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New tourism campaign aims to highlight Nanaimo’s ‘normal’

New tourism campaign aims to highlight Nanaimo’s ‘normal’

The idea is to put community spirit at the forefront of the campaign.
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Oak Bay speeder clocked at three times the limit

Oak Bay speeder clocked at three times the limit

Man at the wheel given a ticket with $483 fine for being more than 60 km/h above the limit, and had his vehicle towed for a week-long impoundment.
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Police not at fault in man's death in Sproat Lake: IIO

Police not at fault in man's death in Sproat Lake: IIO

Elderly was man found dead in his vehicle submerged in Sproat Lake two days after police spoke to him because of concerns for his well-being
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Mental-health team helps those in crisis on West Shore

Mental-health team helps those in crisis on West Shore

A new mobile integrated crisis response team sends a team of nurse and officer to calls with a mental-health component — 270 since January
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Amid ongoing drought, Island prepares for another brutal fire season

Amid ongoing drought, Island prepares for another brutal fire season

Island communities are getting ready as B.C. heads into wildfire season under the threat of drought.
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Trails closed after bear attacks woman at estuary in Squamish, B.C.

Trails closed after bear attacks woman at estuary in Squamish, B.C.

SQUAMISH, B.C. — Officials say a woman was attacked by a bear while she was walking her dog at a nature estuary in Squamish, B.C.
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B.C. finance minister Conroy says she'll retire after provincial election this fall

B.C. finance minister Conroy says she'll retire after provincial election this fall

Katrine Conroy said it will be hard to leave the people she's worked with over the years, but at 66, it's time to step back to spend time with her family.
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VicPD release photo of suspect in change-room voyeurism incident

VicPD release photo of suspect in change-room voyeurism incident

A woman reported the incident to a staff member at the business in the 1100-block of Douglas Street just after 3 p.m.
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Delta Mayor Harvie responds to council's allegations

Delta Mayor Harvie responds to council's allegations

Harvie insists he’s always available and did not exceed his role representing the city
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Canfor announces major mill closures in B.C.

Canfor announces major mill closures in B.C.

Canfor blames provincial 'policy changes' and 'increased regulatory complexity' for crimped timber supply
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