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B.C. premier urges Meta to allow news sharing in B.C. amid wildfire crisis

B.C. premier urges Meta to allow news sharing in B.C. amid wildfire crisis

Eby says he hopes 'common sense prevails'
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At least 50 buildings lost to wildfire in West Kelowna

At least 50 buildings lost to wildfire in West Kelowna

'We're not done yet. And the most damaged neighbourhoods are still to come.'
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What to know about home insurance if you're been displaced by B.C. fires

What to know about home insurance if you're been displaced by B.C. fires

Devastating wildfires have forced thousands from their homes in the Northwest Territories and the B.C. Interior over the past week
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Conservatives postpone tour of B.C. because of wildfires

Conservatives postpone tour of B.C. because of wildfires

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was expected to be on Vancouver Island Monday for a 'Bring it Home'
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Multiple buildings lost to wildfire in Kelowna area, but new $75M water plant saved

Multiple buildings lost to wildfire in Kelowna area, but new $75M water plant saved

Many homes were lost to wildfire but many were saved, says West Kelowna fire chief
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Housing crisis to take centre stage at Liberal cabinet retreat

Housing crisis to take centre stage at Liberal cabinet retreat

No big policy announcements are expected, but ministers will be briefed by national experts on housing
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Rob Shaw: A community unites to evacuate vulnerable seniors

Rob Shaw: A community unites to evacuate vulnerable seniors

The coordination of evacuation, care plans and medication was epic
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week (Aug. 21-25)

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week (Aug. 21-25)

From retail sales to earnings calls, and more
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B.C. orders fire-zone travel bans as evacuations soar to 35,000

B.C. orders fire-zone travel bans as evacuations soar to 35,000

Order comes a day after premier declared a provincewide state of emergency in response to the battle against hundreds of wildfires
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Electric vehicle charging fee increase rejected by BC regulator — for now

Electric vehicle charging fee increase rejected by BC regulator — for now

BC Hydro has proposed to increase its EV charging fees to make up for operating costs; the B.C. Utilities Commission is promising a full and expedited review
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