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After thefts, B.C. premier warns 'do not tamper with firefighter equipment'

After thefts, B.C. premier warns 'do not tamper with firefighter equipment'

27,000 British Columbians on evacuation order due to wildfires, says Bowinn Ma, minister of emergency management and climate readiness.
Ambulances lined YVR runway waiting for 35 Yellowknife wildfire patient evacuees

Ambulances lined YVR runway waiting for 35 Yellowknife wildfire patient evacuees

A wildfire burning northwest of Yellowknife resulted in a city-wide evacuation of roughly 20,000 people last week.
What to know about home insurance if you've been displaced by B.C. or N.W.T. fires

What to know about home insurance if you've been displaced by B.C. or N.W.T. fires

All standard homeowner and tenant insurance policies cover damage caused by fires, and also provide coverage to help with the cost of mass evacuations, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC).
Group calls for Facebook, Instagram boycott on Aug. 23 and 24

Group calls for Facebook, Instagram boycott on Aug. 23 and 24

TORONTO — An advocacy group is calling on Canadians to boycott Facebook and Instagram later this week. The Friends of Canadian Broadcasting group began asking people Monday to stop posting content on Meta's platforms on Aug. 23 and 24.
Wildfires in Kelowna area have damaged, destroyed least 50 structures so far

Wildfires in Kelowna area have damaged, destroyed least 50 structures so far

The McDougall Creek wildfire has damaged or destroyed at least 50 structures around Kelowna, B.C., but worst hit areas have yet to be surveyed, says chief.
Got a wall that needs a facelift? The City of Richmond wants to hear from you

Got a wall that needs a facelift? The City of Richmond wants to hear from you

It’s the fifth annual Community Mural Program: Property owners, organizations, stratas and non-profit groups being asked to volunteer their walls
Letters: Richmond break-in signals need for RCMP changeover

Letters: Richmond break-in signals need for RCMP changeover

A Richmond News reader is none too pleased with the RCMP
Wildfire equipment moved, taken from B.C. firefighting crews

Wildfire equipment moved, taken from B.C. firefighting crews

The BC Wildfire Service said a number of pumps, sprinklers, hoses and ATVs have been taken from crews working in North Shuswap, critically impacting the effectiveness of structural protection.
Watch: Fire crews battle flames next to homes in Kelowna

Watch: Fire crews battle flames next to homes in Kelowna

'Firefighters saved our house last night...' says Kelowna resident.
'Will pay you back': West Kelowna grateful for army of B.C. firefighters

'Will pay you back': West Kelowna grateful for army of B.C. firefighters

Dozens of fire departments from across the province descended on West Kelowna over the last several days.