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Lytton residents say archaeology work the latest roadblock to rebuilding efforts

N’kixw’stn James has set up a teepee on what remains of her property in Lytton, B.C.    The 78-year-old elder from Nlaka’pamux Nation lost her home to…

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keremeos creek fire
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B.C.’s biggest wildfires largely stable overnight, but officials urge caution

Officials are urging British Columbians to be mindful of the wildfire risk, even as the biggest fires in the province remained stable overnight. The most…

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Property insurers update risk modelling as Canada braces for climate impacts

The estimated $78 million in insured property damage from the wildfire that devastated the community of Lytton, B.C., in June is a fraction of the…

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white rock lake fire
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Weekend rain brings temporary relief for B.C. wildfires, but hotter temperatures on the way

Light rain over the weekend provided a short reprieve for firefighters on the front lines of B.C.’s province-wide wildfires, but hot and dry conditions are expected…

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Lytton wildfire a ‘wake up call’ to take precautions, says head of Canada’s Transportation Safety Board

A wildfire in Lytton, B.C., during historically high temperatures points to a serious need to prevent similar occurrences, says the chairwoman of the Transportation Safety…

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