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BC’s Avalanche Program — Keeping You Safe From (Tons of) Falling Snow
by tranbceditor on March 2, 2023 at 8:14 pm
Mountains are one of British Columbia’s most defining features, but those majestic snow-capped peaks can create some pretty hazardous driving conditions on our mountain passes during avalanche season, which typically runs from November to April. […]
What’s it Like? An Interview with a BC Avalanche Technician
by tranbceditor on February 23, 2023 at 5:00 pm
Undoubtedly one of the coolest jobs in our ministry – here’s a look at what it’s like to be an Avalanche Technician for the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and what kind of training and The post What's it Like? An Interview with […]
3 Types of Highway Barriers and How We Use Them for Safety
by tranbceditor on January 19, 2023 at 5:35 pm
British Columbia’s beautiful, but rugged, terrain means our highway infrastructure must often hug mountainsides and carry over chasms. One of the most important ways we protect travellers’ safety is by installing highway barriers to stop The […]

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‘Aggressive’ human-caused wildfire near Harrison Lake grows to 800 hectares
by Kareem Gouda on June 8, 2023 at 4:20 am
The Chehalis River wildfire is now considered a Wildfire of Note as it grows to over 800 hectares near Harrision Lake. No evacuation alerts or orders have been issued so far.
Canada’s wildfires to get more U.S. aid after Biden speaks with Trudeau
by Sean Boynton on June 8, 2023 at 3:02 am
The White House said Joe Biden ordered to rapidly deploy all available U.S. firefighting assets to Canada after speaking with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about the wildfires.
‘Things are going to get worse before they get better’ warns B.C. ER doctor
by Simon Little on June 8, 2023 at 2:54 am
'People are suffering, and its not only rural sites anymore,' says B.C. emergency room physician Anthony Fong of the growing pressure on the province's health-care system.

‘Aggressive’ human-caused wildfire near Harrison Lake grows to 800 hectares
by Kareem Gouda on June 8, 2023 at 4:20 am
The Chehalis River wildfire is now considered a Wildfire of Note as it grows to over 800 hectares near Harrision Lake. No evacuation alerts or orders have been issued so far.
Canada’s wildfires to get more U.S. aid after Biden speaks with Trudeau
by Sean Boynton on June 8, 2023 at 3:02 am
The White House said Joe Biden ordered to rapidly deploy all available U.S. firefighting assets to Canada after speaking with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about the wildfires.
‘Cost of living, food, gasoline’: Bank of Canada’s interest rate change a worry for some
by Amy Judd on June 8, 2023 at 2:32 am
The latest interest rate hike was designed to help prevent inflation from getting stuck above the bank's 2.0 per cent target, but higher rates will have an impact on families.

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Irving Oil considers selling business, company launches strategic review
by Rebecca Lau on June 7, 2023 at 4:56 pm
Irving Oil says a strategic review of the company is underway and that it is looking at a series of options about its future, including a possible sale of the business.
Indigo shakeup: Heather Reisman retiring, 4 other board members stepping down
on June 7, 2023 at 4:00 pm
Indigo Books and Music Inc. says founder Heather Reisman will retire as executive chair and as a director this summer, while four other members of its board have also stepped down.
S&P/TSX composite down Wednesday, U.S. stock markets mixed
on June 7, 2023 at 3:41 pm
The S&P/TSX composite index was down 71.91 points at 19,983.69.

Hundreds of American firefighters arrive in Canada to help battle wildfires
on June 8, 2023 at 1:45 am
Hundreds of American firefighters have recently arrived in Canada to help battle wildfires and more are on the way, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday.
Can face masks help protect you from wildfire smoke? Health expert explains
on June 8, 2023 at 1:39 am
An official recommendation to wear a mask to protect yourself from wildfire smoke is being echoed by health experts as plumes of smoke make their way across parts of Canada, causing poor air quality.
'Very, very hard to breathe': Experts call wildfires a 'major public health concern' for Canada
on June 8, 2023 at 12:00 am
As forest fires rage across the country, experts are sounding the alarm over the physical and psychological impacts of the wildfires and saying that they pose a serious public health issue, which individuals and governments need to acknowledge and act upon.

NEW LARGE CHRISTMAS CHURCH LIGHTS UP
on June 8, 2023 at 6:23 am
This is a beautiful NEW Church that lights up for any occasion not just Christmas I live in fernie and I go to sparwood blairmore pincher creek and cranbrook - always willing to negotiate price
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on June 8, 2023 at 6:20 am
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2 NEW BOXES OF BLUE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
on June 8, 2023 at 6:17 am
These lights can be used for any occasion not just Christmas they are brand NEW both boxes. Always willing to negotiate prices I live in fernie and I do go to cranbrook sparwood blairmore pincher ...
Nutorious B.I.G. hoodie & Nike Jacket
on June 8, 2023 at 6:14 am
Both are size med. Barely worn if at all price is for both

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