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B.C. wildfire fighters experience slight reprieve, but more wind on horizon
The B.C. Wildfire Service said that firefighters experienced a slight reprieve battling one of its most concerning blazes on Saturday, and it was seeing stable skies in the parched northeast corner of the province.
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'Volatile' wildfires in northeastern B.C. expected to be whipped up by wind this weekend
The Summit Lake wildfire west of Fort Nelson, B.C., has tripled in size, while the Kiskatinaw wildfire near Dawson Creek has moved into Alberta.
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B.C. government approves continued construction of new LNG pipeline with terminus near Prince Rupert
The B.C. government has approved the continued construction of a new pipeline project that could supply natural gas to a proposed floating liquefied natural gas export terminal off B.C.'s North Coast.
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Crews working to save homes as winds worsen fires in northeastern B.C.
The B.C. Wildfire Service says the Kiskatinaw Lake wildfire is expected to cross into Alberta imminently, where evacuation orders and alerts are also in place in the county of Grande Prairie.
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Officials expect 'significant wildfire growth' at blaze on B.C.-Alta. border
Officials in B.C. are warning of dangerous conditions for a raging wildfire on the B.C.-Alberta border in northeastern B.C., which has already resulted in evacuation orders.
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Evacuation orders issued as winds fan flames of wildfire near B.C.-Alberta border
New evacuation orders have been issued due to the Kiskatinaw River wildfire near the B.C.-Alberta border in northeastern B.C. on Tuesday, in addition to previous orders for 55 properties issued late last week.
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Aggressive wildfire prompts highway closure in B.C.'s far north as evacuation alert issued
The Alaska Highway (Highway 97) in the province's far north was open to single-lane alternating traffic on Tuesday after a closure due to the Summit Lake wildfire west of Fort Nelson, B.C., on Monday.
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Potential for further growth for wildfire in northeast B.C., officials say
The B.C. Wildfire Service says that the Kiskatinaw River wildfire in the northeast, which has led to evacuation orders and alerts, has the potential to grow in the coming days.
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5 bear cubs orphaned in B.C. after mother illegally killed
British Columbia's Conservation Officer Service says an investigation is underway to find the person who illegally shot and killed a female black bear near Williams Lake, B.C., leaving behind five cubs.
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New gold and silver mine officially opens in central B.C. as premier faces backlash for fast-track plans
Lhoosk'uz Dené and Ulkatcho nations attend opening with B.C. premier, south of Vanderhoof.
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'Monumental day': Heiltsuk Nation ratification feast brings written constitution into force
Constitution will be basis of 'core laws' for central coast First Nation, chief says.
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Shootout prompted highway closure near Prince George, RCMP say
A shootout with RCMP led to one man being injured and a prolonged highway closure near Prince George, B.C., investigators say.
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Wildfire in Peace River, B.C., quadruples in size, roughly 70 people evacuated
Kelly Lake Cree Nation says it's worried about caribou and wildlife in region.
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Unions oppose B.C. port's plans to test self-driving trucks
The Port of Prince Rupert, Canada’s third-largest port, plans to test self-driving trucks as it explores ways to increase its capacity, according to a port authority presentation first obtained by The Tyee and viewed by CBC News.
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Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk makes surprise visit to B.C. mountain town to open skate park expansion
Tony Hawk, who revolutionized skateboarding with several new tricks and helped popularize the sport through his athletic performances and a line of video games, is in Smithers, B.C., to help celebrate the expansion of the mountain community's skate park.
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B.C. Wildfire Service announces ban on most open fires in coastal areas
The B.C. Wildfire Service has issued an open fire ban in the coastal areas of the province, with the exception of Haida Gwaii.
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New RCAF plane completes 1st operational parachute rescue deep in B.C. mountains
Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force are celebrating the successful rescue of a pilot who crashed deep in the mountains north of Prince George, B.C.
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She fell through the ground into an old septic tank. Experts say drought is destabilizing soil
A northeastern B.C. woman is urging others to learn about what may be buried underneath the ground on their property, as persistent drought dries out the soil and causes the earth to shift.
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King Charles' new Canada House key is about subverting power, Ts'msyen designer says
Piece was created by Morgan Asoyuf and depicts the story of Raven Steals the Light.
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Northern B.C. researchers want your help finding and collecting bear poop
Biologist Laura Graham, a professor at the College of New Caledonia, is embarking on a multi-year study of the physiological differences found in urban bears to identify what’s bringing them to the city. Ultimately, the researchers aim to find ways to manage the bears and reduce conflict with humans.
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Fire guts apartment building in Prince George, displaces at least 60 residents
The blaze broke out shortly before 6 a.m. Thursday near D.P. Todd Secondary School and quickly engulfed the top floor of a three-storey apartment building, sending a thick plume of black smoke into the sky.
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TotalEnergies signs supply deal with proposed Ksi Lisims LNG project on B.C. coast
The French company has signed a deal to buy two million tons per year of liquefied natural gas for 20 years from the proposed project, which is being developed by the Nisga'a Nation, Rockies LNG Partners and Western LNG.
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Fort St. John mother raises alarm about state of health care after son's injury allegedly mishandled
A northeastern B.C. family's health-care story has prompted dozens of complaints about misdiagnoses and miscommunications at the ER in their community.
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Chainsaw diplomacy: Chetwynd, B.C., is giving away its chainsaw carvings to other municipalities
Chetwynd, B.C., which hosts the annual Chetwynd International Chainsaw Carving Championship is giving away carvings to communities throughout the province.
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Canadians recall blast, fine ash from 1980 volcanic eruption at Mount St. Helens
It's been 45 years since the Mount St. Helens eruption in Washington state. British Columbians who were young adults at the time remember how the sky changed as the volcanic ash arrived.
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