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Breathe easier: Here's how to find a portable air cleaner that works for you

Breathe easier: Here's how to find a portable air cleaner that works for you

Until the air looks like that photo above again, chances are you’ll be grappling with how to deal with the air. Look no further. Vancouver Coastal Health has plenty of advice for people looking for ways to clean their indoor air.
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Two-minute video explains the new reality of B.C. wildfire season

Two-minute video explains the new reality of B.C. wildfire season

Last year saw a record 19 air quality advisories in Metro Vancouver. Currently, there are more than 500 wildfires burning across the province. Recent satellite images show B.C. smoke wafting as far as Ontario and the northern U.S.
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Man who stalked North Van woman for 20 years loses appeal

Man who stalked North Van woman for 20 years loses appeal

A man found guilty of stalking a North Vancouver woman has failed in his appeal to have his conviction and sentence tossed out.
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Strong offshore Oregon earthquake felt in Vancouver and Sidney

Strong offshore Oregon earthquake felt in Vancouver and Sidney

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake that hit nearly 300 kilometres off the south-central coast of Oregon early this morning was strong enough to be felt in British Columbia.
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Air quality advisory continues for Burnaby, Metro Vancouver

Air quality advisory continues for Burnaby, Metro Vancouver

Well, Burnaby's air isn't exactly stellar - but there are signs it may be getting better.
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Toxic runoff from murder victim's torched Jeep killed dozens of young fish

Toxic runoff from murder victim's torched Jeep killed dozens of young fish

An "oversight" from local firefighters allowed material to enter Burnaby creek, chief said
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Unravelling an unprecedented natural disaster – why is B.C. burning every summer?

Unravelling an unprecedented natural disaster – why is B.C. burning every summer?

UBC forestry scientist says a major re-think of forest management is needed immediately
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Facebook event calls on people to 'throw rocks at the smoke to make it go away'

Facebook event calls on people to 'throw rocks at the smoke to make it go away'

Over 14,000 people have committed to throwing rocks at the wildfire smoke
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The smoke choking B.C. is another reason to oppose the Trans Mountain pipeline, doctor says

The smoke choking B.C. is another reason to oppose the Trans Mountain pipeline, doctor says

“This is the new normal and that new normal is driven by climate change”
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Earthview images show smoke from B.C. wildfires is spreading across Canada

Earthview images show smoke from B.C. wildfires is spreading across Canada

NASA satellite images show how the fires raging across B.C. are affecting air quality in other provinces
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