carney’s first year as Prime Minister07:25 | March 15, 2026
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This is BC: The power of nostalgia01:47 | March 15, 2026
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Trying to keep the doors of the Chilliwack Military Museum open01:48 | March 8, 2026
-
Inspiring girls and women05:23 | March 8, 2026
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Inquest to examine Tumbler Ridge tragedy03:04 | March 3, 2026
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B.C. report outlines how to reduce cancer cases through alcohol policy02:05 | March 3, 2026
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Hundreds of sea lions hit the beach on Central Vancouver Island02:05 | March 2, 2026
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Elimination of the Office of the Merit Commissioner06:43 | March 1, 2026
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B.C. man’s falconry legend lives on01:58 | March 1, 2026
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Argyle Basketball’s Strength in Numbers01:59 | March 1, 2026
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Fresh questions about Tumbler Ridge tragedy02:30 | February 21, 2026
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Final laps at Vancouver Aquatic Centre?02:24 | February 21, 2026
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Vancouver musician’s well-earned recognition02:11 | February 15, 2026
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Transportation projects impacting commuters’ daily routines05:43 | February 8, 2026
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This is BC: “The Last Resort” opens at Vancouver’s Waldorf Hotel01:45 | February 8, 2026
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Powerful sedative hits B.C. drug supply04:46 | February 1, 2026
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Pioneering adventurer from Chilliwack02:09 | February 1, 2026
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Far-flung gigs for Vancouver punk rock band01:54 | January 25, 2026
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Extended interview with SPS Chief Constable Norm Lipinski10:19 | January 25, 2026
Vancouver Island firefighters share dramatic stories about B.C. wildfires
Description
August 14, 2017
We’re hearing dramatic first-hand accounts of the battle against these wildfires from Vancouver Island firefighters. They’ve just returned home after weeks on the front line. As Neetu Garcha reports, their chilling stories come with a powerful message.
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