B.C. state of emergency hits two-week mark

B.C.’s state of emergency over wildfires hits its two-week mark with no end in sight

 

Painting raffle to benefit Castlegar food bank

 

Man attacked by grizzly bear north of Van. Island

 

Loon Lake waits to go home

 

UNDER EVACUATION: Trip of a lifetime on hold for North Delta-born evacuee

 

Lightning causes 32 more fires in B.C.’s southern Interior

 

Sean Spicer resigns as White House press secretary

 

Canadian Armed Forces on way to Williams Lake

 

UNDER EVACUATION: 100 Mile seeks advice from Fort McMurray

 

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Australian firefighters bring experience to the B.C. wildfire battle

Australian officers and technicians visit Chilliwack to be brief on B.C. blazes

 

More military on the way to help

150 Canadian Armed Forces members headed to B.C.

 

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BC SPCA escalates rescue efforts for animals affected by wildfires

The BC SPCA is escalating rescue efforts to help animals impacted by B.C.’s raging wildfires.

     

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    The BC SPCA’s ninth annual Wildlife-In-Focus Photography Contest is now open for entries.

       

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      Castlegar News/West Kootenay Advertiser, Jul 20

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          Opinion

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