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Wildfires impacting air quality across southwest B.C.
- Title
- Wildfires impacting air quality across southwest B.C.
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Wildfires burning across British Columbia are affecting air quality across the province. In the Fraser Valley, south of the Brunswick Creek fires near Boston Bar, officials say there's a "very high" health risk due to poor air quality. As the CBC's Ruby Cornish explains, those in the Lower Mainland woke up to smoky skies and an orange glow on Tuesday.
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- Fire activity, drought conditions intensify across B.C.
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- As the number of wildfires goes up across B.C., fire risk in the southern Interior continues to grow. Officials say hot weather is intensifying drought conditions and there could be more dry lightning this weekend. But as the CBC's Jon Hernandez reports, it's still not enough to warrant a provincial state of emergency.
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- How a wildfire near B.C.'s Okanagan Lake exploded overnight
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- It went from a small fire to a devastating inferno that destroyed dozens of homes. How did the Bradley Creek fire near Okanagan Lake become so severe, so quickly? CBC Science and Climate Specialist Darius Mahdavi breaks it down.
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- How this B.C. wildfire exploded overnight
- Runtime
- 1:21
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- It went from a small fire to a devastating inferno that destroyed dozens of homes. How did the Bradley Creek fire near Okanagan Lake become so severe, so quickly? CBC Science and Climate Specialist Darius Mahdavi breaks it down.
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- They lost their home to a wildfire with little warning
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Wayne Jones and Karen Royston left their home in Newport Beach, B.C., in Okanagan Indian Band territory, with just the clothes on their backs. The Bradley Creek fire was closing in and they had to get out fast. They’ve since learned their house burned down.
"It's devastating … We don't know what's going to happen" said Jones.
"When you're at our age … what are we going to do now?" he asked.
The couple is staying with family until they figure out what to do.
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- Over 100 structures damaged near Clinton, B.C., as Pear Lake wildfire grows
- Runtime
- 3:23
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Thompson Nicola Regional District officials said structures on around 120 properties were lost near Clinton, B.C. to the Pear Lake wildfire. One Clinton resident told CBC News they watched a "fire tornado" take over their property.
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- Starting Line: The Team Joshua Story – Official Trailer | Absolutely Canadian
- Runtime
- 1:24
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Starting Line: The Team Joshua Story – a mother and son navigate life’s obstacles, one race at a time.
We’re excited to share the first trailer for this CBC original documentary, following Michelle Gentis, 60, as she aims to push her son, Josh Gentis Hall, across the finish line of the seven elite Abbott World Marathon Majors – becoming the first mother-son duo to complete this incredible challenge, all while navigating the obstacles of everyday life and caregiving.
STREAM FREE on CBC Gem starting Aug. 14.
A GARDEN production
Directed, DP’d, and edited by Josh Richardson
Produced and written by Josh Huculiak, Shaelin Fritzsch, and Johanna Richardson
Produced in association with Sheila Peacock and Ethan Sawyer for CBC Docs, CBC Gem, Creative BC, and Rogers Documentary Fund
Sound by Oscar Vargas M.
Color by Louis Hearn
Special thanks to Team Joshua, Michelle Gentis, Josh Gentis Hall, Nicola Pende...
- Title
- 'Looked like a war zone': more than 200 homes destroyed by fire
- Runtime
- 5:33
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- The chief of the Okanagan Indian Band says more than 200 homes have been destroyed by a raging wildfire near Vernon, B.C. Wilson told reporters he took a helicopter tour with the B.C. Wildfire Service over the west side of Okanagan Lake. “It looked like a war zone,” the chief said. "It was hard to recognize my community."
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- More than 200 homes destroyed by wildfire, chief says
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Okanagan Indian Band Chief Dan Wilson says that more than 200 homes have been destroyed west of Vernon due to a wildfire, with fires across B.C. causing thousands of residents to flee their homes. Officials warned that "explosive" fire conditions are expected to worsen this week as hot temperatures and dry lightning move in.
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- Mental health impacts from wildfires can last for years, says UBC Okanagan researcher
- Runtime
- 2:54
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- University of B.C. academic Brittany Barber has a PhD in spatial epidemiology, and she is helping conduct a study exploring the mental health impacts of wildfires. She tells BC Today host Michelle Eliot that long-term supports are needed to help evacuees deal with potential lingering issues like anxiety and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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- How could declaring a local state of emergency change the B.C. wildfire response?
