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>> Announcer: you are watching global bc. This is gl news morning. >> Speaker: thates me feel a little bit concerned that we are going to be facing the same things we saw last year. >> Jay: water woes. Fears about the supply on the sunshine c, and the innovative solutions being tapped. ,good morning. Fort nelson residents will be able to home today, more than two weeks after a wildfire forced the entire coity to evacuate. The evacuation order for the municipality and other surrounding areas will lift at 8 am this morning. Officials have deemed it safe for fort nelson'ughtly 4700 residents to home, but the parker lake wildfire burning just a few kilometres west of the town still remains out of control. The bc wildfire service says dry conditions and lightning will pose cenges for crews fighting fires over the next few days. >> Speaker: the concern for the next couple of days is the chance of thunderstorms developing in the area. There's a lot of instability inthe atmosphere and the concern from a wildfire perspective is that these thunderstmay generate some lightning and some gusty winds. >> >> Jay: fort nelson will still remain on evacuation alert, meaning residents are being asked to prepare to leave at a moment's wildfire situation worsens. Surrey rcmp are on the hunt for two armed men who broke into an office last week. Police are now trying to figure out what the motive might grace ke reports. >> Speaker: they a gun in their hadn and they were pointing the gun to me cover with security video two armed men storm into a >> Reporter: - video two armed men storm into a surrey business on friday just before closing. One man gathers the workers together, the other goes into the owner's office making a reatening demand. Because they fear for their safety, we are not identifying the business or workers. Peaker: he says to me how come I didn't' pick up his boss phone which happened half an hour ago. Someone called me a half hour ago. I didn't' pickup it says suspicious calls. That's the reason I didn't pick up. >> Speaker: he says ok my boss will be calling you alf an hour make sure you pick up. >> Reporter: but instead, the owner may have scared them off. The two men are seen running away with a stolen cell phone. The whole incident lasted less than a minute. >> Speaker: by the time heod up and he saw me stood up and he ran away. Both of those guys run away out of my office.>> Reporter: it's unclear what their motive was. The owner says about a month ago he got a phone call with a robotic voice demanding money. >> Speaker: about a month ago, I had a call from someone asking for money and I called rcmp too and they mention that and they said it's nothing to worry about people been calling like. >> Reporter: it's unclear if the two incidents are related. But back in january, surrey rcmp held a public forum to discuss a rise in extortion cases and >> Speaker: I'm concerned. I'm very much concerned for myfamily and for my staff who's here 5,56 6:03 that was a very horrible thing to be happening at that moment. >> Speaker: the full picture of the car is this. >> Reporter: the men escaped in a grey dodge charger. Rcmp are now investigating, saying this appears to haven targeted but that a motive is still unclear. They are hopto speak with witnesses and gather additional video. Grace key, global news. >> Jay: an investigation is underway at a surrey high , after police were forced to clear some residents from the building. >> Speaker: we heard screams around 230 at night. Weught that it was aso I didn't really consider it to report it. >> Jason: -- officers have been coming and going from the tower on university drive since early sunday afternoon, many of them in fulctical gear. Later in the evening paramedics re seen wheeling someone out of the building on a stretcher soon after that a man was led out in handcuffs and placed in a police car. Rcmp sue to the nature of the ongoing investigation they can not make any comment for police and public ty reasons. But they follow that up saying it is an isolated incident and not a safety concern to the general public. Rcmp in dawson creek went to great lengths to arrest a pair of suss after a hit and run. Rcmp say they were called to a crash around 6:30 thursday morning after uv u-turned in front of a truck. They crashed, causing significant damage to both vehicles. The driver and passe of the suv fled the scene. Officersnd them in a nearby forest with the help of a police dog and drone. The two men are facing multiple charges. A man on vancouver id is asking for help figuring out who attacked his dog with a machete. Emily lazatin has the story, but first a warning of the details in this story might be disturbing to some. Man slashes dog with signoff. >> Speaker: my dog yelped and there was a guy standing there with a machete, and face was peeled off. >> Rporter: adam perret couldn't believe his eyes, when he saw blood and two people standing ohe was smiling and laughing he entire tire. Why do you even have an unsheathed machete on a public walking trail. We need to identify the guy. >> Reporter: for 15 s perret has been walking his pups along the same trail in parksville. Last thursday, it was anything.

