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Children flee in time as B.C. wildfire destroys summer camp on Okanagan Lake

Children flee in time as B.C. wildfire destroys summer camp on Okanagan Lake

A children's summer camp located on Okanagan Lake in British Columbia's Interior has been destroyed by the McDougall Creek wildfire.
Crews continue battling N.W.T. wildfires, blaze remains 15 km from Yellowknife

Crews continue battling N.W.T. wildfires, blaze remains 15 km from Yellowknife

YELLOWKNIFE — Crews continued Tuesday to battle wildfires that have forced seven out of every 10 Northwest Territories residents from their homes — or about 30,000 people.
Most B.C. wildfire travel restrictions to end at midnight as damage tallies rise

Most B.C. wildfire travel restrictions to end at midnight as damage tallies rise

A travel ban intended to free up accommodations in parts of British Columbia hardest-hit by raging wildfires will largely lift by day's end, provincial officials said Tuesday as those in affected communities began getting a clearer sense of the damage.
Downtown Prince George business owners dealing with aftermath of explosion

Downtown Prince George business owners dealing with aftermath of explosion

‘This is heart-wrenching to see how instantly this incident impacted our downtown’
Prince George explosion victim in critical condition

Prince George explosion victim in critical condition

Two others hurt in Fourth Avenue and Dominion Street blast will remain overnight in Prince George hospital
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.
Stricter bail a 'balancing act' with overrepresented groups: police chiefs

Stricter bail a 'balancing act' with overrepresented groups: police chiefs

OTTAWA — Toughening up the bail system without putting more people of colour behind bars is a balancing act, the leader of Canada's police chiefs said Tuesday.
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
Air quality advisory issued for Prince George

Air quality advisory issued for Prince George

The city will be impacted by wildfire smoke for the next 24 to 48 hours