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TSB report warns that unnoticed locomotive fires pose wildfire risk

TSB report warns that unnoticed locomotive fires pose wildfire risk

The board says there have been at least 21 more on-board fires involving "remote" locomotives in the middle or at the end of a train since the incident in B.C., with 34 occurring in the 10 years before.
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Third BC Ferries Coastal class ship having mechanical problems

Third BC Ferries Coastal class ship having mechanical problems

BC Ferries reports 36.5 per cent uptick in cancellations in spring 2023, compared to spring 2022 — a figure that could rise amid ongoing mechanical problems
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Three events in the Tri-Cities this weekend for International Overdose Awareness Day

Three events in the Tri-Cities this weekend for International Overdose Awareness Day

Hear stories, spread awareness and enjoy creative expression in three events organized by the Tri-Cities Community Action Team.
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The wildland-urban interface: why wildfire fatalities seem so prevalent in the U.S.

The wildland-urban interface: why wildfire fatalities seem so prevalent in the U.S.

Population size, the volatility of the fire itself and the ability and willingness of residents to evacuate quickly are among a confluence of factors that make wildfire deadly.
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British Columbians most likely to consider moving due to wildfire, smoke, finds poll

British Columbians most likely to consider moving due to wildfire, smoke, finds poll

A Canada-wide poll found 19% of B.C. residents affected by wildfires or smoke say they're thinking about moving somewhere else — the most of any jurisdiction.
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‘Unfortunate’ ad promotes sale of West Kelowna townhouses amid wildfires

‘Unfortunate’ ad promotes sale of West Kelowna townhouses amid wildfires

New homes advertised next to stories about damage inflicted upon West Kelowna due to wildfires
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Man dead after being struck by charter bus in North Vancouver

Man dead after being struck by charter bus in North Vancouver

Police are asking anyone with information or dashcam footage to come forward
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Protest convoy challenges RCMP wildfire blockade in B.C.

Protest convoy challenges RCMP wildfire blockade in B.C.

North Shuswap residents said they are 'shaking their heads' after a protest convoy attempted to enter an evacuation order area.
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Some Tri-Cities families are losing the fight against high food costs. Here's what they're doing about it

Some Tri-Cities families are losing the fight against high food costs. Here's what they're doing about it

More people are turning to a Tri-Cities non-profit's food bank to make ends meet.
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Hot deal: Fly from the Lower Mainland to Mexico with 7 nights hotel for $559

Hot deal: Fly from the Lower Mainland to Mexico with 7 nights hotel for $559

Ready for a sunny getaway at a steal?
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