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Lightning sparks 40 new wildfires in B.C.
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Lightning sparks 40 new wildfires in B.C.
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00:48 | July 24, 2024
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04:32 | July 24, 2024
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03:24 | July 23, 2024
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03:48 | July 23, 2024
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01:55 | July 23, 2024
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This is BC: Race walker duo heads to Paris Olympics
02:11 | July 23, 2024
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Jasper media tour cut short as wildfire danger too high, flames rage near Highway 16
03:49 | July 23, 2024
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Jasper tourists and residents welcomed in B.C. as wildfire spreads quickly
02:32 | July 23, 2024
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Federal government announce $426M in B.C. health care funding
01:04 | July 23, 2024
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B.C. wildfires: Antler Creek fire grows, Shetland Creek still out of control
05:39 | July 23, 2024
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02:05 | July 23, 2024
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2 bodies found on Vancouver beaches
00:32 | July 22, 2024
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Sheriff shortage blamed for B.C. courtroom closures
01:55 | July 22, 2024
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B.C. wildfires: Shetland Creek destroys homes, closes Highway 1
01:56 | July 22, 2024
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Premiers cite Tori Dunn homicide in call for bail system reform
02:01 | July 22, 2024
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Humpback whale spotted with no tail raising concerns
01:59 | July 22, 2024
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B.C. wildfires: Evacuees from across the Cariboo on pins and needles
02:22 | July 22, 2024
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B.C. wildfires: Scenes from the Shetland Creek and Williams Lake fires
03:01 | July 22, 2024
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B.C. wildfires: Close call for Williams Lake as out of control fire reaches edge of community
01:40 | July 22, 2024
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University of Victoria issues trespass notice to pro-Palestinian protesters on campus
00:31 | July 22, 2024
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Lightning sparks 40 new wildfires in B.C.
Description
August 7, 2023
In the past 24 hours there have been upwards of 6,800 lightning strikes in B.C., sparking another 40 wildfires. Crews are now battling more than 400 wildfires province-wide - one of them resulting in the evacuation of a music festival. But as Aaron McArthur reports, progress is being made.
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Lightning sparks 40 new wildfires in B.C.02:10 | August 7, 2023
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Jasper evacuees continue to wait for information as pictures and videos show devastation01:53 | 2 hours ago
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Consumer Matters: What are jet lag apps and how do they work?02:49 | July 24, 2024
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Cooler weather improves firefighting conditions in B.C.03:15 | July 24, 2024
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Child sexual assault charges stayed over delays02:17 | July 24, 2024
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Jasper wildfire evacuees await news in Valemount, B.C.02:39 | July 24, 2024
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One in custody after triple Vancouver stabbing00:48 | July 24, 2024
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Police identify bodies of women found at Vancouver’s English Bay00:30 | July 24, 2024
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Vancouver council backpedals on natural gas ban on new home builds01:14 | July 24, 2024
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Suspect sought in deadly Surrey stabbing01:39 | July 24, 2024
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Whitecaps gear up to welcome Wrexham FC05:08 | July 24, 2024
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Challenging wildfire season as more than 400 wildfires burn in B.C.04:32 | July 24, 2024
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How the next 48 hours could provide a break in B.C.’s wildfire weather03:24 | July 23, 2024
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Jasper wildfire evacuees strain resources in B.C. towns03:48 | July 23, 2024
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Chilliwack residents vexed by train whistles01:55 | July 23, 2024
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This is BC: Race walker duo heads to Paris Olympics02:11 | July 23, 2024
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Jasper media tour cut short as wildfire danger too high, flames rage near Highway 1603:49 | July 23, 2024
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Jasper tourists and residents welcomed in B.C. as wildfire spreads quickly02:32 | July 23, 2024
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Federal government announce $426M in B.C. health care funding01:04 | July 23, 2024
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B.C. wildfires: Antler Creek fire grows, Shetland Creek still out of control05:39 | July 23, 2024
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B.C. evening weather forecast: July 2202:05 | July 23, 2024
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2 bodies found on Vancouver beaches00:32 | July 22, 2024
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Sheriff shortage blamed for B.C. courtroom closures01:55 | July 22, 2024
