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  Evacuees slowly learn of losses from B.C. wildfire that forced thousands to flee Kyla Gaudiuso says she found out her home in Faulder, B.C., had been destroyed when she received a photo of the ridge where it once stood, completely engulfed in flames. #Canada #Wildfires https://globalnews.ca/news/12015234/bc-wildfire-evacuees/

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  Video captures Faulder residents rescuing their dogs from vehicle surrounded by flames A video has surfaced online that captures the dramatic moments when Faulder residents were trying to rescue their dogs from a vehicle that was surrounded by flames. #Fire #BaldRangeFire #BCWildfire https://globalnews.ca/news/12014575/video-faulder-residents-rescuing-dogs-vehicle-surrounded-flames-bald-range/

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  ‘Explosive’ Summerland wildfire creating conditions ‘never seen before’ The BC Wildfire Service says it is one of the most challenging fires this province has ever faced, involving helicopter rescues of dozens of people trapped behind the fire line. #Fire #BaldRangeFire #BCWildfire https://globalnews.ca/news/12014564/explosive-summerland-wildfire-conditions-never-seen-before/

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  As massive B.C. wildfire raged, groups worked to rescue livestock, animals When the Bald Range wildfire sparked near Summerland on Friday afternoon, thousands of residents prepared to leave their homes. But many have livestock and animals to care for. #Fire #BaldRangeFire #BCWildfire https://globalnews.ca/news/12014512/massive-bc-wildfire-raged-rescue-livestock-animals/

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  RCMP report a possible fatality from massive Summerland fire RCMP said officers continue to provide emergency response and assistance following the Bald Range fire that grew quickly and forced thousands to flee their homes. #Fire #BaldRangeFire #BCWildfire https://globalnews.ca/news/12014490/rcmp-report-possible-fatality-massive-summerland-fire/

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  Video shows rapid night growth of Bald Range fire near Summerland The Bald Range fire, which sparked around 5:30 p.m., grew so fast that homes were destroyed and the fast-moving flames trapped people. #Fire #BaldRangeFire #BCWildfire https://globalnews.ca/news/12014421/video-rapid-night-growth-bald-range-fire-summerland/

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  Photos of Bald Range fire near Summerland show aggressive wildfire growth The Bald Range wildfire near Summerland sparked at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and exploded in size to 9,500 hectares by Saturday morning. #Fire #BaldRangeFire #BCWildfire https://globalnews.ca/news/12014405/photos-bald-range-fire-summerland-aggressive-wildfire-growth/

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  Metro Vancouver wildfire prompts evacuation alerts as Fraser Canyon residents go home A few dozen properties near Metro Vancouver are under evacuation alert due to a nearby wildfire, while evacuees in British Columbia's Fraser Canyon may start returning home. #Canada #Wildfires https://globalnews.ca/news/12011316/metro-vancouver-wildfire-prompts-evacuation-alerts-as-fraser-canyon-residents-go-home/

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  B.C. resident lost home to Bradley Creek wildfire: ‘It was all just so fast’ On Saturday, the Bradley Creek wildfire, burning west of Vernon, grew rapidly when wind gusts reached more than 70 kilometres an hour. #Fire #BCWildfire #BradleyCreekWildfire https://globalnews.ca/news/12010895/bc-resident-lost-home-bradley-creek-wildfire/

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  Wildfire breaks out in Belcarra Park near Port Moody, Anmore The Coastal Fire Centre says the fire is burning in Belcarra Park and is an estimated 0.8 hectares in size as of Wednesday afternoon. #Fire #BCWildfire #PortMoodyFire https://globalnews.ca/news/12010934/wildfire-breaks-out-belcarra-park-port-moody-anmore/

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  Chief says community was left ‘a war zone’ after Bradley Creek wildfire "There are some structures that, I'll be turning 67 in November and those structures were there all my life and to see them suddenly gone, it's just devastating," Dan Wilson said. #Fire #BCWildfire #BradleyCreekWildfire https://globalnews.ca/news/12010757/chief-says-community-a-war-zone-bradley-creek-wildfire/

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  No change in evacuation orders, alerts for fire on west side of Okanagan Lake Central Okanagan Emergency Management said the evacuation orders for the 2,223 properties and evacuation alerts for 425 properties in the wildfire area will remain in place. #Fire #BCWildfire #OkanaganFire https://globalnews.ca/news/12010733/no-change-in-evacuation-orders-alerts-for-fire-on-west-side-of-okanagan-lake/

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  Trucking, transportation businesses cautioned of ‘large-scale fraud’: RCMP Twelve businesses spanning across Saskatchewan told police they were scammed after people purchased goods with fraudulent credit cards over the phone, the RCMP say. #Crime #Fraud #SaskatchewanRCMP #Scam https://globalnews.ca/news/12010684/transportation-businesses-warned-fraud/

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  Several evacuation orders in Boston Bar area downgraded to alerts The Brunswick Creek wildfire is still considered out of control; however, BC Wildfire advises the risk has sufficiently subsided and residents may return home if they choose to. #Fire #BCWildfire #BostonBarwildfire https://globalnews.ca/news/12010638/evacuation-orders-boston-bar-downgraded-evacuation-alerts/

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  B.C. man says his dad was evicted into homelessness from closing Granville SRO As BC Housing continues to move residents out of a single-room occupancy hotel on the Granville strip, one man says a family member has been evicted into homelessness. #Politics #GranvilleStreetSROs #LuugatSRO https://globalnews.ca/news/11877328/bc-man-says-dad-evicted-homelessness-closing-granville-sro/

