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Bear that attacked woman at Squamish park killed

Bear that attacked woman at Squamish park killed

Coho Trail is closed until at least Thursday.
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Kelowna area firefighters still battling blaze that destroyed their own homes

Kelowna area firefighters still battling blaze that destroyed their own homes

Firefighters in Wilsons Landing, a community north of West Kelowna, have lost their homes but still working the fire lines every day.
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Five homes confirmed lost to wildfire in Kelowna, says fire chief

Five homes confirmed lost to wildfire in Kelowna, says fire chief

Homes are believed to have burned west of the Kelowna landfill
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Coquitlam drummer, SFU drum corps defend world title

Coquitlam drummer, SFU drum corps defend world title

Coquitlam resident Reid Maxwell led the SFU Pipe Band drum corps to gold in Scotland for a second straight year.
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North Shore Rescue saves heat-exhausted hiker and dog on Seymour

North Shore Rescue saves heat-exhausted hiker and dog on Seymour

While hikers should always carry essentials, experts at North Shore Rescue warn against packing too much gear
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After thefts, B.C. premier warns 'do not tamper with firefighter equipment'

After thefts, B.C. premier warns 'do not tamper with firefighter equipment'

27,000 British Columbians on evacuation order due to wildfires, says Bowinn Ma, minister of emergency management and climate readiness.
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What to know about home insurance if you've been displaced by B.C. or N.W.T. fires

What to know about home insurance if you've been displaced by B.C. or N.W.T. fires

All standard homeowner and tenant insurance policies cover damage caused by fires, and also provide coverage to help with the cost of mass evacuations, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC).
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Port Moody firefighters in Kelowna helping to save homes

Port Moody firefighters in Kelowna helping to save homes

Four Port Moody firefighters and a captain headed to West Kelowna this past weekend to help battle wildfire that is threatening homes.
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Group calls for Facebook, Instagram boycott on Aug. 23 and 24

Group calls for Facebook, Instagram boycott on Aug. 23 and 24

TORONTO — An advocacy group is calling on Canadians to boycott Facebook and Instagram later this week. The Friends of Canadian Broadcasting group began asking people Monday to stop posting content on Meta's platforms on Aug. 23 and 24.
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Wildfires in Kelowna area have damaged, destroyed least 50 structures so far

Wildfires in Kelowna area have damaged, destroyed least 50 structures so far

The McDougall Creek wildfire has damaged or destroyed at least 50 structures around Kelowna, B.C., but worst hit areas have yet to be surveyed, says chief.
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