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West Coast pleasure palace: Crystal Garden hits the century mark

West Coast pleasure palace: Crystal Garden hits the century mark

The building, built by the Canadian Pacific Railway as a swimming pool, tropical garden and tea room, officially opened on June 26, 1925.
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Teachers worry about future of sex-ed after loss of trained educators

Teachers worry about future of sex-ed after loss of trained educators

Island Sexual Health says it had to lay off three sex educators, effective June 30, because of the loss of a gaming grant that formed a third of its educational programming budget.
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Big Sugar makes some noise for Canada at the Bash this weekend

Big Sugar makes some noise for Canada at the Bash this weekend

Gordie Johnson and his Big Sugar bandmates will perform at the Great Canadian Bash on June 28 at Langford’s Starlight Stadium.
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Teen drivers handed roadside bans after tire burnouts in Langford parking lot

Teen drivers handed roadside bans after tire burnouts in Langford parking lot

West Shore RCMP arrived to find a grey Ford F350 and a red Dodge Ram in the Merchant Way lot, and determined both drivers showed signs of alcohol impairment.
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COS responding to another report of aggressive cougar activity in Garibaldi Park

COS responding to another report of aggressive cougar activity in Garibaldi Park

Public asked to avoid the Singing Pass area 'for their own safety'
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Murder accused waiting for bail hearing month after arrest

Murder accused waiting for bail hearing month after arrest

Kalwinder Thind, 23, was fatally stabbed outside Cabana Lounge on the morning of Jan. 27, 2018.
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New campaign encourages B.C. to 'squeal' on invasive pigs

New campaign encourages B.C. to 'squeal' on invasive pigs

"Whether you’re on the land every day or out for a weekend hike, early reporting of pigs on the land makes all the difference."
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B.C.'s premier says measles spikes across Canada a result anti-vax 'recklessness'

B.C.'s premier says measles spikes across Canada a result anti-vax 'recklessness'

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says the growing spread of measles across Canada is "the sadly predictable outcome" of the "recklessness" of anti-vaccination politicians.
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Provocative posters aim to prevent teens from being sextorted

Provocative posters aim to prevent teens from being sextorted

The posters, which went up this month at bus shelters, feature the phrase “SHOW ME YOUR” followed by either a peach, eggplant, cat, taco or melon emoji
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Rustad says staff won't give RCMP 'blackmail' statement as leadership vote begins

Rustad says staff won't give RCMP 'blackmail' statement as leadership vote begins

VICTORIA — British Columbia Conservative Leader John Rustad says party staff who alleged they were being blackmailed do not want to provide a written statement to police who are assessing their claim.
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