>> Speaker: this is suppose to be a safe pale where people ta their dogs to walk, it's unfair that my dog is unsafe. >> Reporter: he rushed magic to the vet, the injuries cutht through muscle. >> Speaker: there was a very deep laceration to the face, basically the side of the skull, and down the face and it was somewhat peeling ol. >> >> Speaker: I've seen some pretty horrendous wounds, but nothing inflicted quite like this.% >> Reporter: perret onuldn't afford the bill. >> Speaker: they put an estimate of 19 hundred dollars. >> Reporter: the vet stepped in >> Speaker: I spoke to the owner of the vet and asked is this would be a suitbale candidate for our heart fund heart stands for help evenimal receive treatment. >> Reporter:the answer. Was yes. Anth some anesthetic, some stitches, and lots of tlc painkillers and antibiotics. Magic is now back with his owner. Why anyone would attack magic, is a mystery. >> Speaker: he's not the best with othogs. But he's a super people lover. >> Reporter: perret hopes, someone in the area will recognize the alleged attackers. >> Speaker: he was wearing greyish brown pants, in his mid50s, shaved head. >> Reporter: he's grateful for the financial spport fi-care hospital. >> Speaker: you saved my dog's life, I appreciate tht >> Reporter: and now four years sober thakfor man's best friend.>> Speaker: these dogs saved my life, I have to save his. >> Reporter: emily lazatin, “global news”. >> Jay: the government of papua neinea is asking for international help, after it ys friday's landlisde, buried more than 0 people alive. That figure isee times more than the united nations' estimate of 670. The remains of only six people had been recovered so fa the buried village in enga province. Australia is preparing to send aircraft and other equipment to help its south pacific neighbour. There are ing concerns about the province's water supply as we head into the summer. On the sunshine coast, the water levels at chapman lake are looking better than previous years. Low water levels in past summers le outdoor water use being banned in the fall for the last three years. This winter'w snow pack is making many fear recent history will repeat itself again. >> Speaker: now's the time youwant to wash your driveway, get all the outside chores done, once the water stops running over the dam we're looking at stage 2, we don't want to be doing that anymore. We want to start thinking conservation. >> Jay: the regional district currently has five wells tapping inhe water supply, with more being considered. Water metres will also be required for all district households by the end of 2025. 508. Speaking of water. We had water yesterday. >> Speaker: could you hear it in the morning. You could hear it. It is much needed. A little bit of a great start this morning. Few on and off showers and there another round of rain that's on the way in toronto coming up in a moment. But a bit of a gy start this morning sitting at 11 degreeswith that easterly wind at 13 kilometres per hour. Temperature wise so plan ahead weetting up to 15. We should closer to 19 degrees.last year we were at a record of 26 degrees setback at 2005 so if you will be in the mix not heavy in terms of a rain fall but we will be a little bit heavy it will be this moisture in this will impact us we will time it out for the morning houy tomorrow morning it will be a soaker. Rain and heavy at times we can get up to 25 mmetres and then it goes off to the chance of some srs and nice clearing will be behind its and we will be tracking that for the thursday taking us to the friday. So for the do-day highs between 15-16 degrees. We will be seeing this rainfall closer to 25 millimetres tomorrow and then on and offshowers will be on or wednesday. Break off for thursday and then temperatures start to warm up by the end of the week. It looks like we will get back up to 90 degrees back to you. >> Jason: thank you, yvonne. A gruelling charity stair climb took place over the weekened, at bc place. >> Speaker: and you are the first ever bc place stadium climbers. Particpants, took part in the first ever stadium climb for nature fundraiser. The event is hosted by the world wildlife fund. A similar event has been happening at toronto's cn tower for 32 years but in vancouver there is double the number of stai but that did not stop eager climbers from tackling the challenge.>> Speaker: every step people take. We're really looking forward to

