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Man who threatened social workers, smashed up their office, is sentenced to year in jail

Man who threatened social workers, smashed up their office, is sentenced to year in jail

He came to the office dressed as construction worker, armed with a sledgehammer.
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Campbell River bowling alley reopens after truck crashes through its front doors

Campbell River bowling alley reopens after truck crashes through its front doors

Campbell River’s only bowling alley will remain open with just a pool room out of service after a truck crashed through its front doors on Friday afternoon.
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BC United leader identifies transportation as a priority for northern B.C.

BC United leader identifies transportation as a priority for northern B.C.

Kevin Falcon also reiterated he is not concerned with BC United’s dip in the polls
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Victoria 'traditional midwife' not registered to practise, college warns

Victoria 'traditional midwife' not registered to practise, college warns

Karma Dawn was the subject of a warning this week from the College of Nurses and Midwives
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‘Insensitive’ Halloween sign removed from Tofino landfill

‘Insensitive’ Halloween sign removed from Tofino landfill

The sign, which has been posted at the landfill for years at Halloween, says: “Bodies Buried $5.00”
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The last free tree tour at səmiq̓ʷəʔelə / Riverview is on Sunday

The last free tree tour at səmiq̓ʷəʔelə / Riverview is on Sunday

The Riverview Horticultural Centre Society’s last free tree tour on the Coquitlam grounds is on Sunday, Oct. 22, from 1 to 3 p.m.
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Wolf-dog hybrid on the loose near Parksville

Wolf-dog hybrid on the loose near Parksville

The Conservation Officer Service says it has received reports of a wolf-dog hybrid being released in the area by its owner
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No more jail for man who struck stranger with metal pipe, North Vancouver court rules

No more jail for man who struck stranger with metal pipe, North Vancouver court rules

“The assault was unprovoked. It was a blow to the head. It caused significant harm to the victim,” the judge said.
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Inquest set into police shooting death in Qualicum Beach

Inquest set into police shooting death in Qualicum Beach

Aaron Lee Prince was shot by police after a struggle on the Inland Island Highway in 2017
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Police cleared in fatal car crash in Campbell River

Police cleared in fatal car crash in Campbell River

The ruling was released Friday by the IIO, an independent civilian oversight agency that investigates all officer-related incidents that result in serious harm or death.
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