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  Amazon caused breakdown of 1st contract talks at B.C. unionized fulfilment centre: mediator The union representing the workers in Delta, B.C. says the mediator recommended the dispute be resolved through binding mediation-arbitration. #Canada #Amazon https://globalnews.ca/news/11886502/mediator-amazon-caused-bargaining-breakdown-bc-fulfilment-centre/

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  Chief Const. Norm Lipinski leaves Surrey Police Service The board did not provide any further details about why Chief Const. Norm Lipinski left, but rumours had started circulating on Monday. #Crime #NormLipinski #SurreyPoliceService https://globalnews.ca/news/11886911/chief-const-norm-lipinski-leaves-surrey-police-service/

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  Eby says Kerry-Lynne Findlay applying to be ‘MAGA regional manager,’ not premier David Eby was asked about the possibility of a provincial by-election to give the winner, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, the chance to hold a seat in the legislature. #Politics #DavidEby #KerryLynneFindlay https://globalnews.ca/news/11887109/david-eby-kerry-lynne-findlay-applying-maga-regional-manager-not-premier/

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  Man arrested in Kamloops, charged with first-degree murder of Surrey man On Jan. 13, Surrey police received reports of man lying near the street in the 3500 block of 176 Street, apparently suffering from gunshot wounds. #Crime #Surreycrime #Surreyhomicide https://globalnews.ca/news/11887331/man-arrested-kamloops-charged-first-degree-murder-surrey-man/

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  NHL faces B.C., Alberta daylight-saving challenge The NHL will have a fresh challenge when it comes to setting its 2026-27 schedule with British Columbia moving to permanent year-round daylight saving time this fall and Alberta expected to follow suit. #Sports #CalgaryFlames #CalgarySports #Canucks https://globalnews.ca/news/11887568/nhl-faces-b-c-alberta-daylight-saving-challenge/

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  Giant Canadian flag seen on Grouse Mountain, but mystery surrounds it The giant Canadian flag can be seen on The Cut ski run on Grouse mountain and seemingly just appeared there at some point on Tuesday. #Canada #CanadianFlag #GrouseMountain https://globalnews.ca/news/11887686/giant-canadian-flag-grouse-mountain-mystery/

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  BC Ferries adding 5 per cent fuel surcharge due to global fuel prices In a release, BC Ferries says it plans to implement a temporary five per cent fuel surcharge beginning on June 16. #Economy #BCFerries #fuelsurcharge https://globalnews.ca/news/11887785/bc-ferries-5-per-cent-fuel-surcharge-global-prices/

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  B.C. bars, restaurants welcome change to province’s liquor policy The B.C. government announced that under a three-year trial, B.C.'s restaurants, bars and pubs can now buy alcohol directly from B.C. liquor stores and from private liquor stores. #Economy #Politics #BCLiquorDistributionBranch #BCliquorlaws https://globalnews.ca/news/11887557/bc-bars-restaurants-welcome-change-liquor-policy/

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  Bodies of 2 paddleboarders recovered from Browning Lake in Squamish Squamish RCMP stated in an update on Tuesday that the RCMP Underwater Recovery Team found the two paddleboarders earlier that day. #Canada #BrowningLakedrowning #paddleboarders https://globalnews.ca/news/11887858/bodies-2-paddleboarders-recovered-browning-lake-squamish/

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  B.C. wildfire southwest of Prince George forces evacuation alert Everyone in the evacuation alert area should prepare to leave their home or property at short notice, if required, according to the Cariboo Regional District. #Fire #BCWildfire #evacuationalert https://globalnews.ca/news/11887822/bc-wildfire-southwest-prince-george-evacuation-alert/

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  B.C. woman awarded $210,000 whose attacker claimed to suffer from ‘sexsomnia’ The court ruling, handed down in May, says Karl Antonius was convicted in 2020 of sexual assault for having unprotected sex with a woman after she fell asleep in his bed in 2015. #Crime #BCSupremeCourt https://globalnews.ca/news/11887879/bc-woman-awarded-attacker-claimed-suffer-sexsomnia/

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  Kelowna veteran surprised with custom model ship after nationwide effort Kelowna veteran surprised with custom model ship after nationwide effort. A simple request from a Kelowna veteran sparked an incredible effort that stretched across canada. #Lifestyle #Canadian #HMCSHaida #Veteran https://globalnews.ca/news/11887932/kelowna-veteran-surprised-with-custom-model-ship/

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  New study shows beluga whales display fascinating behaviour in front of mirror New research suggests beluga whales may recognize themselves in mirrors, joining a small group of animals believed to exhibit self-awareness. #Canada #Environment #World #belugawhales https://globalnews.ca/news/11887938/beluga-whales-self-awareness-recognition-study/

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  FIFA lawyers force B.C. charity to scrap World Cup ticket raffle A British Columbia non-profit was forced to cancel a raffle for World Cup tickets after recently receiving a letter from FIFA's lawyers. #Canada #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup https://globalnews.ca/news/11888537/fifa-lawyers-force-b-c-charity-to-scrap-world-cup-ticket-raffle/

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  Grouse Mountain unveils giant Canadian flag as FIFA World Cup set to begin On Wednesday morning, Grouse Mountain officially unveiled the largest Canadian flag ever displayed on a mountain. It was first spotted on Tuesday. #Canada #Sports #CanadianFlag #GrouseMountain https://globalnews.ca/news/11888962/grouse-mountain-giant-canadian-flag-fifa-world-cup/