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B.C. reports 84 new COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths as officials warn about heat

B.C. reports 84 new COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths as officials warn about heat

VICTORIA — British Columbia health officials say two more people have died and 84 new COVID-19 infections have been reported over the last two days. Provincial health officer Dr.
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B.C. confirms 84 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 147,705

B.C. confirms 84 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 147,705

There are 729 active cases of COVID-19 in the province
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B.C. seeks military assistance to fight 130+ active wildfires

B.C. seeks military assistance to fight 130+ active wildfires

The province has requested additional firefighters and resources through the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre. 
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Sudden deaths during B.C. heat wave climb to 719

Sudden deaths during B.C. heat wave climb to 719

BC Coroners Service seeing downward trend in reported deaths.
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What you need to know about wildfire insurance

What you need to know about wildfire insurance

Never be afraid to ask questions, national industry association says.
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BC SPCA seizes dog spotted in crate attached to recreational trailer

BC SPCA seizes dog spotted in crate attached to recreational trailer

The organization will be recommending animal cruelty charges to Crown counsel.
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Lytton evacuees describe terrifying scenes witnessed while leaving their home community

Lytton evacuees describe terrifying scenes witnessed while leaving their home community

'We're not the only ones that are homeless — there's a great many people'
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CN Rail 'evaluating' status of train traffic through tinder-dry B.C. Interior after devastating Lytton fire

CN Rail 'evaluating' status of train traffic through tinder-dry B.C. Interior after devastating Lytton fire

CN might halt train traffic
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Lytton, B.C., devastated by wildfire; some residents still unaccounted for

Lytton, B.C., devastated by wildfire; some residents still unaccounted for

Residents evacuated to surrounding communities last night
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Canada-wide warrant issued for man on statutory release for manslaughter

Canada-wide warrant issued for man on statutory release for manslaughter

VANCOUVER — A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a man police say allegedly committed new crimes this week while on statutory release for a manslaughter conviction.
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