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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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Where to go in Port Coquitlam for N95 masks to help with wildfire smoke

Where to go in Port Coquitlam for N95 masks to help with wildfire smoke

Offering masks to filter out fine particles a common sense solution to poor air quality, says PoCo Mayor Brad West.
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Wildfire equipment moved, taken from B.C. firefighting crews

Wildfire equipment moved, taken from B.C. firefighting crews

The BC Wildfire Service said a number of pumps, sprinklers, hoses and ATVs have been taken from crews working in North Shuswap, critically impacting the effectiveness of structural protection.
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Watch: Fire crews battle flames next to homes in Kelowna

Watch: Fire crews battle flames next to homes in Kelowna

'Firefighters saved our house last night...' says Kelowna resident.
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Too smoky? Coquitlam has opened clean air spaces

Too smoky? Coquitlam has opened clean air spaces

Coquitlam's air handling equipment has been upgraded to filter out fine particulate matter from wildfire smoke.
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Photos + Video: Shiny vintage vehicles thrill thousands at 2023 Port Coquitlam Car Show

Photos + Video: Shiny vintage vehicles thrill thousands at 2023 Port Coquitlam Car Show

Downtown Port Coquitlam became a museum of motor vehicles, hot rods and even some wacky automobiles this past weekend.
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'Will pay you back': West Kelowna grateful for army of B.C. firefighters

'Will pay you back': West Kelowna grateful for army of B.C. firefighters

Dozens of fire departments from across the province descended on West Kelowna over the last several days.
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Letter: Why does Coquitlam cut down the 'lungs of our planet'?

Letter: Why does Coquitlam cut down the 'lungs of our planet'?

The message is clear: Shade trees reduce temperatures dramatically, the letter writer states.
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Port Coquitlam's Hyde Creek pool closing soon for three-week maintenance

Port Coquitlam's Hyde Creek pool closing soon for three-week maintenance

Heads up, PoCo swimmers! The Hyde Creek leisure and lap pools are shutting down for yearly maintenance, but the weight room, gym and squash/racquetball courts will stay open.
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Guilty plea in Vancouver throat slashing incident

Guilty plea in Vancouver throat slashing incident

Jesse Rene Attig walked up behind a man parked and cut his throat.
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