9 d. ago ‘It’s very sweaty’: Trustees say New Westminster’s sweltering portables need AC

With B.C. baking in an early-season heat wave, two New Westminster school trustees are calling for air conditioning in school portables.

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1 week ago More than a dozen heat records broken in B.C.'s first heat wave of the season

Daily temperature records fell in 15 communities across B.C.

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1 week ago Okanagan fire officials urge vigilance amid early season heat, pair of ‘close

According to B.C. Wildfire Service, there have already been 49 wildfires within the Kamloops Fire Centre, which includes the Okanagan, since April 1st.

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2 w. ago 2 drownings in 3 days prompts warning from Okanagan officials

The most recent incident happened Monday near Kelowna’s City Park. RCMP confirmed the body of an adult was pulled from the water.

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3 w. ago Dangerous glitch triggers recall of thousands of Ford vehicles across Canada

Car owners are urged to be vigilant, as certain Ford vehicles are being recalled across Canada due to a camera issue that poses a safety risk.On May 9, Transport Canada announced that Ford is recalling certain cars, SUVs, and trucks due to a safety issue with the visual system."On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display or to freeze when the transmission is shifted into reverse," reads the announcement."A rearview camera image that doesn't display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash."Ford said that it will notify vehicle owners by mail or through wireless over-the-air software updates to eligible vehicles with updated Ford Sync software. People are also encouraged to schedule an appointment and bring their vehicle to a Ford dealership to have its software updated.As of May 15, Transport Canada hasn't reported any ...

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4 w. ago ‘Under a microscope’: Cottagers call for wildfire management plans after fatal fires

Cottage owners and disaster prevention experts in Manitoba are urging governments to develop comprehensive wildfire management plans after a pair of devastating wildfires. Close to 1,000 people were forced from their homes last week as a wildfire near the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet, spurred by dry, hot and windy conditions, burned nearby. The...

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