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Update: Air tankers play key role in northwest B.C. wildfire battle

Update: Air tankers play key role in northwest B.C. wildfire battle

Airtankers dropped retardant on a wildfire northeast of Terrace this morning between its southwest flank and Hwy16 to slow its growth and push it into the alpine.
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Weather conditions are exacerbating wildfire risks in northern B.C.

Weather conditions are exacerbating wildfire risks in northern B.C.

The BC Wildfire Service has said extreme heat and volatile conditions have heightened the wildfire risk across northern B.C.
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Federal minister visits Haisla amid Cedar LNG negotiations

Federal minister visits Haisla amid Cedar LNG negotiations

Canada has committed to the project, but discussions around details are ongoing
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Prince Rupert seeks to join mutual-aid agreement with neighbouring fire departments

Prince Rupert seeks to join mutual-aid agreement with neighbouring fire departments

Kitimat, Terrace and regional district approve request to add Prince Rupert to fire mutual-aid agreement
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Record breaking temperatures recorded July 8

Record breaking temperatures recorded July 8

Temperatures soared across the Northwest yesterday (July 8) smashing some old records.
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BC SPCA warns the public to not leave their pets in hot cars

BC SPCA warns the public to not leave their pets in hot cars

With many heatwaves now in effect across the province, BC SPCA is reminding pet owners to not leave their pets in their vehicles this summer. Leaving an animal in a hot vehicle can have life-threatening consequences for the pet.
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Crews battle wildfire northeast of Terrace

Crews battle wildfire northeast of Terrace

B.C. Wildfire Service crews remain at the scene of a fire that is now estimated at 70 hectares
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Category 2 & 3 fire bans in effect for Northwest Fire Centre

Category 2 & 3 fire bans in effect for Northwest Fire Centre

Effective from 12 p.m.
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Witsuwit'en wing chief sentenced for criminal contempt

Witsuwit'en wing chief sentenced for criminal contempt

Adam Gagnon receives 60 days house arrest for breaching Supreme Court injunction, vows to fight on
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Council to focus on seniors care

Council to focus on seniors care

The District of Houston council is set to renew its focus on expanded options for local seniors who may need a level of care.
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