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An expected cyclone bomb has emergency responders bracing for an increase in activity as the storm moves onto Vancouver Island Thursday and into the weekend.

Posted: July 26, 2021 Backyard fires prompt numerous calls to fire departments The Columbia Valley Rural Fire and Rescue Service has been fielding numerous calls of late regarding backyard fires. “Most of these calls come late at night and are creating a drain on our volunteers as well as creating a burden on our Fire Dispatch Centre in Kelowna already dealing with an unprecedented season. Sadly, many of these calls could be avoided with neighbourly communication prior to the dispatch of Fir...