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The British Columbia gold rush town of Barkerville is set to reopen on August 2 after a nearby wildfire forced residents and tourists to evacuate the region earlier this month.The historic town says in a news release that its programs will resume, though guests may see “elevated smoke” and its campgrounds, cottages and guest houses will remain closed until about mid-August.It says people are welco