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Air quality warnings expand across southern B.C. due to lingering wildfire smoke

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Wildfire smoke blanketed southern B.C. on Friday, prompting widespread air quality warnings.

Wildfire smoke prompts air quality warnings across Kootenays

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Wildfire smoke is affecting communities across the Kootenay region, prompting air quality warnings and advice for residents to reduce their exposure.

Orange air quality alert issued as wildfire smoke blankets parts of B.C.

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Air quality warnings have been upgraded to orange for several regions of southern and central B.C. as wildfire smoke is expected to linger for the next 24 to 48 hours.

Prepare for smokey skies

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Kootenay Lake, East Kootenay - South and the Arrow-Slocan Lake regions are all expected to be impacted or likely...

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B.C.’s new time zone could cause confusion for businesses, travellers, say experts

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Most of British Columbia stayed on daylight saving time Sunday, completing its move to permanent daylight time, but experts warn the change may create some confusion for businesses and travellers.

Louie Corrado, the oldest Trail Smoke Eater, dies at 100

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Corrado, a defenseman, joined the senior Smoke Eaters in 1948 after brief stints with the Spokane Spartans and Kimberley Dynamiters. He played for the Smoke Eaters through 1956.
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