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In the news today: B.C. wildfire damage, awaiting tariff moves, WestJet settles suit

  • The main highway through Summerland, B.C., has temporarily reopened, allowing some to see the fire damage after thousands were displaced last weekend.
  • The BC Wildfire Service reports the wildfire is out of control and has expanded to over 190 square kilometres.
  • A new 50% tariff on nearly US$20 billion of Canadian goods, including dairy products and jackets, will begin on August 19.
  • A B.C. court approved a $4.5-million settlement for a class-action lawsuit by more than 3,400 female WestJet flight attendants over workplace harassment claims.
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In the news today: B.C. wildfire damage, awaiting tariff moves, WestJet settles suit

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Friday, August 14, 2026.
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