- Runtime
- 8:30
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Wildfires burning throughout B.C. have some people hoping officials will declare a state of local emergency. James Whitehead, a fire mitigation researcher and former firefighter, discusses what that could change for the response to the fires.
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- BC Today, Aug. 4: Wildfires threaten B.C. communities | Sony to end physical media
- Runtime
- 51:59
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- On Tuesday's show:
-- Six major wildfires are burning in B.C., and thousands of people have been forced out of their homes. Many are from the Vernon area, where numerous homes have been destroyed. We'll bring you the latest and discuss the impact of wildfires on mental health. UBC Okanagan researcher Brittany Barber joins the program.
-- And, from music to movies and games, we talk about the move away from physical media to fully digital content, after Sony announced it will stop selling physical Playstation games. Will gamers miss out? Brian Hughes from Gamedeals Video Games joins the program.
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- B.C. officials provide drought and wildfire update
- Runtime
- 57:15
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- B.C.'s Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness gives an update on the current condition of wildfires and drought conditions in the province.
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- Title
- How to keep your kid in sports without breaking the bank
- Runtime
- 9:28
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Scott Rintoul, a columnist with Sports Parents Playbook, shares advice to help parents navigate fall activities and sports options for their kids.
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- Which time zone should southeastern B.C. align with?
- Runtime
- 2:31
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Residents in southeastern B.C. have until the end of Monday to weigh in on their preferred time zone. Earlier this year, the Regional District of East Kootenay voted to adopt Pacific Time in line with the rest of B.C. But, as Amber Wang reports, many residents disagreed.
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- Wildfire personnel from Mexico arrive in B.C.
- Runtime
- 4:15
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- One hundred firefighters from Mexico landed in B.C. Monday to aid in the wildfire fight, and another 200 Mexican fire personnel are set to arrive later this week. They're expected to deploy to the Big Bar wildfire complex near Clinton, where several communities have been evacuated.
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- CBC Vancouver News at 6, Aug 03: Residents lose homes as crews battle north Okanagan wildfires
- Runtime
- 31:07
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Watch CBC Vancouver News with host Troy Charles for the latest on the most important news stories happening across B.C.
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- Residents lose homes as crews battle north Okanagan wildfires
- Runtime
- 2:37
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Thousands of people remain out of their homes in B.C.'s north Okanagan as two wildfires continue to burn out of control. As the CBC's Baneet Braich reports, some are learning their homes have been destroyed by the fast-moving flames.
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- She lost her home in a wildfire
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Amber Cardenas says her family's home near Vernon, B.C., burned to the ground on Saturday, taking almost all their belongings with it. She's among hundreds of people who had to flee the area over the weekend due to the Bradley Creek fire.
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- Wait Creek wildfire forces hundreds to evacuate in East Kootenay
- Runtime
- 2:31
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- A wildfire in B.C.'s East Kootenay region has forced hundreds of residents and vacationers to evacuate Ta Ta Creek, Wasa Lake and Lazy Lake. Officials say strong winds fuelled rapid fire growth on Saturday, while a broader power outage is also affecting communities across the region.
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- Vancouver police march in Pride Parade for first time in 6 years
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- For the first time in six years, Vancouver police officers marched in the city's Pride Parade in support of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Organizers barred law enforcement from participating in 2020 following the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer and years of pressure from Black Lives Matter activists. The CBC's Michelle Morton has more from this year's celebration.
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- Canada's first man-made surf park coming to B.C.
- Runtime
- 2:38
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- A new attraction is set to make waves in B.C.'s Sea-to-Sky region. Renderings of Canada's first man-made surf park have been unveiled. As Allana Kelly reports, some residents are stoked, while others aren't fully on board yet.
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- More than 5,000 people evacuated as Okanagan Lake wildfires grow
- Runtime
- 2:45
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- More than 5,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in B.C., most due to the Bradley Creek wildfire. Many evacuees are gathering in Vernon as the blaze continues to burn out of control. CBC's Baneet Braich reports on residents anxiously awaiting the chance to return home.
Photo credit: Kate Erickson
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- B.C. wildfires put more than 5,000 people under evacuation orders
- Runtime
- 1:10
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- As of Sunday morning, there were 42 evacuation orders and 40 evacuation alerts in the province of B.C. with approximately 5,000 people evacuated due to wildfires.
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- B.C. Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness provides wildfire update
- Runtime
- 19:40
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- B.C. Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness gives update on the current condition of wildfires in the province.
