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WATCH: Fire tornado captured sweeping across B.C. lake

WATCH: Fire tornado captured sweeping across B.C. lake

The BC Wildfire Service published a video of a fire tornado spotted last week north of Pemberton, B.C., at the Downton Lake wildfire.
With school back in session, 3 lunch ideas that kids (and parents) can enjoy

With school back in session, 3 lunch ideas that kids (and parents) can enjoy

It’s not difficult to prepare brown-bag meals that parents can appreciate too.
Statistics Canada reports retail sales up 0.1% in June at $65.9 billion

Statistics Canada reports retail sales up 0.1% in June at $65.9 billion

Desjardins is estimating GDP rose 1.4 per cent in the second quarter, slightly below the central bank's forecast of 1.5 per cent growth.
Man charged in Lake Louise arson undergoing mental health assessment

Man charged in Lake Louise arson undergoing mental health assessment

The man accused of starting a fire that destroyed a staff accommodation building for Lake Louise Ski Resort will undergo a 30-day mental health assessment.
Firefighter attends citizenship ceremony while on front lines of B.C. wildfire

Firefighter attends citizenship ceremony while on front lines of B.C. wildfire

POPKUM, B.C. — When Walter Roos was planning for the ceremony over Zoom where he would become a Canadian citizen, he expected to attend in business attire while at home in Popkum, B.C., east of Chilliwack.
Province begins Bowden Hotel-area cleanup

Province begins Bowden Hotel-area cleanup

The Bowden Hotel burned to the ground on New Year’s Day 2022 and the rubble is now being cleaned up at the historic site.
Most B.C. wildfire travel restrictions to end at midnight, minister says

Most B.C. wildfire travel restrictions to end at midnight, minister says

Evacuation orders remain in place affecting an estimated 27,000 people.
Lac La Biche group takes aim at creating longest arrow in the world

Lac La Biche group takes aim at creating longest arrow in the world

Rene Schaub, president of the Lakeland Archers, driving force behind project to build 80-foot arrow which will soon be on display outside of archery club in Lac La Biche.
Almost 60 buildings lost to wildfire in Kelowna, B.C., area, fire chiefs say

Almost 60 buildings lost to wildfire in Kelowna, B.C., area, fire chiefs say

“All of West Kelowna basically went dark, and there was a big power outage."
Return of live shows after COVID closures revived performing arts industry: StatCan

Return of live shows after COVID closures revived performing arts industry: StatCan

The non-profit performing arts industry saw revenues increase by 71 per cent, while the for-profit industry had an increase of more than 56 per cent in 2022.
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