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B.C. wildfires: Shetland Creek destroys homes, closes Highway 101:56 | July 22, 2024
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Premiers cite Tori Dunn homicide in call for bail system reform02:01 | July 22, 2024
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Humpback whale spotted with no tail raising concerns01:59 | July 22, 2024
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B.C. wildfires: Evacuees from across the Cariboo on pins and needles02:22 | July 22, 2024
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B.C. wildfires: Scenes from the Shetland Creek and Williams Lake fires03:01 | July 22, 2024
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B.C. wildfires: Close call for Williams Lake as out of control fire reaches edge of community01:40 | July 22, 2024
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University of Victoria issues trespass notice to pro-Palestinian protesters on campus00:31 | July 22, 2024
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How a Bank of Canada rate cut could affect your mortgage03:52 | July 22, 2024
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B.C. wildfires: Shetland Creek fire continues to grow03:56 | July 21, 2024
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Lightning sparks 40 new wildfires in B.C.02:10 | August 7, 2023
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Jasper evacuees continue to wait for information as pictures and videos show devastation01:53 | 2 hours ago
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Consumer Matters: What are jet lag apps and how do they work?02:49 | July 24, 2024
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Cooler weather improves firefighting conditions in B.C.03:15 | July 24, 2024
-
Child sexual assault charges stayed over delays02:17 | July 24, 2024
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Jasper wildfire evacuees await news in Valemount, B.C.02:39 | July 24, 2024
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One in custody after triple Vancouver stabbing00:48 | July 24, 2024
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Police identify bodies of women found at Vancouver’s English Bay00:30 | July 24, 2024
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Vancouver council backpedals on natural gas ban on new home builds01:14 | July 24, 2024
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Suspect sought in deadly Surrey stabbing01:39 | July 24, 2024
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Whitecaps gear up to welcome Wrexham FC05:08 | July 24, 2024
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Challenging wildfire season as more than 400 wildfires burn in B.C.04:32 | July 24, 2024
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How the next 48 hours could provide a break in B.C.’s wildfire weather03:24 | July 23, 2024
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Jasper wildfire evacuees strain resources in B.C. towns03:48 | July 23, 2024
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Chilliwack residents vexed by train whistles01:55 | July 23, 2024
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This is BC: Race walker duo heads to Paris Olympics02:11 | July 23, 2024
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Jasper media tour cut short as wildfire danger too high, flames rage near Highway 1603:49 | July 23, 2024
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Jasper tourists and residents welcomed in B.C. as wildfire spreads quickly02:32 | July 23, 2024
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Federal government announce $426M in B.C. health care funding01:04 | July 23, 2024
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B.C. wildfires: Antler Creek fire grows, Shetland Creek still out of control05:39 | July 23, 2024
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B.C. evening weather forecast: July 2202:05 | July 23, 2024
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2 bodies found on Vancouver beaches00:32 | July 22, 2024
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Sheriff shortage blamed for B.C. courtroom closures01:55 | July 22, 2024
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B.C. wildfires: Shetland Creek destroys homes, closes Highway 101:56 | July 22, 2024
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Premiers cite Tori Dunn homicide in call for bail system reform02:01 | July 22, 2024
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Humpback whale spotted with no tail raising concerns01:59 | July 22, 2024
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B.C. wildfires: Evacuees from across the Cariboo on pins and needles02:22 | July 22, 2024
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B.C. wildfires: Scenes from the Shetland Creek and Williams Lake fires03:01 | July 22, 2024
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B.C. wildfires: Close call for Williams Lake as out of control fire reaches edge of community01:40 | July 22, 2024
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University of Victoria issues trespass notice to pro-Palestinian protesters on campus00:31 | July 22, 2024
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How a Bank of Canada rate cut could affect your mortgage03:52 | July 22, 2024
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B.C. wildfires: Shetland Creek fire continues to grow03:56 | July 21, 2024
Lightning sparks 40 new wildfires in B.C.
Description
August 7, 2023
In the past 24 hours there have been upwards of 6,800 lightning strikes in B.C., sparking another 40 wildfires. Crews are now battling more than 400 wildfires province-wide - one of them resulting in the evacuation of a music festival. But as Aaron McArthur reports, progress is being made.
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