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B.C. officials urge long-weekend wildfire caution as hot, dry conditions persist

British Columbia is urging residents and travellers to take extra precautions this B.C. Day weekend as hot, dry conditions increase the risk of wildfires.

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BCGEU strikes expand, but with “minimal impact on the public”

The union representing thousands of public service workers in British Columbia escalated job action across the province on Tuesday. 

B.C. wildfire season extends into September, with hundreds under evacuation orders

While September brings shorter days and cooler nights, B.C. officials are stressing the risk of wildfire remains high. 

B.C. wildfire season extends into September, with hundreds under evacuation orders

While September brings shorter days and cooler nights, B.C. officials are stressing the risk of wildfire remains high. 

Three men charged in prison break of B.C. fugitive

Three men face charges in connection with the jailbreak of a man who escaped from a B.C. prison and remains at large. 
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B.C. RCMP report stopping more than 600 impaired drivers this summer

British Columbia RCMP said they removed more than 600 impaired drivers from the roads this summer. 

Small business group says B.C. regional districts need to reign in spending

A report from a small business advocacy group finds spending among regional districts in British Columbia is growing faster than key economic measures. 

Coquihalla Highway reopens after wildfire closure

Highway 5 between Hope and Merritt reopened early Friday afternoon after a closure due to an out-of-control wildfire.

B.C. tops list of least affordable provinces for renters

A report shows three British Columbia cities were among the top five least affordable for renters last year.
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B.C. follows national trend of rising unemployment in August, losing 16,000 jobs

British Columbia lost close to 16,000 jobs in August, its second monthly decrease in a row. 

BCGEU deal must be ‘fair to taxpayers,’ says Premier David Eby

Premier David Eby said British Columbia is facing “fiscal headwinds” that will impact what deal the province can make with striking public service workers. 
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