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Trail closed in Nanaimo, B.C., for public safety after 'aggressive' cougar sightings

Trail closed in Nanaimo, B.C., for public safety after 'aggressive' cougar sightings

NANAIMO, B.C. — The Regional District of Nanaimo in British Columbia says it's temporarily closing a hiking trail due to the presence of an "aggressive" cougar.
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Driver killed in Saanich collision crashed into backhoe parked on blocked road

Driver killed in Saanich collision crashed into backhoe parked on blocked road

The vehicle was heading east on Tattersall when it crossed Quadra and slammed into a backhoe parked on the residential road, which was blocked off for utility upgrades
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Recent UVic grad, 22, killed in Thailand car crash

Recent UVic grad, 22, killed in Thailand car crash

Ashlie Toews died on the island of Koh Tao in southern Thailand after completing her Divemaster certification
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Fish farm diesel spill dispersed with storms: Tahsis mayor

Fish farm diesel spill dispersed with storms: Tahsis mayor

Martin Davis says there has been no evidence of fuel reaching his community, which is about 20 kilometres by water from the spill site
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Third B.C. man moves toward murder conspiracy sentencing

Third B.C. man moves toward murder conspiracy sentencing

Murder conspiracies targeting three men were alleged to have taken place in Vancouver and Surrey.
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Manitoba launches new system governing teacher conduct, including online registry

Manitoba launches new system governing teacher conduct, including online registry

WINNIPEG — A new disciplinary process and online registry for Manitoba teachers is now in effect.
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Police in B.C. suspect homicide after body found in fire at Surrey abandoned house

Police in B.C. suspect homicide after body found in fire at Surrey abandoned house

SURREY, B.C. — Police in Surrey, B.C., say homicide investigators have taken over the case of a body found after a fire was put out at an abandoned house over the weekend.
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Victoria photographer's holiday shot to represent Canada in international competition

Victoria photographer's holiday shot to represent Canada in international competition

Lee Milliken became a professional photographer at 32. Now 44, he is a Canadian finalist in the World Photographic Cup
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Vancouver Police use dog and beanbag gun in arrest of suspect who hid in dumpster

Vancouver Police use dog and beanbag gun in arrest of suspect who hid in dumpster

Vancouver Police say they arrested an armed man in Kitsilano who tried to hide from officers in a dumpster.
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Two people injured after Maserati struck parked vehicles in Surrey: police

Two people injured after Maserati struck parked vehicles in Surrey: police

Surrey police are investigating a multi-vehicle collision, where a Maserati struck parked vehicles, injuring two people on Saturday night. Police and fire services responded to a collision call in the area of 75 Avenue near 124 Street at around 10 p.
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