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Air quality advisory cancelled as smoke recedes from Metro Vancouver

Air quality advisory cancelled as smoke recedes from Metro Vancouver

Vancouver's smoky days are behind it, for now.
B.C. wine sector readies for worst-ever year for forest fire smoke

B.C. wine sector readies for worst-ever year for forest fire smoke

Winemakers believe 2023 could see white wine made from traditionally red-wine grapes, and more rosé
Broaden scope of Canada's weather alert system to account for wildfires, expert urges

Broaden scope of Canada's weather alert system to account for wildfires, expert urges

Emergency notifications should be sent out for any events that have the potential to threaten lives, such as wildfires, says expert.
Sports car driver clocked at 220 km/h on West Van's Cypress Bowl Road

Sports car driver clocked at 220 km/h on West Van's Cypress Bowl Road

The 20-year-old Vancouver driver recently racked up a four-month driving ban for prior excessive speeding
Environment group seeks Burnaby volunteers for August litter clean-up

Environment group seeks Burnaby volunteers for August litter clean-up

Make a positive environmental impact by volunteering at Edmonds Community Centre litter cleanup event on Saturday, Aug. 26.
RCMP confirm body found in fire on north end of Vernon

RCMP confirm body found in fire on north end of Vernon

Fire crews contained and extinguished the fire, which most likely originated in an encampment site on the west side of the highway.
Natural gas possible cause of explosion, former private investigator says

Natural gas possible cause of explosion, former private investigator says

John Zukowski's remote camera records impact of Tuesday's blast on neighbouring Fourth Avenue shops
In B.C., smoke hitting everyone from firefighters to homeless community

In B.C., smoke hitting everyone from firefighters to homeless community

Under these conditions, everyone should reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors. Children, the elderly, or at risk should avoid outdoor physical activity all together.
Climate change made worst Quebec fire weather twice as likely, more intense: study

Climate change made worst Quebec fire weather twice as likely, more intense: study

Climate change has made summers like the kind that led to Quebec's disastrous wildfire season at least seven times more likely to happen again, says a new scientific analysis. The study by the U.K.
Photos: Ancient dance from India whisks Burnaby on a spiritual journey

Photos: Ancient dance from India whisks Burnaby on a spiritual journey

Precision footwork, hand gestures and colourful attire from "Khoj: the Search" captivated audience members at Burnaby's Michael J. Fox Theatre.