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- People gather for Vancouver Dyke March
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- Vancouver Pride weekend is underway. The Dyke March and Festival took place Saturday along Commercial Drive and Grandview Park, featuring performances by musicians, dancers and drag artists, along with food trucks and other activities.
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- Weather conditions expected to spark new wildfires, accelerate fire growth
- Runtime
- 2:22
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- B.C.’s wildfire situation could face more challenges ahead with a cold front. Aggressive fires have prompted more evacuation orders and calls to declare a state of local emergency in the south Cariboo region. CBC’s Baneet Braich reports.
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- 198 flight cancellations leave WestJet flyers stranded at Vancouver aiport
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Some travellers are heading into the long weekend on edge, as WestJet begins its first round of cancellations ahead of a possible strike by flight attendants.
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- Hundreds of properties under evacuation order as Pear Lake wildfire grows in B.C.
- Runtime
- 3:17
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Hundreds of properties in B.C.'s Cariboo region are now under an evacuation order as the Pear Lake wildfire near Clinton continues to burn out of control. An evacuation alert has been upgraded to an order for dozens of properties from Alexandra Lodge to Sawmill Creek. Provincewide, more than 100 wildfires are burning, with about 2,900 properties under evacuation orders and another 2,800 under evacuation alerts. CBC's Tanya Fletcher has more details.
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- Richmond's homeless population more than doubled since 2020 amid affordable housing shortage
- Runtime
- 2:11
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Richmond's homeless population has more than doubled since 2020, according to a new City of Richmond report that identifies a lack of affordable housing as a key driver. CBC's Steven Chua has the details.
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- What is the best roadside attraction in B.C.?
- Runtime
- 1:49
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- CBC British Columbia is out to determine the best roadside attraction in B.C. — and you can have a part in deciding. A bracket-style tournament begins Monday, Aug 3. Our Justin McElroy has been digging into what makes a good roadside attraction.
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- Some dog owners frustrated over new restrictions at popular Richmond dog park
- Runtime
- 2:08
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Some dog owners are frustrated over new restrictions at a popular off-leash dog park in Richmond. New signs have been installed prohibiting people and their dogs from going beyond the Sea Island Conservation Area. As Pinki Wong reports, conservationists say it's about protecting the wetlands.
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- Whitecaps return to B.C. Place after FIFA World Cup ends
- Runtime
- 1:52
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- After a hiatus from B.C. Place because of the FIFA World Cup, the Whitecaps are set to return for a match on Saturday against L.A. The team is coming home to new and improved facilities, but as the CBC’s Michelle Gomez reports, questions about their future remain.
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- YVR prepares for busy long weekend amid possible WestJet strike
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Vancouver International Airport is gearing up for a busy long weekend as some travellers could see disruptions due to a looming strike at WestJet. The CBC’s Amelia John has more from the international terminal.
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- Police to march at Vancouver Pride Parade after 6-year ban
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- This year, a group supporting 2SLGBTQI+ law enforcement called Out On Patrol is marching at the Vancouver Pride Parade — the first time police have been allowed since a blanket ban on their involvement six years ago. As Ruby Cornish reports, it's a change that's been kept largely under wraps.
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- Cold front to bring challenges for wildfire crews across the province: BCWS
- Runtime
- 2:12
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- The B.C. Wildfire Service says the Big Bar wildfire complex in the Caribou, and the Brunswick wildfire complex in the Fraser Canyon, are of great concern, with a cold front moving across the province this long weekend, starting on Saturday. As the CBC’s Michelle Morton reports, it's expected to bring challenging conditions for fire crews in the southern half of B.C.
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- Pear Lake wildfire grows, prompting new evacuation orders
- Runtime
- 2:43
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- The Pear Lake wildfire near Clinton continues to burn out of control, prompting new evacuation orders in the south Cariboo region. Hundreds of properties in the Loon Lake and Green Lake areas are now under an evacuation order. The CBC’s Shelley Joyce reports from Kamloops.
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- Title
- Grinder, the Grouse Mountain grizzly bear, dies
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Veterinarian Ken Macquiesten says the emotions come in waves as he thinks of Grinder, the grizzly cub that he cared for and watched become a majestic giant over the past 25 years.
“I've held Grinder in my hands and been able to pick him up and, and then today, very sad day, was able to say goodbye to him,” said Macquiesten, director of Grouse Mountain Wildlife Refuge.