it. Were just thrilled that they're showing up first and we are looking forward to it. >> Jay: for those looking to help with the efforts but missed the event you can te online under the bc climb for nature campaign until june 15th. That's good workout, katelin. It was just one flight. They were training for the rugby sevens. >> It's hard I do the stairs sometimes it takes me about two flights until I get completelywended. Something to definitely aspire to. So far so good for this committee. We had a ton of rain over the weekend. But the r are fairly decent right now. This is what they currently l like across the region if you're leaving the north shore you can see that there's a little bit of wet floor on the upper levels asyou make your way through the capital in the bridge. Otherwise looking pretty good all the way to maple bridge where things are looking pretty good it is light if you're making a way outf maple ridge into meadows or vice ver and if you're heading across a port mann bridge so far so good. It is only 511 and we have a few vehicles making their way this morning with the eastbound traffic wide open and we will head a little bit further east through chiack with the conditions and the volume are so far so good. This is your oktireffic. >> Jason: thank you, katelin. Still to come, shaping the future of health care. The candian e-conference is being held in vancouver. What tech entrepreneurs are We're finally here! This is wild, man. (Announcer says words on screen) music* Where we live. Discover the unique diversity, character, and future of your community. The Indigenous Sport Gallery is at the heart of the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame, and is the largest known permanent gallery in the world dedicated to indigenous sport. With the recent unveiling of one of the largest digitization projects in sports history. The Digital Indigenous Sport Gallery can now be experienced isitors from across B.C. and the world virtually. Open the door to an audio guided, virtual 360 degree walkthrough of the Indigenous Sport Gallery. Learn the accomplishments and contributions of indigenous athletes, coaches and builders who have hadrofound impact on sport, history and culture, with featured v profiles and 3d captured interactive artifacts exclusivto the digital gallery. Additionally, the site highlights educational components like an interactive timeline d map, as well as illustrations from Sally with tooth artist Olivia George. Honor the past and ire the future by visiting the Digital Indius Sport Gallery. Fog this mirror with yourbreath, and you're approved! All we need is a dollar down and we'll follow youaround for the rest. With any new or used purchase,get a trip for two to Vegas airfare and hotel included. Buy at Willowbrook Chryslerwhere friends mean more than money! is essential. Global News Morning brings you all the news you need. Plus up to the minute weather and traffic reports and advice from BC's top experts. When it comes to your finances. Don't miss money matters. Join the experts from BlueShore Financial for answers to your mo From investments to mortgages everydueShore Financial team can help you achieve your f Watch Money Matters on Global News Morning. News you need, information you can use. The lifestyle of your dreams is possible, whether it's Lake, Oceanside, or life in the city. The Hometown Heroes lottery can be your ticket to an exciting new future. There are thousands of prizes worth millions, and tickets are still 3 for $75 by now for the $40,000 Heroes bonus. nd appliance package and a Chevrolet Equinox or tax free Cashoes bonus deadline midnight Friday. From rescue to recovery, your ticket purchase saves lives. Go to Heroeslottery.com >> Announcer: this is a locator rket numbers in europe there on theise. Over insia this morning the nikkei and the santa fe are up shannon hay is down. As a commodity in e oil are up. And the canadian dollar is up the pound is on the rise and euro is d more than a thousand of thecountry's top health-technology entrepreneurs are descending on vancouver this week for the canadian e-health conference. As cas mosconi reports, one locaart-up is calling on lawmakers to keep pace with technological advances, or risk patient care. >> Reporter: bc's health system is backlogged.

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