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BC United unveils wildfire policy reforms, which involve incorporating local expertise
More frontline firefighting personnel, new fire suppression technology and an expanded a fleet of aircraft are part of the plan
BC Wildfire Service says warm weather, increase in fire activity expected in July
Forecasts are predicting drier than normal conditions through the latter half of July and into the beginning of August
Symptomatic employees should be allowed time off work even without positive PCR result: Ministry
Some employers require a positive PCR test result or doctors’ note for their staff to stay home from work, but the ministry said workplaces need to be understanding