Grinder died on Friday.
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- CBC Vancouver News at 6, Jul 31: More than 100 wildfires, 30 evacuation orders across B.C.
- Runtime
- 1:01:45
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- Watch CBC Vancouver News with host Michelle Ghoussoub for the latest on the most important news stories happening across B.C.
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- BC Today, July 31: B.C.'s best roadside attraction | Gardening with Brian Minter
- Runtime
- 51:58
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- On Friday's show:
-- As we head into the B.C. Day long weekend, we launch our annual summer bracket with Justin McElroy. This summer, it's all about finding B.C.'s best roadside attraction, across all corners of our beautiful province. We ask listeners which attraction they think is the best one.
-- And, Brian Minter is back to talk about what makes this long weekend special for gardeners, and to take listener questions.
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- What can passengers do when labour unrest disrupts flights?
- Runtime
- 6:22
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- WestJet passengers are bracing for possible delays or cancellations, with a flight attendant strike possible as soon as Sunday. The Travel Group’s McKenzie McMillan explains what travellers can do when plans are disrupted by labour unrest.
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- This volunteer is teaching newcomers English for free amid federal cuts to language programs
- Runtime
- 2:37
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- A volunteer in Richmond has taught over 1,000 new immigrants English, all for free. This comes at a time when the federal government is slashing English programs for newcomers, with a new round of cuts coming in September. The CBC’s Steven Chua reports.
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- B.C. nurse helps families in Ebola-stricken Congo bury loved-ones with dignity
- Runtime
- 6:56
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has seen more than 1,500 people die from the Ebola virus during what African health officials are calling the fastest-growing outbreak they've ever seen. The latest data from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control confirms a total of 3,380 cases and more than 700 patients are hospitalised in isolation. The CBC's Lien Yeung spoke with Canadian Red Cross public health delegate Meaghan Thumath who is in the DRC. Warning: Some of the images in this interview may be upsetting to viewers.
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- Guichon Creek wildfire burning near Logan Lake
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- A wildfire is burning out of control near Logan Lake in B.C.'s Interior. The Guichon Creek blaze grew to 88 hectares in a few hours after it was spotted on Wednesday. The CBC's Shelley Joyce reports from the community.
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- Title
- VGH aims to speed up cancer diagnosis in B.C. with new technology
- Runtime
- 2:12
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- Vancouver General Hospital is hoping to speed up diagnoses, including cancer, for British Columbians using new technology. As Johna Baylon reports, it comes as the province's population is aging.
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- Travellers face possible WestJet labour disruption ahead of B.C. Day long weekend
- Runtime
- 2:08
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- WestJet flight attendants could go on strike as early as August 2. The union representing 4,400 cabin crew says it has issued a 72-hour strike notice. That was quickly followed by the airline giving 72-hour notice of a lockout. The CBC's Troy Charles reports from YVR.
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- Title
- CBC Vancouver News at 6, Jul 30: Wildfire burns near Logan Lake
- Runtime
- 1:00:22
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Watch CBC Vancouver News with host Dan Burritt for the latest on the most important news stories happening across B.C.
CORRECTION: At 21:55 of this video, an on-screen graphic reads that Metro Vancouver has implemented 24 of 27 recommendations. In fact, there are 47 recommendations.
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- Title
- What happens to pets during wildfire evacuations?
- Runtime
- 2:13
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- It's not just people being forced from their homes because of wildfires — pets are also being evacuated. At the emergency evacuation centre in Kamloops, there's help for all. As the CBC's Shelley Joyce reports, many furry friends from Clinton and 70 Mile House are getting some hands-on care.
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- Title
- ABC Vancouver blames city staff for villages plan they originally supported
- Runtime
- 2:45
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- In an email to supporters, ABC Vancouver called the villages plan they spent years promoting "disrespectful" to Vancouver residents. Justin McElroy reports on the disconnect that happened between politicians and city staff.
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- Title
- BC Today, July 30: WestJet work stoppage looms | Being a good neighbour
- Runtime
- 52:40
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- On Thursday's show:
-- WestJet travellers are in limbo after flight attendants gave a 72-hour strike notice Thursday. Julia Smith from the University of Manitoba labour studies program joins us, as we ask how you're impacted.
-- And, we're sharing your appreciation for your neighbours. We want to hear your good neighbour stories with David Balzer from the Chatterbox Project.
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